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TROUBLESHOOTING
Problem/Issue
Possible Causes
Resolution Options
Producing wavy cuts.
1. Inadequate blade tension.
2. Improper blade guide set up.
3. Improper blade tracking.
4. Sap build up on blade.
5. Dull blade.
6. Pushing mill too quickly.
1. Tighten blade. Refer to page 32.
2. Gap between guide blocks and blade are incorrect. Refer to
page 31.
3. Adjust blade tracking. Refer to page 27.
4. Install new blade. Refer to page 33. Always use blade
lubricant.
5. Install new blade. Refer to page 33.
6. Slow feed rate down and push head slower through log.
Last board is tapered or narrow
in middle.
1. Tracks are not level.
1. Tracks need to be checked with level and adjusted to be
square. They also need to be set up on firm, sturdy
ground/base so deflection does not occur from logs or sawmill
head.
Blade dulls quickly.
1. Logs are not clean.
2. Foreign objects in log.
1. Logs may contain dirt/sand causing them to wear
prematurely.
2. Tree may contain nails, staples, old fencing etc.
Blade comes off of bandwheels.
1. Inadequate blade tension.
2. Improper blade guide set up.
3. Improper blade tracking.
4. Belts are worn.
5. Dull blade.
6. Pushing mill too quickly.
1. Tighten blade. Refer to page 32.
2. Gap between guide blocks and blade are incorrect. Refer to
page 31.
3. Adjust blade tracking. Refer to page 27.
4. Install new belts. Refer to page 33.
5. Install new blade. Refer to page 33.
6. Slow feed rate down and push head slower through log.
Blades are breaking.
1. Too many blade sharpenings.
2. Inadequate blade tension.
3. Improper blade guide set up.
4. Improper blade tracking.
5. Pushing mill too quickly.
1. Replace blade. Refer to page 33.
2. Binding between guide blocks when blade is too loose.
Tighten blade. Refer to page 32.
3. Gap between guide blocks and blade are incorrect. Refer to
page 31.
4. Adjust blade tracking. Refer to page 27.
5. Slow feed rate down and push head slower through log.
Blade is slowing down or
stopping when milling.
1. Inadequate blade tension.
2. Improper drive belt tension.
3. Pushing mill too quickly.
1. Tighten blade. Refer to page 32.
2. Belts are worn or too loose. Replace. Refer to page 33.
3. Slow feed rate down and push head slower through log.
Mill is not cutting/cutting very
slowly.
1. Dull blade.
2. Blade is on backwards.
1. Install new blade. Refer to page 33.
2. Remove blade and flip it inside out. The teeth should be
facing in the direction of the log supports.
Mill is vibrating excessively.
1. Log is not clamped securely.
2. Belts are deformed.
3. Bandwheel bearing issue.
4. Pushing mill too quickly.
5. Loose bolts.
1. Ensure log is clamped firmly resting on log bunks and against
log supports.
2. Belts may have flats in them from leaving blade tension tight
when not in use. Replace them. Refer to page 33.
3. Inspect and replace the bandwheel bearings if worn.
4. Slow feed rate down when milling.
5. Check all bolts to ensure they are tight.
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