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Hud-son OSCAR 528 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 Thank you for your purchase of a sawmill from Hud-Son Forest Equipment. We are pleased that you chose us as your supplier of your forestry equipment. Hud-Son Forest Equipment has been in the forestry business since 1965 and prides itself on developing new and innovative products for the forestry business.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Page 4 SAFETY GUIDELINES Page 5 CAUTIONS Page 6 RECEIVING & UNPACKING Page 7 WELD TRACK ASSEMBLY Page 7-8 SETTING HEAD ON TRACK Page 9 TENSIONING BLADE Page 10 TRAILER UNIT SET UP Page 10-11 TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS Page 12 BLADE LUBRICATION &...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Purchaser Agreement By accepting the delivery of your sawmill from Hud-Son Forest Equipment, you agree that you will not modify your mill from its original assembly. This will VOID any warranty from Hud-Son Forest Equipment. Please fill out the information for quick reference:...

  • Page 5: Safety Guidelines

    Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry while operating or servicing the machine. All replacement parts should be of the same specifications as the original parts on your Hud-Son machine. All guards and covers must be in place before operating the machine.

  • Page 6: Cautions

    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 7: Receiving & Unpacking

    3. The tracks are bolted together using the 1/2” bolts and nuts provided. The Oscar 528 mill will have 2 bolts/nuts per section of track. Line up the tracks so that the holes align. Using the provided bolts, put them through the holes and finger tighten the nuts.
  • Page 8 Moveable dogs on one side fig.A Fig. C Track on level ground, free of obstruction Bolted together track, flush & level Track stops...

  • Page 9: Setting Head On Track

    Correct Track (side view) Incorrect Dipped Track Fig.D Correct Track Set-Up / Layout Squaring Track Bolts Operator’s Side Moveable Log Dog NOTE : If you set up on soft or frozen ground it’s best to check the track daily for level- ness due to changing weather and temperature.

  • Page 10: Tensioning Blade

    Trailer unit set up for the Oscar 528 - For use with 20' Torsion Axle Trailers. 1. The set-up area should be level and clear of debris. The head will need to roll down the track, be sure the area is free of obstructions.
  • Page 11 Fig E Leg locking bolt fig.F Jack stub on center of trailer Shown above is the log back stop pins for the trailer unit /use when loading logs on the mill to prevent log from tolling off. trailer/ secure log with dog and back stop.

  • Page 12: Transport Instructions

    When installing the travel brackets, line up holes on the side of the trailer with the center of the mill head. Slide the pin side of the travel bracket into the hole on the base of the mill frame, keeping the slotted side of the bracket next to the trailer frame (as shown on both sides).

  • Page 13: Blade Lubrication & Adjustments

    Follow all the steps to safely transport the Hud-Son Sawmill Trailer Model Correct trailer set up. All legs are level; head should not move on its own. Before operating the Hud-Son Sawmill the following procedure needs to be performed: 1. Check oil and fuel levels.

  • Page 14: Log Set Up

    Log Set-Up Setting Logs Once the track is set, the head is in place and the blade is tensioned correctly, you are almost ready to cut. Note: Always try to start your cut from the small end to the larger end of a log. 1.

  • Page 15: Getting Ready To Cut

    By debarking and cleaning your log, it will extend the life of your blade significantly. (see Fig F-1). 1.. Adjust the Hud-Son guides so that they are slightly wider (no more than 2 inches) than the maximum width of the log. (see Fig F-2)
  • Page 16 11. NOTE: All logs have some tapper to them. For the best production method, use a shim under the small end of your log to compensate for the taper. The shim should be half the thickness of the difference in diameter of the two ends of your log.

  • Page 17: Cutting Procedures

    Cutting Dimensional Lumber You can cut down to a 1" thick bottom board. To achieve this, you will use the moveable side of the dog and the short squaring pins welded in the track. 1. You will need to determine the size lumber that can be cut and how many, then using the scale start sawing your lumber.

  • Page 18: Adjusting Saw Guides

    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 19: Guide Care & Maintenance

    Using the Lumber Scale All Hud-Son sawmills are equipped with a Lumber Scale. The scale is used to make the dimensioning process simpler. The scale incorporates 4 separate scales with the blade kerf factored in for each increment.
  • Page 20 Fig. H 8/4 Scale Row = 2” Lumber Actual Blade Height Used For Scaling 6/4 Scale Row = 1 - 1/2” Lumber 5/4 Scale Row = 1 - 1/4” Lumber Regular Inch Scale 4/4 Scale Row = 1” Lumber...

  • Page 21: Changing Band Wheel Belts

    Changing Band Wheel Belts To Change the Belt from the Idler Side of the Sawmill: *Make sure you are on the idler side of the mill (side with the tensioner belt). 1. Remove All Guards. 2. Remove the old belt from the band wheel. 3.

  • Page 22: Cleaning & Preventative Maintenance

    CLEANING & PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST For Hud-Son Sawmills Cleaning your Sawmill: ✓ 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 23: Maintenance Schedule

    Check to see if all fittings are tight and secure. Make sure all nuts are tightened. Look for any damage that may need to be repaired. Routinely checking the equipment and proper maintenance will keep the Hud-Son Saw Mill running to the best of its ability.

