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B1001
HANDLING BAND BLADES
WARNING!
Cutting tools: Incorrect handling of
band blades can cause life-threatening injuries.
Band blades are extremely sharp.
WARNING!
Risk of lacerations.
When handling band blades:
• always wear protective gloves (class 1) of
leather
• always wear close-fittiing safety goggles or
visor
• wear protective footwear with saw
protection, steel toe cap and non-slip sole
• always wear full-length protective pants
• keep people and pets at a safe distance, at
least 5 m away.
CHANGING BAND BLADES
It is crucial to change the blade regularly to ensure
peak perfomance. Normally, you can saw 15-30 logs
before changing blades, but this depends a lot on
how clean the bark is. Using dull band blades will
result in wavy or imprecise cuts, reduced blade life
and greater risk of blade breakage. Always wear
protective gloves when handling band blades.
To remove a band blade:
1. Release the tension on the blade by turning the
T-handle counter-clockwise.
2. Open the band wheel guards.
3. Remove the blade from the band wheels.
To install a new band blade:
1. Fit the blade under the blade guides and then
around the band wheels. Make sure that the saw
teeth point towards you.
2. Rotate the band blade by hand in the direction of
the cut to check that the blade still tracks straight.
See the section
The lengthwise position of the blade
and
Adjusting the position of the blade
, on page 33.
3. Close the guards over the band wheels.
4. Lock the guards.
LUBRICATION POINTS
In order to keep the sawmill in good condition for
many years, and to have a problem-free ownership,
it is important to lubricate the sawmill components
as describred below.
• Lubricate immediately after assembly, before
starting to use the sawmill.
• Lubricate every 50 hours of operation, but at
least once a year.
The lubricants you should use on your sawmill are:
• Superflo
SKU: 9999-000-5115
• Universal oil
SKU: 9999-000-5105
• Silicone
SKU: 9999-000-5110
• Grease
ISO-L-XCCIB2
The tube sections of the rail frame
Lubricant: Universal oil
Insert the spray can nozzle into all openings and
spray the inside of the tube sections to protect
against corrosion.
The top rail sections on which the saw bogie runs
Lubricant: Universal oil
The blade tensioning T-handle
Lubricant: grease or Superflo
Unscrew the T-handle and grease its threads
generously.
The lifting chains and chain transmission of the
sawhead
Lubricant: Superflo
Lubricate the whole chain.
The lift winch shaft
Lubricant: Superflo
Lubricate from the outside on both sides.
The throttle wire and handle of the engine
Lubricant: Superflo
Lubricate the handle joint and spray oil into the wire
from its ends. If the wire is difficult to move, remove
the wire from its coating and lubricate the whole
wire and spray oil into the wire coating.
The legs of the saw bogie
Lubricant: Silicone
Lubricate the sliding surfaces of the sawhead and
the plastic guides.
MAINTENANCE
