Sawmill Operation
Water Lube Operation
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Sawmill Operation
Make a trim cut. When you return the carriage for a second cut, lower the carriage to the next
mark on the scale. This mark shows where the blade should be positioned to cut a certain thick-
ness of lumber, without having to measure on the inch scale.
Example:
You want to cut 1" (25 mm) (4/4) random width boards from a log. Position the blade
for the first cut. Position the magnetic quarter scale so a 4/4 mark is aligned with the line on the
indicator. Make a trim cut. Return the carriage for the second cut. Now, instead of having to mea-
sure down 1 1/8" (29 mm) on the inch scale, you can simply lower the blade so the indicator is
aligned with the next 4/4 mark on the quarter scale. Turn the log 90 degrees and repeat.
5.8
Water Lube Operation
The Water Lube System keeps the blade clean. Water flows from a 5-gallon (18.9 liter) bottle
through a hose to the blade guide where the blade enters the log. A valve in the bottle cap con-
trols the amount of water flow.
See Figure 5-6.
Not all types of wood require the use of the Water Lube System. When it is needed, use just
enough water to keep the blade clean. This saves water, and lowers the risk of staining the
boards with water. Usual flow will be 1-2 gallons (3.8-7.6 liters) per hour.
Before removing the blade, engage the blade. Let the blade spin with water running on it for
about 15 seconds to clean the blade of sap buildup. Wipe the blade dry with a rag before storing
or sharpening.
For further lubrication benefits, add one 12oz. (0.35L) bottle of Wood-Mizer Lube Additive to 5
gallons (18.9 liters) of water. Wood-Mizer Lube Additive enables some difficult timbers to be cut
by significantly reducing resin buildup on the blade, heat buildup, wavy cuts, and blade noise.
This biodegradable and environmentally-friendly pre-mix includes a water softener additive to
work with hard water.
WARNING!
Use ONLY water and Wood-Mizer Lube Additive with the water
lube accessory. Never use flammable fuels or liquids such as diesel fuel. If
these types of liquids are necessary to clean the blade, remove it and clean
with a rag. Failure to follow this can damage the equipment and may result in
serious injury or death.
FIG. 5-6
Turn valve counterclockwise
to open; Clockwise to close
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