Sawmill Operation
Power Feed Operation
Sawmill Operation 60HDdoc102619 4-10
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Using The Power Feed
1. To move the carriage forward, push the drum switch handle forward and turn the feed rate switch
clockwise.
HINT: To get a straight cut in the first part of the board, feed the blade into the log at a slow speed.
This stops the blade from flexing and dipping up or down. Turn the carriage feed rate switch to a slow
speed until the whole width of the blade has entered the cut. Then use the carriage feed rate switch
to increase the feed rate as desired. Maximum feed rate varies with width and hardness of the wood.
Over-feeding results in motor and blade wear, and also produces a wavy cut.
2. Stop the carriage at the end of the cut by turning the carriage feed rate switch counterclockwise until
the carriage stops moving. Turn the key switch to the off ( #0 ) position to stop the blade. Remove
the board from the top of the log. Always disengage the blade before returning the carriage for
the next cut.
CAUTION! Be sure to stop the blade when returning the carriage.
This will not only prevent the blade from being pulled off and ruined by
a wood sliver, but also will increase the life of the blade.
3. Make sure that the blade does not catch on the end of the log. Raise the carriage slightly to make
sure the blade clears the log when returned.
4. Return the carriage to the front of the mill by pushing the drum switch handle down. The power feed
motor will bypass the carriage feed rate switch and the carriage will automatically return at the fastest
speed available.
HINT: Try to stop the blade while the heel of the blade is still on the log. Then bring the carriage back
without adjusting the blade up. This lets you keep the blade at the current height setting so you can
make the next blade height adjustment more quickly.
DANGER! Stay clear of the area between the trailer axle and saw
carriage. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
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