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1. Owner s manual Southeastern Industrial Resources PO Box 266 5700 Columbus City Rd Grant AL 35747 256 728 3070 256 728 3071 fax Order online at WWW ripsaw com Refer to Ripsaw owners information online at WWwW ripsaw com owners html for instructions and parts information Table of Contents IMSINUCHIONS mals statins 1 Assembly Chainsaw assembly and preparation 2 Compatible chainsaws and sprockets 2 RIPSAW assembly A 3 Dimension plate assembly 4 Guide beam ENG Clamp dSSCMDIY 6 Blades 01 96 6 11 Tracking blades 12 12 Sharpening DIadeS 13 Carbide guide adjustment replacement 11 LOO I E 14 SAWING OD MEE 15 Parts diagrams PIOBDCOVOLS 7 10 siae PANS AR TE LEE 8 9 Warranty 16 Safety instructions Proper operation of The RIPSAW is essential to avoid serious personal injury to the operator and bystanders Keep hands feet face and clothing2. 8 HEX BOLT 1 4 ID FLAT WASHER 3 8 24 1 1 2 SET SCREW 10 32X3 8 PHIL PAN HD SCREW 1 4 20X1 SET SCREW 3 8 16X2 SET SCREW 1 4 20X1 1 4 SET SCREW 1 4 28X1 SET SCREW 3 16X3 8 RIVET BLADE GUARD PIVOT 1 4 20X7 8 SET SCREW FENDER WASHER 5 16 ID 5 16 18X1 1 4 SLOT FLT HD SCREW 5 16 18 STOP NUT 10 32X1 3 4 PAN HD BOLT 10 32X1 1 2 PAN HD BOLT 10 32 HEX NUT 5 16 NUT BEARING WHEEL PINION BEARING BLADE GUIDE CARBIDE INSERT TRIM HATCHET LOG CLEANING BRUSH FRAMING SQUARE SAFETY GOGGLES BLADE SHARPENER RS700 06 RS700 80 5700 83 RS700 84 RS800 11 RS800 15 RS800 17 RS800 19 RS800 28 RS800 37 RS800 46 RS901 18 RS999 22 RS999 10 RS999 11 RS999 12 RS999 13 RS999 14 DIAMOND SHARPENING STONE BLADE BLADE GUARD SPRING ANTI VIBRATION PAD DIMENSION PLATE KNOB EXTENDER KNOB COVER KNOB KNOB GUIDE FINGER 3 16 ALLEN WRENCH 1 8 ALLEN WRENCH VIDEO T NUT STUD DIMENSION PLATE NUT DRIVE IDLER TRACKING BRACKET IDLER TRACKING NUT 14 20 X 2 STUD TRACKING WASHER 14 20 NUT RS999 15 RSH00 11 RSH00 12 RSH00 13 RSH00 15 RSH00 70 RSH50 44 RSH50 55 RSH7Z0 38 RSH70 39 RSH7Z0 47 RSH7Z0 48 RSH7Z0 49 RSH7Z0 50 RSH70 51 RSH7Z0 52 RSH7Z0 53 RSH7Z0 54 RSH90 55 5 800 99 14 20 ALLEN BOLT TRACKING DRIVE COUPLING DRIVE DISK ELECTRIC ADAPTER BLOCK PINION COVER PINION SPACER RING GEAR PINION GEAR 038 SPROCKET 064 SPROCKET 036 SPROCKET 044 SPROCKET 20 BAR STIHL CHAIN
3. large washer from crank shaft ooocp 2 7 tooth spur gear sprocket is required to run the sawmill with some Stihl models Replace the sprocket if necessary See chart below 4 Place small washer onto crankshaft 5 Secure washer with the snap ring you previously removed 6 Apply liquid gasket material to shaded area in diagram below 7 Adjust bar oiler flow to a minimum by inserting small screwdriver into slot located on the bottom of the powerhead and turning it counterclockwise 8 Attach powerhead to the RIPSAW using the instructions on page 3 MAKE SURE BAR OILER CONTAINS AN AMPLE SUPPLY OF OIL FAILURE TO DO SO WILL RESULT IN RIPSAW GEAR FAILURE Compatible chainsaws for adaptation to the Ripsaw portable sawmill Apply liquid gasket here Stihl models 028 029 034 036 036PRO 038 039 044 046 064 and 066 MS290 MS360 MS380 MS390 MS440 MS460 MS660 E20 MSE220 electrics Jonsereds models 2065 2165 2071 Husquvarna models 365 371 395 Stihl sprocket part numbers Stihl 026 1121 640 2003 Stihl 026 w adj oiler 1121 640 2004 4 5 2 Stihl 028 MS280 1118 640 2003 2 Stihl 029 MS290 1125 640 2004 Stihl 034 1125 640 2004 Stihl 036 MS360 1125 640 2004 Stihl 038 MS380 1119 640 2000 Stihl 039 MS390 1125 640 2004 Stihl 044 046 MS440 460 1128 640 2000 Stihl 064 066 MS660 1122 640 2002 Assembly instructions RIPSAW accessories are lo
