Sawmill Operation
Power Feed
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CARRIAGE FEED RATE
The carriage feed rate switch controls the speed at which the carriage travels forward.
Turn the switch clockwise to increase speed. Turn it counterclockwise to reduce speed.
USING THE POWER FEED
1. Use the forward/reverse drum switch and the feed rate switch to position the sawhead for
the cut.
2. Engage the clutch to start the blade.
3. Set the feed rate relative to the size and material you are cutting. If not known, set at the
slowest rate.
HINT: To get a straight cut in the first part of the board, feed the blade
into the log at a slow speed. Turn the carriage feed rate switch to a
slow speed until the whole width of the blade has entered the cut. This
stops the blade from flexing and dipping up or down. Then use the car
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riage 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 engine and blade wear, and also produces a wavy cut.
4. Press and lock power feed handle forward to move forward.
5. Stop the carriage at the end of the cut by raising (unlocking) the feed handle, or by turning
the carriage feed rate switch counterclockwise until the carriage stops moving.
6. Disengage the blade by setting the clutch handle up. The engine will drop to idle.
7. Remove the board from the top of the log.
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.
8. Raise the carriage slightly to ensure the blade clears the log when returned.
9. Return the carriage to the front of the mill by pushing the forward/reverse drum switch
back.
IMPORTANT! The power feed motor will bypass the carriage feed rate
switch and the carriage will automatically return at the fastest speed
available.
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