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1. cu m m Ellington Industrial Supply Inc P O Box 128 Ellington Missouri 63638 USA Web site www baker online com E mail info baker online com Phone 573 663 7711 Fax 573 663 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION Machine 8 Machine Function 1 3 NENNEN _ 5 61 Definition of Terms 4 5 Machine Specifications and Requirements Wamaty Defective Parts 7 series Potej o 7 2 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION 8 Safety Expectations for Operating Power Equipment Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout Tagout Machine Safety Decas 3 MACHINEFEATURES 11 4 SETUP j 12j j ReceivingandInspecion 12 Operator Training 212 Machine Positioning 1 1 4 Leveling the Head Frame 15 16 OperatorControStation 017 LogLoaderAms 18 Positioning the Log LoaderAms 18 OPERATION 19 jStatingtheMil 19 JLoadingalog 19 20 OutinpaLog 2122 j FinishedProduct 9 Securing the Mill for Transport 24 25 6 MAINTENANCE 26 GenealCleanUp 292 Inspection and Preventative Maintenance Checklist 27 40 Bearing Lubrication Information A Changing Blades Removal and Installation 42 BladeTracking 843 Tracking the Bade RBMA 8 8606 686 45 49 Gudes 50 Setting
2. Loosen the two Loosen the two 5 16 nuts on 5 16 nuts on the backside of the backside of Right Left the left guide the right uH guide guide block plate to guide block to side side allow bottom allow bottom acia pe view guide pads to guide pads to def move away move away from the blade from the blade Remove 5 16 nut to take top m ded guide foot off of guide block which Bal will allow the top guide pad to be removed Left Guide Assembly Right Guide Assembly Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 53 Setting the Flat Guides continued Now prepare to set the bottom guide pads to the bottom of the blade The bottom guide pads have two adjustments that are done on the same block up down and side to side Note This is the most critical part of setting the flat guides Begin with the left side guide by raising the bottom pad upward to the blade applying a light amount of pressure so that the pad is touching the bottom of the blade then tighten the two 5 16 nuts located on the back of the guide assembly Raise the bottom pad After the upward to bottom pad Left the blade is in the side applying a proper guide light position amount of tighten the pressure two 5 16 nuts Note A temporary adjustment is needed for the next step L Check the side to side positioning to ensure the pad is even and level
3. 1 DAILY Clean and inspect the blade guides Worn guides should be replaced before use Bullet guide assembly check pins for wear Flat guide assembly check pads for wear Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 31 Pump handle to increase pressure Front view of the pull wheel and band blade sega dere Turn knobs left to vent and release pressure Hemember to re tighten before pumping the handle MAXIMUM ADE TEN SION E E 14 psi 1 i 4 Check tension via pressure gauge 1 1 2 and 2 Blades Blade gullet should be flush or no more than 1 32 past the front face of wheels A 1 1 4 m Semi be flush with the back face of the wheels Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 32 Belt tension should be taut with no more than 12 of deflection Check belt tension here see example of deflection to the left Gredi Fitting Increase or decrease tension here Tension should be taut with no more than Va of play Increase or decrease tension here Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 33 Inspection and Maintenance continued 1 WEEKLY Check the N11 nut Figures 34 and 34B that holds the idler and pull wheels onto the spindle for tightness Use the spanner wrench Figure 34A bolted
4. J F m AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR T Moving Blade Keep Hand And Objects Out Of Dust Chute Do Not Operate Without Guards BAKER Products Safety First t Always allow all moving parts to stop completely before changing blade or servicing machine rs Never operate machine without guards and doors in place ts Always wear eye and ear protection when operating machine t Never wear loose clothing when operating this machine t Always keep fingers and hands away from blade while operating machine DANGER SHARP CUTTERS Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 10 MACHINE FEATURES We want to highlight the unique and special features of the Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Heavy duty steel construction Powerful and reliable diesel engine Handles logs up to 36 inches in diameter Accomodates 114 inch 1 inch or special order 2 inch band blades Operator controls in one convenient location Head raises and lowers with a hydraulic powered ball screw drive system Hydraulic log loader log turner clamps and toe rollers Hydraulic feed and board drag back Hydraulic hose carrier OG ens oaw head with 4 post frame vvvvvvvv 65 HP Cummins engine Blade height measurement dial E Operator control station construction Hydraulic fence arm Log bunks 23 12 gallon diesel fuel tank Loader support outrigger Hydraulic log loader arms
5. On the left guide loosen and bring the bullets up to the blade with a light amount of pressure then re tighten On the right moveable guide loosen and bring the bullets up to the blade with a light amount of pressure then re tighten O 1 d Ig d Tm i 1 tT 1 bl Finally check band blade movement from left to right to ensure guides are holding securely without pinching or binding the band blade Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 52 Setting the Flat Guides If not already in position move the saw head to the front of the mill end nearest the trailer tongue and lower the saw head down until it is approximately 12 above the bunk This will give you good clearance to make adjustments Open the movable guide outward toward the side nearest the carriage rail LJ Ensure machine power is off by shutting engine off and removing key from the ignition LJ Verify proper blade tension LJ Verify proper blade tracking Start by taking the top guide foot off the guide block on both the left and right moveable guide by removing the 5 16 nuts on the front of the guide This will allow the top guide pad to be removed from each side LJ Next loosen the two 5 16 nuts on the backside of each of the guide block assemblies LJ This will allow the bottom guide pads to move down away from the blade
6. when the 3 yellow drag back fingers drop clear of the material the saw head must be raised a minimum of 5 8 to allow for the blade to clear the material on head return Note t is not required to drag back each board or slab after each cut but to do so the drag back fingers must remain low enough to catch the cut board slab while clearing the uncut portion of the log Changing head direction before the blade is clear of the material will result in the blade damage by being dragged out of the guides and off the wheels This can also result in personal injury and or other equipment damage Note The blade will travel from 1 1 4 to 30 from the bunks Always ensure that all obstructions are clear of the blade before making any cut Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 21 Cutting A Log continued Photos of a customer s 3667D sawing logs into lumber Figure 22 ee Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 22 Finished Product 7 X 9 X 86 Hardwood Railroad Ties x iw ud 1 kc K pes Figure 23 eet 4 4 Hardwood Lumber 11 16 x6 x8 6 y Fin r Figure23A 4 DRACO RC ur T Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 23 Securing the Mill for Transport All portable B
7. Bullet Guides 5 52 Setting the Flat Guides 1 557 Setting the Guide Holders and Bracket 5 59 Lubricating the Blade 601 Drive Wheel Adjustment 61 Verify the Drive Wheel Aignmnt 14 61 Checking the Drive Wheel to Idler Wheel Alignment 62 ChangingtheDriveBet 063 Calibratingthe Measurement Dial 1 64 X Trouble Shooting Hydraulics Mechanical Electrical Production 65 71 Recommended Spare Parts 72 Machine Parts List 72 76 Service Contact Information 76 Serial Number Location 76 9 SETWORKS MANUAL optional included if purchased with sawmill N A Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 2 INTRODUCTION Thank you and congratulations on the purchase of your new Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill t has been designed to be durable productive and easy to use When properly ran and maintained it will provide you with many years of profitable operation For safety reasons and for your own best use of the Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill we insist that you read this manual fully and constantly review and refer back to it as necessary No one should attempt to operate or perform maintenance on this equipment until they have taken the time to read and understand the information contained in this manual FAILING TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY Machine Purpose The Baker Blue
8. Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 19 e arms so log can be squared uki Figure 20 umm mi H Figure 20A Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 20 Cutting A Log LJ Ensure the engine is running 2 800 RPM log requires further positioning after being loaded bring the clamp arm back a short distance away from the log Use the log turner and if needed the toe rollers to position the log as needed 1 Position the clamp arm tight against the log Note Always be aware of the position of the clamp arms log turner fence arms and toe rollers as any one of these items can come in contact with the blade if improperly positioned during a cut AWARNNG LJ Position the clamp arm and fence arms to a height that will allow an uninterrupted cut LJ Position the saw head to the desired height 1 Ensure the head travel speed is set to slow before moving the carriage forward 1 Enter the wood slowly and then increase head speed slowly until engine speed drops approximately 100 RPM INEL Il Note Effective cutting speed is determined ENGINE MUST BEAT FULL by the hardness and width of the material THROTTLE BEFORE CUTTING being cut It is always best to start slow and increase speed as the operator s proficiency increases WD pomi REV ON L When ready push the Head Forward Reverse lever fully forward At the end of each cut
