OPERATION
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4-37 doc110819 OPERATION
Lumber is not square Vertical side supports not
square to bed
Adjust side supports.
Blade not parallel to bed rails Adjust bed rails.
Sawdust or bark between
log/cant and bed
Remove particles.
Tooth set problem Resharpen and reset blade.
Sawdust builds up on track Excessive lubrication Apply white lithium grease.
Worn wipers Adjust wipers to firmer contact
track or replace them.
Track is sticky Clean track and apply silicone
spray.
Wavy cuts Excessive feed Reduce feed rate.
Improperly sharpened blade
(This will be the problem
99% of the time!)
Resharpen blade.
Blade guides improperly
adjusted
Adjust blade guides.
Sap buildup on blade Use Water Lube.
Tooth set problem Resharpen and reset blade.
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