Saw mill with 7 hp robin

engine
99990
Set up, Operating, and Servicing
Instructions

Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN

MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.
This is a poison you cannot see or smell.

NEVER use inside Only use OUTSIDE

a home or garage, and far away from
EVEN IF doors and windows, doors, and
windows are open. vents.

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Basic Specifications������������� 7
Unpacking���������������������������������� 7
Set Up Instructions��������������� 7
Assembly ��������������������������������������� 7

Operating Instructions���� 18
Engine Operation���������������������� 18
Start Procedure����������������� 18
Equipment Operation��������������� 18

Servicing���������������������������������� 20
Maintenance Procedures����� 20
Engine Maintenance and
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Equipment Lubrication������ 20
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 Save This Manual NOTICE is used to
address practices
Keep this manual for the safety warn- not related to personal injury.
ings and precautions, assembly, operat-
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assembly diagram (or month and year of practices not related to
purchase if product has no number). Keep personal injury.
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dry place for future reference.
Failure to follow all instructions
listed below may result in fire,
Important SAFETY serious injury and/or DEATH.
The warnings and precautions
Information discussed in this manual cannot
cover all possible conditions and
In this manual, on the labeling, situations that may occur. It must
and all other information be understood by the operator that
provided with this product: common sense and caution are
factors which cannot be built into
This is the safety alert
this product, but must be supplied
symbol. It is used to alert
by the operator.
you to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid
possible injury or death. Set up precautions
1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are flamma-
DANGER indicates ble, and potentially explosive. Use
a hazardous proper fuel storage and handling pro-
situation which, if not cedures. Do not store fuel or other
avoided, will result in death or flammable materials nearby.
serious injury.
2. Have multiple ABC class fire extin-
WARNING guishers nearby.
indicates a
hazardous situation which, if 3. Operation of this equipment may cre-
not avoided, could result in ate sparks that can start fires around
death or serious injury. dry vegetation.
A spark arrestor may be required.
CAUTION, used The operator should contact local fire
with the safety agencies for laws or regulations relat-
alert symbol, indicates a ing to fire prevention requirements.
hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in 4. Set up and use only on a flat, level,
minor or moderate injury. well-ventilated surface.

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5. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles, 3. Do not leave the equipment unat-
heavy-duty work gloves, and dust tended when it is running. Turn off
mask/respirator during set up. the equipment (and remove safety
keys, if available) before leaving the
6. Use only lubricants and fuel recom- work area.
mended in the engine manual or in
the Specifications chart of this man- 4. Wear ANSI-approved safety glasses,
ual. hearing protection, and NIOSH-ap-
proved dust mask/respirator under a
full face shield during use.
Engine precautions
5. Wear heavy-duty work gloves when
Follow engine precautions and in- handling the blade.
structions in the included engine
instruction manual. 6. People with pacemakers should
consult their physician(s) before
use. Electromagnetic fields in close
Operating precautions proximity to a heart pacemaker could
1. Carbon Monoxide cause pacemaker interference or
Hazard pacemaker failure. Caution is neces-
Using an engine indoors sary when near the engine’s magneto
CAN KILL YOU IN or recoil starter.
MINUTES.
7. Use only accessories that are recom-
Engine exhaust contains carbon
mended by Harbor Freight Tools for
monoxide. This is a poison you
your model. Accessories that may be
cannot see or smell.
suitable for one piece of equipment
may become hazardous when used
on another piece of equipment.
8. Do not operate in explosive atmo-
spheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust.
NEVER use inside a home or garage, Gasoline-powered engines may ignite
EVEN IF doors and windows are the dust or fumes.
open.
9. Stay alert, watch what you are doing
and use common sense when operat-
ing this piece of equipment. Do not
use this piece of equipment while
tired or under the influence of drugs,
alcohol or medication.
Only use OUTSIDE and far away
from windows, doors, and vents. 10. Do not overreach. Keep proper foot-
ing and balance at all times. This en-
2. Keep children away from the equip- ables better control of the equipment
ment, especially while it is operating. in unexpected situations.

