Setup & Operation
Edging
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2.13 Edging
The following steps guide you through edging boards on the Wood-Mizer sawmill.
1. Raise the side supports to 1/2 height of the flitches or boards that need to be edged.
2. Stack the flitches on edges against the side supports.
3. Clamp the flitches against the side supports halfway up the flitch height. (Wider flitches should be
placed to the clamp side. When they are edged, flip them over to edge the second side without
having to pull them from the middle of the stack.)
4. Adjust the blade height to edge a few of the widest boards.
5. Loosen the clamp and turn the edged boards over to edge the other side.
6. Repeat the steps 2-4.
7. Loosen the clamp and remove the boards that have good clean edges on both sides. Clamp the
remaining flitches and repeat the steps 2-5.
In order to achieve maximum production rates, it may be desirable to leave the blade engaged
when returning the saw head. (Normal operation procedures recommend disengaging the blade
before returning the saw head for maximum blade life and fuel economy.)
DANGER! If leaving the blade engaged for maximum production
rates, make sure the off-bearer stays out of the path of the blade.
Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION! If you choose to leave the blade engaged; raise the blade
to clear the log before returning the saw head. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the blade and/or sawmill.
2.14 Blade Drive Operation
DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and
secured/closed before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury.
Be sure the blade housing cover is closed and secured before starting the motor. Use the rubber
latches to fasten the blade housing cover shut. If the blade housing cover is not closed and
secured, the safety switch located on it interrupts the ignition circuit and the motor cannot be
started. If during sawmill operation the cover is open, the motor will be stopped.
1. Clear any loose objects from the area of the blade, motor, and drive belt.
2. Make sure the clamps and side supports are positioned low enough for the blade to pass over
them. Make sure the log is clamped securely.
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