Sawmill Setup
Tensioning The Blade
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Sawmill Setup
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Tensioning The Blade
Before tensioning the blade, check the air pressure gauge to see that the air tension sys-
tem is properly charged. The gauge should read 50 PSI, i.e. .34 MPa (yellow colour) with
the blade tension completely released. To add air pressure, remove the air valve stem
cover and attach an air pump to the air valve. Add air until the gauge reads 50 PSI. To
release air, push in the valve stem. Replace the air valve stem cover when finished
adjusting the air pressure.
To tension the blade, turn the tension handle clockwise until the air pressure gauge reads
60 PSI, i.e. .4 MPa (green colour).
See Figure 3-4.
The tension gauge should be checked occasionally when adjusting the cant control or
while cutting. Ambient temperature changes will cause tension to change. Adjust the ten-
sion handle as necessary to maintain the recommended tension level.
FIG. 3-4
Blade Tension
Handle
Blade Tension
Air Gauge
Air Valve Location (See Detail)
Remove cover
and add/remove
air as necessary
DETAIL
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