Setup & Operation
Transporting the Sawmill
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3-24 doc082114 Setup & Operation
See Figure 3-21. Open the valve on the water bottle to start water flow on the blade.
Not all types of wood require the use of the Water Lube System. When it is needed, use just enough
water to keep the blade clean. This saves water, and lowers the risk of staining the boards with
water. Usual flow will be 1-2 gallons (3.8-7.6 liters) per hour. A squirt of liquid dishwashing detergent
in the water bottle will help clean the blade when cutting wood with a high sap content.
WARNING! Use ONLY water with the water lube accessory. Never use
flammable fuels or liquids. If these types of liquids are necessary to
clean the blade, remove it and clean with a rag. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury or death.
Before removing the blade, engage blade drive. Let the blade spin with water running on it for about
15 seconds. This will clean the blade of sap buildup. Wipe the blade dry with a rag before storing or
sharpening.
If you are sawing in freezing temperatures, remove the water lube bottle from the sawmill when done
sawing and store it in a warm place. Blow any remaining water from the water lube hose.
3.16 Transporting the Sawmill
The assembled sawmill can be transported in an appropriately equipped pickup truck:
1. Adjust the cutting head up just far enough so it will clear the sides of your truck bed when loaded. Do not adjust
the cutting head so high that the sawmill will tip easily while being loaded.
2. Move the cutting head to one end of the bed frame. Engage the travel lock pin to prevent the cutting head from
moving. Pull the pin and rotate and release so the roll pin seats in the locking position notch.
FIG. 3-21
To close turn valve clockwise; to open
turn valve counterclockwise.
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