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Timbery M120 Series Operation And Parts Manual

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  • Page 1 Operation and Parts Manual Sawmill M120EH5 M120EH7 M120G9 M120G14...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Vertical Alignment of Idle-Side Blade Wheel........4-10 4.10 Saw Head Adjustment................4-12 4.11 Blade Deflection .................. 4-13 4.12 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment ..........4-14 4.13 Blade Guide Spacing Adjustment ............4-16 4.14 Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt..............4-17 Timbery M100 110819...
  • Page 3 Feed Operation..................4-29 4.23 Cutting the Log ..................4-30 4.24 Edging ....................4-31 4.25 Blade Height Scale................4-32 4.26 Stop Bolt Adjustment................4-33 4.27 Water Lube System................4-34 4.28 Transporting the Sawmill..............4-35 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE Motor/Engine Maintenance..............5-4 Timbery M100 110819...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The sawmill is not intended for use by or around children. The TIMBERY M120 sawmill is intended for sawing wood only. The sawmill must not be used for other purposes such as cutting ice, metal or any other materials.

  • Page 5: Electric Sawmill Nomenclature

    5.5kW, 460V M120EA5U 4kW, 230V TABLE 1-1 A-1x230V, B-3x230V, C-3x460V, H-3x400V Gas Sawmill Nomenclature Symbol Version/Power Code Safety Standard Code S-CE Standard U-UL Standard M120G14S 14HP, CE M120G14 14HP M120G9S 9.5HP, CE M120G9 9.5HP TABLE 1-2 INTRODUCTION Timbery M100 110819...
  • Page 6 Keep the sawmill and area around the machine clean WARNING! Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary movement around the sawmill and lumber stacking areas. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Timbery M100 INTRODUCTION 110819...
  • Page 7 Keep all people away DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and logs when operating the sawmill or loading and turning logs. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. INTRODUCTION Timbery M100 110819...
  • Page 8 DANGER! Leaking fuel or oil can contact hot surfaces and ignite into flames. Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Timbery M100 INTRODUCTION 110819...
  • Page 9 Always be sure that all safety decals placed on the machine are clean and readable. Replace all damaged safety decals to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment. Contact your local distributor, or call Timbery Customer Service to order decals. WARNING! When replacing any component having a safety decal affixed, be sure to place an identical safety decal on the new component.
  • Page 10 099220 CAUTION! Close all guards and covers before starting the machine. 099220 099219 Blade tension. Turning the bolt clockwise will increase the blade tension, and turning the bolt counterclockwise will decrease the tension. 099219 Timbery M100 INTRODUCTION 110819...
  • Page 11 099221 096316 CAUTION! Do not open or close the electric box when the switch is not in the ”0” position. 096319 CAUTION! Disconnect power supply before opening the box. 096321 Blade movement direction INTRODUCTION Timbery M100 110819...
  • Page 12 CAUTION! Hot parts - keep a safe distance! 086099 S12004G CAUTION! Always wear safety goggles when operating the sawmill! S12005G CAUTION! Always wear protective ear muffs when operating the sawmill! 501465 CAUTION! Always wear safety boots when operating the sawmill! Timbery M100 INTRODUCTION 110819...
  • Page 13 P11789 Tracking the blade on the blade wheels 527864 Setting the blade tension indicator P85070 CE certification marking S20097 Direction of motor revolutions S20097 501477 Safety handle - the blade stops after releasing the handle. INTRODUCTION Timbery M100 1-10 110819...
  • Page 14 INTRODUCTION Major Components The major components of the Timbery M120 are shown in the figures below. These component names will be used throughout the manual. Scale Water Bottle Motor Saw Head Bed Rail Electric Box Bed Frame Log Clamp Log Side Support...
  • Page 15 INTRODUCTION Scale Mast Gas Engine Operator’s Handle Bed Rail SAW HEAD Bed Frame Log Clamp RIGHT SIDE Log Side Support LEFT SIDE Sawdust Chute FIG. 1-2 MAJOR COMPONENTS OF TIMBERY M120 SAWMILLS W/GAS ENGINE INTRODUCTION Timbery M100 1-12 110819...

