Frontier OS18-0007G-LI Owner's manual

Owner & Operator’s Manual
(Item No. OS18-0007G-LI)
Warning! Failure to follow the
instructions can cause serious injury.
This manual contains safety
instructions.
Read this manual and the motor
manual before starting to use the
equipment.
Original Instructions

Welcome to the
Frontier family!
Congratulaons on the purchase of your new
Frontier sawmill. You made a great choice!
In 1993, Norwood introduced the world to
the very rst aordable portable sawmill: the
original LumberMate. That was a turning point.
Norwood opened a world of opportunies for
everyone — for outdoorsmen, crasmen, hard-
working families, hobbyists and professional
sawyers. Today, Norwood connues to lead
the sawmill revoluon: Norwood has over 85
patents, more than the rest of the industry
combined, and Norwood equipment is hard at
work in over 100 countries worldwide.
In 2017, Norwood launched Froner, an ultra-
aordable line of portable sawmills. In doing so,
even more hard-working families can unlock the
value in their trees by owning their own solid,
dependable and safe sawmill that they can be
proud of.
Both your Froner and you, as a Froner owner,
are part of the legendary Norwood legacy.
Norwood created all elements of the design
of your Froner using our high standards of
innovave engineering, leveraging several of our
patents. Your Froner is built to deliver hours of
producve and fun sawing.
Don’t forget to visit Norwood’s Sawmill.TV, our
on-line “TV” channel dedicated to sawmills and
successful sawmilling. It is a great resource to
learn everything from how to get started, to
advanced sawmilling techniques, to bite-sized
tech ps.
Thank you for placing your trust in us. We’re
right behind you to help you make the most of
your new Froner sawmill. We wish you all the
best with your sawmilling journey.
A. Dale
Executive Director
Norwood Industries Inc.

Text: D. Vanderheyden
First Edition: 2023-04-10
Latest Revision: 2023-04-10
Copyright © 2019, 2022 Norwood Industries Inc. All rights
reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any
form or by any means without permission in writing from the
publisher, Norwood Industries Inc.
The color orange as it relates to sawmills, edgers, skidders & related equipment,
the “chevron” graphic, the LumberJack®mascot, and the trade-names Norwood®,
LumberMax®, LumberPro®, LumberMate®, LumberMan®, LumberLite®, LM Pro®,
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HD38®, HD36®, LM30®, MN27®, LM29®, MN26®, Trekker®, Duradeck®, Sawyer-
Assist®, Sawmill TV®, Omega®, Intelliset®, ProSetter™, Frontier®, OS®, OS18®,
OS23®, OS27®, OS31®, OS35®, Make Your Mark™, “Forest. Fun. Freedom.™”
& MultiMate®are registered trademarks owned by Norwood Industries Inc. in
multiple jurisdictions. Functional and design elements of Norwood sawmills and
log handling equipment are protected by registered patents and pending patents
in multiple jurisdictions.
U.S. Patent Nos. 6,932,555, 9,102,074, 7,784,387, 8,215,216, 8,261,645,
8,261,647, 8,276,493, 8,820,727, 9,676,116, 10,843,370, D816742, D818013,
D834623, D831711, D639,319, D654,101, D638,040 & 8,479,628 — Canada
Patent Nos. 2,432,863, 2,488,216, 132823, 2,541,734, 2,687,619, 2,687,622,
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& 169788 — EU Patent Nos. EP 2,746,009 B1, EP 2,332,706 B1, EP 2,332,683
B1, EP 2,684,631, EP 2,332,704, EP 2,759,384, 1117196-0001; 001212393-
0001; 001217277-0001, 001214662-0001, 003736255-0001, 003736255-0002,
003736255-0003, 003736255-0004, 008465066-0001 — UK Patent Nos.
6124839, 6138704, 6151320 — Brazil Patent Nos. BR30 2012 003601-1, BR10
2013 025882-2, BR10 2013 025883-0, PI 1004044-7, PI 1010352-0, DI 7001877-4,
DI 7001876-6 & PI 1009180-7 — Australia Patent Nos. 202111414, 201710613,
201710614, 201710616, 201710615, 202016960, 2021257893 — China Patent
Nos. 4192870, ZL202130153443.5, ZL201810569852.0. Other patents pending in
multiple jurisdictions.
Norwood Industries Inc. is constantly developing its equipment.
Wereserve the right to make changes to the design, construction and
finish of our equipment without notice.
Photographs and illustrations in this manual may show optional
attachments or previous models and parts.
Toll-Free: 1-800-408-9995 (U.S. & Canada)
Telephone: [phone] (International)
E-mail: [e-mail]
Website: www.FrontierSawmills.com
Frontier Sawmills are designed, manufactured and
distributed by:
Norwood Enterprise
2267 15/16 Side Road East
Oro-Medonte ON L0L 1T0
Canada
Norwood Sawmills U.S.A. Inc.
730 Young Street, Suite 900
Tonawanda NY 14150
United States of America
®