9. Streak Portable Band Sawmill was designed to handle large logs specified and agreed to diameter and lengths and is built for high production industrial saw milling while utilizing thin kerf technology R AB T Ly Machine Function Your Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill is equipped with a 65 HP Cummins diesel engine and has a cutting capacity of 36 inches 91 cm s maximum diameter and 20 feet 6 inch long logs standard model It has been configured to either accommodate 1 inch 11 inch or 2 inch band blades The large throat provides clear line of sight as well as an operator s station that contains all necessary controls in one convenient location Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 3 Definition of Terms Safety button typically red designed to immediately shut down machine operation The outer most protective layer of a tree composed of dead cork and other elements Band Saw A saw consisting of a continuous piece of flexible steel with teeth on one side Board Foot or A form of measurement where one board foot equals the volume of a board 1 inch thick by 12 Board Feet inches wide and 12 inches long 1 x 12 x 12 2 1 board foot Cant The 3 or 4 sided timber left over from a log normally the center or core of the log Cant Hook A device used for rolling cants or logs Carriage A framework on wheels that allows movement of the saw back and forth past the log CF
10. maintenance or repair is performed on your sawmill Ensure all proper lockout and tag out procedures are observed Failure to follow prescribed safety precautions can result in serious injury and damage to equipment As with any lock out procedure the person actually performing the maintenance must keep the lockout key in possession at all times The following list is a recommended lubrication schedule for bearings operating under different environmental conditions SPEED TEMPERATURE CLEANLINESS INTERVALS 100 RPM Up to 120 degrees F 6 12 months 500 RPM Up to 150 degrees F 2 6 months 1000 RPM Up to 210 degrees F 2 weeks 2 months 1500 RPM Over 210 250 degrees F Weekly Up to 150 degrees F Dirty 1 week 1 month Over 150 250 degrees F Dirty Daily 2 weeks 1500 2000 RPM Any Temp 250 degrees F Very Dirty Daily 2 weeks Any Temp 250 degrees F Extreme Conditions Daily 2 weeks Drive bearing on saw carriage Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 41 IW Changing Blades Removal and Installation L Ensure machine power is off by removing the key from the ignition 1 Release blade tension by venting the hydraulic pressure see Figure 32 on page 32 LJ Open the left and right cowling doors Pull down on the blade at the top between the wheels pulling the idler wheel toward the center Note f the blade was broken manually push the idler whee
11. of lockout tags lockout m and keyed lock The Fatal Five Main Causes of Lockout Tagout Injuries Failure to stop equipment Failure to disconnect from a power source Failure to dissipate bleed neutralize residual energy Accidental re starting of equipment Failure to clear work areas before re starting Q NA OR Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 9 Machine Safety Decals A DA 6 4 A Wi m 1 NING IN AVOID SERIOUS INJU RY OR DEATH MOVING PARTS CAN CRUSH AND CUT Do Not Operate with Guard Removed Lock out and Tag out Before Servicing DANGER AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH COASTDOWN REQUIRED Always Push Stop Button and Wait Until Rotation Has Completely Stopped Before Opening Door Keep Hands Clear Of Machine Until All Movement Has Stopped Lock Out Tag Out Before Servicing DANGER AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Dust Chute Emits Wood Particles Keep Dust Collection Connected And Wear Eye Protection Adhere to ALL Safety Warnings FLYING OBJECTS AND LOUD NOISE HAZARDS Wear Approved Ear and Eye Protection A DANGER AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH MOVING BLADE WILL CUT Do Not Operate With Guard Removed Do Not Place Hands Or Fingers Under Guard 44 DANGER AVOID SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH BRE PINCH POINTS Watch your hands A WARNING i a j s Vy
12. removing the key from the ignition Ensure the blade is properly installed reference Changing Blades section if necessary LJ if equipped remove the safety pin and locking pin from the de barker arm Open the left and right cowling doors LJ Rotate the idler wheel several rotations counter clockwise and look at the blade gullet in relation to the front face of the wheel Blade Gullet Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 43 Tracking the Blade continued LL If the blade is out more than 1 32 you will need to adjust the blade tracking The tracking plates are located behind each wheel and are labeled T adj for Tracking adjustment For example to move the blade tracking inward on the idler wheel you will adjust the left center bolts by loosening the 2 outer bolts and then tightening the 1 center bolt L Next make the same adjustments on the pull wheel loosening the 2 outer bolts and then tightening the 1 center bolt In some cases you may need to loosen the top and bottom bolts on the L adj Lead adjustment on the side you are moving LJ Rotate the idler wheel several rotations counter clockwise and look at the blade gullet in relation to the front face of the wheel Continue to adjust and fine tune as necessary L Once proper blade tracking has been achieved re tighten all tracking plate bolts on both wheels Note A adjustments are base
13. rotate cam away from blade Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 58 moj r m Fr P Hh PFrodUutdis DANGER E Loosen 5 8 bolt to adjust tilt Adjust tilt with 1 4 bolts CIE m Loosen the 5 16 nuts to make Loosen the 5 16 nuts to make 1 the up down adjustments the side to side adjustments Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 59 Lubricating the Blade Baker Band Sawmills come standard with a drip type blade lubrication system They are designed to help prevent residue build up provide some blade cooling and maximize blade life The system consists of a holding tank tank on off valve and flow control regulation valve The tank on off valve is used to turn the drip when running and off when not in use as well as ensure the tank will not leak during mill transport or during off usage periods nights weekends etc The flow control regulation valve is used to control the amount of liquid flowing to the blade The type of lubricant used on the blade depends on the species of wood being cut 1 Hardwoods Oak Cherry Maple etc do not contain high amounts of pitch In this case water will be an adequate lubricant to use LJ Soft and hard woods that do contain high amount of pitch Pine Cedar Spruce Fur Hemlock Hickory Walnut etc can stick to the blade and blade guides causing friction and lead to ra
14. the key from the engine s ignition LJ Using a 12 inch machinist ruler or tape measurer measure from the bottom of the down hook tooth to the bunk Note f the measurements are not the same the dial will need to be calibrated L To calibrate the measurement dial loosen the 1 2 bolt in the center of the dial 1 Reposition the dial to the pointer by turning it to the desired numeric measurement taken in the previous step L When the measurement dial is at the desired value re tighten the 1 2 bolt in the center of the measurement dial You are now ready to cut material and verify dial is properly calibrated Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 64 Troubleshooting Chart The trouble shooting section is divided up into Hydraulic Mechanical Electrical and Production None of these sections is meant to be all inclusive but is meant to be a guide for the few common problems that might be experienced by customers in the field If you do have a problem that cannot be easily resolved in the field please see the Before You Call section for information about questions you will be asked about various problems For sawmills equipped with the computer setworks please refer to the Computer Setworks Owners Manual for Baker Band Sawmills for assistance NOTE Baker Products strongly recommends that a qualified electrician perform all electrical troubleshooting and repairs Ba
15. the problem may be in the manual valve check the valve shut off the engine or power before continuing On the manual valve remove the cap on the back side of the valve with a 3 16 Allen wrench and clean the spring and cup replace the cap and try the function again If this didn t fix the problem contact our service department immediately If your system does not have set works the manual valve procedure is the same Nothing moves Either the hydraulic pump or the main system pressure valve is hydraulically and gauge defective at the control station shows no pressure For diesel models swap the front and rear main system pressure valves lf the problem is corrected the original valve is defective If the problem remains the hydraulic pump is defective For electrical models if the gauge on the hydraulic unit shows pressure but the gauge at the control station does not the main system pressure valve is defective lf the gauge on the stand alone unit shows no pressure the problem is in the pump assembly Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 66 Mechanical Problems Although mechanical problems are rare there are a few high wear stress areas that could develop problems If you have a mechanical problem please see the symptoms below Saw head is not level One The saw head needs to be leveled side of the saw head comes to a stop at the top or Bring the head to the bottom of
16. the travel ensuring that it is bottom of travel before the all the way down Loosen the 7 bolts on the rack gear on other the inside right of the saw head measuring wheel side With a rubber mallet tap the top of the rack gear until it is The sawmill is cutting at an seated properly Tighten the 7 bolts NOTE It is not angle side to side necessary to adjust or loosen the jacking bolt under the rack gear Head surges when traveling The track chains are loose the length of the sawmill At the back of the sawmill on the left and right sides are the track chain adjustment bolts Both of the track chain should have approximately 2 of slack when lifted at the center of the mill Tighten the track chain s adjustment bolts until the correct amount of slack is present at the center of the mill Log turner fence arms The affected part is binding and requires lubrication clamp or toe rollers will not Grease the appropriate part with grease rise but all pressures are good Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 67 Electrical Problems Electrical problems are divided into 3 sections The first will cover 12 volt DC systems on the diesel powered models The second section will cover AC 3 Phase powered models The final section will cover setworks systems the setworks systems are virtually identical on 12VDC and AC 3 phase models oome basic electrical trouble shooting
