D&L 180° Swing Blade Sawmill

D&L 180° Swing Blade Sawmill
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D&L 180° Swing Blade Sawmill
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4 D&L 180° Swing Blade Sawmill
Table of Contents
Part I Introduction 7
Part II Intended Use 9
Part III Safety Guidelines 11

1 Work...................................................................................................................................
Area 11
2 Internal Combustion Engine Safety
................................................................................................................................... 12
3 Personal Safety
................................................................................................................................... 13
4 Tool Use And Safety
................................................................................................................................... 14
5 Equipment Operation
................................................................................................................................... 15
Part IV Assembly 17
1 Placing
...................................................................................................................................
The Carriage On Track 17
2 Saw Dust Guard
................................................................................................................................... 18
3 Rail Assembly
................................................................................................................................... 19
4 Carriage Assembly
................................................................................................................................... 22
5 Bunk ...................................................................................................................................
length and Position between the rails 24
6 Low Level Limit Blocks
................................................................................................................................... 25
7 Uncrate The Sawmill
................................................................................................................................... 25
Part V D&L Attachments 28

1 Slabber
................................................................................................................................... 28
2 Planer Blade
................................................................................................................................... 31
3 Orbital Sander Disk
................................................................................................................................... 31
4 Drill ................................................................................................................................... 32
5 Router
................................................................................................................................... 32
Part VI Basic Maintence 34
Part VII Sawmill Operation 37

1 Adjusting
...................................................................................................................................
The Dogs 37
2 Adjusting Lead
................................................................................................................................... 38
3 Belt Tightening
................................................................................................................................... 39
4 Double Cutting Plane Adjustment
................................................................................................................................... 39
5 Vertical Lead Adjustment
................................................................................................................................... 41
6 Horizontal Lead Adjustment
................................................................................................................................... 42
7 Sharpening
................................................................................................................................... 44

Contents 5
8 Using...................................................................................................................................
The Automatic Depth Gauge 47
9 Cutting Bevel Or Lap Siding
................................................................................................................................... 47
10 Adjusment Screws In The Handle
................................................................................................................................... 48
11 The Pull Handle
................................................................................................................................... 49
12 Gear ...................................................................................................................................
box expansion tank 49
13 Swing Blade Alignment
................................................................................................................................... 50
14 Blade...................................................................................................................................
cutt patterns 51
15 Blade...................................................................................................................................
Fitting 52
16 Double Cutting
................................................................................................................................... 53
17 Tips ................................................................................................................................... 56
Part VIII Exploaded Assembly Views 58

1 Carriage
...................................................................................................................................
Frame 59
2 Carriage End Frame A
................................................................................................................................... 60
3 Carriage End Frame B
................................................................................................................................... 61
4 Cradle Frame
................................................................................................................................... 62
5 Engine
................................................................................................................................... 63
6 Engine Mount Assembly
................................................................................................................................... 64
7 Measurement Device
................................................................................................................................... 65
8 Motor...................................................................................................................................
Mount 66
9 Rail Assembly
................................................................................................................................... 67
10 Swingarm Guards
................................................................................................................................... 68
Part IX Troubleshooting 70
Part X Warranty 72
Part XI Notes 74
Index
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Part
I
Introduction 7
1 Introduction
D&L 180 Degrees Swing Blade Mills
Assembly Instructions For SB816 and SB1020 Model

Swing Blade Sawmills 2016 And Newer

Part
II
Intended Use 9
2 Intended Use
D&L Timber Technologies LTD Sawmill designs are designed

for acreage owners to aid in the milling of natural, untreated
wood with the mill firmly supported on the ground. Materials that
are processed may contain chemicals or by-products that could
corrode the machine or damage it, resulting in safety concerns.
Please use appropriate safety equipment.

