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Owner & Operator's Manual
(Item No. OS18-0007G-LI)
Read this manual and the motor
manual before starting to use the
equipment.
This manual contains safety
instructions.
Warning! Failure to follow the
instructions can cause serious injury.
Original Instructions

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  • Page 1 Owner & Operator’s Manual (Item No. OS18-0007G-LI) Read this manual and the motor manual before starting to use the equipment. This manual contains safety instructions. Warning! Failure to follow the Original Instructions instructions can cause serious injury.
  • Page 4 Both your Frontier and you, as a Frontier owner, are part of the legendary Norwood legacy. Norwood created all elements of the design...
  • Page 5 1-800-408-9995 (U.S. & Canada) Toll-Free: Telephone: +1-705-325-0030 (International) E-mail: info@FrontierSawmills.com www.FrontierSawmills.com Website: Frontier Sawmills are designed, manufactured and distributed by: Norwood Enterprise 2267 15 /16 Side Road East Oro-Medonte ON L0L 1T0 Canada Norwood Sawmills U.S.A. Inc. 730 Young Street, Suite 900...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Contents Before You Begin A–2 Overall View ................A–3 Warranty Registration .
  • Page 7 Log Loading Assist Ramp and Log Loading Ramp Packages ......G–12 Accessorize Your Frontier...

  • Page 8: Before You Begin

    Before You Begin For your own safety and the safety of others, S A W M I L L T V do not begin working with this equipment or The ultimate video channel handle blades before having read and dedicated to sawyers and understood this entire manual, the engine successful sawmilling.

  • Page 9: Overall View

    Overall View Non-Operator’s Side Carriage Finish End (Left) (Forward) Carriage Start End Operator’s Side (Backward) (Right) Fuel tank Carriage Depth of cut scale Winch crank handle weldment Winch adjustment controls Blade guide block assembly Emergency stop button (kill switch) Push handle assembly Bed end stops Log rest Track sweepers...

  • Page 10: Warranty Registration

    Warranty Registration Whether you bought your Frontier OS sawmill directly from Norwood or from a dealer, we want to ensure you fully benefit from the warranty, get great service, and receive the right spare parts. Please complete your warranty registration within 30 days from the purchase date.
  • Page 11 Frontier Sawmills ships all blades and parts, block. including warranty parts, in Canada by regular mail (3–12 days). Frontier Sawmills ships all blades and parts, Norwood will not service or sell parts for its including warranty parts, outside of North America by equipment without exact identification of the individual sawmill unit.

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions

    WARNING! Sawhead drop danger: Pressing not shut the engine "OFF", it is not working; therefore, downward, even slightly on the winch brake stop using the equipment and contact Frontier Sawmills immediately to order a replacement (Part # MILL-ESB1M). tensioner assembly, will release the winch brake.

  • Page 13: The Operator

    If one of the end stops is missing or damaged, stop using the equipment The Worksite and contact Frontier Sawmills immediately to order a replacement (Part # OS18-B0014 in OS18-BOX #2). A Operate the equipment and handle blades in full...

  • Page 14: Operating The Equipment

    A Keep hands, limbs and all body parts completely A The clutch mechanism is extremely sensitive: Even clear of the blade, cables and any other moving the slightest touch on the throttle handle weldment of parts. Remember that, as the carriage moves, so do the push handle assembly, when the engine is idling, the blade, cables and other moving parts.
  • Page 15 direction. is cold; never refuel when the engine is hot. Before each cut, ensure that: When operating the gasoline (petrol) powered engine: » no person other than the operator and no pets are Fire danger! Gasoline, its vapors and oil are within the minimum safety distances;...

  • Page 16: Maintaining The Equipment

    Follow all applicable electrical codes. A Use only original parts from Frontier Sawmills. A If you have any reason to suspect that there Moving the Equipment is anything wrong with the electrical system,...

  • Page 17: Storing The Equipment

    Storing the Equipment A When storing the equipment, turn the engine ON/ OFF switch to the "OFF" position, shut the fuel off at the engine and remove the blade. Consult your engine manual for safe shutdown procedures to prevent accidental ignition, and take any other measures necessary to prevent unauthorized operators from accessing or starting the equipment.

