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Hud-son oscar 221 Owner's Manual

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OSCAR 221 & OSCAR 428 SAWMILL OWNERS MANUAL
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  • Page 1 F O R T H E W O R K Y O U D O . OSCAR 221 & OSCAR 428 SAWMILL OWNERS MANUAL 800.765.SAWS • WWW.HUD-SON.COM...
  • Page 2 2 ......A note from Hud-Son 3 .
  • Page 3 INTRODUCTION Purchaser Agreement By accepting the delivery of your sawmill by Hud-Son Forest Equipment you agree that you will not modify your mill from it’s original assembly. This will VOID any warranty from Hud-Son Forest Equipment. Please fill out the information for quick reference:...

  • Page 4: Safety Guidelines

    Please use good judgement and keep safety in mind when operating Hud-Son machinery. Please read and follow ALL the instructions in this manual before operating the Hud-Son Mill safely at all times. These instructions were produced for your benefit. Your ability to understand and follow the instructions is essential for the safe operation of this prod- uct.

  • Page 5: Unpacking Unit

    Hud-Son Forest Equipment is not liable for damage to property or personal injury due to the failure of any person and/or operator to follow the instructions and recommendations set forth in this manual or any other instructions or recommendations contained in other literature issued by other vendor manuals in the owner's kit.
  • Page 6 3 - If the unit has been sitting for a period of time, allow the unit to run long enough to have the oil do a complete circulation before use. Steps for Setting-Up the Hud-Son Saw Mill A. Machine Set-Up (ground track unit) 1 - For best results and easier set-up, the mill location should be level and free of obstructions.

  • Page 7: Setup And Operation

    2 - There are additional holes in the track so that the dogs can be moved to different positions. 3 - The tracks are bolted together using bolts and nuts. The Oscar 221 and 428 mills will have 2 bolt/nuts: Line up the tracks so that the center holes align. Using the provid- ed bolts put them through the holes and finger tighten the nuts.
  • Page 8 C. Machine Set-Up (trailer unit) 20' or 24' Torsion Axle Trailers. 1 - Set-up area should be relatively level and clear of debris. The head will need to roll down the track so be sure the area is free of obstructions. 2 - Lower the trailer jack and raise the jack until the coupler is free of the hitch.

  • Page 9: Transport Instructions

    It shows all the bolts and bearings that can possibly be adjusted. Note how the teeth are outside of the guide. Transport Instructions Follow all the steps to safely transport the Hud-Son Saw Mill Trailer Model 1 - Lock head into travel position. rotate to horizontal position, hook hitch to 2 - Raise extension legs and lock in upright vehicle.
  • Page 10 By debarking and cleaning your log it will extend the life of your blade. 1 - Adjust the Hud-Son guides so that they are slightly (no more than 2 inches) wider than the maximum width of the log.
  • Page 11 7 - When you are at the end of the log, power down the engine, crank the head up so that will clear the log and roll back to the front of the log. For ease of operation, put the slabs on the operator's side of the mill, this way you will not have to dig through sawdust for your lumber.
  • Page 12 4 - De-tension the band blade after each day of cutting. 5 - Never operate the mill without the guards in place. The Hud-Son Forest Equipment, Inc sawmill comes with a band blade and we have an excellent re-sharpening program for your band blade.
  • Page 13 7 - Make sure that all nuts and bolts are tightened firmly. N. Using the Lumber Scale 1 - All Hud-Son sawmills are equipped with a Lumber Scale. The scale is used to make the dimensioning process simple. The scale incorporates 4 separate scales with the blade kerf factored in for each increment.

  • Page 14: Care And Maintenance

    = 1” Lumber Care and Maintenance Hud-Son Saw Mills require a certain amount of care and maintenance, so that it may con- tinue to perform at its best. If you are not confident in your ability to perform the main- tenance that is required, please look into having a professional come in and perform the work for you.
  • Page 15 Cleaning your Saw Mill Using an air hose, blow off all loose debris that builds around the unit. Use extreme caution when cleaning the mechanism. Never use flammable or combustible materials to clean the mill. Be in a well ventilated area. Always wear protective equipment to prevent injury.