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11. Dress properly. Do not wear loose • Arsenic and chromium from chemi-
clothing or jewelry. Keep hair, cloth- cally treated lumber
ing and gloves away from moving Your risk from these exposures var-
parts. Loose clothes, jewelry or long ies, depending on how often you do
hair can be caught in moving parts. this type of work. To reduce your
exposure to these chemicals: work in
12. Parts, especially exhaust system a well ventilated area, and work with
components, get very hot during use. approved safety equipment, such as
Stay clear of hot parts. those dust masks that are specially
13. Do not cover the engine or equipment designed to filter out microscopic
during operation. particles. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
14. Keep the equipment, engine, and sur-
rounding area clean at all times. 19. This product contains or, when used,
produces a chemical known to the
15. Use the equipment, accessories, etc., State of California to cause cancer
in accordance with these instructions and birth defects or other reproduc-
and in the manner intended for the tive harm. (California Health & Safety
particular type of equipment, taking Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
into account the working conditions
and the work to be performed. Use 20. When spills of fuel or oil occur, they
of the equipment for operations differ- must be cleaned up immediately.
ent from those intended could result Dispose of fluids and cleaning materi-
in a hazardous situation. als as per any local, state, or federal
codes and regulations. Store oil rags
16. Do not operate the equipment with in a bottom-ventilated, covered, metal
known leaks in the engine’s fuel sys- container.
tem.
21. Keep hands and feet away from
17. WARNING: The brass components moving parts. Do not reach over or
of this product contain lead, a chemi- across equipment while operating.
cal known to the State of California
to cause birth defects (or other repro- 22. Before use, check for misalignment
ductive harm). (California Health & or binding of moving parts, breakage
Safety code § 25249.5, et seq.) of parts, and any other condition that
may affect the equipment’s operation.
18. WARNING: Some dust created by If damaged, have the equipment
power sanding, sawing, grinding, drill- serviced before using. Many ac-
ing, and other construction activities, cidents are caused by poorly main-
contains chemicals known [to the tained equipment.
State of California] to cause cancer,
birth defects or other reproductive 23. Use the correct equipment for the
harm. Some examples of these application. Do not modify the equip-
chemicals are: ment and do not use the equipment
• Lead from lead-based paints for a purpose for which it is not in-
• Crystalline silica from bricks and tended.
cement or other masonry products

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 Service precautions 7. Store equipment out of the reach of
children.
1. Before service, maintenance, or
cleaning: 8. Follow scheduled engine and equip-
ment maintenance.
a. Turn the engine switch to its
“OFF” position. 9. Refueling:
b. Allow the engine to completely a. Do not smoke, or allow sparks,
cool. flames, or other sources of ignition
c. Then, remove the spark plug around the equipment, especially
wire(s) from the spark plug(s). when refuelling.
b. Do not refill the fuel tank while the
2. Keep all safety guards in place and in engine is running or hot.
proper working order. Safety guards
include muffler, air cleaner, mechani- c. Do not fill fuel tank to the top. Leave
cal guards, and heat shields, among a little room for the fuel to expand as
other guards. needed.
d. Refuel in a well-ventilated area only.
3. Do not alter or adjust any part of
the equipment or its engine that is
sealed by the manufacturer or dis-
Save these
tributor. Only a qualified service instructions.
technician may adjust parts that
may increase or decrease gov-
erned engine speed.
4. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles,
heavy-duty work gloves, and dust
mask/respirator during service.
5. Maintain labels and nameplates on
the equipment. These carry impor-
tant information. If unreadable or
missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools
for a replacement.
6. Have the equipment serviced by a
qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the equip-
ment is maintained. Do not attempt
any service or maintenance proce-
dures not explained in this manual
or any procedures that you are un-
certain about your ability to perform
safely or correctly.

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 Basic Specifications Note: For additional information regarding
the parts listed in the following pages,
89+ octane unleaded refer to the Assembly Diagram near
Type
Fuel gasoline the end of this manual.
Capacity 0.95 Gallons
Coolant Tank Capacity 4.2 Quarts Assembly
Blade Speed 3,279 FPM
1. This is a complex and dangerous
Log Diameter 22” Maximum
machine. The Saw is especially
Board Width 20” Maximum dangerous when assembled incor-
Note: Engine specifications are found in rectly. If you do not feel completely
the engine manual supplied with this comfortable assembling it, then seek
equipment. the services of a qualified technician
to assemble it.

