Receiving and Unit Inspection
1 - Upon receiving your unit do a walk around and visual inspection of the unit. Make
note of any damage and contact us immediately with any issue you may have. Note:
All equipment is assembled, tested and inspected before shipping. Damage can occur
during transit, which could cause the unit to not operate correctly.
Unpacking Unit
1 - Flat bed trailer delivery: remove straps or chains securing the unit.
2 - Remove lag screws and strapping that secures the machine to the skid.
Moving the Unit
(Forklift is needed for track units)
1 - Machine needs to be lifted at the lift point,
see picture for points.
a. Use a safety device for lifting to avoid
any damage/injury.
2 - Move unit to operator's site, lower unit and
remove unit from forks.
Steps for Setting Up the Hud-Son Saw Mill
A. Machine Set-Up (ground track unit) (SEE FIG. A page #7)
1 - For best results and easier set-up, the mill location should be level solid ground
and free of obstructions.
2 - A level cement pad is the best option, but square timbers also work well. You will
need to support the track at each joint and under each cross member of the track .
3 - You will need to be sure that the mill TRACK is level from front to back and side
to side. The better the mill track is supported the better the mill will work.
4 - There should be a 4 ft. clear work area around the entire mill.
B. Welded Track Assembly
1 - Dogs need to be facing in the same direction, all the movable dogs need to be on
the operators side of track.
2 - There are additional holes in the track so that the dogs can be moved to different
positions for cutting shorter or longer logs if needed.
3 - The tracks are bolted together using the 1/2” bolts and nuts provided. The Oscar
428 mill will have 2 bolt/nuts per section of track. Line up the tracks so that the holes
align. Using the provided bolts, put them through the holes and finger tighten the
nuts. Adjust the track height so that the 2 pieces of track meet flush and level. Work
one side then the other, once level has been achieved, check the track to see if it aligns
vertically at the joint. If the track is not aligned correctly use a hammer to tap it into
position. Do not tap on the vertical rail. Once this is accomplished tighten the bolts
securely. NOTE: when the mill head rolls over the track joint it should be smooth.
There should be no bump or rise at the track joint. (see fig. B page #7)
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Ground Track Set Up For the 428 Sawmill