  • Page 16: Maintenance Schedule Chart

    Make sure all nuts are tightened. Check to see any damage that may need to be repaired before and further damage occurs. Routinely checking the equipment and proper maintenance will help in keeping the Hud-Son Saw Mill running to the best of its ability.

  • Page 17: Parts And Warranty

    Description Part Number Warranty 2 Years - call your servicing Gasoline Engine ENG-02-09SE, ENG-02-07DT Hud-Son Dealer. 1 Years - call your servicing Electric Engine Hud-Son Dealer. 1.5" Pillow Block Bearing, 1" 6 Years - call your servicing BEA-01-24 Pillow Block Bearing Hud-Son Dealer.
  • Page 18 Track Sections MIL-15-01-2128 Hud-Son Dealer. 1 Year - call your servicing Axles (Trailer Models) Hud-Son Dealer. 90 Days - Call Hud-Son and ask Sprockets & Chain for the warranty department WIN-01-2000, WIN-02-2500 1 Year - call your servicing Winch (ELECTRIC) Hud-Son Dealer.
  • Page 19 5 - If the problem is deemed not to be a warranty problem, an invoice will follow for the parts that were replaced, as well as an invoice for any time spent on the mill by Hud-Son Forest Equipment, Inc staff and/or Dealer/Distributor staff.
  • Page 20 ALWAYS CALL YOUR SERVICING DEALER FIRST!! Dealers/Distributors carry parts and are very knowledgeable with the inner workings of your sawmill. Remember that modifying your mill or using parts that are Not Hud-Son Forest Equipment Inc approved, can void your warranty.
  • Page 21 OSCAR 428/221 LIFT CABLE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Your Hud-Son Saw Mill comes with a manual winch lift system. This system is spooled with a 5/32" steel cable that is used in combination with the winch to lift and lower the saw mill cutting head. The pictures below will help you in the event you need to re-install a cable.

  • Page 22: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Solution Sharpen or Replace Blade Saw at Full Throttle Dull Blade Check Torque on Tensioning Bolt RPM’s Not High Enough (Perform “Flutter” Test) Use Lubricant on Blade Blade Not Tensioned Properly Blade is Diving/Rising PETROLEUM PRODUCTS, MINERAL OIL/VEGETABLE OIL Sawing Soft Pitch Wood SHOULD NOT BE USED ON OUR MILLS Adjust Guides...
  • Page 24 Oscar 221 Mill Parts List Oscar 221 Item No. Part No. Description HAR-12-06-38 3/8-16 X 2 3/8 X 3/8 ZHSB HAR-12-06-32 3/8-16 X 2 X 3/8 ZHSB HAR-52-08-1250-062 Washer Nylon 1/2 X 1.25 X .062 WHE-01-08-24-445 CABLE PULLEY HAR-50-05-875-063 5/16 Z FW...
  • Page 25 3/4 X 1 X 1/8 ZNFW HAR-12-12-64 TRACK WHEEL SHOULDER WIN-01-2000 Brake Winch 1500 TUB-20-38 LIFT TUBE CAB-01-0532 Cable, 5/32 HOS-02-04 LUBE HOSE CLA-04-02 Wire Rope Clamp 1/8" OSC-36221 OSCAR 221HEAD WELDMENT BLG-02-01 Simplified Blade Guide RHS Assy OSC-32221 OSCAR 221 HEAD ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 29 Track Assembly Oscar 221 Track Parts List Oscar 221 Item No. Part Number Description Qty. HAR-01-08-24 1/2 - 13 X 1 1/2 ZHB HAR-25-08 1/2"-13 ZHN OSCAR 21 TRACK MIL-15-01-221 WELDMENT MIL-15-02S SMALL LOG DOG OSCAR 18 J-BAR MIL-15-05 WELDMENT...
  • Page 30 Trailer Assembly Oscar 221 DETAIL A SCALE 1 : 5 Trailer Parts List Oscar 221 Item No. Part Number Description Qty. TRA-01-002 COUPLER HAR-50-08-1076-10 1/2 ZFW HAR-25-08 1/2"-13 ZHN HAR-01-08-40 1/2"-16 ZHN TIR-01-175-80-13 TRAILER TIRE AXL-01-05-14 TRACK STOPS MIL-15-01-221 4 1/2" HUB...
  • Page 32 HAR-05-04-32 Q BUSHING BOLT BUS-01-24-256 Q BUSHING FOR SHEAVES BEL-04-58-49 B-CROWN TOP CLEAR MIL-03-2128-01 18/228 GUARD ASSEMBLY MIL-03-2128-02 OSCAR 221/428 CENTER GUARD KIT-001 SITE GLASS ASSEMBLY ACC-01-01 LASHING STRAP KEY-01-06-32 3/8 X 3/8 X 2 KEYSTOCK BAT-02-230 230 CCA BATTERY...
  • Page 33 HAR-50-05-875-063 5/16 Z FW HAR-56-05-586-078 5/16 Z SW HAR-25-05 5/16 ZHN HAR-09-06-64 1/2-18 X 4 Z EYEBOLT ENG-02-14 SUBARU 14HP ENGINE BUS-06-08-15 THRUST BEARING HAR-53-06-1500-125 3/8 X 1 1/2 Z SER. WASHER HAR-03-06-16 3/8-24 X 1 ZHB KEY-01-04-32 1/4 X 1/4 X 2 KEY STOCK HAR-36-M10 M10-24 ZHB HAR-11-M10-60...
  • Page 37 Track Assembly Oscar 428 Track Parts List Oscar 428 Item No. Part No. Description Qty. HAR-25-04 1/4"-20 ZHN HAR-25-08 1/2"-13 ZHN HAR-01-04-16 1/4 - 20 X 1 ZHB HAR-01-08-24 1/2 - 13 X 1 1/2 ZHB MIL-15-02S SMALL LOG DOG TRACK STOP BRACK- MIL-15-03 428 TRACK WELD-...
  • Page 38 Trailer Assembly Oscar 428 DETAIL B SCALE 1 : 5 Trailer Parts List Oscar 428 Item No. Part No. Description TRA-01-002 COUPLER HAR-50-08-1076-10 1/2 ZFW HAR-25-08 1/2"-16 ZHN HAR-01-08-40 1/2"-16 X 2 1/2" ZHB TIR-01-175-80-13 TRAILER TIRE AXL-01-05-14 4 1/2" HUB O228-003 A TRACK ASSEMBLY O228-004-00-1...

