Sawmill Setup and Initial Operations
At 3:39 in
Engine Blown? Testing the sawmill after ENGINE TROUBLES
What happens here
Begin by starting the Wood-Mizer LT40 sawmill engine. The engine, a Kohler brand, is started by inserting a key into the ignition and turning it. Once the engine is running, engage the blade lubrication system by flipping a switch and verify that the hydraulic system is operating correctly by checking the pressure gauge, ensuring it reaches approximately 1500 PSI. Next, apply lubricant from a pink bottle to the saw's drive chain by squeezing the bottle along the chain's length. Finally, fill the blade coolant reservoir with a green-colored fluid, secure its cap, and ensure all covers are properly in place. Before beginning any cutting, don safety glasses and earplugs to protect against wood chips, dust, and noise, and put on work gloves for hand protection.
Goal: Prepare the sawmill for operation and ensure safety.
Tools and materials
- Blade Coolant Reservoir N/A — Holds the coolant fluid for the saw blade
- Earplugs N/A — Hearing protection from loud machinery noise
- Hydraulic Pressure Gauge N/A — To monitor hydraulic system pressure
- Kohler Engine Kohler — Powers the sawmill
- Safety Glasses N/A — Eye protection from wood chips and dust
- Sawmill Engine Cover N/A — Protects the engine during operation
- Sawmill Ignition Key N/A — To start the sawmill engine
- Wood-Mizer LT40 Sawmill Wood-Mizer — The primary equipment for milling lumber
- Work Gloves Stoney Ridge Farmer — Hand protection
- Blade Coolant Fluid N/A — Cooling and lubricating the saw blade during cuts
- Drive Chain Lubricant N/A — Lubricating the saw's drive chain