Safety & General Information
Sawmill Maintenance
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onds before you open the blade housing cover.
CAUTION! The sawmill’s work-stand should be equipped with a 4 kg
or bigger dry powder extinguisher.
1.4 Sawmill Maintenance
WARNING! Always secure the cutting head with a chain or a brace
before adjusting the up/down chain. The cutting head may fall, causing
severe injury or death.
WARNING! Always secure the cutting head with a chain or a brace
before adjusting the mast pads. The cutting head may fall, causing
severe injury or death.
WARNING! Always secure the cutting head with a chain or a brace
before removing the up/down motor belt. The cutting head may fall,
causing severe injury or death.
WARNING! Drum switch grease contains Petroleum Hydrocarbon
Lubricant. Eye and skin irritant. If introduced into eyes, flush with water
for at least 15 minutes. If film or irritation persists, seek medical atten-
tion. Wash skin with soap and water. If ingested, do not induce vomit-
ing - contact a physician. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN.
CAUTION! Reinstall the track wiper so that it lightly touches the track
rail. If the wiper presses too firmly against the rail, it can cause the
power feed to bind.
CAUTION! Never use grease on the mast rails as it will collect saw-
dust.
CAUTION! Do not use chain lube. It causes sawdust buildup in chain
links.
CAUTION! Do not over-tension the up/down chain. Over-tensioning
may lead to early failure of the gear reducer.
CAUTION! Do not overtighten the feed chain. Damage to the power
feed motor may result.
CAUTION! Due to variations in the vertical mast, the pad spacing may
vary throughout the travel of the saw head. Check the pad spacing at
the top and bottom ends of the mast only. Pads adjusted too tight will
cause premature up/down motor failure.
CAUTION! It is important that the lower stop bolts are properly
adjusted to secure the carriage on the track rail. Failure to properly
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