Logosol ES5 User manual

USER MANUAL
Ref. no. 0458-395-0181
LOGOSOL ES5/ES8
ELECTRIC CHAINSAW
EN

LOGOSOL continuously develops its products.
For this reason, we must reserve the right to modify
the conguration and design of our products.
Document: Logosol ELECTRIC SAW, User Manual
Manual, ref. no.: 0458-395-0181
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Last revised: June 2020
© 2020 LOGOSOL, Härnösand Sweden
THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING A LOGOSOL MACHINE!
Read through the user manual carefully
and make sure you understand its
contents before you use the machine.
This user manual contains important
safety instructions.
WARNING! Incorrect use can result in
serious or fatal injuries to the operator
or others.
We are very pleased that you have demonstrated your condence in us by purchasing this saw
unit, and we will do our utmost to meet your expectations.
Logosol has been manufacturing sawmills since 1989. In that time we have supplied
approximately 50,000 machines to satised customers the world over.
We care about your safety as well as we want you to achieve the best possible results with your
sawmill. We therefore recommend that you take the time to carefully read this user manual from
cover to cover in peace and quiet before you begin using the saw. Remember that the machine
itself is just part of the value of the product. Much of the value is also to be found in the expertise
we pass on to you in the user manuals. It would be a pity if that were not utilised.
We hope you get a lot of satisfaction from the use of your new machine.
Bengt-Olov Byström
Founder and chairman,
Logosol in Härnösand, Sweden

Safety instructions 4
Machine description 6
Components of the electric chainsaw 7
Technical data 8
Component parts: on delivery 9
Features 10
Electrical system 12
Troubleshooting 13
Cutting equipment 16
Sawing: tips and advice 17
Precision 18
Drying the wood 19
Declaration of conformity 20
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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• Read the entire manual carefully before the
electric chainsaw is put into operation. Failure
to comply with safety regulations may result in
danger to life.
• Make sure that everyone working with the
electric chainsaw is well acquainted with the
risks and has read the manual. The manual
should always be available to all those working
with the electric chainsaw. This applies also if
the sawmill is lent or sold.
• Read the manual and safety instructions for the
sawmill.
• Minors under the age of 18 are not allowed to
use the electric chainsaw.
• Children and animals must not be near the
sawmill during operation.
• Respect the safety distance due to loud noise
and the risk of the chain being thrown out in
the direction the bar is pointing in the event of a
chain break.
• Anyone working with the electric chainsaw
should be in good physical shape, healthy and
well-rested. Have regular work breaks. Do not
work under the inuence of alcohol, drugs
or medicines that may cause drowsiness or
inattentiveness.
• Work with the electric chainsaw should always
be carried out under good visibility. Do not work
in the dark and neither with reduced vision.
• Make sure there are other people within earshot
in case you need help.
• Use only LOGOSOL manufactured products or
those expressly approved for the purpose when
adding extra equipment . Other equipment may
result in risk of accident and must not be used.
LOGOSOL disclaims any liability for personal or
property damage incurred during the operation
of the sawmill with an unauthorised addition.
• If saw units heavier than 15 kg are used, the
support legs must be tted under the ends of
the guide rails. Tipping hazard!
• Always wear personal protective equipment:
Appropriate clothing is a tight-tting work
overall. Never work with loose clothing, jacket
or similar.
• Wear steel cap shoes and deep tread sole for
good grip. Do not wear a scarf, tie, jewellery or
the like that can catch in the equipment.
• Never reach over or under the guide rail during
operation. Rotating cutting equipment. Risk of
cuts!
• Wear heavy duty protective gloves. Risk of cuts
when handling the bar and saw chain. The
cutting equipment can also be hot immediately
after sawing.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Key to symbols
For your own safety, read through the entire
user manual carefully and do not start
the machine before you have understood
everything.
Use approved ear protectors and protective
eyewear. Hearing can be damaged even
after short periods of exposure.
Sharp rotating tools. Make sure that your
ngers never come near the cutting tools.
This symbol means ’WARNING’. Pay
particular attention where this symbol
appears in the manual text.
This symbol is followed by instructions that
must be observed. Pay particular attention
where this symbol appears in the manual
text.