Part
III
Safety Guidelines 11
3 Safety Guidelines
WARNING!
Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed
below may result in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
WARNING!
The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual
cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur. It must be
understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors
which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator.
WARNING!
Only operate the engine in a well ventilated area. Carbon Monoxide (CO)
produced by the engine during use can kill. Do not use indoors, near
windows, or in other sheltered areas.
NOTE: All Federal and State/Provincial laws and any regulation having
jurisdiction covering the safety requirements for use of the machine take
precedence over the statements in this manual. Users of this machine must
adhere to such regulations.
3.1 Work Area

• Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas
can cause accidents.
• Do not use your sawmill where there is a risk of causing a fire or an explosion;
e.g. in the presence of flammable liquids, gasses, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which may ignite the dust or fumes.
• Keep children and bystanders away while operating a power tool. Distractions
can cause you to lose control, therefore, visitors should remain a safe distance from the
work area.
• Be aware of all power lines, electrical circuits, water pipes and other mechanical
hazards in your work area, particularly those hazards below the work surface hidden
from the operator’s view that may be unintentionally contacted and cause personal harm
or property damage.
• Be alert of your surroundings. Using power tools in confined work areas may put
you dangerously close to cutting tools and rotating parts.

3.2 Internal Combustion Engine Safety
INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE SAFETY

Warning!
Internal combustion engines present special hazards during operation
and fueling. Read and follow the warning instructions in the engine
Owner’s Manual and the safety guidelines below. Failure to follow the
warnings and safety standards could result in severe injury or death.
• DO NOT run the machine indoors or in an enclosed area such as a
deep trench unless adequate ventilation, through such items as exhaust
fans or hoses, is provided. Exhaust gas from the engine contains
poisonous carbon monoxide gas (CO); exposure to carbon monoxide
can cause loss of consciousness and may lead to death.
• DO NOT smoke while operating the machine.
• DO NOT smoke when refueling the engine.
• DO NOT refuel a hot or running engine.
• DO NOT refuel the engine near an open flame.
• DO NOT spill fuel when refueling the engine.
• DO NOT run the engine near an open flame.
• ALWAYS refill the fuel tank in a well-ventilated area.
• ALWAYS replace the fuel tank cap after refueling.
• ALWAYS check the fuel lines and the fuel tank for leaks and cracks
before starting the engine. Do not run the machine if fuel leaks are
present or the fuel lines are loose.
• ALWAYS avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, and exhaust fumes.

3.3 Personal Safety

Stay alert, watch what you Dress properly. Do not Use safety apparel and
are doing and use common wear loose clothing, equipment. Use safety
sense when operating a dangling objects, or jewelry. goggles or safety glasses
power tool. Do not use a Keep your hair, clothing, and with side shields which
power tool when you are gloves away from moving comply with current national
tired or under the influence
parts. Loose clothes, standards, or when needed,
of drugs, alcohol, or jewelry, or long hair can be a face shield. Use a dust
medication. A moment of caught in moving parts. Air mask in dusty work
inattention while operatingvents often cover moving conditions. This applies to all
power tools may result in parts and should be persons in the work area.
serious personal injury. avoided. Also use nonskid safety
shoes, hardhat, gloves, dust
collection systems, and
hearing protection when
appropriate.
Do not overreach. Keep Remove adjusting keys or
proper footing and balance wrenches before connecting
at all times. to the power supply or
turning on the tool. A wrench
or key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the tool
may result in
personal injury.

3.4 Tool Use And Safety

Always be sure the operator is Never touch the engine or muffler Always close the fuel valve on the
familiar with proper safety while the engine is on or engine when the machine is not in
precautions and operation immediately after it has been use.
techniques before using machine. turned off. These areas get
extremely hot and can cause
burns.
Do not force the tool. Tools do a Never use the sawmill with a Turn off the engine installing
better and safer job when used in malfunctioning switch or throttle. accessories or attachments, or
the manner for which they are Any power tool that cannot be for storing. Such preventive safety
designed. controlled with the switch is measures reduce the risk of
dangerous and must be repaired starting the power tool
before using accidentally.
Secure D&L portable log dogs Storing sawmill. When the Maintain your sawmill. It is
before cutting sawmill is not in use, store it in a recommended that the general
dry, secure place or keep well condition of the sawmill be
covered and out of the reach of examined before it is used each
children. Inspect the sawmill for day. Keep your sawmill in good
good working condition prior to repair by adopting a program of
storage and before re-use. conscientious repair and
maintenance in accordance with
the recommended procedures
found in this manual. If any
abnormal vibrations or noise
occurs, turn the sawmill off
immediately and have the problem
corrected before further use.
Keep saw blades sharp and Cleaning and Lubrication. Use Use only accessories that are
clean. Properly sharpened and only soap or solvent and a damp recommended by the
maintained circular saw blades cloth to clean your circular saw. manufacturer for your model.
are less likely to bind and are Many household cleaners are Accessories that may be suitable
easier to control. harmful to plastic and rubber for another sawmill may create a
components on the sawmill. risk of injury when used on the
sawmill.
Always operate machine with Never leave sawmill running Circular blades should be stored
all safety devices and guards unattended. in the appropriate package to
in place and in working order. DO prevent unnecessary injury to
NOT modify or make changes to person or blade.
safety devices. DO NOT operate
machine if any safety devices or
guards are missing or
inoperative. Do not modify parts or
mak e changes to the product,
this will void your warranty.
Never use the equipment to cut
anything other than lumber or for
any purpose other than cutting
lumber as described in this
manual.