17. to see if they are energized 12 06 is not being supplied to the debarker the debarker control solenoid or the solenoid control circuitry Please refer to the Control Schematics section and Panel Layout section for more information Debarker locks up when it is Debarker is being forced into the material to hard into the material Check the pressure Guide arm will not move in 12 06 is not being supplied to the guide arm solenoid or either direction the guide arm switch is defective Please refer to the Control Schematics section and Panel Layout section for more information While holding one multimeter lead on the GA terminal and the other on the GA terminal move the guide arm switch to the left and right If there is 12VDC and 12VDC as the switch is moved check the wiring from the terminal to the guide arm for loose or broken connection Ensure solenoids are energizing Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 69 Guide arm will not move in 12VDC is not being supplied from one side of the debarker one direction switch Please refer to the Control Schematics section and Panel Layout section for more information One solenoid may not be energizing Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 70 Production Problems AWARNING Blade tension blade quality and guide settings are the key factors for good production Ensure thes
18. tools such as a multi meter voltmeter and ohmmeter combination and a good combination screwdriver are required for some of the procedures listed in this section Basic knowledge in electricity is required The Electrical Trouble Shooting Section is provided to assist qualified electricians perform field repair and maintenance to your sawmill NOTE Baker Products strongly recommends that a qualified electrician perform all electrical troubleshooting and repairs Baker Products will not be held responsible for injuries or damages caused by unqualified personnel attempting maintenance or repair The customer is responsible for compliance with all federal state and local electrical codes The first rule of troubleshooting any electrical problem is Check the power supply A great majority of electrical problems can be traced to the power supply Always ensuring all incoming power is available before beginning any troubleshooting procedure can save excess labor and down time This includes making sure batteries are charged and capable of supplying appropriate power Always ensure all phases are available and that all are at the correct voltage Sawmills that have unauthorized electrical modifications or sub standard repairs are not supported by this guide or by Baker Products Check Motor will not turn over 12 06 is being supplied to the setworks and control lights on the control panel circuitry but not to the engine wiring harness will n
19. with the blade LJ Next check the front to back alignment tilt and ensure the pad is even and level with the blade L With your finger tap on the front edge and the back edge of the blade in order to tell where the biggest gap is For example if the pad is farther away in the back of the blade then you will tilt the front of the pad down to get the pad as flat as possible to the blade LJ if required adjust the two 1 4 bolts that push down tilt on the side to side adjustment assembly Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 54 Neid Setting the Flat Guides continued LJ To adjust the tilt on the left side guide you will need to loosen the two 5 16 bolts on the in and out adjustment plate and the 5 8 bolt in the middle of the plate This will allow the tilting plate to move LJ Tilt the pad down in the front by loosening the back 1 4 bolt just a little then tighten the front bolt the same amount as you loosen the back bolt this will ensure the adjustment bolt have pressure on both bolts Second loosen jam nuts then tighten or loosen 1 4 bolts to set bottom pad alignment to the blade Figure 55 Q As a result of making a tilt adjustment and checking the blade to the pad as each adjustment is made you may need to make an up or down and side to side adjustment before achieving the desired tilt adjustment 1 Once the adjustment is complete make sure t
20. 1001 im 171640 161920 111264 471104 CHAIN 50 ROLLER QTY 8 FT PartNo Description CHAIN 50 CONNECTOR LINK QTY 4 171649 RUBBER DRAW LATCH WITH NYLON STRIKE QTY 2 FLEX ELEMENT QTY 1 LIFT AND TURN LATCH 7131042 CHROME QTY 2 SPROCKET 50BB13h IDLER QTY 2 161117 SPROCKET 50A19 W 6202 X RESAW BLADE BRUSH QTY 12 BEARING QTY 2 2 141001 BELT 3BX 99 BANDED 4 COGGED QTY 1 GUIDE PIN STEEL DOWEL PIN 3 8 X 1 QTY 8 GUIDE ROLLERS QTY 4 BAND BLADES 10 Machine Parts List PRINCE DIRECTIONAL 3 8 FLOW CONTROL CONTROL VALVE PRINCE HYDRAULIC PRINCE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 1 1 X 10 W CYLINDER 1 172 X 4 W ROD CLEVIS ROD CLEVIS 181389 PRINCE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 2 X 10 3 8 CHECK VALVE 181443 PRINCE HYDRAULIC PRINCE HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 1 X 12 W CYLINDER 2 X 12 ROD CLEVIS Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 72 Part No 181267 251103 Description DANFOSS HYDRAULIC MOTOR DS 400 DANFOSS HYDRAULIC MOTOR SHEFFER HYDRAULIC CYLINDER 2 X 2 CUP SEAL CTR PIN FILTER AND HEAD ASSEMBLY HYDRAULIC PARKER GEAR PUMP 9 GAL PER MINUTE BEARING 1 2 BOLT FLANGE 5 8 BOLT HOLE BUSHING TRANTORQUE 1 DOUBLE NUT 181266 181867 181864 Description BIMBA 500 HYDRAUL
21. 42 Blade Tracking Note The blade tracking is set at the factory prior to shipment but it may periodically have to be reset Most band blades will vary on how they track due to the blade material gt 1 1 4 Blades should be flush with the back edge of the wheel or the blade gullet flush with the front face of the wheel gt 1 1 2 and 2 Blades should be centered on the wheels with the gullet flush or no more than 1 32 past the front face of the wheels LL If the blade is tracking out just a little after running for a few minutes don t be alarmed most blades do this as they self adjust to the contour of the wheels LJ if the blade is running out or in more than 1 32 you should try three or more blades or another box of blades before making any tracking adjustments This will help you determine whether it s the blade s or something else that is affecting tracking Verify proper blade tension which can also cause tracking to vary More tension tends to bring the blade out on the wheels gt 1 1 4 Blade Tension 1 400 PSI gt 1 1 2 Blade Tension 1 700 PSI 5 2 Blade Tension 1 900 PSI Note 2 blades require a wider pull and idler wheel LJ If the problem exists after trying different blades then proceed to the next section Tracking the Blade Nery Tracking the Blade L Move saw head to front of the mill end nearest the trailer tongue L Ensure machine power is off by
22. ATE LE 1 Available in 1 7 and 2 1 E ROLLER 13 BF 11 16 HEX SHAFT 2 D 11 GA 15 LONG 1 4 SHAFT 53 FORWARD amp REVERSE SHAFT 101225 LINEAR RAIL WITH THIN DENSE CHROME LINEAR BLOCK SR30 LINEAR RAIL 8 WIDE BOTTOM CHROME PLATE LINEAR RAIL WITH THIN DENSE CHROME 211068 LINEAR BLOCK WIDE BANGSAW 6 DUST CHUTE 205150 181020 VESCOR FILLER BREATHER ASSEMBLY 39 5 CABLE THROTTLE CONTROL 205024 BATTERY BATTERY CABLE 25 m Panno Panno Deseos 0 Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 75 205081 167713 ons SAWMILL DIAL TAPE PLASTIC PRE MASK DIAL SPINDLE W COLLAR 205219 FUEL PRIMER BULB KIT 3 8 FOR 23 GAL FUEL TANK 5 GALLON WATER TANK 662008 BLADE GUARD 14 GAUGE PULLEY IDLER 2 91 X 6 SPEED Service Contact Information In the event that you have any problems call us at 573 663 7711 any time between 8 00 AM and 5 00 PM CST Monday through Friday Serial Number Location The model and serial number are located on the front side of the machine near the operator station Please refer to your serial number and model number when speaking to a service technician or ordering replacement parts Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 76 ELECTRICAL DIAGRAM 154 BE FUSE BK B
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24. IG CYLINDER DANFOSS HYDRAULIC MOTOR DS 80 4 BOLT BIMBA CYLINDER W REXROTH ACCUMULATOR FOR HYDRAULIC PRESSURE GAUGE NO SHOK W ORFICE BEARING 1 2 BOLT FLANGE 17 32 HOLE BEARING 2 7 16 4 BOLT FLANGE BUSHING TRANTORQUE 5 8 Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 73 Part No Description Part No Description 251106 BUSHING TRANTORQUE 1 V LONG DOUBLE NUT HUB 171041 17 1035 2 PIECE LOCKING COLLAR 1 15 16 2 PIECE 1 LOCKING COLLAR 171037 2 PIECE LOCKING COLLAR 2 7 16 2 PIECE LOCKING COLLAR 1 4 271234 121030 CLUTCH 6 F60H TW 3769X1 5 8 CHAIN SHARP TOP LINK 161921 SPROCKET 35A84 W 1 BORE SPROCKET 100B10F X 1 TURNED DOWN 131021 SPROCKET 50JA12 SPROCKET 35BB20H X 5 8 IDLER 1 X Ww X 3 5 8 CARRIAGE WHEEL SPACER 1 X Ve x 2 CARRIAGE WHEEL SPACER CAM CARRIAGE WHEEEL SPACER SPINDLE NUT N11 CHAIN 35 ROLLER i 4 CHAIN 35 CONNECTOR Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 74 Description Description 1 14 GUIDE ASSEMBLY 1 14 GUIDE ASSEMBLY WITH BRACKET RGHT WITH BRACKET LEFT ASSEMBLY 2 ASSEMBLY 141022 left 141 023 AU 141001 GUIDE ROLLER GUIDE MOUNT BRAGKET 141013 TOP 1 7 GUIDE PAD 141014 left BOTTOM LEFT amp RIGHT QTY 2 141015 1 14 GUIDE PL
25. INE COM 26 Important Notice Improper lubrication Products will void warranty Inspection and Preventative Maintenance Checklist Note For a detailed schedule of maintenance on the Cummins Diesel Engine please refer to the Engine Manufacturer s Operator Guide Frequency 1 Recommendation day and look for loose worn broken or defective parts Daily 1 Check engine oil coolant hydraulic fluid and blade lubricant levels We recommend Dexron Mercon Ill transmission fluid for hydraulic fluid Twice Daily Grease the clamp arm up down amp in out fence arm up down toe roller up down and log loader pivot point We recommend JT 6 grease Daily Grease the linear bearings on guide arm and head raise lower rail We recommend JT 6 grease no more than 1 pump for each Daily Daily Daily Clean the crown on the idler and pull wheels using an air hose brush or by wiping them down freeing them of dust and debris Daily Daily 1 Check band blade tension ensuring proper pressure for the size of blade in use gt 1 1 4 blade 1 400 PSI see Figure 32 on page 32 gt 11 2 blade 1 700 PSI see Figure 32 on page 32 gt 2 blade 1 900 PSI see Figure 32 on page 32 Daily 1 Check band blade tracking 1 1 4 blade should be flush with the back of the wheels a 1 1 2 or 2 blade should be centered on the wheels with the gullet flush or no more than 1 32 past the front f
26. J if not already in position move the saw head to the front of the mill end nearest the trailer tongue and lower the saw head down until it is approximately 12 above the bunk This will give you good clearance to make the required adjustments Open the movable guide outward toward the side nearest the carriage rail LJ Ensure machine power is off by shutting engine off and removing key from the ignition Verify proper blade tension for the blade being used and if necessary adjust accordingly gt 1 1 4 Blade Tension 1 400 PSI gt 1 1 2 Blade Tension 1 700 PSI gt 2 Blade Tension 1 900 PSI Note 2 blades require a wider pull and idler wheel Open the cowling doors and rotate the wheels counter clockwise to A ensure proper tracking and B to put the weld of the blade at the top and centered between the wheels This will ensure the bullets are set to a flat part of the blade LJ Start by loosening the 1 4 bolts holding the bottom bullet guides and drop the bullets downward then re snug them so they dont fall out see Figure 52 on next page LJ Loosen the top bullets and pull them upward so they are not touching the blade Set the left guide by loosening the top 1 4 bolt and drop the bullets to the blade making sure they are touching the blade with gravity only and then re tighten the bolt Note Do not apply any down pressure drop to the blade gravity only apply no pre