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LOGOSOL ES5/ES8
Safety distances
Respect the safety distances. The safety
distance is 8 m for the operator and 15 m
for persons other than the operator. The
illustration below shows the sawmill
from above. The operator is to remain
within the area marked with a dashed
line (- - - -) when the saw is in operation.
The operator is not to stretch over
the guide rail when the sawmill is in
operation.
Operator’s area during operation.
Increased throw-out risk! Never use a
chain sharpened for rip sawing when
cross cutting.
Before each work period
• Check the lifting line’s condition in particular.
Change immediately if any sign of wear is
detected. Check that bolted joints and locks
in the log bed lift and lock system are fully
tightened and that all the moving parts of the
sawmill move freely and smoothly.
• Check that the sawmill is completely level
and that it is securely xed to the underlying
surface.
• Check that the cutting equipment is correctly
assembled. Risk of chain breaks!
• Check that saw unit is pushed fully into
position on the guide rail. Throw-out risk on
start up!
During operation
The sawmill is not to be in any other
position than level when in operation.
Risk of overturning! The sawmill should
be fastened directly to the underlying
surface or to a bedding of planks (see
manual) which increases the area of the
load-bearing surface.
• Hold the crank rmly whenever raising or
lowering a log. If released, the crank may spin
back and hit your hand hard.
Do not place your hand on the inside of
the long leg when raising or lowering
the log. There is a risk that your hand can
be trapped if the lifting line snaps or the
crank spins.
• Do not saw short logs that extend less than
0.2 m beyond each log bed. A shorter log can
fall off when the log beds are raised!
• The maximum permitted load for the sawmill
is 1200 kg.
Always stand to the right of the saw unit
when it is in operation. Chains that break
can be thrown out through the sawdust
outlet.
• Håll arbetsplatsen fri från verktyg, trästycken,
spån och andra saker som du kan falla över.
Turn the saw unit off after each cut.
Never leave the electric saw unattended
such that unauthorized persons can start
it.
If any kind of malfunction occurs,
stop sawing immediately and turn
off the saw unit until the problem
has been resolved. Always keep
this in mind. Most accidents with
dangerous machines, both the electric
saw and other machines, happen
when something goes wrong and the
operator attempts to x it while the
machine is still running. A stop seldom
shows up on the nished product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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• The Logosol Electric Chainsaw is a chain
saw intended for use on Logosol’s sawmills
Solosågen, Farmer’s Sawmill and F2 and F2+.
• The sliding elements that t on the sawmill
beam are integrated in the construction. The
saw is powered by an electric motor that
transmits the power to the chain via a belt
transmission.
• The electric chainsaw is equipped with a
mechanical pump, which supplies the bar with
chainsaw oil.
• The low friction plastic sliders last for several
years thanks to the smooth surface of the
aluminium components.
Maintenance
Check the operation of the machine according to
the following instructions to ensure good function:
Check the following before each job:
Check the condition of the bar and saw chain
Check level of the chainsaw oil
Clean the saw
Every 10 hours of operation:
Check sliding strips/guides for wear
Check the plastic gear in the oil pump.
Clean the oil system (from bottle to bar) with e.g.
compressed air.
Every 20 hours of operation:
Check the bearing in the oil pump.
Check the round belt that drives the oil pump.
Clean the water cooling (from bottle to bar with e.g.
compressed air.
Check the condition of the belt transmission.
MACHINE DESCRIPTION