4. studs from dimension piate 5i Slide T nut studs through slots in rear drive and idler plates with the threaded stud pointing towards you 6 Attach dimension plate by putting studs through holes in dimension tube 7 Install Dimension plate nuts 8 olide guide finger onto guide arm Figure 1 and tighten knob 9 Adjust guide arm and finger to accommodate the size of each log you cut Guide beam assembly TOP RS000 46 SUPPORT PIN BUSHING g g 7 7 2 40 RSSuu l pad A A 3 8 24 1 1 2 SET SCREW 4 m 7 LL RS000 48 3 SUPPORT PIN 5000 49 SIDE VIEW SUPPORT PIN KNOB RS100 51 P ai COUPLING CLAMP Figure 2 Guide beam assembly Remove coupling clamp and other accessories from guide beam Install coupling clamp half way into guide beam with bushing Align set screws with holes Lightly tighten the last setscrew to keep clamp from moving Place the end of the main guide beam onto clamp lining holes up with setscrews Secure guide beams by tightening all four setscrews Install proper support pin into bushing after placing beam on top of log The pin should not be above the top surface of the guide beam 7 Insert support pin knob and tighten it N Oh Please note Both the Guide Beams and End Clamps are made to be affixed on either the left or right side It is imperative that you set up the machine with all of the knobs on the same side of the u
5. DE ARM GUIDE FINGER BLADE GUIDE BLOCK GUARD WIRE DRIVE GUARD WIRE IDLER GUARD WIRE MOUNT TENSION ASSEMBLY TENSION BOLT TENSION INDICATOR WHEEL SCRAPER DRIVE BLADE GUARD PIVOT BLADE GUARD HANDLE END CLAMP SUPPORT PIN BUSHING SUPPORT PIN 2 SUPPORT PIN 3 SUPPORT PIN KNOB STUD TRACKING BLOCK END CLAMP PIN GUIDE BEAM W BUSHING MAIN GUIDE BEAM UPPER BLADE GUARD CLAMP EXTENDER DRIVE WHEEL IDLER WHEEL AXLE BUSHING BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY COUPLING CLAMP COUPLING CLAMP SPACER RS100 53 RS100 54 RS100 55 RS100 56 RS100 63 RS500 11 RS500 12 RS500 14 RS500 15 RS500 16 RS500 17 RS500 18 RS500 19 RS500 20 RS500 21 RS500 22 RS500 23 RS500 24 RS500 25 RS500 26 RS500 27 RS500 28 RS500 29 RS500 31 RS500 32 RS500 33 RS500 34 RS500 35 RS500 36 RS500 37 RS500 38 RS500 39 RS500 40 RS500 42 RS500 43 RS500 44 RS500 45 RS500 46 RS500 47 RS500 70 RS500 71 RS500 72 RS700 01 RS700 02 5700 03 RS700 04 RS700 05 COUPLING CLAMP BASE COUPLING CLAMP NUT BAR END CLAMP BAR W BUSHINGS WHEEL SCRAPER IDLER END CLAMP KNOB 5 16 18X1 3 4 COUPLING NUT 16 18X3 SOC CAP BOLT 1 4X3 4 ROLL PIN 10 32 3 8 FLAT HD SCREW 10 32 3 8 BUT SOC CAP SCREW 1 4 28X1 SET SCREW W PATCH 1 4 20X3 4 FLAT HD SCREW 5 32X3 8 ROLL PIN 1 4 20X1 2 HEX BOLT 1 4 20X1 1 4 HEX BOLT 1 4 20 HEX NUT 10 32X1 4 PAN HD SCREW 10 32X5 8 PHIL PAN HD SCREW 10 32X5 16 PAN HD SCREW 1 4 28X3 4 HEX BOLT 10 32 KEP NUT 1 4 20X5
6. FOR 20 BAR STIHL WASHER 2 6 STIHL ENGINE OIL STIHL BAR NUT STIHL SNAP RING PINION ASSEMBLY STIHL 20 BAR amp CHAIN RIPSAW DIAGRAM REAR VIEW ca RS 70 RS000 31 TOP VIEW SIDE VIEW SEE DIAGRAM BELOW o7 H RS H0011 RS 500 70 RS H50 55 RS000 04 1 y RS000 28 REAR IDLER PLATE 24 5000 10 5 00 13 RS H90 55 PINION ASSEMBLY TFNSI ON QC 0 22 RS000 29 RS000 12 RS000 30 FRONT VIEW ROO RS000 11 6 5 000 02 RS 000 68 RS000 06 RS000 08 5001 02 5001 01 TOP VIEW RS000 09 RS100 56 5000 14 RS500 71 RS999 13 RS999 12 RS999 15 EN FRONT VIEW UAM RS000 22 RS500 72 5100 22 BLADE GUIDE BLOCK ASSEMBLY RS000 52 IDLER TRACKING ASSEMBLY E Changing blades Wear gloves and eye protection while handling blades Release blade tension Turn tension bolt counter clockwise Remove cover knobs Remove front tension arm Drive cover and Idler cover Slide blade toward front of saw and out of guide blocks Slip blade over the edges of the bottom of the Drive and Idler wheels by tipping it up and outward Rotate blade up and out of safety guard To replace blade perform above procedures in reverse Make sure that locating pins are through the holes in the front covers before installing and tightening cover knobs Tighten the tension bolt until th