27. Leveling legs Model 3665D Portable Sawmill Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 11 SET UP Receiving and Inspection Upon receipt and prior to signing transport carrier s documents conduct a walk around and visual inspection of your new equipment Note any damage in writing upon the carrier s bill of lading and contact us immediately Note A new equipment is assembled and thoroughly tested prior to shipment however damage may occur during transit which could cause the machine to not operate correctly during start up Operator Training LJ According to many OSHA ANSI STATE and LOCAL CODES it is the EMPLOYER S RESPONSIBILITY to Permit only trained and authorized employees to operate and maintain equipment gt Inspect and maintain guards safety devices and start stop controls gt Instruct train and supervise the safe method of work Be sure personnel are properly trained and safety rules are clearly understood before operating or performing maintenance v Operator Machine All five 5 of these listed items together make Y Guards up the safety system Failure of any one of Y Devices these factors will increase accident potential V Instructions FREE TRAINING ON PROPER SET UP AND OPERATION IS AVAILABLE ON SITE AT THE MANUFACTURER S FACILITY Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 12 Machine Po
28. M cubic feet per A measure of the volume of a substance flowing through air within a fixed period of time minute De barker A device used to remove bark from logs prior to processing or sawing Diagram A plan sketch drawing or outline designed to graphically demonstrate or explain how something works or to clarify the relationship between the parts of a whole Edge Guide A straight edge that is used to guide a 3 sided flitch along a piece of material A sawmill machine used to remove wany edges from flitches after they come off the sawmill squaring the edges and ripping the flitch into lumber A longitudinal section of a log with wany edges Saw head or The principle support structures on a sawmill that carries the engine wheels and band blade used Head Saw for the initial breakdown of a log The groove or thickness of the path cut by the saw teeth the total amount of sawdust removed during a single cut End Stop A mechanism designed to stop the progress of an off loading board Fence Arm A straight guide used to keep a log cant or board a set distance from a blade or cutter Lift Point A point where pressure can and should be applied for lifting Live Rollers A powered roll case that mechanically moves material Lockout Requires authorized employee s to lock and tag the energy isolating device s to prevent the Tagout release of hazardous energy in order to prevent injury to employees normally while performing maintenance or rep
29. PSI If not adjust accordingly LJ Loosen the guide bullets away from the blade a JM DANGER Open moveable guide outward Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 45 A 4 m 3 1 de Mo Products After rotating counter clockwise stop wheels so weld is on top Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 46 M Small straight edge on blade held in place with two 1 2 nuts ad Large Straight Edge on Bunks Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 47 Blade Lead continuea L Once you ve measured the left side move your straight edges to the right side nearest the moveable guide and repeat the measuring sequence 1 E 1 deer 5 Understanding Your Measurement Results The ideal blade lead is flat to 1 32 up lead higher in front nearest the cutting teeth so for example if the left and right side measure 7 in the front and 7 1 32 in the back this would be considered down lead and as a result an adjustment would need to be made NOTE Check these measurements in several different locations on the blade by rotating the wheels counter clockwise but do so without getting the weld of the blade on the bottom near the guides Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill
30. Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 48 en tm 4 DANGER Lead adjustment bolts Lead adjustment bolts Lead adjustment bolts adjustment bolts HE I p des Top view of tracking plate and M adjustment bolts Fiqure 49B SID Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 49 GUIDES When properly set and utilized band blade guides provide better blade control and longer blade life Two types of blade guides are available for your Portable Band Sawmill Specific instructions for each type of guide are outlined in the pages that follow Bullet Guide Four pins called bullets provide blade support during cutting operation Advantage Requires less machine down time to set re set or replace Provides better control and consistency on wider band blades 3 Guide pins bullets Flat Guide Two guide plates top and bottom provide blade support during cutting operation Advantage e Effective on narrower band blades providing increased cut stabilization Top and bottom guide plate Note It is extremely important that the blade tracking be properly set before attempting any guide adjustment See the Blade Tracking section on page 43 44 for more information Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 50 Mezi Setting the Bullet Guides L
31. SION CORD WEAR PROPER APPAREL AND AVOID LOOSE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES THAT COULD GET CAUGHT IN MOVING PARTS ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND HEARING PROTECTION AVOID KICK BACK BY KNOWING WHAT CONDITIONS CAN CREATE IT CHECK DAMAGED PARTS AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THEM IMMEDIATELY R LEAVE MACHINERY RUNNING OR UNATTENDED ALWAYS TURN POWER OFF OPERATE EQUIPMENT WHEN TIRED FATIGUED OR UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS OR ALCOHOL ALLOW UNTRAINED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE MAINTAIN OR REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT No list of safety expectations can ever be complete as every work environment is as different as are the people operating the equipment Always keep safety as your highest priority and always use this machine with caution and respect Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 8 Control of Hazardous Energy Lockout Tagout Lockout Tagout LOTO refers to specific practices and procedures to safeguard employees from the unexpected energy startup of machinery equipment or the release of hazardous energy during service or maintenance activities This requires that a designated individual turn off and disconnect the machinery equipment from its energy source s before performing service or maintenance and that the authorized employee s lock and tag the energy isolating device s to prevent the release of hazardous energy and take steps to verify that the energy has been isolated effectively Note For di
32. ace of the wheels Daily 1 Check power band belt and ensure tension is taut with no more than 1 2 of deflection in the belt Daily 1 Check measurement dial chain and ensure tension is taut with no more than a 1 4 of play in the tension of the chain Daily U Lubricate the carriage drive chain We recommend Zep 2000 or heavy oll Daily U Clean carriage wheel rails using an air hose or brush aa Na a nn Weekly Check N11 nut on the idler and pull wheel for tightness Use spanner wrench Approx 40 hrs bolted to head frame under the measurement wheel to tighten if required Weekly 1 Grease the clutch bearing after 1 hour of operation to ensure the bearing is warm before greasing We recommend JT 6 grease no more than 5 pumps Weekly Weekly 1 Check bearings on the idler and pull wheels for wear signs of wear include excessive heat squeaking sound or looseness Weekly 1 Grease idler wheel tension slide bearing We recommend JT 6 grease no more than 5 pumps Every months Grease forward reverse shaft raise lower shaft measurement dial spindle toe Approx 480 hrs roller and log turner bearings We recommend JT 6 grease no more than 5 pumps Every 2 years Q Have idler and pull wheel crowned 2 000 3 000 hrs Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 27 y E LE 4 v Products Engine oil dipstick loc
33. airs Log Bunk A cross support that a log is loaded onto Lumber A longitudinal section of a log after the wany edges have been removed normally a 4 sided board rectangular shaped piece Off load The side of a machine where the work piece slab cant board etc exits Production Rate A produced or processed quantity measure with respect to another measured quantity of time for example number of boards per minute board feet per hour per day per week etc Roll case A mechanical apparatus with elongated cylinders used to perform rolling operation for material movement can be both powered and or manually operated Schematic A structural or procedural diagram typically of an electrical or hydraulic system Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 4 Slab The exterior portion of a log removed by the saw having one flat and one rounded portion of a log Thin Kerf A relative term typically referencing band saw blades which are usually thinner than circular saw blades thus resulting in greater lumber recovery accuracy and smooth finish Waning or diminished in some parts not of uniform size throughout sawed boards or timber that is tapered or uneven from being cut too near the outside of the log barky Yield To generate a return for effort an amount produced Manual Contents Notice This manual is not totally comprehensive It does not and cannot convey every possible safety and opera
34. ake the adjustments Open the movable guide outward to the middle of the rail L Ensure machine power is off by removing the key from the ignition Verify blade tension is set to the correct pressure PSI 1 400 1 1 4 gt gt 1 1 2 1 700 PSI 5 2 Blade 1 900 PSI Open the cowling doors and rotate the wheels counter clockwise to A ensure proper tracking and B to put the weld of the blade on top between the wheels This will ensure the bullets are set to a flat part of the blade Q Loosen the bullet guides and move them away from the blade LJ Loosen the 5 16 bolt that holds the guide wheel roller and rotate the cam so that the wheel is away from the blade Loosen the 5 16 and the 5 8 bolts on the left side only that are on the L shaped bracket which is the adjustment for the in and out Note The 5 8 bolt will not apply on the right guide LJ A tilting adjustment is done with the 1 4 bolts on the side L shaped brackets This can help to get proper wear to the bullets on the front and back LJ The front bullet should be set approximately 1 16 to 1 8 behind the gullet of the blade Note The top bullets may need to be touching the blade to make this adjustment The front bullet should be set approximately 1 16 to 1 8 behind blade gullet then re tighten 5 16 amp 5 8 bolts Loosen the 5 16 bolt holding the guide wheel and
