Sawmill Alignment
Routine Alignment Procedure
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Sawmill Alignment
SECTION 7 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT
Two alignment procedures are available to realign the sawmill if necessary. The Routine
Alignment instructions should be performed as necessary to solve sawing problems not
related to blade performance. The Complete Alignment procedure should be performed
approximately every 1500 hours of operation (sooner if you regularly transport the saw-
mill over rough terrain).
7.1
Routine Alignment Procedure
Level the frame and adjust the saw head as described in
.
Blade Installation
1.
Remove the blade and check the blade wheel belts. Remove any sawdust buildup from
the surface of the belts. Replace worn belts if they do not keep the blade from contacting
the blade wheel.
2.
Install a clean blade and apply the appropriate tension (
).
3.
Adjust the idle-side cant control to track the blade (
).
4.
Close the blade housing cover and make sure all persons are clear of the saw head.
5.
Start the engine.
6.
Engage the blade, rotating the blade until the blade positions itself on the wheels.
WARNING!
Do not spin the blade wheels by hand.
Spinning the blade wheels by hand may result in serious
injury.
7.
Disengage the blade. Turn the engine off.