Unpacking 2. Place the Lower Plate (1) onto two

thick pieces of wood (not included).
When unpacking, make sure that the
item is intact and undamaged. If any parts 3. Position the Long Tubes (2), Short
are missing or broken, please call Harbor Tubes (3) and End Bracket (12) on
Freight Tools at the number shown on the the Lower Plate, as shown in the
cover of this manual as soon as possible. picture below.
Wood

Set Up Instructions Long

Tube (2)
Read the entire Important
Safety Information
section at the beginning of this
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set Short
up or use of this product. Tube (3) End
Bracket (12)
To prevent
serious injury: 4. Put the Upper Plate (4) on top of the
Operate only with proper Lower Plate and other pieces. Fit the
spark arrestor installed. Left Guide (8) and the Right Guide
Operation of this equipment (9) into the holes in the Upper Plate.
may create sparks that can Secure the plates with 10 Hex Bolts
start fires around dry (5) and Hex Nuts (14). Secure the
vegetation. Left and Right Guides with Hex Bolt
A spark arrestor may be (7) and Hex Nut (14).
required.
The operator should contact 5. Coat the threads of the T-Handle (6)
local fire agencies for laws or with light machine oil (not included)
regulations relating to fire and thread them into the Left and
prevention requirements. Right Guides. See next picture.

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 Left Tube (8) Main Frame
Support (29)

T-Handle
(6)

6. Insert the Vertical Guide Rods (15) 8. Place a Spacer (17) on each side of
into the Left and Right Tube and a Caster (16), slide a Hex Bolt (19)
secure with the T-Handles. The holes through and attach to the bottom of
in the Guide Rods should be located each end of the Pedestal Racks with
toward the top and oriented to face a Hex Lock Nut (18). Repeat until all
the outside. four Casters are attached to the unit.
Vertical Guide
Rods (15)
Caster (16)

Bracket

Hex Lock
Nut (18)

7. Install the Main Frame Support (29)

onto the top of the Vertical Guide Spacers (17) are
Rods and secure with Hex Bolts inside the bracket
(23) and Lock Nuts (22). The flange
on the diagonal braces should face 9. Paying attention to orientation, attach
towards the rear of the unit. See next the Left Pedestal Rack (20) to the
photograph. Only finger tighten the Vertical Guide Rod on the left, and
Bolts at this point. the Right Pedestal Rack (30) to the
Vertical Guide Rod on the right. Use
Hex Bolts (21) and Hex Nuts (14) to
secure both racks. See photograph
below.

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 Left Pedestal
Rack (20)

Right Pedes-
tal Rack (30) Crank
Bearing (87)

10. Place the unit upright. The Up-

per and Lower Plates form the Saw 12. Place the end of the Crank Rod (88)
Head. Loosen the T-Handles and into the Crank Bearing and place Ad-
lower the Saw Head to the lowest justable Clamp (26) around the other
position. See photograph below. side of the Rod. Secure with Hex
Bolts (23) and Lock Nuts (22). See
next picture.
Adjustable
Clamp (26)

The Saw Head is com-

posed of the Upper
Plate (4) and Lower
Plate (1). Crank Rod (88)

11. Remove the Hex Bolts (23) from the 13. Thread a Hex Bolt (28) through the
Main Frame Support (29) and use Handle (27) and secure to the Crank
them to secure the Crank Bearing Rod with a Nut (89) on each side of
(87) to the Main Frame Support. See the arm on the rod.
next photograph.
14. Remove the Hex Bolt on the inside of
the Left Tube, slide the Bolt through
the eye at the bottom of the Pulley
(90) and reattach. Repeat with the
right side of the unit. See next pic-
ture.

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 17. Repeat the process for the cable on
the other side of the unit.
18. Thread the end of each cable through
the Anchor Block (25) in the middle
of the Crank Rod. Loop each cable
Pulley (90) around and back. Pull until both ca-
bles are under light tension, with no
slack. Tighten the Set Screws in the
Anchor Block with a hex wrench to
secure the Cables. See next picture.

15. Make a loop in one end of the Cable Anchor Block (25)
(91) and use two Cable Ties (92) to
secure it. See next picture.
Cable (91)

Set Screw

19. Lubricate the base of the Vertical

Rods with light machine oil.
Cable Ties (92)
20. Lubricate the Cable with light ma-
16. Put loop of the Cable over the hook chine oil and slowly turn the Handle
on the bottom of the Main Frame to wind the Cable up. As the Cable
Support. Thread the other end of the winds onto the Crank Rod, it must not
Cable through the Pulley and back overlap, see next picture for example.
up. Thread the Cable through the
Round Stud (24) as shown below.