35. and Sawmills require a 2 5 16 ball to properly fit the trailer hitch Ensure tires are properly inflated to the correct pressure as stated on the sidewall L The head frame should be positioned over the axels and held stationary by inserting the transport pins in the head locking slots followed by the hairpin cotter pins see Figure 25A and 25B on the next page LJ Ensure all leveling legs are raised up and all bolts and jamb nuts are tight L Ensure all fences clamp arms and toe rollers are raised and that the fence arms and clamp arms have transport pins and hairpin cotter pins in place LJ Ensure the log loader arms are folded over and the end of each rest securely and evenly centered on a log bunk see Figure 25 on the next page Q Ensure that no hydraulic hoses or electrical wires are hanging loose under the mill Ensure that the leg leveling jack handle is in its mounts with hairpin cotter pins in place see Figure 16C page 16 1 Remove and secure the dust discharge chute Ensure that the trailer hitch is properly fastened the two safety chains and the brake activation pull cable is securely fastened to the towing vehicle LJ Rotate trailer jack to the horizontal position and secure in place with the locking pin LJ Verify that the electric brakes brake lights and turn signals work properly prior to towing NOTE Baker Products will not be held responsible for any injury or damage resulting from failure to foll
36. ated here Check engine coolant here damene kanal P 6 Figure 2 Check hydraulic fluid level here Check blade lubricant level here Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 28 Inspection and Maintenance continued 1 TWICE DAILY Grease the clamp arm up down amp in out fence arm up down toe roller up down and log loader pivot point We recommend JT 6 grease Clamp arm grease fittings back side Toe roller grease fitting Dackside Dp ez Fence arm grease fitting n Figure 29B Clamp arm grease fittings front side Figure 29A Toe roller grease fitting Dackside 2 Fence arm grease fitting Figure 29C Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 29 b 2 per side B Figure 30A Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 30 Linear rail bearings 04 07 Figure 30 AR LI m 1 TA RA ZNE Figure 30B Inspection and Maintenance continued 1 DAILY Lubricate ball screws 1 per side with spray grease We recommend Zep 2000 1 DAILY Lubricate the log turner chain We recommend Zep 2000 or heavy oil 1 DAILY Clean the crown on the idler and pull wheels using an air hose brush or by wiping them down freeing them of dust and debris Idler wheel crown
37. ck handle and insertion point Jacking holes Leveling leg handle NOTE Leg locking bolts must be tightened prior to moving the carriage head up and down the track Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 13 Machine Positioning continued Manually unfold the log loader arms see Figure 25 on page 25 L Remove the hairpin cotter pin from the 3 4 transport pin holding the loader support outrigger at the turnbuckle and lower the outrigger to the ground see Figure 14 and 14A below L Remove the hairpin cotter pin and 3 4 pin from the other end of the turnbuckle and then re attach the turnbuckle to the loader support outrigger leg with the 3 4 pin LJ Attach the fork on the turnbuckle to the mill frame with the 3 4 pin Tighten the turnbuckle until the loader support outrigger foot rests firmly on the ground L Remove the 2 head frame transport pins see Figure 25A and 25B on page 25 L Remove the transport pin from the clamp arm L Remove the transport pin from the fence arms LJ Attach the sawdust discharge chute Note Dust removal is recommended and this sawmill is equipped to accept a 6 pipe and a minimum of 1 300 CFM should be used Inspect the mill ensuring all guards are in place and verify that the mill is safe to operate T 7 a LJ 1 d rat 1 First remove pin and lower Tighten turnbuckle outri
38. ctions are slow the problem may be up stream in the hydraulic system Go to next step 2 Check the hoses at the junction on the saw head for flex when the valve is pulled for up motion gt If the hoses are flexing and the pressure is minimal then there may be a problem in the mechanical part of the lifting see mechanical problems of this manual If the mechanical is not the problem the flow to the motor may be diverting though the solenoid valve body Check to see if one of the coils are activated by removing the big black knob on the top Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 65 or bottom of the coils if they are not energized they will be loose on the piston If one of the coils is energized then refer to the electrical part of this manual for further information If not continue to next step Check the hoses at the motor for flex when the valve is pulled for up motion If the hoses are flexing at the motor and the pressure is minimal at the operator station then check the pressure at the manifold station located on the left side of the saw head If the pressure is low then the main pressure may need to be adjusted The valve may be adjusted with a 5 32 Allen wrench and a 9 16 wrench by turning the adjuster screw clock wise will increase the pressure Check the offset if set works are applicable on your system to see if the offset will raise the saw head If the off set will raise the head
39. d Frame continued equipped remove the hitch jack and attach it to the center leveling attachment and use as an additional leveling leg see Figure 16 16A and 16B below m a Figure 16A ela pa veran ce dew mes Rotate red handle clockwise to raise and counter clockwise to lower Q Use the included leg leveling jack handle to raise the appropriate leveling leg in order to bring the frame to level position see Figure 16C and 16D below LJ Tighten the 2 leveling leg locking bolts before continuing to the next leg LJ After all leveling legs have been adjusted check all bolts for tightness and tighten the associated jamb nuts LJ Replace the leg leveling jack handle and hairpin cotter pins Leg leveling jack handle Pes 25 Zh UO Sexe M NEC Figure 16D E sa NM STL Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 16 Operator Control Station Prior to cycling any controls ensure the area is clear of personnel and obstructions Make certain anyone required to work near the mill is aware that the mill is in operation is the operator s responsibilities to ensure these safety conditions exist Descriptions 1 Clamp In Out Moves the clamp in and out 2 Clamp Up Down Raises and lowers the clamp 3 Front Toe Roller Up Down Raises and lowers the front toe roller 4 Rear Toe Roller Up Do
40. d on a center pivot point For example to move the blade in on the drive wheel you will use the right side adjustment Pull wheel inward tracking adjustment bolts Center Pivot Point adjustment bolts Pull wheel outward tracking adjustment bolts XN lon Figure 44A In i EF a kaki Tee BE 3 Side view of gt tracking plate and M zi adjustment bolts Figure 44B 5 Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 44 30 Blade Lead Blade lead is the angle of the blade relative to the bunks The lead must be 0 to 1 32 up from the back of the blade to the front There are two ways to adjust Blade Lead The first is with a good quality 48 minimum straight edge and 2 12 machinist s ruler or 1 machinist s ruler and a good quality tape measurer Note There should never be ANY down lead in a blade this WILL cause very poor cuts and in extreme cases equipment damage LJ not already in position move the saw head to the front of the mill end nearest the trailer tongue and lower the saw head down until it is approximately 12 above the bunk This will give you good clearance to make the adjustments Open the movable guide outward toward the side nearest the carriage rail Ensure machine power is off by removing the key from the ignition Ul Verify that the blade tension is at least 1 400
41. de centered on each wheel Do not rotate the wheels after the new blade has been properly centered this prevents the blade from tracking off center 1 Ensure the new blade has been tensioned properly and refer to the section Changing Blades page 42 for more information 1 Check the blade lead as close to the drive wheel as possible see the Blade Lead section for more information page 45 49 If the lead is within tolerance 0 1 32 up or down lead proceed to the Idler Wheel Adjustment page 62 LL if the blade lead is out of tolerance follow the Blade Lead adjustment procedure as outlined page 45 49 Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 61 Step 1 Take So reading on horizontal plane of m the head frame Step 2 Take Step 3 Take reading on vertical reading on vertical plane of the idler plane of the pull wheel Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 62 IW Changing the Drive Belt 1 Run the carriage to the tongue end of the mill Ensure machine power is off by removing the key from the engine s ignition 1 Release blade tension by venting the hydraulic pressure see Figure 32 on page 32 LJ Open the cowling doors and remove the blade See Changing Blades page 42 for proper procedures and safety precautions Q Loosen the 1 2 jamb nut Step 1 on the bottom side of the tensioning devic
42. e LJ Loosen the 1 2 nut Step 2 on the topside of the belt tensioning device LJ Loosen the 3 8 bolt Step 3 on the top pivot followed by the 1 2 bolt Step 4 on the bottom pivot of the tensioning device This will allow the tensioning device and belt to loosen LJ The belt is now ready to be removed Pull the belt off the clutch side first then the drive wheel side LJ Replace the new belt in the opposite manner over the drive wheel first then over the clutch gt In some cases you may need to After replacing belt 8 rotate the clutch housing and roll SU dewrwerd to the belt onto the clutch set initial tension U Once the belt is in place pull the belt tension device downward as much as possible and then run the top 1 2 nut Step 2 reference downward until the belt is snug Belt tension should be taut with no more than 1 2 of deflection in the belt 1 Rotate the drive wheel several times to ensure the tension is spread though out the belt and not just in one spot on the belt After rotating the drive wheel you will need to re tension the belt until there is proper tension on the belt 1 2 of deflection see Figure 33 on page 33 for visual illustration NOTE You may need to rotate the wheel more than once after each belt tension adjustment to verify proper tension Ql Once the proper tension is achieved tighten the bottom 1 2 jamb nut Step 1 reference 3 8 bolt Step 3 reference on the top p