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LOGOSOL ES5/ES8
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1 Base asembly
2 Motor asembly
3 Motor plate
4 Oil pump axle asembly
5 Chain guard asembly
7 Belt pulley
8 Stop screw SK6SS M8x10
9 Belt pulley
10 Poly V belt
11 Tapered hex socket screw M6x16
12 Flange Nut M6MF M8
13 Hex socket screw M8x55
14 Hex socket screw MC6S M8x20
15 Bottom plate
16 Sliding element (saw carriage)
17 Spring washer Din137Bd 15x8
18 Hex socket screw Mk6S M8x35
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SAWMILL COMPONENTS
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TECHNICAL DATA
EFFECT
Rated power ES5 ELECTRIC CHAINSAW 4.6 kW
Rated power ES8 ELECTRIC CHAINSAW 8 kW
TRANSMISSION
Multi-V belt (10 PJ 610) Max. belt tension: 290 N, Percent elongation: 0.29
Chain speed 18.5 m/s
NOISE LEVELS
Unloaded sound pressure 97.0 dB(A)
Loaded sound pressure 102.0 dB(A)
Sound power level 113.0 dB(A)
DIMENSIONS
Height 410 mm
Length 425 mm
Width 410 mm
Weight 38/42 kg
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Power supply 50 Hz 400 V 16 A
Enclosure rating IP 54
Electrical connection CEE system (round plug) 16A, with inverter
425mm
410mm
410mm

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LOGOSOL ES5/ES8
1 x Electric saw package
0000-000-0000
COMPONENT PARTS: ON DELIVERY
Manual
ES5/ES8 00-00000
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FEATURES
BELT TENSION
Normally, a multi-V belt will last for many years of
use but after a time of service, it may need to be
tightened so as not to slip when sawing. In order
for the belt to last as long as possible, it should be
tightened so tight that it just grips but no more.
Do it like this: Tilt the saw and loosen the motor
securing screws, release as little as possible to
free the motor. Then adjust the belt tension using
the adjusting screw on the end of the machine.
Tighten the motor securing screws thoroughly after
completing the adjustment.
ADJUST THE SLIDING STRIPS
Adjust the saw carriage for perfect t on the guide
rail. Lubricate the guide rail and sliders regularly
with silicone spray. Press together the sliders to
adjust the play to the guide rail in the vertical
plane.

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LOGOSOL ES5/ES8
FEATURES
CHAIN TENSION
Make sure the power supply is cut. Lightly loosen
the nuts holding the bar, which are in pairs. The
chain is tensioned by screwing the adjusting
screw on the side of the machine. Do not tension
the chain too tight. It should be easy to pull the
entire drive link out of the bar with the thumb
and forenger. If the chain is tensioned too hard
it will result in increased wear on both the chain
and the bar. Retighten the nuts on the bar once
the tension is correct.
MOUNT THE GUIDE BAR
Make sure the power supply is cut. Loosen the nuts
holding the bar and lift off the bar plate. Place the
bar and chain in place and replace the cover plate.
Check that the bar is resting against the spacers
and that it is not jammed on wood chips or the
chain tensioner. Also check that the chain is turned
the right way round and that it lies rmly against
the whole sprocket.
Pull the chain around by hand before starting the
machine to make sure it is correctly located.