Round Stud (24)

Hook

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21. Install the Engine Brackets (32) onto 24. Connect the Handle Rack (34) to
the Saw Head using two Hex Bolts both Vertical Guides with Hex Bolts
(31). See next picture. (39).
Engine Brackets (32)
Handle Hex
Rack (34) Bolt
(39)

Hex Bolts (31)

22. Connect a Hex Bolt (33) and two

Hex Nuts (40) onto the flange of the 25. Install the Bandwheel Axle (64) into
Bracket. See next picture. the front of the Saw Head and the
Hex Bolts (31) Axle Yoke into the side. Insert a Hex
Bolt (5) all the way through and se-
cure with a Lock Washer (13) on the
bottom of the Saw Head. See picture
below.
Bandwheel
Axle (64)

Engine Hex Bolt (33)

Bracket (32)

23. Use Hex Bolts (10) to connect the L-

Bracket (11) to the Saw Head.

Hex Bolt (5)

Axle Yoke

26. Attach the Blade Tension Bracket

onto the end of the Axle Yoke with
L-Bracket (11) two Hex Bolts (31). See next picture.

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 Bolts (31) each. The threaded holes
Hex Bolts (31)
must face outward, as shown below.

Blade Tension Right Blade Left Blade

Bracket Guide (69) Guide (70)

27. Apply grease to the threaded part of 30. Install the Right Blade Holder (71)
the Blade Tension Bracket and install onto the Right Blade Guide and the
the Tension Handle (94) onto the end, Left Blade Holder (80) onto the Left
as shown below. Blade Guide and finger tighten with
Hex Bolts (31), as shown below.
Tension
Handle

Right Blade Holder Left Blade Holder

(71) on Right Blade (80) on Left
Guide (69) Blade Guide (70)
28. Attach the Guard Brackets (93) to the
Saw Head with Hex Bolts (68). See 31. Remove the plastic film from the
next picture. Blade Guards (67, 83). Attach the
Guard Right Blade Guard (83) to the Guard
Brackets Brackets on the right side of the unit
(93)
with four Hex Bolts (31) and four Hex
Nuts (14). Repeat to attach the Left
Blade Guard to the unit, as shown in
the next picture.

29. Install the Right Blade Guide (69)

and the Left Blade Guide (70) on the
bottom of the Saw Head with two Hex

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 Cotter Pin

Blade Guards
(83, 67) Hex
Bolt
32. Install the left Bandwheel Axle (64) (5)
and secure with Hex Bolt (5) and Left Axle
Lock Nut (13), as shown below. Adjustment Plate

34. Install the right (driven side) Band-

wheel Axle Adjustment Plate and
secure in place with cotter pins, as
shown below. Install a Hex Bolt (5)
into the Adjustment Plate.

Hex Bolt (5)

Cotter
Bandwheel Pin
Axle (64)

Lock Nut (13)

Hex
Bolt (5)
33. Install the left (drive side) Bandwheel
Axle Adjustment Plate. Secure in
place with cotter pins on top and Right Axle
Adjustment Plate
bottom of plate. The left adjustment
plate is longer than the right. See
35. Use two screwdrivers to pry a B1448
next picture.
belt (idler belt) onto a Bandwheel
(62).
36. Install the bandwheel onto the shaft
of the bandwheel axle. This band-
wheel is the “idler” bandwheel. The
hub of the bandwheel faces inward.
The face whose center protrudes

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 higher, faces outward, as shown Water Bottle
below. Install two Ball Bearing sets Holder
(60), a Ring (59), a washer (85) and
a Lock Washer (86), secure with Hex
Bolt (58). See next picture.

Handle (35) Throttle

Bandwheel (62)
installed 40. Attach the bracket on the throttle to
the Handle and secure with two Hex
37. Install the other Bandwheel in a simi- Bolts (38), as shown above.
lar manner; this is the “driven” Band-
wheel. 41. Refer to the manual for the engine.
Use a wrench to loosen the throttle
38. Bolt the supplied engine to both linkage on the engine and thread the
Engine Brackets (32) with Hex Bolts end of the throttle wire into it. See
(33), as shown below. next picture.

