Sawmill Alignment
Routine Alignment Procedure
Sawmill Alignment
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SECTION 7 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT
The Wood-Mizer sawmill is factory aligned. Two alignment procedures are available to
realign the sawmill if necessary. The Routine Alignment instructions should be performed
as necessary to solve sawing problems not related to blade performance. The Complete
Alignment procedure should be performed approximately every 1500 hours of operation
(sooner if you regularly transport the sawmill over rough terrain).
7.1
Routine Alignment Procedure
Blade Installation
1.
Remove the blade and check the blade wheel belts. Remove any sawdust buildup from
the surface of the belts. Replace worn belts if they do not keep the blade from contacting
the blade wheel.
2.
Install a clean blade and apply the appropriate tension (
).
3.
Inspect the blade guide blocks for damage or wear and replace as necessary. Check the
blade guide blocks and drive side deflector plate are properly adjusted (
4.
Adjust the idle-side cant control to track the blade (
).
5.
Close the blade housing covers and make sure all persons are clear of the saw head.
6.
Start the engine (or motor).
7.
Engage the blade, rotating the blade until the blade positions itself on the wheels.
WARNING!
Do not spin the blade wheels by hand.
Spinning the blade wheels by hand may result in serious
injury.
8.
Disengage the blade. Turn the engine off and remove the key.