  • Page 18: Os18 Technical Data

    Frontier Sawmills is constantly developing its equipment. We reserve the right to make changes to the design, construction and finish of our equipment without notice.
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  • Page 20: Box/Bag Contents

    Carriage wheel spacer - 0.50 " height (OS18, OS23, OS27, OS31 & OS35) Handle - Revolving (1/2 - 13 GN598-31) M10 x 10 mm screw - cup point socket set screw Track sweeper bracket - Frontier (OS18, OS23, OS27, OS31, OS35) Winch crank handle weldment (OS18) OS18-BOX #2...
  • Page 21 Box/Bag Contents ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION OS18-BOX #5 Vertical post (Front) (34.52") (OS18) Vertical post (Rear) (27.95") (OS18) OS18-BOX #6 Carriage retaining bracket (OS18) Cross bunk (OS18) OS18-BOX #7 FRON-BAG #1 M8 nut - nylon insert lock nut M8 washer - flat washer M8 x 20 mm bolt - carriage bolt FRON-BAG #4 M10 nut - flanged (regular) nut...
  • Page 22 M8 x 12 mm bolt - hex bolt OS18-BAG #10 Depth of cut - Scale indicator (LM29, ML26, MN26, Frontier) - Fixed Depth of cut - Scale indicator (LM29, ML26, MN26, Frontier) - Sliding Knob - M10 female hand knob (Seven arm grip-style with tapped-hole) M8 nut - hex nut Sawhead lift cable (OS18) (1880mm, 74"...
  • Page 23 Box/Bag Contents ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION OS18-DRKIT: Log-dog/Log-rest kit (1 dog & 1 rest) (OS18) Log dog (OS18) Log dog bar (OS18) Log dog clamp block (OS18) Log dog clamping handle (OS18) Log rest (OS18) Log rest block (OS18) Log rest collar (OS18) Spring - Compression (1.46"...
  • Page 24 Box/Bag Contents ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION LOOSE-PACKED ITEMS Push handle assembly (OS18) Includes: Push handle clamping bracket (OS18) Sawhead assembly Track 5-ft (1.5m) (OS18) Water tank w/ cap (OS18, OS23, OS27, OS31, OS35) Includes: Water line valve - 90 degree elbow valve (HD36, LM29, MN26, OS18, OS23, OS27, OS31, OS35) Water tank bushing - 1/4"...

  • Page 25: Assembly & Installation Instructions

    Never modify the equipment. » Grease gun and multi-purpose, extreme-pressure grease A To comply with transportation regulations, Frontier » Electrical or air-powered impact gun recommended Sawmills must ship engines dry. To prepare the engine for operation, follow the instructions in the »...

  • Page 26: Bed & Cross Bunk Assembly

    Bed & Cross Bunk Assembly Before assembly, inspect parts to detect any apparent damage. If there is damage or a missing part, inform Frontier Sawmills immediately. Assemble four cross bunk corner brackets (62) onto a cross bunk (61) using four 3/8” x 1” hex bolts (7) and four 3/8”...
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  • Page 28 Assemble a track (139) and the carriage stop latch assembly (57) onto three cross bunk assemblies using ten 3/8” x 1” hex bolts (7) and ten 3/8” regular flanged nuts (16) (finger tighten only; these fasteners will be tightened later). Note: Pay attention to the two rightmost hex bolts and nuts to ensure you put them in the correct...
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  • Page 30 Install two track locating studs (140) onto the tracks assembled in the previous step and secure using two 3/8” x 3/4” hex bolts (6) and two 3/8” large flat washers with an outside diameter of 1” (20). Tighten firmly. Note: Align the flats on the track locating studs as shown.
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  • Page 32 Note: It is recommended that you assemble the track sections a few inches above solid and level ground. Assemble the two sections of tracks together using four 3/8” x 1” hex bolts (7) and four 3/8” regular flanged nuts (16) (finger tighten only; these fasteners will be tightened later).
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  • Page 34 Install a log-dog/log-rest kit (85) onto the second cross bunk (61) from the carriage start end of the bed assembly (as shown) and secure using the two 1/2” x 3” hex bolts, two 1/2” large flat washers with an outside diameter of 1 5/64”...
  • Page 35 B–11...
  • Page 36 The log chock kit (84) can be placed on the third cross bunk from the carriage start end or left off the bed until needed. Carriage Start End 2 (84) B–12...
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  • Page 38 A After the carriage has been built come back to this step to complete the bed. Carriage Align the tracks as shown in the steps Finish End below. A piece of string, cut to length, can be used for a spacing reference. The center to center distance of the track (bed frame) should be about 24”...
  • Page 39 Place a nut under the string at the mid point along the bed for a spacing reference. Use shims if necessary to make the string and bed parallel. (Use the previously placed reference nuts as a guide). Once the bed tracks are parallel to the string, the correct distance between the tracks is obtained.
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  • Page 42: Carriage Assembly