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ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
The motor has thermal overheating protection.
When the temperature in the motor winding
becomes too high, the engine will stop and cannot
be started again until it has cooled down.
The chain should run against the saw unit on the
cutting side of the bar (anticlockwise). If, on delivery
or after a cable change, the motor rotates in the
wrong direction, the direction of rotation can be
switched by changing the inverter in the saw’s
electrical contact (the two pins on a white plastic
disc). Use a large at screwdriver.
To avoid voltage drop, it is important to always use
as short a power supply cable as possible. The cable
area must be at least 2.5 mm2, 4 mm2 should be
used for cable lengths over 50 m. If the voltage is
too low, the power of the motor will be reduced,
and the electrical equipment may be damaged.
To start the saw. Hold down the dead man’s grip (2)
and press the green button (1) at the same time.
You can release the dead man’s grip or press the
emergency stop (1) to stop the saw.
1 Green= on, Red = Emergency Stop
2 Constant pressure push button
3 Electrical connector with inverter
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LOGOSOL ES5/ES8
Causes of incorrect measurements when
sawing with the Logosol Electric Saw
A. The sawmill is incorrectly adjusted or set-up.
B. The cutting equipment does not work as it
should.
C. Tensions in the wood.
A. Checking the sawmill
1. Check that each of the four legs of the sawmill
stands rmly and that the feet do not sink into the
ground when the sawmill is loaded with a heavy log.
2. Check the levelness of the log beds to make sure
that the sawmill is not skewed. Check both when
the sawmills is loaded and unloaded.
3. Using a set square, check very carefully that the
guide rail is at an exact 90° angle to the long legs.
even a small deviation can lead to incorrect timber
measurements.
4. Set the distance between the guide bar and the
log beds so that it is exactly the same at both log
beds. Make sure that the guide bar and the log beds
are fully parallel.
5. Check that the guide rail is absolutely straight by
sighting along it, or by running a line over the guide
rail and using nails or the like as spacers between
the line and the guide rail.
If support legs are used for the guide rail, it is
essential that they stand on a rigid surface such as a
pole driven into the ground.
Even factory-new guide bars can be out of true.
This is detected if the parallel relation to the log
bed changes when the guide bar is turned over. A
bent guide bar is most easily straightened by being
pressed up or down while the saw is mounted on
the sawmill.
6. Check that the guide bar is straight in relation to
the sawing direction by placing a straight 1.5 m long
strip of wood on the guide bar (without the chain).
Then sight across the wood strip. It must be parallel
with the guide rail. If the wood strip is angled more
than 5 mm forwards or backwards, it can have a
negative effect on sawing. An out of true guide bar
is corrected by placing washers between the carriage
plate and the slide rail. Non-parallel guide bars most
often occur when chainsaws other than Stihl are
used.
7. The sawmill settings can be checked by placing a
broad board of maximum length on the log beds for
edging. First saw away a 1⁄4” wood strip from one
side of the board. Then turn the board, set both log
beds to the same height and saw off a 1⁄4” strip.
Now measure the width of the board carefully. If the
board is not the same width along its entire length,
it means that the log beds are incorrectly set or that
the guide rail is crooked.
B. Checking the cutting equipment
The guide bar must not cut upwards or downwards
during sawing. If the cutting equipment is faulty, it is
most noticeable when the guide bar leaves the log.
If the guide bar does not ’oat’ out of the log but
springs up or down, problems can arise. This can be
an indication that there is something wrong with the
guide bar or the chain.
Reasons for malfunction in the cutting equipment:
1. A common cause of sawing problems is that blunt
chains are used.
2. The chain may be damaged on one side, for
instance by metal objects in the log. The chain may
still cut, but pulls up or down.
3. The chain may have been led incorrectly. The
teeth on one side may have been led less than the
ones on the other side. To get a more even result, try
to maintain the same working position when ling
the left and the right sides of the chain. A few teeth
that are damaged or that are missing, e.g. by sawing
through nails, usually have very small effect on the
function of the chain.
4. When precision diminishes after a period of
problem-free sawing, it is almost always due to wear
on the guide bar.
5. If you get a ridged surface, consult The Handbook
for Your Cutting Tools. It can be downloaded free of
charge from our web site.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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When the guide bar is not tted straight
On some chainsaws the bar tting is not level,
making the bar tilt sideways. Clean the bar tting.
Place a straight and approx. 1 m long board across
the guide bar (without the chain) and check against
the guide rail. If the guide bar is tilted sideways,
place shims between the carriage plate and the slide
rails until the board above the guide bar is parallel to
the guide rail. Tensions in the wood can sometimes
result in similar symptoms as faults in the cutting
equipment.
C. Tensions in the timber
The sawmill can only saw straight. If the wood
twists during sawing, then precision will be lost.
Tension can cause large variations in measurement.
Hardwood often has higher tensions than softwood.
But tensions in softwood can also be problematic.
Trees that have grown on steep inclines, for
instance, can have high tensions. In such cases, a
whole group of logs can be difcult to saw.
Tensions can also arise in storage. If the bark and top
segment begin to dry, the whole surface will begin
to shrink. In such a case, the log may bend slightly,
when one side is sawn.
It is easy to discover tension in the wood that leads
to measurement errors. Each time you pull the saw
back, you can read what is happening in the log. As
long as the guide bar continues to lie just above the
newly sawn surface, the log has not bent. However,
when there is space between the guide bar and the
sawn surface, or if the guide bar is pressed upwards
when the saw unit is pulled back, it is time to plan
how the next cut should be made to reduce the
effects of tensions.
When sawing from the top towards the bottom
of the cant, the cant has a tendency to bend
downwards at its ends. This is especially true if there
is large root-end growth. Due to this, it is uasaully
best to turn the log over after passing through the
centre, and saw the rest of the material from the
other side.
If you still want to saw logs with high tensions, it
can be a better alternative to use a chain saw and a
Timberjig (SKU: 4900-000-1000) to slice up the log.
The Timberjig follows the previously sawn surface
and therefore gives better precision if the log bends.
Some tips for avoiding the effects of
wood tensions
1. Cut wood with tensions in as short lengths as
possible. By reducing the log length to app. 2.5 m,
the precision will be high even if there are high
tensions in the wood.
2. Work around the log, sawing all sides in order.
3. To get perfect measurements on the last board,
you can use a newly sawn cant as underlay when
making the last cut. Another way is to use special
accessories for the sawmill to support the ends of
the cant. If many logs that are over 3.5 m long are
to be sawn, it is best to extend the sawmill by 1 or
2 m and add one extra log lifter/log bed.

