MAINTENANCE
Blade Guides
MAINTENANCE
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IMPORTANT!
The disks should be parallel to the blade. Check the space
between the disks and the blade at each side of the disks to insure it is
parallel. Use the appropriate adjustment bolt to tilt the disks mounting plate so
the insert is parallel to the blade.
Inspect the blade guide assemblies for proper alignment every time you change the blade.
for blade guide adjustment instructions..
WARNING!
Blade guide alignment is essential for optimal cutting
performance, blade life and safety. Failure to check and maintain proper blade
guide alignment will result in stress cracks forming in the blade. These cracks
will lead to premature blade breakage. If the blade breaks during operation
and the blade has multiple stress cracks, the blade could shatter into several
pieces and escape from the protective guards of the sawmill. Small blade
pieces projected into the area around the sawmill creates a safety hazard for
the operator and any bystanders surrounding the mill.
WARNING!
DO NOT use blades with stress cracks. Blades with stress cracks
can shatter causing bodily injury and/or machine damage.
Preventing sap buildup on the blade is critical when using the high-performance blade guide system. If the
wood you are sawing leaves sap buildup using plain water in the blade lube system, use Wood-Mizer lube
additive (Part No. 033439).
Throat Screw
FIG. 3-1
!
Loosen
mounting
bolt and
clamp bolt
Use bottom disk
adjustment tool to
raise bottom disk
