Safety & General Information
Sawmill Operation
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1-3 HDSdoc091108 Safety & General Information
1.3 Sawmill Operation
DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and
secured before operating or towing the sawmill. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury.
Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are in place and
secure. Use the safety retainer pin and cable to fasten blade
housing covers.
DANGER! Always keep hands away from moving bandsaw
blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Stay clear of the area between the trailer axle and
saw carriage. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment
and logs when operating sawmill or loading and turning logs. Fail-
ure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary
movement around the mill and lumber stacking areas. Failure to
do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Always be sure the blade is disengaged and all per-
sons are out of the path of the blade before starting the engine or
motor. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of returning boards.
Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
WARNING! Always disengage the clutch/brake mechanism
whenever the sawmill is not cutting. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury.
WARNING! Always wear eye, ear, respiration, and foot protec-
tion when operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury.
WARNING! Be sure the power feed switch is in the neutral posi-
tion before turning the key switch to the on (#1) or accessory (#3)
position. This prevents accidental carriage movement which may
cause serious injury or death.
WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operat-
ing the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or
death.