Setup & Operation
Cutting The Log
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switch to increase the feed rate as desired. Maximum feed rate varies with width and hardness of
the wood. Over-feeding results in motor and blade wear, and also produces a wavy cut.
1.
Stop the saw head at the end of the cut by turning the saw head feed rate switch counterclockwise
until the saw head stops moving.
2.
Using the STOP button, disengage the blade. This will stop the blade. Remove the board from the
log.
3.11 Cutting The Log
The following steps guide you through normal operation of the Wood-Mizer sawmill.
1.
Once the log is placed where you want it and clamped firmly, position the blade close to the end of
the log.
2.
Use the blade height scale to determine where to make your first cut
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height scale will help you to do this. Set the blade to the desired height with the up/down crank.
Make sure that the blade will clear all side supports and the clamp. Adjust the outer blade guide to
clear the widest section of the log by moving the blade guide arm knob.
3.
Make sure all covers and guards are in place. Start the engine. Engage the clutch lever to start the
blade spinning.
4.
Start the water lube if necessary to prevent sap buildup on the blade. (
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5.
Feed the blade into the log slowly
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Once the blade completely enters the log,
increase the feed rate as desired. Always try to cut at the fastest speed you can while keeping
an accurate cut. Cutting too slowly will waste blade life and lower production!
6.
As you get to the end of the log, slow down the feed rate. When the teeth exit the end of the log,
disengage the clutch/brake lever. Remove the slab that you have just cut from the log.
7.
Use the feed crank to return the carriage to the front of the mill. Always disengage the blade before
returning the carriage for the next cut.
8.
Repeat until the first side of the log is cut as desired. Set aside the usable flitches (boards with bark
on one or both sides). You can edge them on the mill later.
9.
Remove the wedge if it was used. Remove the clamps and turn the log 90 or 180 degrees. Make
sure the flat on the log is placed flat against side supports if turned 90 degrees. Make sure it is
placed on bed rails if turned 180 degrees. If the log was turned 90 degrees and you are using the
wedge to compensate for taper in the log, use the wedge again to adjust the heart of the log
parallel with the bed.
10.
Repeat the steps used to cut the first side of the log until the log is square. Cut boards from the
remaining cant by adjusting the blade height for the thickness of boards that you want.
Example:
Remember that the blade cuts a 1/16 - 1/8" (1.6-3.2 mm) wide kerf. If you want 1"
(25.4 mm) thick boards, lower the carriage 1 1/16 - 1 1/8" (27-28.6 mm) for each board.
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