  • Page 16: Specifications

    Specifications SECTION 2 SPECIFICATIONS Belt Sizes See Table 2-1. Belt sizes for the M120 sawmill are shown below. Description Belt Size Timbery Part No. Drive-Side Wheel Belt B69 CARLISLE X100-905 SUPER II Idle-Side Wheel Belt B47.5 M120 X100-900 TABLE 2-1 To insure proper blade tracking, use Goodyear, Dayco Super II, or Browning belts only.

  • Page 17: Log Dimensions

    Specifications Log Dimensions See Table 2-3. The maximum dimensions of logs that can be cut on the standard M120 sawmill are listed below. Maximum Log Log Length Diameter M120 66 cm 3.8 m TABLE 2-3 Engine/Motor Specifications See Table 2-4. See the table below for data on the engines/motors used on the M120 sawmills. Engine/Motor Type Manufacturer Model No.

  • Page 18: Noise Level

    Specifications Noise Level See Table 2-6. See the table below for the average levels of noise generated by various M120 sawmill models Sawmill Noise Level M120EH5, M120EH7 = 99 dB (A) M120G9, M120G14 = 106 dB (A) TABLE 2-6 1.The noise level measurement was taken in accordance with PN-EN ISO 3746 Standard. The noise exposure level given above concerns an 8-hour work day.

  • Page 19: Overall Dimensions

    Specifications Overall Dimensions See Figure 2-1. The overall dimensions of the M120 sawmills are shown below. FIG. 2-1 Specifications doc110819...
  • Page 20 Specifications See Figure 2-2. See the figure below for the operator’s work-place. FIG. 2-2 doc110819 Specifications...

  • Page 21: Sawmill Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY M120 Sawmill Mounting Parts SECTION 3 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Scan to see the assembly video M120 Sawmill Mounting Parts 3.1.1 Mounting Parts Description Table 1: Number Description M120 w/Electric M120 w/Gas Motor Engine Non-CE Non-CE 096499 Blade Distance Setting Handle 094821 Blade Height Scale...
  • Page 22 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Mounting Parts Description Table 1: 532331-1 Clamping Plate, Winch Friction Pad 531997-1 Crank Handle Grip 532332 Slide Bushing 532333 Slide Bushing 532319-1 Small Sprocket 532365 Chain 091625 Master Link 532323-1 Large Sprocket 532339-1 Support Plate 532340-1 Main Support Plate 532343-1 Dial Assembly 532325...
  • Page 23 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Mounting Parts Description Table 1: X100-1155 Cover Lock Bracket 014151 530701 Clamp Arm 532326 Steel Lift Cable X100-1179 Scale Stiffener R01885 Water Hose 105 cm 105 cm 105 cm 105 cm F81082-5 Tie Wrap X100-1105 Sawdust Chute 532363 Clutch Lever M120G9/9S/14/ Bolts...
  • Page 24 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Mounting Hardware Specifications 3.1.2 Mounting Hardware Specifications Table 2: Timbery Part No. Description M120 M120 Electric Exemplary designations of fasteners Nut M8 Washer 8.4 Bolt M8x20 Scale Bracket F81001-8 BOLT, M6x30-8.8 HEX HEAD FULL THREAD ZINC F81002-11 BOLT, M8x20-8.8 CARRIAGE...
  • Page 25 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Mounting Hardware Specifications Table 2: F81002-7 BOLT, M8x30-8.8 HEX HEAD FULL THREAD ZINC 500043 THREADED ROD F81001-56 BOLT, 8/M6x12-12.9 ISO-7379 SHOULDER F81033-1 NUT, M10-8-B HEX NYLON ZINC LOCK F81033-3 NUT, M10-8-B HEX ZINC F81032-2 NUT, M8-8-B HEX NYLON ZINC LOCK F81055-1 WASHER, 10.5 FLAT ZINC...