    Carriage Assembly Assemble a lower frame assembly to a front (long) vertical post (144) using two 1/2” x 3 1/4” hex bolts (21), four 1/2” large flat washers with an outside diameter of 1 5/64” (25) and two 1/2” nylon insert lock nuts (22) (finger tighten only or snug loosely with a wrench;...
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  • Page 44 Your Frontier sawmill sawhead comes fully assembled. Note: Loosen the eight M10 X 180 mm hex bolts (117) just a bit. This will help with the next step (four of these bolts will be in the operator side vertical guide block and four in the non-operator side vertical guide block).
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  • Page 46 Slide the lower frame assemblies all the way into the sawhead until the carriage frame plates touch the sawhead. With the help of another person, stand the sawhead upright. The sawhead may not be stable when upright. Guard against it falling; tie it to something firm (unmovable).
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  • Page 48 Install the non-operator side winch end plate (158), and two vertical post gussets (146) onto the non-operator side front vertical post (144) using two 1/2” x 3 1/4” hex bolts (21), four 1/2” large flat washers with an outside diameter of 1 5/64”...
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  • Page 50 Install the winch shaft cover weldment (160) onto the winch end plates (158, 159) using six 3/8” x 1” hex bolts (7), twelve 3/8” flat washers (19) and six 3/8” nylon insert lock nuts (18) (finger tighten only or snug loosely with a wrench; these fasteners will be tightened later).
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  • Page 52: Winch Shaft And Cable Installations

    Winch Shaft and Cable Installations Uninstall the winch brake drum (152) (not shown) from the winch shaft weldment (161) and set aside for a future step. Slide a winch shaft flanged bearing (32), with the flange facing out, onto each end of the winch shaft weldment.
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  • Page 54 Connect the “looped” end of a sawhead lift cable (128) to the non-operator side 3/8” x 5” take-up jaw turnbuckle (14) and secure with the pin and C-clip supplied with the turnbuckle. 10 (128) Feed the sawhead lift cable (128) from the previous step through the sawhead lift cable pulley assembly w/bearing (129) on the underside of the non-...
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  • Page 56 Route the sawhead lift cable (128) from the previous step up and BEHIND the winch shaft weldment (161). Install a M8 hex nut (97) onto the cable, about halfway up the cable threads. Insert the threaded end of the sawhead lift cable into the lug of the winch shaft weldment.
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  • Page 58: Winch Drum Installation And Adjustment

    Winch Drum Installation and Adjustment Install the winch brake drum (152) onto the winch shaft weldment (161) and secure with the two M10 x 10 mm cup point socket set screws (109) which are in the winch brake drum. Tighten firmly. Note: The winch brake drum should be slightly away from the operator side winch end plate (159), allowing it to turn freely...
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  • Page 60 The winch tensioner compression spring (136), the M8 seven arm grip-style with through hole female hand knob (82) and a M8 nylon insert lock nut (98) are factory assembled onto the winch brake tensioner assembly (154). Engage the nut until the nylon just makes contact on the thread.
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  • Page 62 Connect the remaining end of the winch drum cable (151) into the winch brake tensioner assembly (154). Note: LOOSEN THE HAND KNOB UNTIL ALMOST OFF THE THREAD AND PUSH DOWN FIRMLY ON THE KNOB TO ENABLE THE CONNECTION. IMPORTANT: Check that the cable has NOT overlapped.
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  • Page 64 The revolving handle (76) is factory assembled onto the winch crank handle weldment (156) with the 1/2” regular hex nut (24). Tighten firmly. 1 (76) (156) (24) Install the winch crank handle weldment (156) onto the winch shaft weldment (161) and secure with the two M10 x 10 mm cup point socket set screws (109) which are in the winch crank handle weldment.
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  • Page 66 Tighten the M8 seven arm grip-style with through hole female hand knob (82) on the winch brake tensioner assembly (154) so that when the sawhead is cranked up, the winch brake drum (152) will hold the sawhead from falling. Make fine adjustments on the winch brake tensioner assembly so that the sawhead remains in place after releasing the winch crank handle weldment (156).
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  • Page 68: Push Handle Assembly And Dolly Wheel/Axle Installation

    Push Handle Assembly and Dolly Wheel/Axle Installation Install the push handle assembly (119) and the push handle clamping bracket (120) onto the operator side rear vertical post (145) using two 3/8” x 2 1/2" hex bolts (10), a 3/8” x 4 1/2" hex bolt (13) (in the center hole), six 3/8”...
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  • Page 72: Carriage Installation

    Carriage Installation Method 1 Using the appropriate equipment, the carriage can be lifted onto the track with a lifting strap or chain with a minimum rating of 2 000 lb (900 kg). Attach the lifting strap/chain to the carriage lifting plates, raise the carriage up, and rest it on the tracks so that the grooves in the carriage wheels fit onto the tracks.

