Troubleshooting Guide
Sawing Problems
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4-2 HDSdoc041118 Troubleshooting Guide
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
middle 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.
Drive belt(s) loose. Adjust belts.
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 wipers worn Adjust wipers to firmly contact
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 Sharpener
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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