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Contents
Before You Begin A–2
Overall View ...........................................................................A–3
Warranty Registration ..................................................................A–4
Warranty Policy and Disclaimers ........................................................A–4
Safety Instructions.....................................................................A–6
Safety Equipment ....................................................................A–6
The Operator ........................................................................A–7
The Worksite ........................................................................A–7
Operating the Equipment..............................................................A–8
Maintaining the Equipment ............................................................A–10
Moving the Equipment ................................................................A–10
Storing the Equipment ................................................................A–11
OS18 Technical Data ...................................................................A–12
Box/Bag Contents .....................................................................A–14
Assembly & Installation Instructions ....................................................A–19
Tools Required.......................................................................A–19
Torque Chart ........................................................................A–19
Bed & Cross Bunk Assembly B–2
Carriage Assembly C–2
Winch Shaft and Cable Installations .....................................................C–12
Winch Drum Installation and Adjustment ................................................C–18
Push Handle Assembly and Dolly Wheel/Axle Installation .................................C–28
Carriage Installation D–2
Method 1 ...........................................................................D–2
Method 2 ...........................................................................D–3
Sawdust Chute, Track Sweeper, and M10 Hex Nut Cap Installation..........................D–6
Emergency Stop Installation and Throttle Cable Connection ...............................D–10
Water Tank Installation .................................................................D–14
Drive Belt and Idler Belt Installation .....................................................D–18
Blade Guide Block Assembly Installation ................................................D–20
Band Blade Installation, Tensioning and Tracking .........................................D–22
Blade Guide Block Assembly Adjustments ...............................................D–28
Blade Horizontal Adjustment............................................................D–31
Depth of Cut Scale Installation and Adjustment ..........................................D–32
Greasing and Oiling....................................................................D–38

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Contents
Operating Instructions E–2
Choosing a Site......................................................................E–2
Setting Up the Sawmill ................................................................E–2
Starting and Stopping.................................................................E–2
Sawlogs ............................................................................E–3
Log Table ...........................................................................E–3
Loading Logs ........................................................................E–3
Adjusting the Cut.....................................................................E–4
Blade Handling & Coiling ..............................................................E–4
Blade Replacement & Installation.......................................................E–5
Norwood Blades .....................................................................E–6
Sawing Procedures ...................................................................E–6
Maintenance and Troubleshooting F–2
Problems and Solutions ................................................................F–4
Blade Tracking / Bandwheel Alignment ..................................................F–4
Engine..............................................................................F–5
Blades & Blade Maintenance ..........................................................F–6
Inaccurate Cuts ......................................................................F–8
Sawhead and Carriage................................................................F–9
Gas/Water Cap ......................................................................F–11
Parts List .............................................................................F–12
Reorder Kits & Bags ...................................................................F–16
Declaration of Conformity ..............................................................F–20
Optional Attachments and Accessories G–2
Auto Blade Lube System ...............................................................G–3
Leveling Legs/Feet (Set of 10 or Set of 4 (per bed Extension)) .............................G–8
Leveling Foot (Set of 10 or Set of 4 (per bed Extension)) ..................................G–10
Log Loading Assist Ramp and Log Loading Ramp Packages ..............................G–12
Accessorize Your Frontier Z-2

