Sawmill Operation
Feed Operation
Sawmill Operation doc072221 3-28
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Engine Shutoff
1. Disengage the tensioner handle (by moving it away from you) to stop the blade.
2. The engine should run with no load for 15 seconds. Stop the engine by moving the ignition/fuel lever
to the ”OFF” position.
CAUTION! When stopping the engine, reduce the load slowly. Do not
stop the engine suddenly as it may cause the temperature to raise
abnormally.
3.23 Feed Operation
The feed operation is performed by pushing the saw head manually. The speed at which the saw
head travels should be as steady as possible. Be sure the saw head will not hit any bed components
while it is being moved forward or backward.
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. Use a slow speed until the whole width of
the blade has entered the cut. Then increase the feed rate as desired. Maximum feed rate varies
with width and hardness of the wood. Over-feeding results in blade and drive belt wear, and also
produces a wavy cut.
CAUTION! Be sure to stop the blade when returning the saw head.
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.
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