  • Page 26: Unpacking The Sawmill

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Sawmill Unpacking the Sawmill WARNING! Place the sawmill bed on firm and level ground. Fasten the sawmill to the ground to prevent moving during operation. Failure to do so may cause the saw head to tip, causing serious injury or death.
  • Page 27 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Sawmill See Figure 3-2. FIG. 3-2 Using a wrench, unfasten the bed parts from the wooden crate. Remove all parts from the crate and place them on level ground. See Figure 3-3. FIG. 3-3 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc110819...

  • Page 28: Sawmill Bed Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Sawmill Bed Assembly Sawmill Bed Assembly WARNING! Place the sawmill bed on firm and level ground. Failure to do so may cause the saw head to tip, causing serious injury or death. 1. Assemble each bed section. To do this, place the track rails on level ground and attach them to the cross rails using the M10x30 bolts.
  • Page 29 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Sawmill Bed Assembly See Figure 3-6. Clamp Connecting Plate FIG. 3-6 NOTE: Before tightening the bolts, be sure the track rails (top and side surfaces) of each bed section are aligned. Repeat the above steps for the remaining bed section connections. Optional bed extension sections may be added at this time, in the same manner as the standard bed sections.

  • Page 30: Log Clamp And Side Support Installation

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Log Clamp and Side Support Installation Log Clamp and Side Support Installation 1. Assemble the log clamp. To do this, dismount the mounting bracket on one side of the log clamp rod, insert the log clamp arm onto the rod and reinstall the mounting bracket. Attach the complete log clamp in the middle of the bed using the bolts included in the log clamp kit.
  • Page 31 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Log Clamp and Side Support Installation See Figure 3-9. Side Support Side Support Bracket FIG. 3-9 3. Mount the bed on wooden skids for leveling and increasing the ground clearance. A straight 4x4" (100x100mm) or 4x6" (100x150mm) are an ideal size for the wooden skids. If the skids are not a solid one-piece section, make sure the seams of skids are offset from the seams of the bed frame.

  • Page 32: Bed Leveling

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Leveling Bed Leveling 1. Using a min. 4-foot (120cm) level (or a laser level), level the bed in all directions. NOTE: It is important that the bed be level for the saw head to travel smoothly over the rails. See Figure 3-9.
  • Page 33 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Leveling 3. After leveling the bed, adjust the side supports square to each bed rail using a square. After adjusting each side support, tighten the side support bracket bolts. NOTE: Failure to set the side supports precisely will result in decreased cutting quality. Side Support Bracket Bolts FIG.

  • Page 34: Stop Bracket Installation

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Stop Bracket Installation Stop Bracket Installation 1. Install the stop brackets at both ends of the bed to prevent the saw head from sliding off the bed. Attach the stop brackets on the outside surfaces of the front and last bed sections. Tighten the nuts.

  • Page 35: Saw Head Installation

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Installation Saw Head Installation WARNING! When unpacking the sawmill saw head, be extremely careful and keep all persons away. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. 1. Before installation of the mast tubes, loosen the mounting bolts located on the mast guide bracket shown below.
  • Page 36 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Installation cross tube before inserting them into the guide brackets. X100-1111 X100-1112 X100-1118 3. Place the strap around the saw head so that the saw head remains stable while it is being lifted. Lift the saw head - using a winch or other suitable lifting equipment and the strap - and set it on any raised surface and secure.
  • Page 37 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Installation SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc110819 3-17...
  • Page 38 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Installation 4. Slide the mast uprights into the mast carriages and secure with the fasteners as shown below. Mast Carriages 5. Using lifting equipment, place the saw head with the mast on the sawmill bed. Make sure the track rollers ride smoothly on the track rail.
  • Page 39 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Installation 6. Attach the power cord bracket to the rear mast tube as shown below. Bolt the rear mast tube with the attached bracket to the mast upright on the engine side. Sawmill Mast Power Cord Bracket Rear Mast Tube 7.
  • Page 40 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Installation 8. Install the control box to the mast. To do this, insert the M8x75 bolts (A), fastened to the control box bracket, through the side tube of the mast and secure with the nuts. Then, using the M8x70 bolts (B), bolt the control box handle to the rear mast tube as shown below.
  • Page 41 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Installation 9. To install the up/down assembly (winch assembly), first place the plastic bushings (type A and B) in the holes located in the brackets and dial shown below. The inside diameter of the ”A” bushing is 20 mm, the ”B”...
  • Page 42 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Installation 12. Place the shaft end with the sprocket in the up/down bracket fastened earlier at the control box. Next, use the M8x70 bolts to install the other up/down bracket to the mast frame on the opposite side of the saw head.
  • Page 43 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Installation each position of the crank. (See the figure below.) 14. Thread the lift cable end through the hole in the mast (from the bottom). Secure the lift cable by placing the nut and washer at the top. Repeat for the other lift cable. SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc110819 3-23...
  • Page 44 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Installation 15. Remove the head-locking stop pins and use the up/down crank to lower the saw head to the sawmill bed. With the saw head all the way down, loop the cable around the rollers in the sequence shown in the figure below.

