Maintenance
Maintenance doc110819 5-1
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SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE
WARNING! Before removing any covers or guards, always turn off the
motor/engine and wait until all parts have stopped moving. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury or death.
5.1 Maintenance Activities Performed During Sawmill Operation
Mast Track, Rollers and Wipers
Properly maintaining the mast track and rollers is critical in preventing corrosion that can cause pitting and
scaling on the rail surfaces. Pitted and scaled surfaces can, in turn, cause rough cuts or jerky
forward/backward movement of the saw head.
CAUTION! Keep the mast track free of rust. Formation of rust on the track can cause rapid
deterioration of the track’s surface.
Apply white lithium grease to the mast track. Oil lubrication will help protect the track from corrosive
elements such as acid rain and moisture. This lubrication is also essential to maintain the integrity of the
track and track rollers and to achieve long service life.
Make sure the track wipers touch the track and are free of sawdust buildup.
See Figure 5-1.
See Figure 5-1.
After each use of the sawmill, remove sawdust from the track surfaces, bed rails and track rollers.
Use a light-grade sandpaper or emery cloth to sand off any rust and other adhering particles from the
rails.
See Figure 5-2.
FIG. 5-1
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