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Leveling the Head and Frame
‰ 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.
‰ Ensure all leveling legs
are firmly on the ground
Note: Photo shows a 67-hp
John Deere diesel engine
and all leg locking bolts
and jamb nuts are tight.
‰ Prepare to move the
head frame to the front of
the mill.
Note: Refer to the Engine
Manufacturer’s Operator
Guide for starting procedure.
‰ 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
Front of the Mill
Control Station.
‰ Place a bubble level on
the bunks closest to one
Place
To
level,
bubble
placelevel
bubble
on bunks
level on
of the leveling legs as
nearestnearest
bunks
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legs legs
possible.
‰ Bring your eyes level to
the head track and look
down the length of the
track.
‰ 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.
Leg
Leg
locking
locking
bolts
bolts
and
and
jam
jam
nut
nuts
nut
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Baker Blue Streak Portable Band Sawmill - Rev 2, 04/06; WWW.BAKER-ONLINE.COM
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