7. ards A curved board can be cut by placing a 2 6 board over a curved log Cutting with the 2 x 6 as a guide will yield a curved top which can be duplicated 14 Sawing wood 1 Plan the use of your log to allow for maximum use 2 Place the log securely on a stand or position it securely on the ground with the side you want to cut facing upward Having the log in an incline position will make it easier to push the mill through the log 3 Trim off any high spots on the log using another chainsaw or the trim hatchet 4 Position the guide beam on top of the log and secure it with the end clamps Keep all knobs on the same side of the log to avoid interference during the cutting process Adjust the height of the end clamps to accommodate any protrusions on the log Clamp extenders may be required See Figure 3 5 Turn the end clamp pins so that the edges are radial to the center of the log 6 Drive the end clamp pins into the end of the log using the hammer end of the hatchet 7 Tighten extender and end clamp knobs 9 Install support pin and support pin knob 9 In setting the depth of first cut make sure that the blade will clear the end clamps and extenders 10 Open blade guard 11 Gasoline powered sawmills should be started and warmed up on the ground Electric units should be plugged into the proper size extension cord and electrical supply 12 Place sawmill on top of guide beam and adjust guide finger to enable it to
8. away from all moving parts of the saw at ALL TIMES Read through the entire manual thoroughly If you are uncertain of any procedures in this manual please consult S I R for assistance 256 728 3070 1 Always wear eye and ear protection while operating the RIPSAW or chainsaw 2 If you plan to rest the log on trestles be sure that they are steady and at a comfortable height for you to work with 3 Before starting the saw make sure that the log is secure and that it will not move while you are pushing the saw through it 4 The use of the RIPSAW is a one person operation If you should require assistance in moving logs or cut lumber ensure that the person is wearing protective equipment and keep at a safe distance from the sawmill while it is in operation 5 For re fueling gasoline powered sawmills extinguish all smoking materials stop the engine and allow it to cool prepare the gas oil mixture as instructed in your chainsaw owner s manual 6 Keep the blade guard closed until just before starting a cut i Keep all spectators at least 20 feet away from the milling operation Stihl Chainsaw assembly preparation When providing your own chainsaw 1 Clean the mounting surface on the powerhead and remove the following parts Retain these parts for future use NOTE Be sure that the chain brake is disengaged 2 bar nuts chain sprocket cover bumper spike bolts and nuts which fasten it snap ring from crank shaft
9. cated inside guide beams Release blade tension by loosening tension bolt Loosen and remove cover knobs from front cover plates Remove Drive cover plate from sawmill plate with RIPSAW decal Hemove bar nuts from chainsaw Position chainsaw studs through adapter block on RIPSAW Rotate sprocket to engage drive mechanism Re install bar nuts into recesses in adapter and tighten them securely Re install Drive cover plate Be sure that locating pins are through the holes in cover plates before installing and tightening cover knobs Re install cover knobs and tighten securely _ Tighten the tension bolt until the indicator reaches the white line OO Oa el cm Refer to chainsaw owner s manual for the proper oil gasoline ratio Maintain an ample supply of bar and chain oil in the reservoir to lubricate the drive mechanism of the RIPSAW Dimension plate assembly RS000 18 NOT SHOWN PLASTIC PLATE RS000 17 DIMENSION PLATE RS901 18 P TNUT STUD 2 RS000 16 Oo ST DIMENSION TUBE 1 GUIDE ARM RS99923 T RS999 22 DIMENSION NUT IDLER DIMENSION NUT DRIVE HANDLE BRACKET o 7 RS000 20 lt gt GUIDE FINGER R RS800 19 GUIDE FINGER KNOB 1 4 28 Figure 1 Dimension plate assembly 1 Hemove dimension plate and parts from box 2 olide guide arm under handle bracket with square pin facing downward 3 Install and tighten handle to secure4gu ce arm 4 Remove nut
