Baker Blue Streak Portable or Stationary Band Sawmill - Rev 2, 03/07;
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Setting the Guide Holders and Bracket
If not already in position, move the saw head to the front of the mill (end nearest the
trailer tongue) and lower the saw head down until it is approximately 12” above the bunk.
This will give you good clearance to make the adjustments.
Open the movable guide outward to the middle of the rail.
Ensure machine power is off by removing the key from the ignition.
Verify blade tension is set to the correct pressure:
1-1/4”
– 1,400 PSI
1-1/2”
– 1,700 PSI
2” Blade
– 1,900 PSI
Open the cowling doors and rotate the wheels counter clockwise to (A) ensure proper
tracking and (B) to put the weld of the blade on top between the wheels. This will ensure
the bullets are set to a flat part of the blade.
Loosen the bullet guides and move them away from the blade.
Loosen the 5/16” bolt that holds the guide wheel roller and rotate the cam so that the
wheel is away from the blade.
Loosen the 5/16” and the 5/8” bolts (
on the left side only)
that are on the “L” shaped bracket
which is the adjustment for the in and out.
Note:
The 5/8” bolt will not apply on the right guide.
A tilting adjustment is done with the 1/4” bolts on the side “L” shaped brackets. This can
help to get proper wear to the bullets on the front and back.
The front bullet should be set approximately 1/16” to 1/8” behind the gullet of the blade.
Note:
The top bullets may need to be touching the blade to make this adjustment.
The front bullet should be set
approximately 1/16” to 1/8”
behind blade gullet
then re-
tighten 5/16” & 5/8” bolts
Figure 59A
Figure 59
Loosen the 5/16” bolt
holding the guide wheel and
rotate cam away from blade
Loosen the 5/16”
and 5/8” bolts