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Pictured is a close-up of the guide
It shows all the bolts and bearings that can possibly be
adjusted. Note how the teeth are outside of the guide.
Follow all the steps to safely transport the Hud-Son Saw Mill Trailer Model
Transport Instructions
1 - Lock head into travel position.
2 - Raise extension legs and lock in upright
positions.
3 - Raise rear legs of frame and pin in raised
position.
4 - Raise jack to desired height, remove pin and
rotate to horizontal position, hook hitch to
vehicle. Plug in lights and brakes. Hook-up safety
chains and break-away switch. (If applicable)
5 - Lift front legs and lock in transport position.
6 - Be sure to clean unit of all loose debris,
including all bark, sawdust and dirt.
This will cause the blade to fall off the wheel. Always remember to de-tension your blade
when you are done sawing for the day.
1 - For all mills (not 52 or 60), make sure blade is flush with back of sheath (may have
moved in shipping process).
2 - To tension or loosen the blade, see figure below.
3 - Turn the adjusting bolt or stud, clockwise until 30-35 pounds of torque is achieved. The
recommended tool for this is a torque wrench. By hand, rotate blade 3-4 full revolutions; this
centers the blade on the wheels.
4 - With gloves on, pull up on the blade at the center guard. Allow for no more than a ¼"
movement up or down on the blade.
5 - Blade guides must not be so tight they cause the blade to heat up. If this occurs re-adjust
guides.
6 - Perform a simple test call the "Flutter" test. Put the guards on and then run the engine
at full RPM's (be sure the blade is not in a cut during this test) and watch the blade under the
blade guard. The blade must run straight, if it does not, shut the engine down and apply more
tension. Keep in mind that over tensioning will also cause the blade to flutter. You should
have attained proper tension around 30-35 pounds.
6 - A tensioned blade should come off the bottom of the band wheel and run straight across
to the other band wheel, so there is NO sag in the blade between the two wheels.
Set-Up and Operation
E. Tensioning the Blade on all Models
NEVER tension your blade with the engine running. Your mill is shipped to you without
any tension on the blade. If there is tension left on the blade for a period of time, it can
cause flat spots in the belt.
Tension nut for
smaller units
(221/428)