Setup & Operation
Cutting the Log
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Saw Head Movement Direction
.The power feed switch controls the direction in which the saw head travels. Turn the switch up to
move the saw head forward. Turn the switch down to move the saw head backward.
NOTE: Always disengage the blade before returning the saw head and raise the saw head slightly
to make sure the blade clears the log.
Feed Rate
HINT: To get a straight cut in the first part of the log, feed the blade into the log at a slow speed.
This stops the blade from flexing and dipping up or down. Turn the feed rate switch to a slow speed
until the whole width of the blade has entered the cut. Then use the 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.
1. Stop the saw head at the end of the cut by turning the feed rate switch counterclockwise until the
saw head stops moving.
2. Using the STOP button, disengage the blade. This will stop the blade. Remove the board from the
log.
2.16 Cutting the Log
The following steps guide you through normal operation of the Wood-Mizer sawmill.
1. Once the log is placed where you want it and clamped firmly, position the blade close to the end
of the log.
2. Use the blade height scale to determine where to make the first cut. (See Section 2.17
). Set the
blade to the desired height with the up/down buttons. Make sure that the blade will clear all side
supports and clamps. Adjust the outer blade guide properly. (See Section 3.8.)
3. Make sure all covers and guards are in place and secured. Start the motor.
4. Start the water lube if necessary to prevent sap building on the blade (See Section 2.18
).
5. Move the saw head forward (See Section 2.15
). Feed the blade into the log slowly. Always try to
cut at the fastest speed you can while keeping an accurate cut. Cutting too slowly will waste blade
life and lower production.
6. As you get to the end of the log, slow down the feed rate. When the teeth exit the end of the log,
release the emergency stop button on the control box. Remove the slab which were just cut from
the log.
7. Return the saw head to the front of the mill. Always disengage the blade before returning the saw
head for the next cut.
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