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LOGOSOL ES5/ES8
PROBLEM/SYMPTOM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY
Saws slowly • Dull saw chain
• Wrongly set sliders/guides
• Resin and dirt on guide rail
• Resharpen or replace the saw chain.
• Adjust the guides as instructed.
• Clean the guide rail and use silicone
spray (art.nr. 9999-000-5110) to reduce
friction between the saw and the rail.
Rapid bar wear • Feed pressure too high
• Substandard saw chain oil
• Too little saw chain oil
• Reduce feed pressure (especially on
narrow cuts).
• Change to a high quality saw chain oil.
• Increase ow in oil pump and/or clean oil
bottle and hoses.
Insufcient oil lubrication • Dirt in oil bottle/hose/bar
• Old oil has hardened
• Worn oil pump
• Worn plastic gear in oil pump
• Worn bearings in oil pump
• Clean entire oil system
• Clean entire oil system
• Renew oil pump
• Renew plastic gear in oil pump.
• Change bearing in oil pump.
Chain breakage • Insufcient lubrication
• Chain tension too high
• Worn chain sprocket
• Loose motor
• Chain tension too slack
• Increase ow in oil pump and/or clean oil
bottle and hoses.
• Adjust chain tension as instructed.
• Inspect chain sprocket and change if
necessary.
• Check that all four screws holding the
motor to the saw chassis are tight.
• Tension the chain as instructed.
Bar drifts up/down • Uneven bar rails
• Loose bar
• Worn sliders/guides
• Grind the bar rails so that they are
completely parallel.
• Check that bar is securely attached
(25Nm)
• Check guides and change if necessary
Angular error on saw result • Misaligned bar nose steering
• Loose bar
• Worn or misaligned guides
• Adjust the bar nose steering so that the
bar is parallel to the log beds.
• Check that bar is securely attached
(25Nm)
• Check wear and adjustment of saw’s
plastic guides. Adjust and/or renew if
necessary.
Washboard pattern on saw cut • Incorrectly sharpened saw chain
• Sawmill is unstable
• Worn bar
• Resharpen the saw chain.
• Check that the sawmill is rmly anchored
with support under both rail ends.
• Renew bar
TROUBLESHOOTING