  • Page 73: Method 2

    Method 2 Start by removing the bed end stop and the carriage stop latch assembly from the carriage start end of the bed, if they are not already unattached. The carriage can be walked over to the bed and positioned behind the bed as shown below.
  • Page 74 Install a carriage retaining bracket (56) onto the non-operator side of the carriage, as soon as the carriage has been installed on the bed, using a 3/8” x 1” hex bolt (7), a 3/8” flat washer (19) and a 3/8” regular flanged nut (16).
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  • Page 76: Sawdust Chute, Track Sweeper, And M10 Hex Nut Cap Installation

    Sawdust Chute, Track Sweeper, and M10 Hex Nut Cap Installation Temporarily uninstall the front cover (70) from the carriage by unlatching the six rubber guard “t” latches (75). Install the sawdust chute (125) onto the rear guard (121) using eight M4 x 15 mm Philips round-head screws (87) and eight M4 nylon insert lock nuts (86).
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  • Page 78 Install both M10 hex nut caps (105) onto the sawhead lift cable pulley assemblies (129) located on the winch end plates (158, 159). 3 (105) D–8...
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  • Page 80: Emergency Stop Installation And Throttle Cable Connection

    Emergency Stop Installation and Throttle Cable Connection The emergency stop button (68) is pre-wired to the engine. Disassemble the emergency stop button from the plate and housing. Place the “EMERGENCY STOP” plate on the winch shaft cover weldment (160), locating it over the corresponding hole on the operator side of the sawmill.
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  • Page 82 Install the emergency stop button housing in from the back of the winch shaft cover weldment (160), insert and locate the emergency button in the housing. Tighten the screws in the housing against the winch shaft cover weldment. The throttle cable (138) is pre-wired to the engine.
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  • Page 84: Water Tank Installation

    Water Tank Installation Install the water tank with cap (150) onto the winch shaft cover weldment (160) and secure using three M8 x 12 mm hex bolts (102), three M8 external tooth lock washers (100) and three M8 flat washers (101). Note: Snug up fasteners only (not too tight), otherwise the hex bolts may puncture the water tank.
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  • Page 86 Install the winch cover (155) onto the winch shaft cover weldment (160) and secure using three 3/8” x 3/4” hex bolts (6) and three 3/8” flat washers (19). Tighten firmly. 4 (155) 7 (6) (19) D–16...
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  • Page 88: Drive Belt And Idler Belt Installation

    Drive Belt and Idler Belt Installation Uninstall the front cover (70) (not shown). Unscrew the blade tension “T” handle assembly (48) (not shown). Install the drive belt (34) over the drive bandwheel (29). Route the drive belt over the idler belt tensioner assembly pulley (78), and then over the centrifugal clutch (60).
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  • Page 90: Blade Guide Block Assembly Installation

    Blade Guide Block Assembly Installation With the front cover removed, install the blade guide block assembly (46) into the adjustable blade guide post (39) (operator side), unthreading the M8 x 25 mm cup point socket set screw (104) in the adjustable blade guide post as needed.
  • Page 91 Caution: do not over-tighten. ILLUSTRATION D-5 D–21...

  • Page 92: Band Blade Installation, Tensioning And Tracking

    Band Blade Installation, Tensioning and Tracking WARNING! Cutting tools: Incorrect handling of blades can cause life-threatening injuries. Blades are extremely sharp and dangerous. Coiled blades can spring apart with considerable force and unpredictably in any direction. Handle coiled blades, including those packaged in boxes, with the utmost care. Wear protective leather gloves when handling blades.
  • Page 93 Install a blade onto the bandwheels and position it on each bandwheel with the teeth protruding as per the illustration. Note: Ensure the teeth point toward the sawdust chute. Proper blade tension is critical for proper functionality of the sawmill. Failure to properly tension your band blade will cause the band blade to come off the bandwheels at high...
  • Page 94 Bandwheel alignment and blade tracking are absolutely critical for proper functionality of the sawmill. Failure to properly align your bandwheels and track your blade will cause the band blade to come off the bandwheels at high speed. Once your bandwheels are properly aligned so that your band blade tracks straight, you should rarely if ever have to readjust the tracking.
  • Page 95 If the blade tends to move OUTWARD (towards the front cover), turn the adjuster bolt CLOCKWISE. If the blade moves INWARD (away from the front cover), Turn the adjuster bolt COUNTER-CLOCKWISE. Note: There is an adjuster bolt for EACH bandwheel. Adjust BOTH bandwheels as necessary.
  • Page 96 Now REPEAT the tensioning/tracking procedure again... Release all blade tension, then retension the blade. Next, rotate the bandwheels counter- clockwise and observe the tracking of the bandwheels. Adjust EACH bandwheel adjuster bolt as necessary. D–26...
  • Page 97 Now repeat the procedure ONE LAST TIME. Release all blade tension then retention the blade. Rotate the bandwheels counter- clockwise and observe “tracking” of the blade. Adjust EACH bandwheel adjuster bolt to “fine-tune” the tracking. Now the blade is tracked and ready for milling.