  • Page 45: Clutch Lever Installation (Gas Sawmills)

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Clutch Lever Installation (Gas Sawmills) Clutch Lever Installation (Gas Sawmills) 1. Install the clutch lever to the sawmill mast frame using the fasteners shown below. See Figure 3-12. FIG. 3-16 2. Bolt the clutch cable to the lever. See Figure 3-13.
  • Page 46 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Clutch Lever Installation (Gas Sawmills) See Figure 3-14. FIG. 3-18 4. Install the emergency stop button on the control box. See Figure 3-15. FIG. 3-19 3-26 15doc110819 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 47: Water Bottle Installation

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Water Bottle Installation 5. Install the safety switch to the clutch lever bracket using the four screws as shown below. See Figure 3-16. FIG. 3-20 Water Bottle Installation 1. Install the water bottle tray to the mast cross tube using the fasteners shown below. Before bolting, SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc110819 3-27...
  • Page 48 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Water Bottle Installation place a cable clamp on one of the hex head bolts. FIG. 3-21 2. Slide the rubber water tube onto the water bottle pipe fitting. Place the other end of the water tube on the fitting located on the blade guide. See Figure 3-17.

  • Page 49: Sawdust Chute Installation

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Sawdust Chute Installation 3. Install the saw head cover latch using the fasteners shown below. See Figure 3-18. FIG. 3-23 3.10 Sawdust Chute Installation 1. Open the saw head cover and fasten the sawdust chute using the provided mouting hardware (four hex head bolts with washers and nuts).

  • Page 50: Blade Height Scale Installation

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Blade Height Scale Installation 3.11 Blade Height Scale Installation 1. Bolt the scale guide blocks to the scale mount bracket. Lower the saw head all the way down, insert the scale into the slot in the bracket (from the bottom) and bolt the scale to the saw head. See Figure 3-20.

  • Page 51: Catch Rail Installation

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Catch Rail Installation 3.12 Catch Rail Installation 1. Place the safety catch rails along the sawmill bed and prepare the fasteners (bolts, nuts and washers). Set the rails in proper position as shown below. First, bolt the A and B rails to the bed. Then move the saw head to the middle of the bed and attach the C rail.

  • Page 52: Final Adjustments

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Final Adjustments 3.13 Final Adjustments 1. Tighten the mast guide bolts shown in Figure 3.15. 2. Adjust the track wiper so that the felt touches the track rail surface and the saw head moves freely on the bed. Use the wing nuts to fasten the track wiper. See Figure 3-22.
  • Page 53 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Final Adjustments See Figure 3-23. Side Bearings FIG. 3-28 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc110819 3-33...

  • Page 54: Operation

    OPERATION SECTION 4 OPERATION Safety Instructions DANGER! Make sure that the engine is off before performing any maintenance. Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death. DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and logs when operating the sawmill or loading and turning logs.

