Sawmill Setup
Tensioning The Blade
Sawmill Setup
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1.
Open both blade housing covers.
2.
Turn the blade tension handle until the wheel is pulled in and the blade is loose in the blade hous-
ing.
3.
Lift the blade out of the blade housing.
4.
Install the new blade.
When installing a blade, make sure the teeth are pointing the correct direction. The teeth should
be pointing toward the operator side of the mill when you are looking at the blade below the blade
guides.
5.
Position 1 1/4” wide blades on the wheels so the gullet is 1/8" (3.0 mm) out from the edge of the
wheel.
6.
Close the blade housing cover.
7.
Use the tension handle to tension the blade correctly.
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Tensioning The Blade
The blade tensioner is factory-set so proper blade tension is achieved when the rubber spring is
compressed 3/16” (4.8 mm). An indicator bolt is provided to indicate when the rubber spring has
been compressed properly. To tension the blade, turn the blade tension handle up until it locks in
place.
WARNING!
Use both hands to operate the blade tensioner handle. Failure to
follow this may result in injury.