  • Page 98: Blade Guide Block Assembly Adjustments

    Blade Guide Block Assembly Adjustments IMPORTANT NOTE: » For best sawmilling results, the blade needs to: • have NO down pressure. • be straight across from bandwheel to bandwheel. • FLOAT within the upper and lower blade guide block assemblies. »...
  • Page 99 Secure the shafts of the blade guide block assemblies in this position with the M8 x 25 mm cup point socket set screws. Position the upper blade guide block ceramic insert of both blade guide block assemblies 1/16” to 1/8” (1.5 mm to 3 mm) above the blade.
  • Page 100 Rotate the bandwheels counter- clockwise and check to see if there is interference between the blade and the blade guide ceramic inserts. If there is interference, re-adjust the blade guide ceramic inserts to eliminate the interference (ensure ceramic inserts are not too close to the blade). See IMPORTANT NOTE at the beginning of this section.

  • Page 101: Blade Horizontal Adjustment

    Blade Horizontal Adjustment With the blade properly tensioned (see section "Band Blade Installation, Tensioning and Tracking" for details), position the sawmill carriage, so that the blade is directly above a cross bunk. With the adjustable blade guide unit fully retracted (widest board width), measure from the top of the cross bunk (where the log would lay) to the top of the blade.

  • Page 102: Depth Of Cut Scale Installation And Adjustment

    Depth of Cut Scale Installation and Adjustment Remove the M10 x 180 mm hex bolt (117) (highlighted in the picture; bolt shown is in the operator side vertical guide block (143)), both M10 flat washers with outside diameters of 20mm (108) and the M10 nylon insert lock nut (107) (not (shown).
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  • Page 104 With the blade properly tensioned (see section "Band Blade Installation, Tensioning and Tracking" for details), position the sawmill carriage, so that the blade is directly above a cross bunk. Measure the distance from the top of the cross bunk (where the log would lay) to the tip of a tooth that is bent down on the blade.
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  • Page 106 ASSEMBLY OF THE FRONTIER SAWMILL IS NOW COMPLETE. IT IS CRITICAL THAT YOU ENSURE THAT ALL COMPONENTS HAVE BEEN PROPERLY INSTALLED AND TIGHTENED. IF YOU ARE IN DOUBT PLEASE CONTACT NORWOOD SAWMILLS AT 1-800-408-9995 (Canada/USA) or +1-705-325-0030 (International) D–36...
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  • Page 108: Greasing And Oiling

    Greasing and Oiling The clutch comes pre-assembled on the engine from the factory. In case of future disassembly, remove the clutch from the engine shaft and apply grease to the engine shaft to prevent the two parts from rusting together. Apply a couple of drops of oil to the winch brake drum/cable assembly.
  • Page 109 Apply grease LIBERALLY to the threaded rod threads of the blade tension assembly (49). This threaded rod will act as a bandwheel tensioning adjuster rod. TIP:LUBRICATE THESE THREADS FREQUENTLY WHEN USING THE SAWMILL. Apply grease to the M10 X 45 mm grade 10.9 hex bolt (114) that acts as a bandwheel tracking adjuster, located on the non-operator side of the sawhead...
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  • Page 120 Owner(s) and operator(s) must fully read and understand the manuals and instructions before handling or operating the equipment. Please contact us with any questions at 1-800-408-9995 (Canada & USA) or +1-705-325-0030 (International) or contact your local authorized Frontier dealer. Happy sawing. Your Frontier Team...
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  • Page 122: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Choosing a Site If the sawmill is equipped with the optional leveling legs/ feet and a 5 ft (1.5 m) bed extension, you must add and install two more pairs of leveling legs/feet to support the Choose your sawmilling site with a view to safety extension.

  • Page 123: Sawlogs

    Sawlogs Secure logs at the rear edge Secure logs at of the log table front of the pile A Never stack sawlogs higher than 3 ft (1 m). Cross bunks Sawlogs that are soiled, sandy, muddy or dirty dramatically shorten blade life and increase the probability of blade breakage.

