PARTS LIST(C) LOG CLAMPS LOG SUPPORTS SAWMILL HEAD ASSEMBLY STANDING THE SAWHEAD UPRIGHT CROSS BEAM & HEAD STOPS LIFTING SYSTEM AND WATER TANK LOG SCALE THROTTLE HANDLE LIFT CABLE ROUTING TRANSPARENT WATER PIPE ELECTRIC WIRE CONNECT ENGINE www.mechmaxx.com TABLE OF CONTENTS...
2 Long and 2 Short Rests Log Clamps 2 x Quick Lock Track Bunks 1.6 x 3.9 in 4 Post Head Design Finish Powder Coat Paint Galvanized Steel Sawmill Warranty 2 Years Engine Warranty 1 Year Package Method Wood www.mechmaxx.com SPECIFICATIONS...
25.9” 660mm 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 particularly hazards below the work surface that are while operating power tools may result in serious hidden from view from the operator’s view that may be personal injury. unintentionally 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...
11. Blade Lubricant — Never use diesel fuel or kerosene as blade lubricant. These substances lead to premature wear of your belts and poor sawing performance. For winter operations, replace the water lubricant with wind- shield washer fluid. www.mechmaxx.com SAFETY...
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Check the oil level before each use. 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 from the center toward the end, as shown above with the 90° black arrow. Check the width and square of the track again after tightening. Readjust if necessary. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
Turn the lower 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 assem- bly 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 supports are ideal for larger logs 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 Wheel head bolt assembly M12x70 Hexagon self-locking Front Post nut M12 Clamping Flat washer piece Then Insert vertical post assemblies into corresponding locations in head assembly. 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...
CROSS BEAM & HEAD STOPS With the hardware listed below, assemble the cross beam to the carriage posts. Hexagon Hexagon head bolt head bolt M10X65 M8x60 Hexagon Hexagon self-locking self-locking nut M10 nut M8 Flat washer Flat washer Spring washer Spring washer www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
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Install upper welding bracket, align the post holes with the corresponding black top cross support holes. Using a wrench to hold the nut, tighten the bolt. Install the connecting clamping plate, upper arch and steel cable roller. Using a wrench to hold the nut, tighten the bolt. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
M10x75 Bucket Bucket frame Hexagon nut Spring washer Install the lifting system and cooling box bracket on the beam, using wrench to hold the nut, tighten the bolt. Then put the water tank into the bracket. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
Install the ruler, using wrench to hold the nut, tighten the bolt. b- Install the square indicator rod to the sawmill using the two bolts and tighten. Slide the scale indicator over the square rod and tighten. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
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Hex Bolt M6X14 mm c-It is important to alternate tightening of the nuts (top then bottom) to ensure the black round clamp begins to compress evenly on both the top and bottom until flanges meet at outer edge. www.mechmaxx.com ASSEMBLY...
Route the cables on both sides as shown in the image below. down cable Long cable TRANSPARENT WATER PIPE Connect the water pipe. After the connection is completed, check to ensure that there is no water leakage at the joints. 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 waterproof 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...
Failure to cut in this direction can cause the log to come loose 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...
Never attempt the below with the engine running. As a safety precaution, remove the spark plug cap. 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...
Blade tracking is covered in the previous page. Using a 6mm allen key, loosen the blade guide blocks on both the left and right sides. They should be free to slide up and down. www.mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
Tighten guide blocks. Turning the blade tension “T” handle in the bolt against the flat on the shaft to secure assembly clockwise direction will add tension to blade. back in position. www.mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
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Tracking adjustment bolt out of recess: If it looks like this, DO NOT start the mill until it is resting back in its recess. Tracking adjustment bolt sitting in recess. It should look like this before the mill is started back up. www.mechmaxx.com SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES...
There are two rubber "V” belts on the sawmill and they should be replaced as a set. It is not advised to replace individual belts separately. It is recommended to use a B1778mm cogged belt for the drive side and a B1295mm follower belt. www.mechmaxx.com SAWMILL MAINTENANCE...
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The blade can now be re-installed, guards closed and proper blade tension set. *Note that blade tracking is likely to change and needs to be adjusted when new belts are installed. Refer to “BLADE TRACKING” for more information.* 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 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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4. Pushing mill too quickly. blade tension tight when not in use. 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 TROUBLESHOOTING...
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