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Hud-son SLABBER Operator's Manual

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  • Page 1 WWW.HUD-SON.COM 8201 STATE ROUTE 12 • PO BOX 345 • BARNEVELD, NY 13304...
  • Page 2 2 ......A note from Hud-Son 3 ........Introduction 4 .
  • 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: Dealer: ___________________________________________________________ Phone Number: ____________________________________________________...

  • 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 product.
  • Page 5 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: Unpacking Unit

    2 - Move unit to operator's site, lower unit and remove unit from forks. Ground Track Set Up For the Slabber Sawmill Steps for Setting Up the Hud-Son Saw Mill A. Machine Set-Up (ground track unit) (SEE FIG. Apage #7) 1 - For best results and easier set-up, the mill location should be level solid ground and free of obstructions.
  • Page 7 4 - The track comes with four yellow track stop tabs and the bolts to fasten them to the track. Place the track stops at the four end corners, then bolt on the inside of the track. Place them on the inside corner of the track secure them into place with the bolt and nut provided.
  • Page 8 This can cause vibration and or the blade to fall off the band- wheel. Always remember to de-tension your blade when you are done sawing for the day. 1 - For the Slabber mill, make sure Blade is CENTERD on the band wheel or shive (Blade could have moved in shipping process).

  • Page 9: Setup And Operation

    Set-Up and Operation E. Tensioning the Blade on the Slabber 52 should be set at 45-52 ft. lbs. NEVER tension your blade with the engine running. We ship with slight tension. No tension will make the blade fall of during shipment.
  • Page 10 should always be done with the engine in full throttle position. 6. Gently push the saw head through the log, pushing on the head frame. If the engine starts to labor, you are going to fast, slow down. Go slow through burls and knots as the engine may bog down through these parts of a log.
  • Page 11 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 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 blades.
  • Page 13 M. Adjusting Sawmill Guides 1. Purpose of the Guides Superior Hud-Son guide design. Supports on the top, bottom and back of the blade, where can the blade go? This guide design limits the chance of blade wander. The lower blade holds the blade up and decreases the chance of "diving". Most companies only use a top support.
  • Page 14 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 15 8/4 Scale Row = 2” Actual Blade Height Lumber Used For Scaling 6/4 Scale Row = 1 - 1/2” Lumber Inch Scale 5/4 Scale Row = 1 - 1/4” Lumber 4/4 Scale Row = 1” Lumber...
  • Page 16 Care and Maintenance Hud-Son Saw Mills require a certain amount of care and maintenance, so that it may continue to perform at its best. If you are not confident in your ability to perform the maintenance that is required, please look into having a professional come in and perform the work for you.

  • Page 17: Maintenance Schedule Chart

    Make sure all nuts are tightened. Check to see any damage that may need to be repaired before 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 18 AND AT LEAST LET THEM KNOW YOU HAVE AN ISSUE WITH THE SAWMILL. 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. Warranty/Service Information: Please contact our warranty department with any issues or to reorder any parts.
  • 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 Item No Part No Description Qty. LBG-40003 Guide Body LBG-40001 Lower Shoe Holder LBG-40002 Upper Shoe Holder 37406 8-32 LK. Nut 33082 3/8 Sae Washers CPO10-10A Guide Shoes 6300-2RS 6200-2RS Bearing 33082 3/8 Sae Washers F-42865 3/8-16 x 1 1/2 Bolts F-93368 1/4 Washer 35694...

  • Page 21: Shoulder Bolt

    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" Shim Washers HAR-50-12-1166-76 3/4" Flat washer PIN-08-25 SNAP RING BEA-03-12-24T 3/4" BEARING...
  • Page 22 DETAIL A SCALE 2 : 1 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 LARGE DOG ASSEMBLY MIL-15-02-3036...
  • Page 23 _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________ ________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________...
  • Page 24 5. Construction and interpretation of this agreement and any and all claims shall be subject to the Laws of the State of New York. 6: The address for submission of claims is: Hud-Son Forest Equipment PO Box 345 8201 State Route 12 Barneveld, NY 13304 7.
  • Page 25 Thank you for choosing We have an onsite technician available to answer any questions you may have. Contact Hud-Son Forest Equuipment. WWW.HUD-SON.COM...

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