  • Page 39: Blade Guide

    Blade Guide NOTE: ITEM 4 IS ONLY SOLD AS PAIRS ORDERING PART NUMBER CP20-10A INCLUDES TWO SHOES, TWO NUTS (ITEM 13, AND TWO SCREWS (ITEM 12) Item No Part No Description Qty. BLG-01-06 S Guide Body BLG-01-05 Long Shoe Holder BLG-01-04 Short Shoe Holder HAR-33-M4...
  • Page 40 Track Wheel Assembly Parts List Item No. Part No. Description Qty. WHE-04-12-53 TRACK WHEEL HAR-12-12-64 SHOULDER BOLT HAR-55-12-1000-125 3/4"X1"X1/8" ZNFW HAR-50-12-1166-76 3/4" ZFW PIN-08-25 C-CLIP BEA-03-12-24T 3/4" BEARING...

  • Page 41: Parts List

    Site Glass Assembly Parts List Item No. Part No. Description Qty. KIT-001 SIGHT GLASS BAR KIT-001 SIGHT GLASS BAR HAR-15-M10 10MM-1.5X25 8.8 Z HAR-36-M10 M10-1.5 FLANGE NUT KIT-001 O30/36 SIGHT GLASS BRACKET HAR-51-03-438-047 #6 P FW Small Dog MIL-15-02S...
  • Page 42 Sheave Assembly Parts List w/Belting for Oscar 221 & 428 Item No Part No Description WHE-02-44-288 18" SHEAVE (RED) BEL-04-58-056.5 Belting Crown Top BUS-01-24-256 Q-BUSHING HAR-01-05-32 Bolt Clutch Breakdown Parts List for Oscar 221 & 428 Item No Part No Description CLU-02-16 CLUTCH...
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  • Page 44 Hud-Son Forest Equipment, Inc. 8201 State Rt. 12, PO Box 345 Barneveld, NY 13304 Fax: 315.896.2627 • e-mail: info@hud-son.com We have an onsite technician available to answer any questions Monday - Friday 8 to 4:30 and Saturday from 8 to noon. 315-896-7297.

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