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LOGOSOL’s ripping chain allows quick length sawing
with a thin kerf. But it is less durable than normal
chains. If you keep the cutting equipment in good
condition, you get the right timber dimensions,
faster sawing and the cutting equipment will last
longer.
Sharpen the chain before it gets dull
When the chain is beginning to get dull, you will
notice that the cutting speed is decresing, the guide
bar becomes hot and it becomes harder to feed
the saw unit forward. Stop sawing immediately!
Acctually, when this happens, it is already too late to
sharpen the chain. Sawing with a dull chain exposes
the cutting equipment to high levels of mechanical
stress. Therefore, sharpen the chain before it
becomes dull!
Avoid chain breaks
If you are sawing too long with a dull chain, it can
break. The chain breaks under the cutting teeth, and
you will see that it is worn there.
If, however, a drive link breaks, this can be due to
the chain and sprocket not being a good match. The
best solution is to run 5 chains alternately on one
chain drive. When the chains are worn out, then
replace the entire set. A completely new chain on a
worn sprocket can break in the rst few minutes of
use.
It is not recommended to run a normal 1.6 mm
cross-cutting chain and 1.3 mm ripping chain on the
same sprocket.
The guide bar can pull askew
If the chain has been damaged on one side or been
led unevenly, it can run incorrectly. The guide bar is
pressed upwards or downwards and ”springs back”
when it comes out of the log. The chain will then
wear more on one bar rail, and if you continue to
saw the guide bar will wear unevenly. Even though
you replace the chain, an unevenly worn bar can
guide the chain incorrectly and, in addition, the new
chain can also be worn down. An unevenly worn
bar can be repaired. File bar rails so they are equally
high e.g. with an edge le (SKU: 9999-000-0450) or
LOGOSOL’s electric guide bar grinder (SKU: 7804-
000-0005).
Another more common reason for the guide bar
pulling askew is that it is worn out so that the drive
links touches the bottom in the track of the
The best chain oil
In order for the chain oil to work well it must
be viscous and thready. When you place a drop
between the thumb and the index nger and
then open them, long threads should form. We
recommend LOGOSOL’s sawmill chain oil, SKU
numbers as given below:
1 litre, SKU: 0718-000-1001
10 litres, SKU: 0718-000-1010
Handbook for your cutting tools
LOGOSOL has a separate document which we
keep updated with respect to the technical
specication of the latest new products. It is called
’The Handbook for Your Cutting Tools’ and can be
downloaded free of charge from our web site. You
can also order a printed version.
CUTTING EQUIPMENT

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At the start, it can be a good
idea to draw lines on the log
ends showing what you are
planning to cut out from
the log. Use a broad tip
marker pen to make the line
correspond with the kerf.
Keep in mind that:
• when an unsawn surface of the log faces down,
the log bed where the top end of the log rests
is to be set higher than the one where the root
end rests.
• The beds are set to the same height when a
sawn surface faces down.
• Compensate for the kerf (1 click equals 1/4’’)
when the board is cut above the guide bar.
• Do not compensate for the kerf when the board
is cut under the guide bar.
• The last board must not be thinner than 2’’.
• Make sure that you do not cut into the log
clamps.
Through-and-through
sawing
Sometimes, it can be better
to slice up the log into
waney-edged boards. This
way you can get a little more
out of every log. However,
this method takes a bit more
time. When cutting ne
joinery timber, it can be a good idea to edge only
one side before drying the timber. The last edging
is not made until you know what the board is to be
used for. This is to be able to make use of as much
as possible of the timber.
When you are going to slice up a log, it is best if you
rst cut off a thin slab and then turn that side down
to make the log rest on a at surface on at least one
of the log beds. This prevents the log from moving
between the cuts and you will have nice and even
boards.
Rotate the log when you have come close to the
centre of the log. Calculate at what height you
should start sawing.
Remember to compensate with 1/4’’ for every cut.
Quarter sawing
Quarter sawing provides
you with the nest timber.
You get optimum grain
direction in every board,
which is a big advantage
when the wood is intended
for cabinetmaking e.g. The
downside is that it takes
time, it is difcult, and you get several different
board widths. Quarter sawing should not be applied
when cutting small logs.
Start by cutting the log in half at its centre. Then you
cut through the middle of the halves to get quarters.
When cutting the boards, you turn the cant after
each cut. Sometimes, it can be easier to cut from
below. This way the height of the log beds can be
left unchanged.
Does this seem difcult?
We are many here at LOGOSOL that have long
experience in sawing. If you, as a new sawmill
owner, have any question, you are warmly welcome
to call us. We are happy to provide you with useful
tips and advice.
SAWING: TIPS AND ADVICE