Hex
Bolt Engine Throttle Wire
(33) Throttle
Linkage

39. Fasten the Handle (35) onto the 42. Push the Tube onto the grommet on
Handle Rack (34) with two Hex Bolts the bottom of the water bottle and
(36), as shown in the next picture. thread the Tube down through the
machine. Rest the Water Bottle in
the water bottle tray, as shown below.

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 Water Bottle Hex Nut (39)

Lumber Scale
Bracket (42)

Tube

43. Attach the other end of the tube into

the Right Blade Guide and secure
with a Hex Bolt (31), as shown below.
Right Blade
Guide (69)

45. Slide the Lumber Thickness Scale

through the Lumber Scale Bracket
and connect it to the L-Bracket (11)
on the Saw Head with two Hex Bolts
(38) and Hex Nuts (37), as shown
below.
Lumber Thickness
Scale (41)

Tube

44. Install the Lumber Scale Bracket (42) L-Bracket

on the side of the Handle Rack with (11)
two Hex Bolts (38) and Hex Nuts
(37), as shown in the next picture.

46. PLAN AHEAD; If the Saw Mill is go-

ing to be moved after assembly, build
a wood platform that can be moved
easily or have the Saw Mill assem-
bled on a large pallet. If the Saw Mill
is going to be used in a stationary
location, then a level cement slab,

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 with proper drainage should be con- 50. Adjust the Tracks and Supports so
structed, along with a roof to protect that there is a consistent measure-
the Saw Mill from the elements. ment of 36-1/10” between the Tracks,
before tightening down all Nuts and
Note: Position the brackets for the long Bolts.
and short tubes on the LEFT side
of the saw, on the same side as the 51. Fasten the Tracks to the wood frame
Left Blade Holder. with appropriate hardware. The
Tracks and supports must be level
47. Lay the Long Tracks (44) out on the and even. The Tracks must be flush
wood frame. Place an End Support with the wood frame.
(46) at each end of the Long Tracks.
Place the Middle Supports (47) inside 52. Insert both Long Top Tubes (48) into
of those and the Center Support (54) the brackets on the side of the Middle
in the center of the Long Tracks, as Supports, Secure with Hex Bolts (43)
shown below. and Log Support T-Handles (52), as
Middle shown below.
End Support (46)
Support (47) Long Top
Hex Bolt
Tubes (48)
(43)
Rod (50)
Middle
Support
Center Support (54) (47)

End Support (46)

Middle Support Log Support

48. Connect all Supports and Tracks T-Handle (52)
(47)
loosely with Hex Bolts (43) and Hex
Nuts (56). 53. Install the Short Top Tube (55) into
the bracket on the Center Support
49. Slide the Rocker Tube Sleeve (51)
(54) and secure with a Hex Bolt (43)
onto the Rod (50) and secure it with
and Log Support T-Handle; see next
a Hex Bolt (43). Slide the Rod Sup-
picture.
ports (49) into the ends of the Rod
(50) and secure them to the Long
Tracks with Hex Bolts (43) and Hex
Nuts (56).
REV 09a

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 Long Top Short Top Rocker Bandwheel (62)
Tube (48) Tube (55) Tube (53)

Rod (50)

Middle Support (47) Center Support

(54)
Left Blade Blade (84) Blade Guard
54. Install the Log Fastener (57) onto the Holder (80)
top of the Rocker Tube (53).
58. Rotate the Bandwheel by hand and
55. Secure the End Stops (45) on all four pay attention to the tracking on the
corners with Hex Bolts (43) and Hex Blade on both Bandwheels. See
Nuts (56), as shown below. picture below.
End Stop Hex Bolt (43) • If the blade moves outward from
(45) and Hex Nut either wheel, use a wrench (not
(56) included) to turn the tracking adjust-
ment bolt of that particular wheel
clockwise.
• If the blade moves inward, use a
wrench (not included) to turn the
tracking adjustment bolt counter-
clockwise.

56. With assistance, lift the rest of the

unit (the carriage), line it up with the
tracks and set it on top of the Base.
57. Placing the Blade (84) over both
Bandwheels. Tighten the Tension
Handle and then put on the Blade
Holders. See next picture.