43. e are properly set and adjusted prior to making any other adjustments or repairs 8 Boards have crown bow blade have too much set the top the bottom on top when cut teeth may be dull or the guides may be putting up lead in the blade Install a new blade If this does not solve the problem check the blade tension guide settings Blade seems to drift or Check the blade guide for proper settings the blade may be wander creating a wavy cut dull the sawing speed may be to fast for the width of cut hills and valleys check the tension or blade tracking Change the blade then try another cut If this doesn t solve the problem then refer to the guide setting part of this manual Boards have a taper up at Check the blade guides to see if the guides are tilted putting the entry point of the cut up lead into the blade Note The first 6 of the entry point will show you there is up lead or down lead in the blade or blade guides Blade Overheats There may be excessive pitch build up on the blade the blade may not be tensioned properly or the guides are out of adjustment If there is excessive pitch build up on the blade and the wheels try adding a powder detergent to the lubrication system Verify proper blade tension and proper blade tracking Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 71 PARTS AND SERVICE Recommended Spare Parts List UL 25
44. esel powered portable sawmills this requires the key to be completely removed from the ignition and a do not operate tag attached in its place List of Related Terms Employee equipment on which service or maintenance is being performed Authorized A person who locks or implements a tagout system procedure on machines Employee or equipment to perform service or maintenance on that machine or equipment An authorized employee and an affected employee may be the same person when the affected employee s duties also include performing service or maintenance Source or other energy Lockout The placement of a lockout device such as a lock on an energy isolating device in accordance with an och ge procedure that ensures the device and the equipment cannot be operated until the lockout device is removed Servicing Workplace activities such as constructing installing setting up adjusting and or inspecting modifying maintaining or servicing machines or equipment Maintenance These activities include lubrication cleaning or un jamming of machines or equipment and making adjustments or tool changes where the employee may be exposed to the unexpected energy start up of equipment or release of hazardous energy The placement of a tagout device such as a tag on an energy isolating device in accordance with an established procedure that ensures the device and the equipment may not be operated until the tagout device is removed Example
45. gger to the ground then until the outrigger remove turnbuckle pin and re rests firmly on the assemble per the picture to ground the right Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 14 Leveling the Head and Frame LJ In order to cut high quality lumber and to achieve the highest degree of accuracy the saw head must be perfectly level To achieve this a 3 to 4 ft bubble level is required LJ Ensure all leveling legs are firmly on the ground and all leg locking bolts and jamb nuts are tight Prepare to move the head frame to the front of the mill Note Hefer to the Engine Manufacturer s Operator Guide for starting procedure 4 Move the head frame to the front of the mill then shutdown turn off the engine Note Refer to page 17 for an overview of the Operator Control Station LJ Place a bubble level on the bunks closest to one of the leveling legs as possible 1 Bring your eyes level to the head track and look down the length of the track LJ Verify that the mill is straight for the full length of the frame Note It is not necessary to raise the tires off the ground during the leveling process zh I Eo EIU RENE m h Fam z due Figure 15 To level place bubble level on bunks nearest leveling legs Ld Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 15 Leveling the Head an
46. gton Industrial Supply Inc In no event shall Ellington Industrial Supply Inc be liable for special indirect incidental or consequential damages however arising including but not limited to the loss of earnings or the cost of downtime Service Policy In the event that you have any problems call us at 573 663 7711 any time between 8 00 AM and 5 00 PM CST Monday through Friday A member of our trained staff will answer any questions you may have We charge nothing for this service The only charge is for replacement parts not covered by warranty or after our inspection we deem that the problem is due to operator error or lack of proper maintenance or neglect If it is necessary for a member of our service department to visit your plant at your request there will be a charge for this service Call our service department for current prices Retain this Information for your Records Model Number Serial Number 2 4 2 2 4 7 2 2 gt EE Dust 2 2 47 2 0 2 2 1 Ellington Industrial Supply Inc P O Box 128 Ellington Missouri 63638 USA Web site www baker online com E mail info baker online com Phone 573 663 7711 Fax 573 663 2787 Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmi
47. heel bearing grease fitting located behind wheel Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 37 Forward Reverse shaft bearing grease fitting EUN Raise Lower shaft bearing and grease fitting k E iur monum zr Forward Reverse shaft bearing grease fitting Opposite side of carriage Measurement dial spindle bearings and grease fitting n ume umi hote TUI k sim i E pem p d Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 Looe Inspection and Maintenance continued Every 3 Months Approx 480 hrs of Operation Q Grease forward reverse shaft raise lower shaft measurement dial spindle toe roller Figure 39 and log turner Figure 39A bearings We recommend JT 6 grease no more than 5 pumps Log turner bearing Toe roller bearing grease fittin grease fitting Picture of forward reverse shaft raise lower shaft and measurement dial spindle bearings on previous page Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 39 1 pii i Ka AK ri he Properly crowned wheel illustrated below Note the elevated center crown and tapered edges Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 40 Bearing Lubrication Information Ensure all safety precautions are followed whenever any
48. here is no up or down pressure on the blade LJ Return the top guide pad to its proper position by attaching the L shaped guide foot and pad then tighten the 5 16 nut First loosen these 3 bolts to allow tilt adjustment If necessary loosen these nuts to make any up down or side to side adjustments Once properly set re tighten nuts Figure 55A Note The pad should just touch the blade without deflecting the blade in any direction when the proper adjustments are made Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 55 Neid Setting the Flat Guides continued The right side moveable guide is set in the same manner and sequence as the left guide except the tilting bolts are on the top of the guide arm Note This is the most critical part of setting the flat guides LJ Begin with the right side guide by raising the bottom pad upward to the blade applying a light amount of pressure so that the pad is touching the bottom of the blade then tighten the two 5 16 nuts located on the back of the guide assembly Ni After the bottom pad is in the proper position tighten the two 5 16 nuts Haise the bottom pad upward to the blade applying a light amount of pressure Figure 56A Note A temporary adjustment is needed for the next step Check the side to side positioning to ensure the pad is even and level with
49. inimum requirements met L When the desired distance is met tighten the 3 bolts and 3 jamb nuts on each log loader arm slider assembly L Ensure that the end of the material closest to the saw head will clear when loaded After log loader arms are properly positioned and bolts and jam nuts are tight you are ready to load logs onto the mill Use support outrigger as a mark to align center of log to Loosen the 3 jam nuts and bolts to move log loader arms Re tighten after positioned Loosen the 3 jam nuts and bolts to move log loader arms x Re tighten after positioned V M c Ensure a minimum of 42 between loader arms ZU pastarm Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 18 OPERATION Starting The Mill Refer to the Engine Manufacturer s Operator Guide for correct starting procedures Once the engine is warmed up the mill is ready to load logs and make cuts Loading a Log Raise the clamp arm all the way up and position it fully to the left when looking at the clamp from the control station 1 Depress throttle center button 17 and pull throttle cable outward see Figure 19 until the engine reaches 2 800 RPM see Figure 19 Depress center ALL STOP button and pull outward until engine reaches 2 800 RPM ENGINE MUST BEAT FULL THROTTLE BEFORE CUTTING Engine RPM gauge Baker Blue Streak Portable Band
50. ivot and 1 2 bolt Step 4 reference on bottom pivot 1 Replace the blade and re set for proper blade tension Remember to also verify proper blade tracking guide alignment and blade lead 1 Once the above items have been completed close the cowling doors Tensioning device pivot point AE 1 EL NE CT Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 63 Calibrating the Measurement Dial Without setworks accurate cuts are dependant on the measurement dial and the ability to determine the exact height of the blade in reference to the log bunks The measurement dial does not have the blade kerf factored in so in order to cut accurate lumber thickness you must add in and allow for blade kerf thickness to the desired thickness of the lumber you are cutting If blade kerf is not known allow for 1 8 kerf and then verify your cut lumber s thickness A properly calibrated dial is necessary to determine the height of the blade to the log bunks so that the ending cut is accurate to the dial For example if you make cuts for a 6 x6 and it measure 5 7 8 at the ends and middle then this would indicate the measurement dial is calibrated 41 Move the saw head so that the blade is directly over a log bunk preferably the last bunk at the front of the mill L Lower the saw head so that the blade is between 6 to 10 from the bunk 1 Ensure machine power is off by removing
