
Sawmill Assembly
Tools required
3
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Sawmill Assembly
SECTION 3 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY
NOTICE:
Do not unbolt all the shipping brackets at once. Remove the
shipping brackets securing the sawmill to the pallet at each step to pre
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vent inadvertent shifting of the parts.
3.1 Tools required
Lifting device (fork lift, crane, etc.)
Socket set, metric and imperial
Open-end wrench set, metric and imperial
Socket driver
Utility knife
Two (or more) blocks,
minimum 3-1/2” tall,
(nominal 4x4) to set the saw head on
while assembling the bed.
3.2 Uncrating the mill
1.
Remove any shipping straps or plastic coverings from the mill before beginning.
2.
Ensure all shipping restraints for the saw head and mast are removed prior to performing
the next step.
WARNING!
Use a fork lift, crane, or other lifting device to remove the
saw head from the packing crate. Failure to follow this may result in
serious injury or death.
3.
Securely attach lifting straps of your lifting device (fork lift, crane, etc.) to the top of the
mast as shown in Figure 3-1.
NOTICE:
Do not attempt to set the carriage down on any surface other
than the bed rails. Equipment damage may occur.
CAREFUL PLANNING IS ESSENTIAL TO A SMOOTH ASSEMBLY.
READ THIS SECTION THOROUGHLY TO PLAN THE ASSEMBLY.