Troubleshooting Guide
Sawing Problems
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PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Boards Thick Or Thin On
Ends Or Middle Of Board
Stress in log which causes log
to not lay flat on the bed
After log has been squared,
take equal cuts off opposing
sides. Take a board off the
top. Turn the log 180 degrees.
Take a board off. Repeat,
keeping the heart in the mid-
dle of the cant, and making it
your last cut
Set in teeth Resharpen and reset blade
Bed rails misaligned Realign sawmill.
Height Adjustment Jumps or
Stutters When Moving Up or
Down
Mast needs lubrication Lubricate mast track surface
Up/down chain improperly
adjusted
Adjust up/down chain.
Vertical wear pads are too
tight
Adjust pads.
Lumber Is Not Square Vertical side supports not
square to bed
Adjust side supports.
Blade not parallel to bed rails Adjust bed rails parallel to
blade.
Sawdust or bark between cant
and bed rails
Remove particles
Tooth set problems Resharpen and reset blade
Sawdust Builds Up On Track Excessive oiling Do not oil track
Track is sticky Clean track with solvent and
apply silicone spray
Wavy Cuts Excessive feed Slow feed rate
Improperly sharpened blade
(This will be the problem 99%
of the time!)
Resharpen blade (See Sharp-
ener Manual - read entire
manual!)
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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