51. ker Products will not be held responsible for injuries or damages caused by unqualified personnel attempting maintenance or repair The customer is responsible for compliance with all federal state and local electrical codes DANGER Ensure machine power is off by removing the key from the engine s ignition Whenever possible follow Lockout Tagout procedures prior to performing any checks or maintenance Hydraulic Problems Do not perform any non required adjustments on the hydraulic system Doing so may cause excessive and dangerous pressures on the hydraulic system that could result in personal injury and or equipment damage Also non required adjustments to the hydraulic system may void your warranty Hydraulic problems are very rare with Baker Band Sawmills Most problems can usually be traced to changes in pressure or flow If a hydraulic part does fail all valves are modular and are relatively easy to replace If Check Head will not go up with 1 Check the pressure at the operator station the manual valve but will gt If there is no pressure at the operator station the main flow travel down with the may be block Check to see if another function works manual valve properly such as the fence arms and toe rollers by moving them and bottom them out and hold pressure to them check the main pressure again If the pressure is 1500 to 1800psi then the main pressure is fine If the pressure is low and the other fun
52. l back toward the center of the cowling When the blade is loose enough to be removed pull it off the wheels and out of the guides Put the new blade over the wheels and through the guides with the teeth facing forward and pointing toward the pull wheel or in the direction of the dust chute LJ Align blade to the wheels See page 32 for illustrations and instruction Note f you are installing a 1 1 4 blade the back of the blade should be flush with the back of the wheels if you are installing a 1 1 2 or 2 blade it should be centered on the wheels with the gullet flush or no more than 1 32 past the front face of the wheels 1 Set blade tension to the required pressure for the size of blade installed See page 32 for illustrations and instruction 3 1 1 4 blade 1 400 PSI 3 1 1 2 blade 1 700 PSI gt 2 blade 1 900 PSI Note 2 blades require a wider pull and idler wheel L Manually rotate the wheels counter clockwise to ensure new blade is tracking properly LJ Close the left and right cowling doors LJ if equipped with de barker option replace the de barker locking pin and cotter pin LJ You are now ready to begin cutting material 3 7 a Ensure blade teeth face forward and point in the direction of the pull wheel Right side when facing the wheels with cowling doors open E Dust chute outlet opening Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM
53. ll Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 7 RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION The purpose of safety symbols and signage is to draw your attention to real or possible hazardous conditions that may exist when operating this equipment Please remember that safety trainin symbols and signage alone do not eliminate danger and are not substitute for proper g and education regarding operational hazards This symbol and warning indicates a potentially hazardous A DANGER situation which if not avoided will result death or serious injury This symbol and warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury This symbol and warning indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury This warning provides notice and instruction regarding a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in serious injury or death SAFETY EXPECTATIONS FOR OPERATING POWER EQUIPMENT ALWAYS NEVE ENSURE THAT TRAINED PERSONNEL OPERATE MAINTAIN AND REPAIR THIS EQUIPMENT TURN POWER OFF AND LOCKOUT TAGOUT PRIOR TO PERFORMING MAINTENANCE KEEP WORK AREA CLEAN AND WELL LIGHTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE HAZARDS KEEP CHILDREN AND VISITIORS AWAY FROM OPERATING EQUIPMENT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT AT THE RATE IT WAS DESIGNED FOR KEEP GUARDS IN PLACE WHEN OPERATING EQUIPMENT REMOVE TOOLS BEFORE RESUMING OPERATION USE PROPER EXTEN
54. onverter in order to create a three phase power supply for operational current from a single phase source Any change in materials design or performance intended to improve any product of Ellington Industrial Supply Inc shall not obligate Ellington Industrial Supply Inc to modify any previously manufactured equipment This manual may contain details that if not properly followed can affect the performance of your equipment You are responsible for proper use and maintenance of your equipment and we reserve the right to deny warranty work if deemed to be caused by a lack of proper maintenance or negligence by the owner or any of their employees Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 6 Defective Parts Parts claimed defective must be returned freight prepaid to our plant in Ellington Missouri Any part determined defective due to faulty workmanship or materials will be replaced or repaired at our option free of charge F O B our plant This warranty does not cover expendable items i e drive belts band wheels conveyor belting blades cutters guides etc Except as expressly provided herein this warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including a warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose This warranty is void if any part of the unit has been tampered with modified altered or operated with parts other than supplied or recommended by Ellin
55. ot light guide arm throttle setworks and Check the green fusible link in the engine wiring harness debarker will activate If the fusible link is good check the key switch in the engine control box Refer to the electrical schematic in the Engine Operators Manual for more information 12VDC is not being supplied to any of the system components Check the battery cables and ensure they are clean and tight Ensure the batteries are properly charged and capable of supplying the required power Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 68 Motor will not turn over no 12 06 is not being supplied to any of the system lights on the Cummins components control panel lit and no other functions operate Check the battery cables and ensure they are clean and tight Ensure that the batteries are properly charged and capable of supplying the required power Engine shuts down The fuel shut off solenoid or associated wiring may be randomly and requires the damaged or defective key to be turned off and back on before restart Check the wiring to the fuel shut off solenoid for loose connections or breaks Replace the fuel shut off solenoid Refer to the Diesel Engine Operators Manual for more trouble shooting tips information Debarker will not activate Open electrical panel on dust chute side of head carriage and check 15 amp fuse debarker wires on terminal strip and debarker solenoids
56. ow all safety precautions associated with vehicle towing It is the customer s responsibility to ensure that the mill meets all laws associated with towed equipment in their respective state or local Insurance coverage is not provided by the manufacturer but should be covered by the tow vehicle being used for transport Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 24 Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 25 MAINTENANCE General Clean Up DANGER Note When possible follow proper Lockout Tagout procedures prior to cleaning any part of the machine Ul For diesel powered sawmills ensure machine power is off by removing the key from the ignition 1 On a daily basis use an air hose to blow off the dust and wood chips that accumulate in on and around the machine L The machine operator or clean up person Is closer to dangerous operating mechanisms of the machine during clean up than during production extra care should be taken L Do NOT clean with flammable or combustible materials LJ Follow applicable codes and standards with regards to Ventilation and monitoring of work area for excessive accumulation of hazardous vapors Wearing personal protective equipment for handling materials Using proper procedure for disposing of all waste materials Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONL
57. pid heat build up and cause blade breakage To prevent this mix 1 cup of powder detergent to 5 gallons of water in your drip tank LJ For extreme build up on the blade water soluble oil can be used Diesel fuel or other flammable liquids should not be used as a lubricant Baker AWARNNG Products will not be held responsible for any damage if this caution is not adhered to Petroleum products will attack and damage rubber items such as hydraulic hoses and belts These products can also be harmful to the environment Tank On Off Valve Flow Control Regulation Valve Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 60 1117175344 Drive Wheel Adjustment The pull drive wheel is on the right as you are facing the saw head The wheel is factory set and should stay within tolerances for several years However as with any rotating machinery parts eventually must be replaced Whenever any parts involved included in the drive assembly are replaced the pull wheel alignment must be checked Note Before making any adjustments to the pull wheel ensure that the guides are not touching the blades Refer to the Setting The Guides section for more information Weil Verify the Drive Wheel Alignment LJ Ensure machine power is off by removing the key from the engine s ignition equipped remove the safety pin and locking pin from the de barker arm LJ Open the left and right cowling doors Install a new bla
58. r workmanship starting from the date of shipment from the manufacturing plant This warranty is given solely to the original purchaser of the equipment and is in no way to be expressed or implied that it is transferable to any other parties without the written consent and approval from the CEO or Sales Manager of Baker Products Our one 1 year warranty period covers all items built at our manufacturing facilities including structural frame cowlings doors shafting dust chutes and guards We honor six 6 months of warranty coverage for miscellaneous vendor purchased supplied items including bearings chain sprockets hydraulic components etc Ninety 90 days of warranty coverage is provided on all electrical parts All electrical components and wiring has been installed in accordance with the National Electrical Code NEC of the United States of America Ellington Industrial Supply Inc does not warranty this machine to meet any other requirements or jurisdiction of any electrical or safety codes of any other state municipality other country or jurisdiction The purchaser assumes all risk and liability whatsoever resulting from the use thereof whether used singularly or in conjunction with other machinery or apparatus including but not limited to all matters resulting from sawdust generation Note No warranty is provided on any electrical components or parts equipment is powered or connected to a roto phase electrical c