Tracking
Adjustment
Bolt Location

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59. Rotate bandwheels by hand again problems are found, do not use
and observe tracking. Make adjust- equipment until fixed properly.
ments to both bandwheels to ensure
correct tracking. Start Procedure

60. Move the Saw Head along the track Before starting the engine:
and measure the distance from the a. Follow the Set Up Instruc-
back of the Blade to the Base of the tions to prepare the equip-
unit. The distance should be the ment. Follow all instructions
same in all positions. The Lumber in the separate engine manu-
Thickness Scale (41) should measure al provided with the engine.
the same distance. b. Inspect the equipment and
61. Install the Left Cover (63) and Right engine.
Cover (82) and secure shut with the c. Fill the engine with the prop-
clasp, as shown below. er amount and type of fuel
and oil.
Right Cover (82) Left Cover (63)
d. Read the Equipment Opera-
tion section that follows.
1. Start and operate the engine accord-
Clasp ing to the provided engine manual.
2. Replacement engine operating in-
structions can be obtained from the
engine manufacturer.

Equipment Operation
1. Wear heavy-duty work gloves, ANSI-
approved goggles behind a full face
shield, steel-toed work boots, and a
Operating Instructions dust mask.

Read the entire Important 2. Operate only with assistance.

Safety Information
3. Fill the Water Tank with 4.2 quarts of
section at the beginning of this
clean water.
manual including all text under
subheadings therein before set 4. Start and operate the engine accord-
up or use of this product. ing to the provided engine manual.

Engine Operation 5. Adjust the Throttle to bring the Blade

up to speed, raise the Locking Ring
Inspect engine and equipment and turn it to lock the Throttle in
looking for damaged, loose, place, as shown below.
and missing parts before
set up and starting. If any

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 Locking 11. Move the Saw Head slowly along the
Ring track and against the lumber to make
the cut.
12. Trim off the rounded sides of the tree.
The maximum log diameter that can
be cut is 22”. The Maximum board
width that can be cut is 20”.
13. When the lumber is squared-off,
boards or posts can be cut to custom
specifications.
14. To prevent accidents, turn off the
engine and disconnect its spark plug
wire after use. Wait for the engine to
Throttle
cool, clean external parts with clean
Lever
cloth, then store the equipment out
6. Throttle speed may need to be in- of children’s reach according to the
creased when the Saw is under a Storage instructions in this manual.
load.
7. Cut branches off the lumber to be
processed.

8. WARNING; to avoid death or

serious injury. Do not cut lumber
with foreign objects (nails, metal, etc.)
in it.
9. Place the lumber to be cut on the
Supports. See next picture.

Lumber on
Supports

10. The operator and any assis-

tants must stay clear of the front
and back of the blade whenever
the engine is on.

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 Servicing Equipment Lubrication

To prevent 1. Lubricate the Bandwheel Axle before

serious injury each use.
from accidental 2. Lubricate the Tension Handle every
starting: 30 days.
Turn the Power Switch of the
equipment to its “OFF” Storage
position, wait for the engine to
cool, and disconnect the 1. Wait for engine to cool, then clean
spark plug wire(s) before equipment with clean cloth.
performing any inspection,
maintenance, or cleaning 2. Clean the engine and/or prepare it for
procedures. storage according to engine manual
instructions.
To prevent
serious injury 3. Apply a thin coat of rust preventive oil
from equipment failure: to all uncoated metal parts.
Do not use damaged 4. Cover and store in a dry, well-ventilat-
equipment. If abnormal noise, ed area out of reach of children.
vibration, or excess smoking
occurs, have the problem 5. For cold weather operation, store
corrected before further use. the equipment in a cool dry area to
prevent condensation and premature
Maintenance Procedures wear.

Many maintenance procedures,

including those not detailed
in this manual, will need to
be performed by a qualified
technician for safety. If you
have any doubts about your
ability to safely service the
equipment or engine, have a
qualified technician service the
equipment instead.
Note: These procedures are in addition to
the regular checks and maintenance
explained as part of the regular op-
eration of the engine and equipment.

Engine Maintenance and Service

Follow the instructions found in the
included engine manual.

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 PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
The manufacturer and/or distributor has provided the parts list and assembly
diagram in this manual as a reference tool only. Neither the manufacturer or
distributor makes any representation or warranty of any kind to the buyer that
he or she is qualified to make any repairs to the product, or that he or she is
qualified to replace any parts of the product. In fact, the manufacturer and/
or distributor expressly states that all repairs and parts replacements should
be undertaken by certified and licensed technicians, and not by the buyer. The
buyer assumes all risk and liability arising out of his or her repairs to the
original product or replacement parts thereto, or arising out of his or her
installation of replacement parts thereto.