  • Page 124: Adjusting The Cut

    Blade Handling & Coiling A Never stand where you risk being hit or crushed against the carriage. WARNING! Cutting tools: Incorrect handling of When loading logs using the log table: blades can cause life-threatening injuries. Blades are extremely sharp and dangerous. Position the saw carriage at the carriage start end on the tracks.

  • Page 125: Blade Replacement & Installation

    Proper blade maintenance is critical for making smooth cuts and for prolonging blade life. The easiest and most cost-effective way to maintain your blades is to invest in your own blade optimization equipment. Norwood offers affordable, precision-machined sharpening and setting equipment so you can maintain your blades as often as you want—...

  • Page 126: Norwood Blades

    When you have your starting point, adjust the sliding indicator (blue line) to the Frontier Sawmills come equipped with one premium- measurement on the Lumber Scale where you would like quality flex-back blade with induction-hardened teeth.
  • Page 127 6. Clamp the log - Slide the log against the log rests down for knots and feed at a slower rate for large and slide the log dogs up against the opposite side or hard logs. Continue guiding the saw through the of the log.
  • Page 128 Method #2: The second method of stress-relief sawing convenient to cut the cant to the same width as the boards you want to produce—For example 6” not is faster. Saw the log into oversize cants by 1/16” for each 6 7/8” . Check this by lowering the blade to the point foot of log length.
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  • Page 130: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    It’s a good idea to order your blades and release the winch brake. Releasing the winch brake will cause the sawhead to drop quickly and violently spare parts early. Frontier ships all blades and causing serious injury. parts, including warranty parts, in the U.S.A. by UPS (1–7 business days delivery standard), in...
  • Page 131 » » Blade Guides — Regularly check the alignment, Front Cover and Rear Guard — At least every configuration and wear of the blade guides to hour of operation, examine the insides of the front ensure that they provide even support of the blade, cover and rear guard for sawdust accumulation and are clean and do not obstruct or pinch the blade.

  • Page 132: Problems And Solutions

    Problems and Solutions Blade Tracking / Bandwheel Alignment Blade Coming Off the Bandwheels Possible Cause Solution Bandwheels Are Out of Alignment See “Band Blade Installation, Tensioning and Tracking" section in the manual for bandwheel alignment instructions. NOTE: Bandwheel alignment is absolutely crucial.

  • Page 133: Engine

    Engine Engine Will Not Start Possible Cause Solution Choke Improperly Adjusted Verify that the choke is open by sliding the choke lever to the far left for start-up, and then sliding to the far right after the engine has started. NOTE: Choke is required if the engine is cold or has not run recently.

  • Page 134: Blades & Blade Maintenance

    Blades & Blade Maintenance Blades Breaking Possible Cause Solution Blade is Used Up Discard the blade and invest in new blades. NOTE: Blades have a limited life. Once the blade has been used and sharpened several times, the hardened portion of the teeth wears off.
  • Page 135 » Pitch Build-Up Adjust the rate of blade lubrication flow. For pitchy logs, add a small quantity of Pinesol or dishwashing liquid to the water. Note: Pitch build-up can cause » Never use kerosene or diesel to lubricate the blade as these can lead excessive blade vibration.

  • Page 136: Inaccurate Cuts

    Inaccurate Cuts Wavy or Scored Cuts, Blade Diving or Blade Rising Possible Cause Solution Dull or Poorly Set Blades (Improper See previous subsection, under “Blades Breaking” . Blade Maintenance) Blade Not Properly Tensioned See previous subsection, under “Blades Breaking” . Blade is Used Up See previous subsection, under “Blades Breaking”...

  • Page 137: Sawhead And Carriage

    Log Bed Out of Alignment Bed may have a slight twist through the log bed or supports. » NOTE: This is caused either by: Take extra care when setting up, levelling and supporting the bed if » assembling the mill imperfectly, perfectly square cants are required.
  • Page 138 Sawhead Lift Cable Fraying Possible Cause Solution Lowering the Sawhead Too Much If you continue to turn the winch crank handle weldment to lower the sawhead even after the sawhead has bottomed out, the cable will twist on itself. When you then turn the winch crank handle weldment to raise the sawhead, the twisted cable can grind against itself as the slack is taken out.

  • Page 139: Gas/Water Cap

    Blade Turning Resistance//Not Turning Freely Possible Cause Solution Blade Guides Not Properly Adjusted Verify that the blade guide ceramic inserts are adjusted properly. They should NOT touch the tensioned blade either at the top, bottom or back NOTE: Poorly adjusted blade guide when the mill is idle.