10. e applying slight pressure upward so thtat move the stone in and out Forward and backward in short strokes under the cutting tip of the blade A Diamond sharpening stone Blade tooth N Apply slight pressure in this direction 6 Keep the stone perpendicular or square to the blade Two or three strokes will sharpen each tooth oversharpening will shorten the blade life Move upward on the stone as the diamond wears away to maximize stone life You should see that the tip of the tooth is shiny when it is dull and you should see a sharp line after it is sharpened Blade sharpening instructions are also located on the front of your RIPSAW 13 Log Capacity Larger than 20 diameter logs can be cut by using the following procedure 1 Make one flat trim cut as deep k 2 as possible 2 Make a second trim cut at i approximately a 30 angle to the P N first cut 3 Make a third cut at a 30 angle to the second cut 4 Cut a board off the flat from the second cut 5 Alternate cutting surfaces until the log is small enough to be cut straight through The resulting boards will have to be trimmed to obtain square edges The board thickness will be limited until the log is trimmed to at least the rated maximum capacity Special cuts Clapboards otarting with an oversized plank clapboards can be cut by setting the dimension plate at an angle Curved bo
11. e tension indicator reaches the white line on the rear tension arm Carbide guide replacement adjustment Carbide guides may need to be adjusted occasionally If your sawmill is making wavy cuts adjusting the carbide guides may solve the problem If using blades of thicknesses other than 025 you will need to adjust the carbide guides Install blade if necessary Loosen screws Place a piece of paper between blade and top carbide Using vise grips or pliers squeeze the carbides tother Tighten screws while holding carbides in place Cc 11 blade trackin g Drive wheel The tracking set screw 15 located on the front drive cover at the wheel hub Turning the set screw will move the wheel which in turn will move the blade forward and backward The smooth side of the blade should track approximately 1 32 from the rear rim of the Drive wheel a Install a new blade if necessary b Loosen tracking lock screw c Adjust the Drive wheel tracking screw all the way in d Tighten the blade so that the indictor reaches the white line e Rotate the blade by hand to make sure that it will not come off the wheel when the saw 1s Jogged Jogging the saw consists of starting the motor and running the saw intermittantly f Jog the saw while turning the tracking screw counterclockwise until the blade leaves the back flange of the Drive wheel Continue jogging the saw while adjusting the Idler wheel tracking bolt h Lock
12. nit to avoid interference during the cutting process End clamp assembly zI RS800 15 END CLAM 1 BAR i enn cLAMP END CLAMP RS000 42 KNOB RS000 57 END RS000 57 END CLAMP CLAMP EXTENDER END CLAMP BAR Install all knobs on the same side of log to avoid interference during the cutting process Ls m A Front Drive Cover RS000 05 Front Drive Cover with Blade Guard RS900 05 Front Drive Cover without Blade Guard WASHER ROLL PIN SPRING Tn inc BLADE GUARD p HANDLE TRACKING BLOCK BLADE GUARD ASSEMBLY Front Idler Cover RS000 03 a FRONT TENSION ARM ian RS800 17 COVER KNOB RS000 01 RS000 02 RS000 03 RS000 04 RS000 05 RS000 06 RS000 07 RS000 08 RS000 09 RS000 10 RS000 11 RS000 12 RS000 13 RS000 14 RS000 15 RS000 16 RS000 17 RS000 18 RS000 19 RS000 20 RS000 22 RS000 26 RS000 27 RS000 28 RS000 29 RS000 30 RS000 31 RS000 36 RS000 38 RS000 40 RS000 42 RS000 46 RS000 47 RS000 48 RS000 49 RS000 51 RS000 57 RS000 59 RS000 60 RS000 68 RS000 81 RS001 01 RS001 02 RS100 28 RS100 37 RS100 51 5100 52 RIPSAW PARTS LIST TOP TUBE MAIN TUBE TENSION ARM FRONT TENSION ARM REAR FRONT DRIVE COVER REAR DRIVE PLATE FRONT IDLER COVER REAR IDLER PLATE REAR DRIVE COVER REAR IDLER COVER LOCATING PIN HEX PIN PIVOT PIN AXLE HANDLE BRACKET DIM PLATE TUBE DIMENSION PLATE DIM PLATE PLASTIC GUI