59. red tilt adjustment L Once the adjustment is complete Gre od make sure there is no up or down side adjustments Re tighten pressure on the blade when finished Third if necessary loosen nuts Note Double check the left side of the blade to the bottom pad on the lett guide to ensure alignment IS uniform across both the left and right bottom guide pads If not an adjustment will Fourth if necessary loosen be required these bolts to make any in out adjustments Once properly set re tighten nuts Figure 57 1 Once the bottom pads have been adjusted check TT the in out adjustment on the pad to the front edge of the blade Proper spacing should be 1 16 to1 8 from the gullet of the blade to the front of the pads Blade gullet should be 1 16 to 1 8 in front of the pad Return the top guide pad to its proper position by attaching the L shaped guide foot and pad then tighten the 5 16 nut Note The pad should just touch the blade without deflecting the blade in any direction when the proper adjustments are made Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 57 m 4 H I P othe Nine Setting the Guide Holders and Bracket if not already in position move the saw head to the front of the mill end nearest the trailer tongue and lower the saw head down until it is approximately 12 above the bunk This will give you good clearance to m
60. sitioning Placement and Alignment Ul For optimum performance designate a solid and level foundation that is covered dry and free of environmental elements such as rain or snow that could cause electrical or slip hazards Ensure the wheels are blocked front and rear LJ Ensure all safety chains brake and light connectors are unhooked from the tow vehicle LJ Rotate the hitch jack to the vertical position and install the locking pin L Remove the cotter pin from the sawmill hitch coupler and pull up on the t handle latch to release the hinged ball socket head from tow vehicle hitch ball LJ Rotate the jack handle clockwise and raise the mill off the tow vehicle hitch ball 41 Move the tow vehicle forward and out of the way Adequate sized wood blocks or steel plates may be placed under each leveling leg to improve stability on soft ground LJ Provide sufficient workspace clearance on all sides especially around off load area Use a 1 1 8 wrench to loosen the two jamb nuts and bolts on each leveling leg see Figure 13 LJ Hold the leveling leg handle with one hand and with the other hand press down on the yellow leg lock release handle and allow the leg to slide to the ground LJ After the leg is on the ground tighten the leg locking bolts LJ Repeat this procedure for each of the remaining leveling legs Du ESS ey Leveling leg lock release handle Leg locking bolts and jam nut Leveling ja
61. ssure then re tighten 1 4 bolt Next loosen the top 1 4 NE bolt and let the bullets 7 otart by loosening the bottom and top bullet guides so they are not touching the blade then re snug so they don t fall out Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 51 Loosen top and bottom bull touc temporarily re tighten Setting the Bullet Guides continued Follow the same instructions and procedure for the moveable guide LJ Loosen the 1 4 bolts holding the bottom bullet guides and drop the bullets downward then re snug them so they don t fall out LJ Loosen the top bullets and pull them upward so they are not touching the blade LJ Set the right moveable guide by loosening the top 1 4 bolt and drop the bullets to the blade Bullets should touch the blade with gravity only and then re tighten the bolt Note Do not apply any down pressure Loosen top bullets and drop the blade and re tighten Do not apply pressure ets so they are not hing the blade then B m Next the bottom bullets are ready to set LJ Loosen the left guide 1 4 bolt and then bring the bottom bullets up to the blade and apply a small amount of pressure to the blade This will ensure a good snug fit to the blade Retighten the 1 4 bolt holding the bullets up until the bolt is tight Repeat the same sequence for the right moveable guide
62. the blade LJ Next check the front to back alignment tilt and ensure the pad is even and level with the blade L With your finger tap on the front edge and the back edge of the blade in order to tell where the biggest gap is For example if the pad is farther away in the back of the blade then you will tilt the front of the pad down to get the pad as flat and square as possible to the blade LJ if required adjust the two 1 4 bolts that push up and down tilt the side to side adjustment assembly Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 56 Neid Setting the Flat Guides continued LJ To adjust the tilt on the right side guide you only need to loosen the 5 8 bolt in the middle of the plate This will allow the tilting plate to move Note The 5 16 bolts DO NOT need to be loosened for right side guide tilt adjustment LJ Tilt the pad down in the front by loosening the back 1 4 bolt just a little then tighten the front bolt the same amount as you loosen the back bolt this will ensure the adjustment bolt have pressure on both bolts LJ As a result of making a tilt adjustment and checking the blade to the pad you may need to make an up or down and side to side First loosen 5 8 bolt to allow tilt adjustment Re tighten when done Second loosen jam nuts then tighten or loosen 1 4 bolts to set bottom pad alignment to the blade adjustment before achieving the desi
63. tional problem that may arise while using this machine The manual will cover many of the basic and specific safety procedures needed in an industrial environment All federal and state laws and any regulations having jurisdiction covering the safety requirements for use of this machine take precedence over the statements in this manual Users of this machine must adhere to such regulations Machine Specifications and Requirements Power Model 3665D Mill Dimensions amp Weight Band Blades 65 HP 48 47 kw Cummins 4 20 foot 6 10 m Modet 17 ft 4 in 2 in 5 28 m x 50 8 mm or cyclinder turbo diesel engine Length 30 ft 9 14 m 17 ft 4 in 1 Yin 5 28 m x 38 1 mm liquid cooled with intake grid Width 8 ft 2 44 m 17 ft4inx 1 5 28 m x 31 75 mm heater Height 9 ft 1 in 2 77 m Weight 8 720 lbs 3 955 kg Blade Thickness Cutting Capacity 0 042 in 1 mm 36 in 91 cm maximum diameter Tongue Weight 760 Ibs 344 kg 28 in 71 cm through center for both 21 foot and 24 foot model Log Length Capacity 20 ft 6 in standard Band Wheels 28 in 71 cm diameter all steel with crown Sawdust Removal 6 152mm outlet min 1 300 CFM suction recommended at dust removal chute Other lengths available upon request Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 5 Warranty Ellington Industrial Supply Inc machinery is warranted against defects in material o
64. to the head frame under the measurement dial to tighten if required M T Enlarged view of N11 nut x Spanner wrench bolted to head frame m Ensure N11 nut remains tight Note Spanner wrench may also be blue in color Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 34 Forward Reverse bearings 1 each side Measurement dial spindle bearings 1 on each side Guide arm bearings 10n each side Linear rail bearings 2 per side back of rail See page 30 Figures UE E Power mom om Clutch bearing grease location EL 1 _ Idler wheel bearing behind wheel J 1 gt J T L DN NL E Figure 35A mn Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 35 Inspection and Maintenance continued WEEKLY Grease the clutch bearing after 1 hour of operation to ensure the bearing is warm We recommend JT 6 grease no more than 5 pumps atii ij Fitting Clutch bearing grease fitting behind dust cap 1 WEEKLY Check setscrews on all bearings for tightness Setscrews on perimeter of bearing shaft Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 36 Idler wheel and Pull wheel bearings Check for wear weekly Idler w
65. wn Raises and lowers the rear toe roller 5 Log Loader Up Down Raises and lowers the log loader 6 Head Forward Reverse Locking valve that allows the head to travel forward or reverse Valve will lock in the forward position for unassisted saw head travel Valve will not lock in the reverse position 7 eun Up Down Raises or lowers the log ENGINE RE 8 Fence Up Down Raises or lowers both the THROTTLE BEFORE CUTTING fence arms 9 Turner Forward Reverse Rotates the log turner forward or reverse 10 Head Saw Up Down Raises and lowers saw head to desired height 11 Hydraulic Fluid Pressure Gauge Indicates hydraulic pressure when the hydraulic controls are operated 12 De barker Switch optional feature Two position switch that controls the de barker operation 13 Setworks Reset optional feature Resets computer Setworks reference after turning log or loading a new log 14 Setworks Joystick optional feature Four position switch Forward Set 1 Back Offset Left Guide Out Right Guide In Note Only guide in and out functions are used on models without Setworks See the optional Computer Setworks Usage section for more information 15 Head Speed Control Hydraulic flow control that sets the forward cutting motion speed of the saw carriage Note Effective cutting speed will vary depending on type of material being sawed 16 All Stop Button designed to immediately shutdo
66. wn machine operation 17 Throttle Cable Depress button in center of knob and pull cable to appropriate RPM re 2 800 for 65 hp Cummins diesel a WARNING Setting the Head forward speed too high can result in personal injury and or equipment damage Always verify the head speed control valve position during daily mill inspection Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill Rev 1 04 07 WWW BAKER ONLINE COM 17 Nei Log Loader Arms Log loader arms should always be positioned to provide adequate support to the material being loaded Failure to do so can cause personal injury and or equipment damage Positioning The Log Loader Arms Ensure the head frame is positioned to the front end of the mill Ensure log loader arms and outrigger support arm are setting on the ground L Ensure machine power is off by removing the key from the ignition L Seta log in front of but not onto the log loader arms using the outrigger support as a mark to align the center of the log with Using a 1 1 8 wrench loosen the 3 jamb nuts and 3 bolts on each log loader arm slider assembly allowing the log loader arm to move easily 1 Position the arms so that the logs will be evenly distributed across each arm see Figure 18 below Note A minimum of 12 of the log should extend past the log loader arms and the minimum distance between the arms should never be less than 42 Q Measure the spacing noted above ensuring the m

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