  • Page 140: Parts List

    Bandwheel (14") (w/bearings and external retaining rings) (OS18) OS18-BWAKIT (1) Bandwheel axle (spindle) (OS18) OS18-BWB (1) Bandwheel rubber cap (Frontier) OS18-BAG #BWC (1) Bearing (6205) (OS18, OS23, OS27, OS31, OS35 bandwheel bearing & idlr ply & SkidMate MK1) SKMT-SM001 (1) M10 washer - flat (10.5mm I.D.
  • Page 141 Depth of cut - Scale c/w metric decal (9/8" 8/4" 6/4" 4/4" 3/4") (OS18) OS18-S0044MET (1) Depth of cut - Scale indicator (LM29, ML26, MN26, Frontier) - Fixed ML26-C0359 (1) Depth of cut - Scale indicator (LM29, ML26, MN26, Frontier) - Sliding...
  • Page 142 Item Qty. Description Warranty No. (Qty.) Key stock (3/16" x 3/16" x 1 1/8") KEY-316118 (1) Knob - M6 x 16 mm male hand knob OS18-BAG #S0002KIT (1) Knob - M6 x 20 mm male hand knob OS18-BAG #13 (4) Knob - M8 female hand knob (Seven arm grip-style with through-hole) FRON-WBDKIT (1) Knob - M10 female hand knob (Seven arm grip-style with tapped-hole)
  • Page 143 OS18-B0001KIT (4) Track locating stud (OS18) OS18-BAG #11 (4) Track sweeper (OS18,OS23,OS27,OS31,OS35,ML26,LM29,MN26,LM2K,LL24)(med. sheet felt 1/2") MILL-C0251 (1) Track sweeper bracket - Frontier (OS18, OS23, OS27, OS31, OS35) OS18-BOX #1 (4) Vertical guide block (OS18) OS18-S0007 (1) Vertical post (Front) (34.52") (OS18) OS18-BOX #5 (2) Vertical post (Rear) (27.95") (OS18)

  • Page 144: Reorder Kits & Bags

    Reorder Kits & Bags Item Qty. Description FRON-0147KIT Blade guide (adjustable) - Blade guide block holder (OS18, OS23, OS27, OS31, OS35) Blade guide insert (non-ceramic) (OS18, OS23, OS27, OS31, OS35) Blade guide (adjustable) - Blade guide shaft (OS18, OS23, OS27, OS31, OS35)(from 2019) FRON-BAG #0147KIT Bearing (6201-2RS) (HD36 crg keepers &...
  • Page 145 Bandwheel - Inner retaining ring (OS18) Bearing (6205) (OS18, OS23, OS27, OS31, OS35 bandwheel bearing & idlr ply & SkidMate MK1) OS18-BAG #BWC Bandwheel rubber cap (Frontier) M10 X 18 mm bolt - hex bolt M10 washer - flat (10.5mm I.D. x 31mm O.D.)
  • Page 146 Item Qty. Description OS18-BAG #CBKIT 3/8 x 1" bolt - hex bolt 3/8" nut - flanged (regular) OS18-S0001KIT Front cover (OS18) Front cover logo plate (Front) (OS18) Front cover logo plate (Rear) (OS18) Front cover protection plate (OS18) Rear guard (OS18) OS18-BAG #S0001KIT 3/8 x 1"...
  • Page 147 Item Qty. Description OS18-S0003KIT Bandwheel positioning tube (OS18) Sawhead cap (Non-operator side) (OS18, OS23, OS27, OS31, OS35) Sawhead cap (Tension end) (OS18, OS23, OS27, OS31, OS35) Sawhead panel (Bottom) (OS18) Sawhead panel (Top) (Center) (OS18) Sawhead panel (Top) (Non-operator side) (OS18) Sawhead panel (Top) (Operator side) (OS18) Sawhead spacer tube (Front) (OS18) Sawhead spacer tube weldment (Rear) (OS18)

  • Page 148: Declaration Of Conformity

    Oro-Medonte ON L0L 1T0 Canada Tel +1-705-325-0030 hereby declares that the portable band sawmill Frontier OS18, with item number: OS18-0007G-LI is manufactured in accordance with: Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and EMC Directive 2014/30/EC and is manufactured in accordance with accompanying harmonized standards: EN ISO 12100: 2010, EN 1807-2: 2013, EN 60204-1: 2006, EN 61000-6-1, -3.
  • Page 149 F–21...

  • Page 150: Optional Attachments And Accessories

    Optional Attachments and Accessories Boost your mill’s capacity. Expand your mill’s functionality. Grow your mill’s productivity. The following pages contain instructions for some of your mill’s optional attachments and accessories. See the end of this manual for even more options. You can find your local dealer’s contact information on the back cover.

