
Sawmill Setup
Installing the Blade
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Sawmill Setup
SECTION 4 SAWMILL SETUP
The following setup procedure should be performed whenever the sawmill is moved or
reassembled. If sawing problems occur and misalignment is suspected,
for complete alignment instructions.
for sawmill assembly instructions.
DANGER!
Do not use a gas engine indoors. Failure to follow this will
result in serious injury or death.
NOTICE:
Set up conditions include:
Set up the sawmill on firm, level ground and level the sawmill.
Use a sawdust collection system when operating under roof or
indoors (electric only).
When operating the sawmill outdoors, set up the sawmill placing the
operator downwind to separate the operator from sawdust and/or
engine exhaust gases.
4.1 Installing the Blade
WARNING!
Wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw
blades. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury.
WARNING!
Keep all other persons away from area when coiling, car
-
rying, or changing a blade. Changing blades is safest when done by
one person. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury.
1.
Open the blade housing cover.
2.
Turn the blade tension bar with the ratchet until the blade wheel is moved in.