  • Page 24: Parts & Warranty

    Warranty 2 Years - call your Gasoline Engine 25V3370012F1 servicing Dealer. Electric Motor 1 Years - call your servicing Hud-Son Dealer. 1.5" Pillow Block BEA-01-24 6 Years - call your Bearing, 1" servicing Hud-Son Dealer. 1 Year - call your Drive Belt servicing Hud-Son Dealer.
  • Page 25 2 Years - call your Bolt for Track Wheel servicing Hud-Son Dealer. 3 Year - call your TE-28 servicing Hud-Son Dealer. 1 Year - call your TK-28 servicing Hud-Son Dealer. 1 Years - call your Hand Winch WINCH-1200LB-SH servicing Hud-Son Dealer.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Trouble Shooting Problem Cause Solution Blade is driving/rising Dull Blade Sharpen or Replace Blade RPMs Not High Enough Saw at Full Throttle Sawing Soft Pitch Wood Check Torque on Tensioning (Pitch build-up in Blade Gullets) Bolt (Perform “Flutter” test) Guides not Adjusted Properly Use Lubricant on Blade—DO NOT Use any Type of Petroleum Products for Blade...
  • Page 27 New Blade will not Cut Blade Could be Turned Inside- Turn the Blade so that the Teeth are Pointing to the Discharge Direction Boards have Fine or Large Lines A tooth in the Blade is Out of Reset Tooth in Blade in them Every Several Inches in a Repeating Pattern...
  • Page 28 Oscar 528 Sawmill NOTE: 5/32” GALVANIZED STEEL AIRCRAFT CABLE 94”OF CABLE ON WINCH SPOOL 64” SECONDARY LIFT CABLE ¼ “ LUBE LINE 3’ FROM BUILT IN LUBE TANK TO LUBE BRACKET ON BLADE GUIDE 4’ FROM 2.5 GALLON LUBE TANK TO BUILT-IN LUBE TANK ON MILL HEAD...
  • Page 29 ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. OSC-31428 OSCAR 428 CAGE WELDMENT WHE-04-12-53 TW3 TRACK WHEEL HAR-55-12-1000-125 3/4 X 1 X 1/8 ZNFW UNI-60326 TRACK WHEEL SHOULDER BOLT TUB5-20-41 LIFT TUBE HAR-01-06-16 HB 3/8"-16 X 1" Z Hex Bolt Powder Coated 528 HEAD OSC-37428 ASSEMBLY BEA-01-24...
  • Page 30 HBOLT 0.5000- 1/2-18 X 4 1/2 X 1 1/2 ZHB 13x4.5x1.25-S HAR-02-08-72 HB 1/2-13 X 4.5" Z Hex Bolt HAR-58-08-1500-160 1/2 PCW BUS-06-08-15 THRUST BEARING WHE-03-06-048 3" FLAT BELT IDLER W/BUSHING B18.2.4.2M - Hex nut, Style 2, M10 x 1.5, M10-24 ZHB with 16mm WAF --D- B18.2.3.5M - Hex bolt...
  • Page 32 OSCAR 528 EXPLODED ENGINE AREA VIEW WITH PART IDENTIFICATION...
  • Page 34 Item No. Part No. Description Qty. 1/4”-20 ZHN TRA-01-002 HAR-25-08 1/2"-13 ZHN TRACK BOLTS HAR-01-04-16 1/4 - 20 X 1 ZHB J- BAR PIN BOLT HAR-01-08-24 1/2 - 13 X 1 1/2 ZHB NUTS MIL-15-02S SMALL LOG DOG 2 MIL-15-03 TRACK STOP BRACKETS MIL-15-01-528...
  • Page 35 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 M4 x .7 Metric Hex Nut HAR-50-06- 3/8 flat washer USS larger, zinc 1000-82 finish BLG-01-01 Guide Shoe (sold as pairs) BEA-03-06-16 6200-2RS Bearing 3/8”...
  • Page 36 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 FLAT WASHER PIN-08-25 C-CLIP OR SNAP RING BEA-03-12-24T 3/4" BEARING...
  • Page 37 SITE GLASS PART NUMBER UG-100 PART NUMBER- MIL-15-02S...
  • Page 38 Item Part No Description WHE-02-44-288 18" SHEAVE (RED) BEL-04-58-056.5 Belting Crown Top 1 BUS-01-24-256 Q-BUSHING HAR-01-05-32 Bolt Item No Part No Description 16002 CLUTCH...
  • Page 39 Warranty Warranty registration cards must be completed and returned to Hud-Son Forest Equipment, Inc. within 30 days of purchase. Failure to do so will void the warranty. Altering the mill in any way will void the warranty. Warranty claims must be registered with the Dealer/Distributor. Defective parts must be returned to the Dealer/Distributor at the owner's expense.
  • Page 40 Dealers/Distributors carry parts and are 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. CE Approved Models:European Mills – Warranty on Parts ONLY.
  • Page 41 5. Construction and interpretation of this agreement 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 State Route 12 Barneveld, NY 13304 7.
  • Page 42 MAINTENANCE NOTES...
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  • Page 45 MAINTENANCE NOTES...
  • Page 46 Thank you for choosing www.Hud-Son.com/contact We have an on-side technician available to answer any questions Monday - Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM EST and Saturday from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM WWW.HUD-SON.COM/CONTACT...

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