
Sawmill Setup
Tensioning The Blade
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Sawmill Setup
tensioning the blade. Failure to do so may result in injury.
Check that the air bag plate is approximately 1/8” from the stop plate (or bolt prior to Rev.
A7.03). This should provide approximately 60 psi of blade tension for 1 1/4” blades or 80
psi for 1 1/2” and wider blades. If the gap to the stop plate is not 1/8”, release the blade
tension by flipping the lock up and pulling the tension handle down. Be sure the handle
lock does not flip down when the tension handle is released. Turn the adjustment nut
clockwise to increase the stop plate gap, counterclockwise to decrease the gap.
See Figure 3-29.
FIG. 3-29 (REV. A5.03 - A8.01)
Blade Tension
Handle
Blade Tension
Air Gauge
Air Valve Location (See Detail)
Remove cover
and add/remove
air as necessary
DETAIL
600213-1
Stop Plate
Handle
Lock
Adjustment
Nut