  • Page 55: Set-Up

    OPERATION Set-Up Set-Up IMPORTANT! Before starting to use the sawmill, you have to meet the following conditions: Clear the area. Inspect the sawing site for debris or uneven surfaces that may become a trip  hazard. Ensure that eye, ear, and respiration protection are readily available. Ensure that the operator is wearing foot protection and proper work clothing.

  • Page 56: Replacing The Blade

    OPERATION Replacing the Blade DANGER! Always disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill motor/engine before changing the blade. Disconnect power supply using the main switch. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades.

  • Page 57: Tensioning The Blade

    OPERATION Tensioning the Blade Tensioning the Blade See Figure 4-1. A wrench for tensioning blades is located at the rear of the saw head. Place the wrench on the tensioner screw. Turn the tensioner screw right until the tension indicator is in the middle of the notch indicating the correct tension.

  • Page 58: Tracking The Blade

    OPERATION Tracking the Blade After tensioning the blade, check its position on the blade wheels. See Figure 4-2. Position 1 1/4” (32 mm) wide blades on the blade wheels so the blade teeth are 9 -10 mm ( 1 mm) out from the edge of the wheel. Make sure the rear edge of the blade is lying flat ±...

  • Page 59: Horizontal Adjustment Of Idle-Side Blade Wheel

    OPERATION Horizontal Adjustment of Idle-Side Blade Horizontal Adjustment of Idle-Side Blade Wheel First, adjust the idle-side blade wheel horizontally. To do this, loosen the set nuts on the adjustment bolts and tilt the blade wheel until it is properly aligned. See Figure 4-3.

  • Page 60: Horizontal Adjustment Of Drive-Side Blade Wheel

    OPERATION Horizontal Adjustment of Drive-Side Blade Wheel Check the position of the blade on the drive-side blade wheel. The blade should be positioned on this wheel as described for the idle blade wheel. If not, adjust the drive wheel horizontally. See Figure 4-4.

  • Page 61: Vertical Adjustment Of Drive-Side Blade Wheel

    OPERATION Vertical Adjustment of Drive-Side Blade Vertical Adjustment of Drive-Side Blade Wheel The blade wheels must be square to the sawmill bed and parallel to each other in both vertical and horizontal planes. If the blade wheels are tilted up or down, the blade will want to travel in the tilted direction.
  • Page 62 OPERATION See Figure 4-6. Use the screws shown below to adjust the drive blade wheel vertically. To tilt the wheel down, loosen the top adjustment screw half a turn. Loosen the jam nut on the bottom adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the top and bottom jam nuts. To tilt the wheel up, loosen the bottom adjustment screw half a turn.

  • Page 63: Vertical Alignment Of Idle-Side Blade Wheel

    OPERATION Vertical Alignment of Idle-Side Blade Wheel Vertical Alignment of Idle-Side Blade Wheel 1. Attach the alignment tool to the blade near the idle-side blade guide. 2. Measure from the bottom of the tool to the bed rail at both ends of the tool. If the measurements are not equal (±...
  • Page 64 OPERATION See Figure 4-8. The figure below shows the screws for aligning the blade on the blade wheels. FIG. 4-8 4-11 doc110819 OPERATION...

  • Page 65: Saw Head Adjustment

    OPERATION Saw Head Adjustment 4.10 Saw Head Adjustment 1. Check that the tensioned blade is parallel to a bed rail. To do this, measure the distance between the blade and the bed rail on both sides of the saw head. If the two measurements are not the same, adjust the saw head in relation to the bed on one or both sides, as necessary.

  • Page 66: Blade Deflection

    OPERATION 4.11 Blade Deflection Perform the following steps to achieve proper blade deflection with the blade guides: 1. Position the saw head so that the blade is above a bed rail. Measure the actual distance with a tape from the top of the rail to the bottom of the blade. See Figure 4-10.

