Sawmill Setup
Stationary Sawmill Setup
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IMPORTANT! When starting the machine for the first time,
check that main motor rotation direction is as indicated by
the arrow located on the motor body (fan guard). If the
rotation direction is incorrect, invert the phases in the phase
inverter in the power socket (electric box). Setting the
phases in the phase inverter correctly will ensure correct
rotation directions of all sawmill motors.
3.2 Stationary Sawmill Setup
Prepare a firm, level area where the sawmill can be anchored. There should be enough
room around the sawmill for operators, sawdust removal, log loading and board removal.
A cement pad with 5/8” (16 mm) diameter anchor bolts is recommended. The cement pad
should be rated to support 6350 lbs./sq.ft. (31 T/m ) at each sawmill foot position.
NOTE: Make sure the unit is level before securing. It is possible to twist the mill frame by
jacking one foot higher than the others.
WARNING! Securely fasten the feet of a stationary sawmill
to the floor before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury or death.
1. Unhook the carriage safety chain, located at the bottom of the vertical mast.
2. Start the engine to enable the battery-operated accessories (See Section 3.6
). Use the
up/down switch on the control panel to raise the cutting head from the carriage rest pin.
Remove the locking pin and swing the rest pin down below bed level.
CAUTION! Always make sure the engine is running before
operating the sawmill controls. Operating the controls with-
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