Table of Contents Section-Page
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 About This Manual.................................................................................1-1
1.2 Getting Service .......................................................................................1-2
General Contact Information................................................1-2
Wood-Mizer Locations..........................................................1-3
1.3 Specifications .......................................................................................1-4
1.4 Customer and Sawmill Identification.....................................................1-6
1.5 Warranty .................................................................................................1-8
SECTION 2 SAFETY 2-1
2.1 Safety Symbols.......................................................................................2-1
2.2 Safety Instructions..................................................................................2-2
2.3 Electrical Lockout Procedures..............................................................2-11
SECTION 3 SAWMILL SETUP 3-1
3.1 Stationary Sawmill Setup .......................................................................3-1
3.2 Portable Sawmill Setup ..........................................................................3-3
3.3 Replacing The Blade ..............................................................................3-6
3.4 Tensioning The Blade.............................................................................3-8
3.5 Tracking The Blade ................................................................................3-9
3.6 Starting The Engine..............................................................................3-11
3.7 Board Return (Optional).......................................................................3-12
SECTION 4 SAWMILL OPERATION 4-1
4.1 Optional Hydraulic Log Loader/Turner Control Operation ...................4-1
4.2 Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs ..................................................4-4
4.3 Up/Down Operation ...............................................................................4-8
4.4 Blade Guide Arm Operation.................................................................4-10
4.5 Clutch/Brake Operation........................................................................4-11
4.6 Power Feed Operation ..........................................................................4-13
4.7 Cutting The Log ...................................................................................4-16
4.8 Edging...................................................................................................4-18
4.9 Blade Height Scale ...............................................................................4-19
4.10 Water Lube Operation ..........................................................................4-21
4.11 Preparing The Sawmill For Towing.....................................................4-23
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 5-1
5.1 Wear Life................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Blade Guides ..........................................................................................5-2
5.3 Sawdust Removal ...................................................................................5-4
5.4 Carriage Track, Wiper & Scraper...........................................................5-5
5.5 Vertical Mast Rails.................................................................................5-7
5.6 Drum Switches .......................................................................................5-8
