STANDING THE SAWHEAD UPRIGHT REAR POSTS CROSS BEAM & HEAD STOPS LIFTING SYSTEM LOG SCALE THROTTLE HANDLE COOLING BOX AND FUEL TANK LIFT CABLE ROUTING TRANSPARENT WATER PIPE AND BLACK TUBING ELECTRIC WIRE CONNECT ENGINE www. mechmaxx.com TABLE OF CONTENTS...
2 x Quick Lock Track Bunks 3X6 in 4 Post Head Design Finish Powder Coat Paint Galvanized Steel Sawmill Warranty 2 Years Engine Warranty 1 Year Package Method Wood Packing Size 90 x 28.5 x 34 in Weight(N.W./G.W.) 1115/1239 Ibs www. mechmaxx.com SPECIFICATIONS...
SAFETY SIGNS The rating plate on your machine may show symbols. These represent important information about the product or instruc- tions on its use. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY SIGNS...
A moment of inattention while particularly those hazards below the work surface operating power tools may result in serious personal hidden from the operator’s view that may be uninten- injury. tionally contacted and cause personal harm or property damage. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
• Turn off the engine and place the switch in the locked or off position before servicing, adjusting, installing accessories or attachments, or storing. Such preven- tive safety measures reduce the risk of starting the power tool accidentally. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
For The operator and any assistants must stay winter operations, replace the water lubricant with wind- clear of the front and back of the blade shield washer fluid. whenever the engine is on. www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
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Change the engine oil if it is above the maximum level. There is a risk of contamination due to the short-cycle operations common during milling where the oil may not reach normal operating temperature (212°F / 100°C). www. mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
Assemble one of the bunk assemblies over the joint between both pairs of track rails using the components and hardware listed in the table below. Hex Nut Track Rail Bunk Flanged Lock Assembly Nut M10 Flanged Limit Plate Hex Bolt M10 X 30 mm Reinforcement Plate End Bunk Feet www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
M10 x 30 mm flange hex bolts and their nuts, working 90° from the center toward the end, as shown above with the black arrow. Check the width and square of the track again after tightening. Readjust if necessary. www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
Turn the middle nut on each foot to fine-tune the level. Once level, secure each foot to the rail by tightening the M16 top nut. Adjust the level of Secure each foot each foot by turning by tightening the the middle nut top nut to the rail www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
4 nuts and bolts provided. Note that there are various locations along the track where this assembly can be bolted. Depending on how many track sections are being used, select a log clamp position that will secure the log firmly against the log supports. www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
The log supports can be installed into any bunk with a sleeve by simply sliding them down through the top of the sleeve and securing them with the T-bolt. Use the shorter key stop log support for milling smaller logs and square cants The longer group is ideal for larger logs www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
Hexagon Wheel head bolt assembly M12x80 Hexagon self-locking Front Post nut M12 Clamping Flat washer piece Then Insert vertical post assemblies into corresponding locations in head assembly. Note hole pattern orientation Note hole pattern orientation www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
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.Lock the cam handles on both the square post to prevent the head from moving when it is stood up in the coming steps. Ensure that when activating the cam handles, the clamps securely lock on the square vertical post. Quick Lock Handle www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
The sawmill head assembly is built in multiple steps. Follow the sub-sections below using the parts table at the top of each sub-section to gather the necessary components for each step. Hexagon head bolt Rear Post M6x20 Hexagon Wire rope head bolt brush M12x80 Hexagon Clamping head bolt plate M20x110 Hexagon self-locking Bottom wheel nut M12 www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
Flanged Hex Bolt M12 X 80 mm CROSS BEAM & HEAD STOPS With the hardware listed below, assemble the cross beam to the carriage posts. Hexagon Upper head bolt crossbeam M12x95 Hexagon Clamping head bolt plate M12x110 www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
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Slide the cross beam into the two square tube post. Boltt he topo f thesq uaretu be post and the cross beam. Upper crossbeam Upper crossbeam Clamping plate Flanged Hex Bolt M12 X 95 mm Clamping plate Flanged Hex Bolt M12 X 95 mm www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
Assemble the Lifting system to the posts using the hardware listed below. Hexagon head bolt lifting system M10x80 Hexagon Flat washer head bolt M10x100 Hexagon nut Flat washer Hexagon nut Spring washer Install the lifting system,using wrench to hold the nut ,tighten the bolt. www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