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Demands for precision
We are convinced that a chain sawmill can provide
as good results as, or better results than, other
small-scale sawing methods. A large number of our
customers have reported that they have never had
better wood products than those they have sawn
themselves. However, it is natural that we also meet
customers who want to improve on the precision.
Experience has shown us that variations in sawing
results can have many explanations. The choice
of raw material is vital. Cutting good boards from
short, sturdy logs is considerably easier than getting
high precision results from long, thin ones. Tensions
caused by storage or place of growth can cause
problems. Some tree types cause more problems
than others, etc.
The precision requirements also vary. A result that
is satisfactory for someone sawing boards for rustic
fence posts may not be good enough for someone
sawing boards to be used in construction without
being planed rst.
If you have gone through the various steps
for adjusting the sawmill, checked the cutting
equipment and observed the effects of tensions in
the wood, but still do not get the sawing results you
expect, please contact us at Logosol.
PRECISION

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Once the wood is sawn it must be dried. If this is not
done in the right way, then there is a danger it will
be damaged by fungal rot.
The best time for outdoor drying is in the spring.
The relative humidity of the air is very low and the
wood will dry in a couple of weeks.
Cut some supportive blocks in the length that
corresponds to the width of your pile, ideally larger
pieces, e.g. 5’’5, to raise the wood from the ground,
which should also be dry, level and free of growth.
The spacing should not exceed 1 m and should lie
level and in line with each other.
Cut spacers or drying sticks in the same length as
the supportive blocks.They should be of the same
thickness (1x1’’ or 1x2’’) and dry. (You can get
material for these by making an extra cut when
edging your boards.)
Place the rst row of boards on the underlying
surface. The boards are to be of the same thickness
and be positioned a few centimetres apart. Then
place spacers on the boards (in the same positions
as the underlying supportive blocks) before the
next layer is laid. It is important to place the spacers
exactly over each other, to keep the boards from
warping or bending.
The higher you pile the boards, the better pressure
there is on the lower boards. Place roong of plastic,
metal sheeting or masonite over the top to provide
protection from rain, but leave the sides open. Put a
weight of some sort on the roof to put pressure on
the top boards.
If the wood is to be used for ne joinery, it should
be stored in a heated room for another 3-4 weeks
(longer for thicker dimensions) or be dried in a wood
drying kiln for a perfect result.
It is possible to use undried wood in some
constructions, but it must be kept in mind that the
width and height will shrink 5%. Wood also shrinks
around 0.3% in length, but this can usually be
disregarded. In order to avoid rot, you should not
enclose undried wood in a way that makes it hard
for air to circulate. One further tip: Do not drive two
nails next to each other as the board will probably
crack in the middle when it dries out. Drive one nail
and wait with the second until the wood has dried.
One example of where you should use undried
wood is when building log structures. In such a
situation, a heavy wall is a plus, as is the possibility
that the logs still can be shaped when they are
pressed against each other.
LOGOSOL also has electric
wood drying kilns for
preparation of ne joinery
timber.
DRYING THE WOOD

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EU declaration of
conformity
In accordance with Directive 2006/42/EG, Annex 2A
Logosol AB
Fiskaregatan 2
871 33 Härnösand
SWEDEN
hereby declares that Logosol ES5/ES8 electric chainsaw
is manufactured in accordance with:
Machinery Directive 2006/42/EG
EMC Directive 2004/108/EU
and has been manufactured in conformity with the
following harmonized standards:
EN ISO 12100:2010
EN 60204-1:2006
EN 50370-1, -2.
Notied body, 0404,RISE SMP Swedish Machinery Testing
Institute AB, Box 7035, 750 07 Uppsala, Sweden, has executed
EC type-examination according to Directive 2006/42/EG, article
12, paragraph 3b. The EC type examination certicate has the
number: 0404/17/2408
The delivered electric chainsaw corresponds to the machine that
was subject to EC type-examination.