Sawmill Operation
Water Lube Operation
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Sawmill Operation
To use the quarter scale, look at the blade height indicator.
Position the magnetic quarter scale over the inch scale. Align one of the quarter scale
marks with the horizontal line on the indicator.
Make a trim cut. When you return the mast for a second cut, lower the mast to the next
mark on the scale. This mark shows where the blade should be positioned to cut a certain
thickness of lumber, without having to measure on the inch scale.
Example:
You want to cut 1" (25 mm) (4/4) random width boards from a log. Position the
blade for the first cut. Position the magnetic quarter scale so a 4/4 mark is aligned with
the line on the indicator. Make a trim cut. Return the mast for the second cut. Now,
instead of having to measure down 1 1/8" (29 mm) on the inch scale, you can simply
lower the blade so the indicator is aligned with the next 4/4 mark on the quarter scale.
Turn the log 90 degrees and repeat.
5.9 Water Lube Operation
The Water Lube System keeps the blade clean. Water flows from a 5-gallon (18.9 liter)
bottle through a hose to the blade guide where the blade enters the log. A valve in the
bottle cap controls the amount of water flow. Normal flow is 1-2 gallons (3.8-7.6 liters) per
hour.
See Figure 5-9.
Not all types of wood require the use of the Water Lube System. When it is needed, use
just enough water to keep the blade clean. This saves water, and lowers the risk of stain
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ing the boards with water.
5/4
1 1/4" (32 mm)
6/4
1 1/2" (38 mm)
8/4
2" (51 mm)
FIG. 5-9
TABLE 5-1
Turn valve counterclockwise
to open; Clockwise to close
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