Sawmill Alignment
Frame Setup
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5-2 HDSdoc041620 Sawmill Alignment
5.2 Frame Setup
Stationary sawmills should be setup on firm, level ground before proceeding with alignment. Shim
the feet so the weight of the sawmill is evenly supported.
See SECTION 2
Setup & Operation for additional setup information.
5.3 Blade Installation And Alignment
See Figure 5-1. Install a blade and apply the appropriate tension (See Section 2.4). The blade
tension is adjusted with the tension handle shown.
1. Raise the middle blade housing cover and make sure all persons are clear of the open side of the
saw head.
2. Turn the key switch to the position #2.
3. Manually spin the idle pulley.
4. Remove the key and check the position of the blade on the blade wheels.
Check the vertical alignment of the idle-side blade wheel. The gullet of the blade should ride the
same distance from the front edge of the wheel at the top and bottom of the wheel. If it does not,
loosen and tighten the appropriate adjustment screws on the wheel shaft.
See Figure 5-2. The blade wheels should be adjusted so that the gullet of 1 1/4" blades ride 3.0 mm
FIG. 5-1
Blade Tensioner
Gauge
Blade Tensioner
Handle
Cant Control
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