  • Page 151: Auto Blade Lube System

    Water valve bracket (OS18, OS23, OS27 and OS31) Water valve cover (OS18, OS23, OS27 and OS31) Hook - Open end "S" hook, 1 3/4" long, zinc plated, 40 lb Water line tube (silicone) (all Norwood and Frontier models) Water line cable (24") (OS18) G–3...
  • Page 152 Auto Blade Lube System Assembly Instructions Install the water valve bracket (6) onto the lower part of the winch shaft cover weldment and secure with two 3/8" x 3/4" regular flanged bolts (4) and the two 3/8" regular flanged nuts (3). Tighten firmly. Install the slam latch (5) into the water valve bracket (6).
  • Page 153 Auto Blade Lube System G–5...
  • Page 154 Auto Blade Lube System Open the “hook” of the open end "S" hook spring (8) slightly. Install the open end "S" hook spring connector (8) onto the slam latch (5) and anchor the water line cable (10) to the water valve bracket (6).
  • Page 155 Auto Blade Lube System Install the water valve cover (7) onto the water valve bracket (6) and secure with the two 3/8" x 3/4" regular flanged bolts (4). Tighten firmly. Tips: » The water line 90 degree elbow valve controls the rate of water flow on the blade. It is no longer used to start and stop the flow.

  • Page 156: Leveling Legs/Feet (Set Of 10 Or Set Of 4 (Per Bed Extension

    Leveling Legs/Feet (Set of 10 or Set of 4 (per bed Extension)) Item No. OS18-41170, OS18-41170-B The parts list provided below indicates the quantity of parts needed per leveling legs/feet (set of 2) Item Qty. Description Bed Leg (OS18) Leveling foot assembly OS18-41170-BAG 3/8"...
  • Page 157 Leveling Legs/Feet Assembly Instructions Install the leveling foot assembly (2) into the bed leg (1) and secure with the two M16 washers and the two M16 hex nuts that come with the leveling foot assembly. Repeat this operation with the remaining nine leveling legs/feet.

  • Page 158: Leveling Foot (Set Of 10 Or Set Of 4 (Per Bed Extension

    Leveling Foot (Set of 10 or Set of 4 (per bed Extension)) Item No. OS18-41175, OS18-41175-B The parts list provided below indicates the quantity of parts needed per leveling foot (set of 2) Item Qty. Description Leveling foot bracket (OS18) Leveling foot assembly OS18-41175-BAG 3/8"...
  • Page 159 Leveling Feet Assembly Instructions Install two leveling foot brackets (1) onto the side of a cross bunk, opposite to the cross bunk flange and secure with the four 3/8" x 1" hex bolts (3) and the four 3/8" regular flanged nuts (4). Tighten firmly. Repeat this operation with the other eight leveling foot brackets.

  • Page 160: Log Loading Assist Ramp And Log Loading Ramp Packages

    Log Loading Assist Ramp and Log Loading Ramp Packages Item No. MILL-41400-C, OS18-41400-A MILL-41400-C parts list (two MILL-41400 BOXes combined): Item Qty. Description Ramp body weldment (OS18) Ramp log stop (OS18) MILL-41400-C-BAG 7/16" x 6" bolt - hex bolt 7/16" nut - flanged nylon lock nut 7/16"...
  • Page 161 Log Loading Assist Ramp Package ILLUSTRATION G–1 G–13...
  • Page 162 Log Loading Ramp Package ILLUSTRATION G–2 G–14...
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  • Page 164: Accessorize Your Frontier

    TRACK EXTENSION (5FT - 1.5M) CANT HOOK (30”–75 CM) Your standard Frontier OS18 Sawmill mills up to 8' 2" To turn and roll logs while on the mill. This cant hook is (2.5 m). To mill 13' 2" (4.0 m), add one extension, or, nimble and easy to handle.
  • Page 165 Conveniently available in flat-packed boxes of 5 Factory-configured to profile or 10, all SabreTooth blades available for Frontier SabreTooth 7/8” pitch blades, are 1 ¼” x 7/8” pitch. 10° face angle are ideal for the Norwood Sharpener comes complete with a 110-volt all-purpose-sawing of softwoods and hardwoods.
  • Page 166 Forest. Fun. Freedom. U.S.A. Headquarters Frontier Sawmills 730 Young Street, Suite 900 Tonawanda NY 14150 1-800-408-9995 (Toll Free) +1-705-325-0030 (International) info@FrontierSawmills.com www.FrontierSawmills.com Canadian Headquarters Frontier Sawmills 2267 15/16 Side Road East Oro-Medonte ON L0L 1T0 1-800-408-9995 (Toll Free) +1-705-325-0030 (International) info@FrontierSawmills.com...

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