Flanged Hex Bolt M10 X 100 mm LOG SCALE Place the measuring scale assembly, the assembly include ruler and height indicator. Hexagon Flat washer head bolt M8x20 Hexagon Flat washer head bolt M6x14 Hexagon nut Spring washer Spring washer www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
THROTTLE HANDLE Assemble the throttle handle to the post using the hardware listed below. Hexagon head bolt U-bolt M5x30 Hexagon nut Flat washer Hexagon nut Spring washer www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
RPMs’ which will result a poor cut. COOLING BOX AND FUEL TANK Follow the parts table below to gather the components required for each step. Bucket Bucket frame Hexagon Flat washer head bolt M10x20 Hexagon nut www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
TRANSPARENT WATER PIPE AND BLACK TUBING Connect the water pipe. After the connection is completed, check to ensure that there is no water leakage at the joints. Connect the black tubing from the mail tank to the engine www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
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Failure to do so, will result in flat spots on the rubber belts. These flat spots will cause the mill to vibrate excessively during next use.* Add water proof grease to all “ ” handle threads on the sawmill. www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
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Using a tape measure, take a measurement from the blade to the top of the log bunk on both the left and right side. The distance should be equal on both sides. If it isn't, you will need to adjust the cable ends at the rear handle to either raise or lower one side. www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
Stop Switch Step. 3: Find the Emergency Stop Switch and the Micros- witch. Step. 4: Connect the 1 and 1,2 and 2, 3 and 3. Step. 5: Connect the ground wire (Blue) on the engine. Engine Microswitch www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
Failure to cut in this direction can cause the log to come lose and possibly even cause damage or injury. *Now that your sawmill is assembled, please run through the “SAWMILL SET-UPPROCEDURES” in the following section. Failure to do so may result in poor sawing performance, damage or injury. See next page.* www. mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
It is also advised to wear gloves and safety glasses when working with the blade as it is extremely sharp. Right Side of Sawmill Left Side of Sawmill www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
Alternatively, turning the bolt in the counter-clockwise direction would force the blade to run more forward on the bandwheel. Turn the bolt a 1/2 turn and re-tension the blade. www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
“vertical bolts” a ½ turn. This will take the clamping force off of the bandwheel shaft caused by these two bolts and allow it to move freely in the following steps. Once satisfied with the measurement, tighten the locking nut clockwise. www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
½ turn. This step has now shifted the “horizontal up and down. bolt” and bandwheel shaft, causing the blade to track more forward. Tighten the vertical bolts, then nuts to clamp the bandwheel shaft back into vertical position. www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
Position it so that there is a paper width gap like this before the mill is started back up. between the bearing and the back of blade. Tighten bolt against the flat on the shaft to secure assembly back in position. www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
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Ensure the blade support arm is locked into place after tensioning the blade. www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
Remove the tension in the blade by turning the “T” handle in the counter-clockwise direction and then open the blade guard cover. The blade should now be loose and free to pull straight out the front. www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL MAINTENANCE...
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The old belt can be removed and the new belt can be installed. Tension the new belt and refer to the BELT TENSION instructions described in the sawmill set up section of themanual. www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL MAINTENANCE...
Mill is not cutting/cutting 1. Dull blade. 1. Install new blade. very slowly 2. Blade is on backwards. 2. Remove blade and flip it inside out. The teeth should be facing in the direction of the log supports. www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
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Replace them. 5. Loose bolts. 3.Inspect and replace the bandwheel bearings if worn. 4. Slow feed rate down when milling, 5. Check all bolts to ensure they are tight. www. mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
Door support plate no. 3 America 3/8X16X25 Door support plate no. 1 Flat washer 10 Lower door locking Clutch Rivet 4x10 Cover for clutch Limi tswitch YBLX Gasoline engine Cross pan head screw M5X12 www. mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(A)--BAND WHEEL HOUSEING...
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Big washer 12*35*3.0 A114 Hexagon halfthread bolt M12X150 Shaft for drving blade wheel A115 Pull shaft Stop for blade A116 Base for pullshaft Hexagon bolt M10 x 12 Setscrew M6X12 Blade guide plate Ball bearing 6200-2RS www. mechmaxx.com PARTS LIST(A)--BAND WHEEL HOUSEING...
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