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Owner’s Manual & Safety Instructions

ITEM 61712

280cc

Saw Mill

visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

email our technical support at: [email protected] 

or engine technical support at: [email protected]

using an engine indoors 

Can Kill YOu in minuteS.
engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.  

this is a poison you cannot see or smell.

neveR use inside 

a home or garage, 

even iF doors and 

windows are open.

Only use OutSiDe 

and far away from 

windows, doors, 

and vents.

Summary of Contents for 61712

Page 1: ...rts or 1 800 444 3353 other parts as soon as possible Save This Manual Keep this manual for the safety warnings and precautions assembly operating inspection maintenance and cleaning procedures Write the product s serial number in the back of the manual near the assembly diagram or month and year of purchase if product has no number Keep this manual and the receipt in a safe and dry place for futu...

Page 2: ...potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury Indicates a hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury Addr...

Page 3: ... recommended in the engine manual or in the Specifications chart of this manual Engine Precautions Follow engine precautions and instructions in the included engine instruction manual Operating Precautions 1 Carbon Monoxide Hazard Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide This is a poison you cannot see or smell NEVER use inside a home or garage EVEN I...

Page 4: ... code 25249 5 et seq 18 WARNING Some dust created by power sanding sawing grinding drilling and other construction activities contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm Some examples of these chemicals are Lead from lead based paints Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products Arsenic and chromium from chemic...

Page 5: ...labels and nameplates on the equipment These carry important information If unreadable or missing contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement 6 Have the equipment serviced by a qualified repair person using only identical replacement parts This will ensure that the safety of the equipment is maintained Do not attempt any service or maintenance procedures not explained in this manual or any proc...

Page 6: ...ns relating to fire prevention requirements To prevent serious injury The Saw Mill is dangerous when assembled incorrectly If you do not feel completely comfortable assembling it then have a qualified technician assemble it Note For additional information regarding the parts listed refer to Assembly Diagram near the end of this manual 1 Secure Wheels 1 onto Right Wheel Frame 7a with two Hex Bolts ...

Page 7: ...ns as shown below 7 Use the Flange Bolts 77 and Flange Nuts 84 to fasten the Center Support 90a and Middle Supports 81a to the Track Sections 78 92 as shown below NOTE The Track 78 and Track 92 must be aligned not only on the top surface but also on the side surface The gap between these two parts must be small If the top surface of the Tracks are not aligned use a grinder or file not included to ...

Page 8: ...e J Water Tank Tray and External Tube 15 Thread the Cable Anchor Bolts 46 into the Blade Guard 50 as shown below Figure K Cable Anchor Bolt Locations 16 Route Cables as shown below Hook the loops around the two posts on the back of the External Tube 34 The lower cable attaches to the lower post Adjust the Cable Anchor Bolts 46 until the two cables are equal Figure L Cable Route 17 Loosen the Bolt ...

Page 9: ...ator loosen Nut A and hold Bolt G with a wrench Then tighten Nut A after adjustment If the Blade shifts back from the operator loosen Nut B and hold Bolt G with a wrench Then tighten Nut B after Blade adjustment Continue making small adjustments until Blade stays centered AFTER any adjustment tighten Bolts E and F and Nuts C and D 21 Install Throttle Control 93 on Pushing Handle 94 as shown below ...

Page 10: ...face shield steel toed work boots and a dust mask 2 Operate only with assistance 3 Fill the Water Tank with clean water 4 The maximum log diameter that can be cut is 20 The maximum board width that can be cut is 20 The lumber must be at least 3 8 long and must rest on at least two Supports 81a 90a to prevent instability 5 Cut branches off the lumber to be processed before milling 6 WARNING To prev...

Page 11: ... of the blade whenever the engine is running 15 Start and operate the engine according to the provided engine manual 16 Adjust the Throttle to bring the Blade up to speed The Locking Ring can be turned to lock the Throttle in place Figure U Throttle Control Locking Ring Throttle Lever 17 Throttle speed may need to be increased when the Saw is under load 18 Move the Saw Head slowly along the track ...

Page 12: ...ment or engine have a qualified technician service the equipment instead Note These procedures are in addition to the regular checks and maintenance explained as part of the regular operation of the engine and equipment Engine Maintenance and Service Follow the instructions found in the included engine manual Equipment Lubrication 1 Lubricate the Bandwheel Axles and Square and Round Posts with mac...

Page 13: ... Properly install blade 5 Tension blade properly Blade cuts crooked 1 Lumber not square 2 Feed pressure rate too great 3 Inadequate blade tension 4 Dull blade 5 Blade guide loose 1 Adjust lumber so that it is square with the blade 2 Reduce feed rate 3 Increase blade tension slightly 4 Replace blade 5 Adjust and secure blade guide Blade cuts rough 1 Too much blade speed and or rate of feed 2 Blade ...

Page 14: ...hor Bolt 2 47 Hex Nut M10 4 48 Square Post 1 49 Hex Bolt M12 65 2 50 Blade Guard 1 51 Hex Bolt M12 45 1 Part Description Qty 52 Hex Nut M12 4 53 Hex Bolt M12 100 1 54 Left Lock Handle 1 55 Hex Bolt M8 45 6 56 Support Tube 1 57 Beam 1 58 Hex Bolt M12 80 2 59 Right Lock Handle 1 60 Hex Bolt M10 25 2 61 Elastic Washer 10 2 62 Flat Washer 10 2 63 Snap Ring 62 2 64 Bearing 6305 RZ 4 65 V Belt B1900 1 6...

Page 15: ...Page 15 For technical questions please call 1 800 520 0882 ITEM 61712 Assembly Diagram 101 Safety Operation Maintenance Assembly ...

Page 16: ...Page 16 For technical questions please call 1 800 520 0882 ITEM 61712 Assembly Diagram continued 100 100 Safety Operation Maintenance Assembly ...

Page 17: ...Page 17 For technical questions please call 1 800 520 0882 ITEM 61712 Assembly Diagram continued 92 90a 84 83 81a 80a 22 25 79 78 77 92 82 85 86A 87 88 89 91 78 Safety Operation Maintenance Assembly ...

Page 18: ...uct In fact the manufacturer and or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians and not by the buyer The buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the original product or replacement parts thereto or arising out of his or her installation of replacement parts thereto Record Product s...

Page 19: ...quential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including the warranties of merchantability and fitness To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the...

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