13. ride along the side of the guide beam Never move the RIPSAW backwards while the blade is in motion 13 Position the RIPSAW at a 45 angle to the end of the log to start the cut 14 Start cut in to log slowly 15 Rotate sawmill to 90 after guide finger comes in contact with guide beam or log 16 Feed the sawmill into the wood Do not force Allow the saw to maintain a good blade speed This will give the best cut and will prevent overloading 17 Cut through the end of the log 18 Close the blade guard and remove sawmill from the guide beam 19 Remove the support pin from guide beam 20 Loosen end clamp knobs and remove guide beam 21 Wiggle end clamps to free the end clamp pins from the end of the log 22 Remove the waste slab 23 Rotate the log 90 see figure 4 framing square 24 Repeat the previous procedures This will give you your second trim cut To yield boards with finished edges you will need to trim cut another side by dropping the dimension plate down to the maximum depth you can obtain and either guide the saw off the surface of the side you just cut or place a guide beam on top of it first Once you have three trim sides you are now ready to cut boards with finished edges FRAMING SQUARE GUIDE BEAM LOG N 15 Warranty 6 Month warranty on RIPSAW parts Every RIPSAW 15 thoroughly inspected and tested before leaving the factory Should any trouble develop with the
14. saw or its components please contact our office AT 256 728 3070 for further instructions Returns will not be accepted without prior authorization Upon the completion of any warranty work the items repaired will be shipped back to freight pre paid The RIPSAW warranty does not apply under these conditions l Repairs are necessary due to normal wear 2 Repairs have been attempted or made by someone other than S LR personnel The unit has been in an accident 4 Misuse is evident Such as overloading or operating beyond rated capacity 5 The unit has been operated after partial failure 6 The unit has been used with an improper accessory Guarantee Southeastern industrial Resources stands behind each of its RIPSA W portable sawmills with a 30 day money back guarantee Authorization must be obtained prior to the return of any S I R product Refunds will be less shipping and a 20 restocking charge 16
15. the Idler tracking bolt by tightening the 1 4 20 nut Idler wheel REAR TENSION ARM The tracking adjustment for the idler wheel is located on the rear side of the sawmill 1 Loosen locking nut using a 7 16 open end wrench 2 Make tracking adjustment using a 24 wrench by turning tracking nut clockwise to move blade backwards towards you and turning nut counter clockwise to move blade forward Away from you You will need to follow the tracking nut with the lock nut to achieve the proper results 3 Tighten locking nut ENSION INDICATOR IDLER TRACKING BRACKET LOCKING NUT The smooth side of the blade should track evenly with DM ed the rear edge of the Idler wheel 1 32 BLADE REAR m _ teeth BLADE FLANGE teeth N DRIVE WHEEL RIMLESS EDGE 12 Sharpening blades WW FACE PROTECTIONAND GLOVES WHILE SHARPENING BLADES 1 You will first need to remove the steel guide from the Oregon sharpener for sharpening Ripsaw saw blades 2 It is recommended that you sharpen the blade while it is on the RIPSAW Unplug electric chainsaw from power source Make sure chainsaw switch is in the off position Shut off gas powered chainsaw before attempting to sharpen the blade 3 Move the dimension plate to at least a three inch depth 4 Lay the RIPSAW on its side with the front side facing upward 5 Insert diamond stone into gullet of each tooth Whil
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