Operation
Maintenance
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1-30 WM doc 12/19/19 Operation
1.4 Maintenance
WARNING! Before performing any service to this equipment, turn the
power toggle switch to the OFF position and disconnect the sawmill
battery ground terminal. Failure to do so will result in serious injury or
death.
1. Periodically check the flexible guard. Replace the guard as needed.
2. Periodically check the debarker blade. Align or replace as needed.
WARNING! Before replacing the debarker blade, move the sawmill
blade guide arm in front of the sawmill blade to cover the blade teeth.
BLADE REPLACEMENT
1. Place one wrench on the blade holder bushing, above the blade.
2. Place the other wrench on the lower hex nut.
3. Remove the hex nut and washer.
4. Remove the blade and washer.
5. Reinstall the washer with the new blade.
6. Reinstall the hex nut and washer and tighten to 35 foot-pounds (±5).
CAUTION! Tighten the blade hex nut manually. Using power-assisted
tools may result in over-torquing and damage to the bolt.
1.5 Troubleshooting
WARNING! Turn the base unit’s power to OFF, remove the key, and
disconnect the battery ground terminal, if applicable.
PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION
Circuit breaker tripping Wood or bark jammed in
blade guard
Turn power toggle switch to OFF position.
Remove wood or bark from blade guard
Circuit breaker weak from
repeated tripping.
Replace circuit breaker