3.5 Equipment Operation
WARNING!
To avoid death or serious injury, do not cut lumber containing embedded
foreign objects such as nails, metal fragments, etc.
WARNING!
The operator and any assistants must stay clear of the front and back of the
blade whenever the engine is on.
1. Wear heavy-duty work gloves, ANSI-approved goggles behind a full face shield, steel-toed
work boots, and a dust mask.
2. Operate only with assistance if possible .
3. Cut-off branches from the lumber to be processed.
3. Do not exceed 3600rpms.
5. Clamp the log firmly in place while cutting.
6. Fill the lubrication tank with clean water. Add a ¼ cup of liquid dish soap per full tank; add
less if topping up a partially full tank. The soap helps keep the blade clean(er) when excess
tree oils and sap are encountered.
7. Start and operate the engine according to the provided engine manual.
8. Depress the throttle to bring the blade up to speed—the throttle should be fully depressed
while the saw is under load.
9. Roll the head assembly slowly along the track and against the lumber to make the cut.
10. Edge out the rounded sides of the log while cutting top to bottom.
11. It is not necessary to square off the log to cut standard of custom specs.
12. To prevent accidents, turn off the engine and disconnect its spark plug wire after use.
Wait for the engine to cool, clean external parts with a clean cloth, then store the equipment
out of children’s reach.

Part
IV
Assembly 17
4 Assembly
4.1 Placing The Carriage On Track

Once your rails are installed and leveled, the mill can be put on to the tracks by lowering
the head on the carriage transporter which will pick the end frames up off of the ground
to rail height. Adjust carriage and then lift the power head and this will lower the end
frames and v wheels down on to the rails.
Once the mill is on the rails then apply the 4 rail safety hooks as shown here.
Then lower the sawdust rail sweepers close to the rail as possible but not right on the
rail.

4.2 Saw Dust Guard

First you will have to install the saw dust shield show here. There are small oval nuts and
bolts that will come in a bag. The oval nuts slide into the extrusion on the bottom of the
frame shown here.
Bottom side of extrusion with oval

Sawdust Guard Bags Of Mounting Hardware
nuts installed
Installed

Assembly 19
Once the nuts are installed then take the short taper head bolts and mount the sawdust
shield and fasten securely with blue lock tight.
Next the upper handle will need to be slide back out to it’s original position shown here.
Set the gauge stop as show here on the right.
4.3 Rail Assembly

Have the mill carriage in the section where you want to set up your rails.
Turn the head side way to the rails then proceed to set up your rails.
Assemble the rails with the joiners at each section. Be sure that the head of the bolt and
the flat washers are on the side with the larger holes.
When you tighten the nut against the lock washer this will pull the bolt against the joiner
into the “ V” of the rail holding it tight and secure.
Once your rails are setup, remove the first section of the rails next to the cross
standards. Roll your mill in between the rails while on the carriage transporter. Then
proceed to assemble the final 7 1/2" rail section and joiners, bolt up, tighten and secure.
Important: Be sure that the large holes are to be to the outside of the rails when
assembling your rail system.