  • Page 67: Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment

    OPERATION Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment 4.12 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment Check that the blade guides does not tilt the blade up or down. A Blade Guide Alignment Tool is provided to help you measure the vertical tilt of the blade. 1.
  • Page 68 OPERATION See Figure 4-12. Loosen jam nuts and turn screws to adjust roller in Poluzować nakrętki i obrócić odpowiednio wkręty vertical plane by wyregulować ustawienie rolki w płaszczyźnie pionowej FIG. 4-12 6. Move the saw head in the cutting direction so the back end of the tool is over the bed rail. Measure the distance between the tool and the bed rail.

  • Page 69: Blade Guide Spacing Adjustment

    OPERATION Blade Guide Spacing Adjustment 4.13 Blade Guide Spacing Adjustment HINT: To adjust the spacing between the roller flange and the blade, loosen one top and one side set screw only. This will ensure horizontal and vertical adjustments to the blade guide tilt are maintained when the set screws are retightened.

  • Page 70: Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt

    OPERATION 4.14 Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt See Figure 4-14. Turn side set screws Obrócić odpowiednio boczne wkręty dociskowe by wyregulować ustawienie to adjust horizontal tilt prowadnika w płaszczyźnie pionowej FIG. 4-14 1. Place the Blade Guide Alignment Tool against the face of a blade guide roller and center it on the roller as shown above.

  • Page 71: Blade Height Scale Adjustment

    OPERATION Blade Height Scale Adjustment 4.15 Blade Height Scale Adjustment After the entire sawmill has been aligned and all adjustments made, check that the blade height scale indicates the true distance from the blade to the bed rails. See Figure 4-15. Loosen bracket zluzować...

  • Page 72: Engine/Motor Drive Belt Adjustment

    OPERATION 4.16 Engine/Motor Drive Belt Adjustment 1. On sawmills equipped with an electric motor, the drive belt is adjusted by adjusting the tensioner screw nuts (see the figure below). See Figure 4-16. FIG. 4-16 2. To adjust the drive belt on sawmills with a gas engine, increase or reduce the steel cable connecting the tensioner handle with the belt tensioner.
  • Page 73 OPERATION Engine/Motor Drive Belt Adjustment See Figure 4-17. FIG. 4-17 OPERATION doc110819 4-20...

  • Page 74: Starting The Engine/Motor

    OPERATION 4.17 Starting the Engine/Motor See the engine/motor manual supplied with your machine for starting and operating instructions. IMPORTANT! When starting the machine for the first time, check that main motor rotation direction is as indicated by the arrow located on the motor body.

  • Page 75: Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs

    OPERATION Loading, Turning and Clamping Logs 4.18 Loading, Turning and Clamping Logs To Load a Log: 1. Move the saw head to the front end of the frame. CAUTION! Before loading a log, be sure the saw head is moved far enough forward so the log does not hit it.
  • Page 76 OPERATION See Figure 4-18. FIG. 4-18 3. Make sure the side supports are positioned low enough for the blade to pass over them. If they are not, back the clamp off slightly and push the side supports down until they are positioned below the height of your last cut on a given side of the log.
  • Page 77 OPERATION Loading, Turning and Clamping Logs To Level a Log: Shim one end of the log (e.g. using an optional leveling wedge) until the heart of the log measures the same distance from the bed at both ends of the log. See Figure 4-19.

  • Page 78: Up/Down Operation

    OPERATION 4.19 Up/Down Operation 1. Install a blade, if needed, and check for correct blade tension (See Section 4.4). 2. Set the saw head to the desired height using the crank handle. (The blade height scale shows the blade height above the bed rails.) See Figure 4-20.

  • Page 79: Blade Drive Operation

    OPERATION Blade Drive Operation 4.20 Blade Drive Operation DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured/closed before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Be sure the blade housing cover is closed and secured before starting the engine or motor. Use the rubber latches to fasten the blade housing cover shut.

  • Page 80: Gas Engine Operation (G9, G14)

    OPERATION 4.21 Gas Engine Operation (G9, G14) WARNING! Do not start the engine if the drive belt tensioner handle is ENGAGED. Always be sure the blade is disengaged and all persons are out of the path of the blade before starting the engine. IMPORTANT! Read the engine manual for instructions and safety precautions before operating the engine.
  • Page 81 OPERATION Gas Engine Operation (G9, G14) 4. Cold engine: Close the engine choke by moving the choke lever to position “ON”. Disengage the tensioner handle (by moving it away from you). 5. Warm engine: Disengage the tensioner handle (by moving it away from you). A warm engine usually does not require choke on.

