SAWMILL ALIGNMENT
Adjusting The Lower Track Rollers
SAWMILL ALIGNMENT
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of the blade is 17" (400 mm) above the outside of the pivot rail support by actual mea-
surement with a tape or ruler.
See Figure 5-11.
7.
Move the carriage forward to check the distance to the blade at the inside of the pivot rail
support. Both measurements should be equal within (± 1.0 mm [0.04"]).
8.
Using the adjustment nuts adjust the lower rollers to tilt the cutting head until the blade is
parallel (± 1.0 mm [0.04"]) to the pivot rail support.
NOTE:
Adjustments of the lower track rollers change the angle between the cutting head
and sawmill bed rails. Only small adjustments of the lower track rollers should ever be
needed.
9.
After the lower track rollers are adjusted properly, adjust the stop screw. Tighten the
screw until it touches the main bed tube. Then, back the screw off 1/2 turn. The distance
from the rail should be 1.0 mm [0.04"].
CAUTION!
It is important that the stop screw is properly
adjusted to secure the carriage on the track rails. Failure to
properly adjust the stop screw can cause cutting head dam-
age, especially during mill transportation.
FIG. 5-11
SM0137
17" (400 mm)
to blade