For your own safety and the safety of others,
do not begin working with this equipment or
handle blades before having read and
understood this entire manual, the engine
manual, the instructions enclosed with optional
accessories and the decals posted on the equipment.
Save this manual, your engine manual and instructions
enclosed with optional accessories and review them
frequently for continued safe operation of the equipment.
For your own safety and the safety of others, ensure that
others who intend to use this equipment do not begin
working with this equipment or handle blades before
having read and understood this entire manual, the
engine manual, the instructions enclosed with optional
accessories and the decals posted on the equipment.
Whenever this symbol appears, a tip follows
that will simplify operations or improve the
results.
This manual, the engine manual and the instructions
enclosed with optional accessories should be considered
a permanent part of the sawmill, should remain with the
sawmill and should be delivered to the new purchaser if
the sawmill is resold.
Insert your instructions for your optional
accessories and your engine manual into this
manual for safekeeping.
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Before You Begin

Overall View
A. Carriage
B. Winch crank handle weldment
C. Blade guide block assembly
D. Push handle assembly
E. Log rest
F. Log dog
G. Cross bunk
H. Safety limit switch (inside guard)
I. Rear guard and front cover
J. Blade tension “T” handle assembly
K. Water tank w/ cap
L. Fuel tank
M. Depth of cut scale
N. Winch adjustment controls
O. Emergency stop button (kill switch)
P. Bed end stops
Q. Track sweepers
R. Serial number
S. Engine pull cord
T. Adjustable blade guide
U. Carriage stop latch assembly
V. Carriage lifting plate
Non-Operator’s Side
(Left)
Operator’s Side
(Right)
Carriage Finish End
(Forward)
Carriage Start End
(Backward)
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Warranty Registration
DISCLAIMER
Norwood Industries Inc. & Norwood Sawmills
U.S.A. Inc. disclaim any responsibility or
liability, in negligence or otherwise, for any
injuries, damages or losses of any kind arising
during the course of assembling, operating or
handling this equipment, options, accessories
or blades howsoever caused.
Responsibility for final inspection of the
Frontier OS parts and components, and the
assembly, maintenance and safe use of the
equipment, lies solely with the person(s) who
assembles and operates the equipment and
handles blades.
Warranty: Norwood Industries Inc. & Norwood Sawmills
U.S.A. Inc. warrant that each new Frontier OS will be
free, under normal use and maintenance, from any
defects in workmanship and materials for a period of one
year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
Should any trouble develop during this one-year period,
return the defective part (and any other parts if called
for), freight prepaid, to Norwood. Warranty coverage
commences from the date of purchase by the original
purchaser.
If, after inspection, Norwood determines that the trouble
is attributable to faulty workmanship or material at the
time of manufacture, Norwood will repair or, at its option,
replace the part at no charge.
This Warranty does not cover:
a. The engine which is warranted directly by the engine
manufacturer;
b. Normal maintenance services;
c. Repairs required where alterations have been
made to the equipment, or as a result of the
attachment or installation of any parts or devices on
the equipment other than those manufactured by
Norwood specifically for the equipment;
d. Repairs required after repairs have been made, or
attempted to be made, by others;
SCAN ME
Whether you bought your Frontier OS sawmill directly from Norwood or from a
dealer, we want to ensure you fully benefit from the warranty, get great service, and
receive the right spare parts. Please complete your warranty registration within 30
days from the purchase date.
Register your sawmill on-line today at:
www.frontiersawmills.com/warranty-registration
You can also scan the QR code on this page with your smart phone, or register by
sending an e-mail to: [e-mail]
Be sure to include the following information: Name,Address,Telephone, E-mail,
Date of Purchase, Place of Purchase, Sawmill Model, Sawhead Serial Number.
Record your equipment identication numbers here!
Sawhead Serial Number:
Engine Series/ Serial Number:
Original Date of Purchase:
Warranty Policy and Disclaimers
#Serial Number Location
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