  • Page 82: Feed Operation

    OPERATION 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.

  • Page 83: Cutting The Log

    OPERATION Cutting the Log 4.23 Cutting the Log The following steps guide you through normal operation of the M120 sawmill. 1. Once the log is placed where you want it and clamped firmly, position the blade close to the end of the log.

  • Page 84: Edging

    OPERATION 4.24 Edging The following steps guide you through edging boards on the Timbery sawmill. 1. Raise the side supports to 1/2 the height of the flitches, or the boards that need to be edged. 2. Stack the flitches on edge against the side supports.

  • Page 85: Blade Height Scale

    OPERATION Blade Height Scale 4.25 Blade Height Scale See Figure 4-24. The blade height scale is mounted on the vertical mast. It includes: a blade height indicator,  a centimeter scale (or quarter inch scale).  Scale Blade Height Indicator FIG.

  • Page 86: Stop Bolt Adjustment

    OPERATION 4.26 Stop Bolt Adjustment Adjust the saw head stop bolts so that the distance between the top of the bed rail and a down-set tooth of the blade is 25 mm. One of the stop bolts is shown below. FIG.

  • Page 87: Water Lube System

    OPERATION Water Lube System 4.27 Water Lube System The Water Lube System keeps the blade clean during sawing. Water flows from a 5-gallon (18.9 liter) bottle through a hose to the blade guide where the blade enters the log. A valve in the bottle cap controls the amount of water flow.

  • Page 88: Transporting The Sawmill

    OPERATION 4.28 Transporting the Sawmill The assembled sawmill can be transported in an appropriately equipped pickup truck. 1. Move the saw head to one of the segments equipped with the stop block and secure it in place with the locking pin (see Section 3.7 Saw Head Installation, Step 5). 2.
  • Page 89 OPERATION Transporting the Sawmill 4.29 Troubleshooting Guide DANGER! Before performing any service to this machine, turn off the motor/engine and remove the key. Moving sawmill parts can cause serious injury or death. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Blades dull quickly Dirty logs Clean or debark logs, especially on entry side of the cut When grinding teeth, heating...
  • Page 90 OPERATION Lumber is not square Vertical side supports not Adjust side supports. square to bed Blade not parallel to bed rails Adjust bed rails. Sawdust or bark between Remove particles. log/cant and bed Tooth set problem Resharpen and reset blade. Sawdust builds up on track Excessive lubrication Apply white lithium grease.

  • Page 91: Maintenance

    Maintenance SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE WARNING! Before removing any covers or guards, always turn off the motor/engine and wait until all parts have stopped moving. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Maintenance Activities Performed During Sawmill Operation Mast Track, Rollers and Wipers Properly maintaining the mast track and rollers is critical in preventing corrosion that can cause pitting and scaling on the rail surfaces.
  • Page 92 Maintenance See Figure 5-2. FIG. 5-2 doc110819 Maintenance...
  • Page 93 Maintenance General Maintenance Daily (every 8 hours of sawmill operation) Check the engine oil level. (See the Engine Manual.)  Clean the track rollers, mast carriages and track wipers.  After you have finished using the sawmill, lower the saw head all the way down so that the saw ...

  • Page 94: Motor/Engine Maintenance

    Maintenance Monthly (every 160 hours of sawmill operation) Apply white lithium grease to the lift cables on both sides of the saw head  CAUTION! Check if the lift cables are in good condition. If either lift cable is damaged, immediately replace it with a new one.
  • Page 95 EC declaration of conformity according to EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II, 1.A Manufacturer: Timbery Sp z o.o.; Nagórna 112; 62- This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer. Following machine in our delivered version complies with the appropriate essential safety and health requirements of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC based on its design and type, as brought into circulation by us.

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