Record Product’s Serial Number Here:

Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead.
Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not avail-
able individually as replacement parts.

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 PARTS LIST PARTS LIST
Part Description Qty Part Description Qty
1 Lower Plate 1 48 Long Top Tube 2
2 Long Tube 2 49 Rod Support 2
3 Short Tube 2 50 Rod 1
4 Upper Plate 1 51 Rocker Tube Sleeve 1
5 Hex Bolt M10x80 10 52 Log Support T-Handle 4
6 T-Handle 2 53 Rocker Tube 1
7 Hex Bolt M10x20 2 54 Center Support 1
8 Left Tube 1 55 Short Top Tube 1
9 Right Tube 1 56 Hex Nut M10 26
10 Hex Bolt M6x16 2 57 Log Fastener 1
11 L Bracket 1 58 Hex Bolt M10x30 2
12 End Bracket 1 59 Ring 2
13 Hex Lock Nut M10 2 60 Ball Bearing 4
14 Hex Nut M10 12 61 Drive Belt B1900 1
15 Vertical Guide Rod 2 62 Bandwheel 2
16 Caster 4 63 Left Cover 1
17 Spacer 8 64 Bandwheel Axle 2
18 Hex Lock Nut M16 4 65 Blade Guide 4
19 Hex Bolt M6x60 4 66 Bolt M8x40 4
20 Left Pedestal Rack 1 67 Left Blade Guard 1
21 Hex Bolt M10x35 8 68 Hex Bolt M10x20 4
22 Lock Nut M6 4 69 Right Blade Guide 1
23 Hex Bolt M6x120 4 70 Left Blade Guide 1
24 Round Stud 2 71 Right Blade Holder 1
25 Anchor Block 1 72 Blade Guide Shaft 2
26 Adjustable Clamp 2 73 Hex Nut M8 4
27 Handle 1 74 Hex Bolt M8x20 2
28 Hex Bolt M12x120 1 75 Hex Bolt M10x25 2
29 Main Frame Support 1 76 O-ring M10 6
30 Right Pedestal Rack 1 77 Ball Bearing 2
31 Hex Bolt M10x20 20 78 Clutch 1
32 Engine Bracket 2 79 Pin 1
33 Hex Bolt M8x60 2 80 Left Blade Holder 1
34 Handle Rack 1 81 Drive Belt B1448 1
35 Handle 1 82 Right Cover 1
36 Hex Bolt M6x45 2 83 Right Blade Guard 1
37 Hex Nut M6 4 84 Blade 1
38 Hex Bolt M6x16 4 85 Washer 2
39 Hex Bolt M8x60 2 86 Lock Washer 2
40 Hex Nut M8 4 87 Crank Bearing 1
41 Lumber Thickness Scale 1 88 Crank Rod 1
42 Lumber Scale Bracket 1 89 M12 Nut 2
43 Hex Bolt M10x20 26 90 Pulley 2
44 Long Track 2 91 Cable (not shown) 2
45 End Stop 4 92 Cable Tie (not shown) 4
46 End Support 2 93 Guard Bracket 8
47 Middle Support 2 94 Tension Handle 1

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 Saw Head ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

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 Pedestal head & rolling base ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

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 Blade height ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

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 Guard bracket ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

90

93

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 Handle rack ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

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 Base ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM

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 ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM, continued

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 Limited 1 year / 90 Day warranty
Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high
quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that for a period
of ninety days from date of purchase that the engine/motor, the belts (if so equipped),
and the blades (if so equipped) are free of defects in materials and workmanship. Har-
bor Freight Tools also warrants to the original purchaser, for a period of one year from
date of purchase, that all other parts and components of the product are free from
defects in materials and workmanship. This warranty does not apply to damage due di-
rectly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations out-
side our facilities, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event
be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special
or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow
the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limita-
tion of exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty is expressly in lieu of
all other warranties, express or implied, including the warranties
of merchantability and fitness.
To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with
transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the com-
plaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will ei-
ther repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase
price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return re-
paired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect
resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost
of returning the product.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights
which vary from state to state.
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