On the center section apply the center supports or cross

standards as shown here. There should be 3 of them one for
each end and one for the middle.
The optional support levelers are used on the other joints

which gives the operator infinite adjustment. If you elect not to
purchase this option then a simple 2x6 blocking at each joint
will work fine if the operator elects for extra support.
Shown here is the optional intermediate leveling feet.
Adjust the rails to level them by using a 4ft level.
Apply the adjustment feet to the cross standards as shown here and use a board or
piece of wood under each adjustment foot.

Assembly 21
There is a knob that sticks out of the bottom of the foot to allow the operator to adjust the
adjuster with their foot. Insert the end stop into the end of the rail and Bolt the rail to the
cross standard on the first hole on the end of the rail with the head of the bolt in the
larger hole as previously mentioned.
Assembly shown of the bracket for the cross standard to the aluminum rail.
As well the end stop and how it mounts into the rail.

4.4 Carriage Assembly

The carriage transporter is designed to assist in lifting the carriage off of the ground and
moving it from job to job.
Components
2 - wheel support end frames
2 – cross support bars
1 – 1” shaft
2 – Wheels
2 – Shaft Collars

Assembly 23
Bolt in the cross supports as shown to
the left
Apply the shaft into the axle mounts at
the bottom of the carriage transporter
frame. You may try and move the axle
mount off center 6” which will allow you
to put the engine to one end of the
carriage while moving the carriage
around.
Insert the shaft and one of the shaft
collars on the inside of each tire. Install
the tires and the other shaft collar to
the other side of the tire on the shaft.

Your carriage transporter is assembled.
SB1020 carriage transporter
You can move the carriages power head to one end and by move the shaft support 6”
off center towards to other end of the carriage on the carriage transporter frame this is
another way to move your carriage.
4.5 Bunk length and Position between the rails

To allow the operator a clear walk way down the mill bed, cut your spacer blocks (6x8,
8x8) at 4ft 6in.{The length of D+L log dogs}
Set the log dogs to the left hand side of the mill rails with the handle to the right or in the
middle of the rails. This will allow the operator to have a clear walk way down the right
hand side of the log.

Assembly 25
4.6 Low Level Limit Blocks

Before beginning to mill you must set the low level electric limit switch or stop block on
each leg of the carriage to prevent the saw blade from contacting the bunks or dogs.
Same applys for the upper limit switch and stop blocks.
Run the carriage along the rails and position the saw blade 1/2inch above the highest
bunk or dog set.
Slide the limit blocks up the carriage legs until they contact the bottom of the powerhead
frame and lock them in place with the retaining bolts.
4.7 Uncrate The Sawmill
Crated
Uncrated
Before uncrating the mill, please make sure there is no damages before signing off. Be
sure that everything is in the crate according to the packing slip. If there is damages
make sure to mark it on the bill of lading before signing off and to take pictures. You
may use the carriage transporter to remove the mill off the crate. If you are going to pic
the mill up with a forklift please see attached picture on where to place the forks.

Length Way Width Way
Warning!
When lifting from the width side (short side
of the crate) you must both lift from the
engine side and must use fork extenders to
ensure your crate does not tip.
Width Way With Engine Tow ards Machine

Part
V
5 D&L Attachments
5.1 Slabber
D&L Slabber instructions: To install the slabber apply the plate to the gear box end
with the 3 7/16 bolts into the 3 holes. Tighten bolts. Hang the other end over the end
frame of the mill and tighten the 4 ½” bolts not too tight but to just to secure the plate.
Connect plate to gear box
Connect plate on the end with 4

bolts.
Next install chain to the bar to be careful that the chain is put on for the proper cutting

D&L Attachments 29
rotation.
The tightening system below consist of a simple Redi rod adjuster that when the
jam nuts are loosened on each end the Redi rod then can be tightened pulling the
bar tight tightening the chain on the sprocket.
Chain tentioner
The tensioning stabilizing rods, are to stabilize the swing arm and the bar in the
cut. Once the chain is tightened then the rubber stabilizers can be screwed out
snug against the gear box.
The oil tank is used with 10/30 motor oil or chain bar oil. The 10/30 motor oil
works best to lubricate the chain.
There are 2 holes on the bar for oiling. This is in the event that the operator wishes
to use the other side of the bar. From there the oiling spiget need only be screwed
into the other side to oil the chain.
It is recommended that after every 2 or 3 feet release pressure and idle the chain
to allow the sawdust to clear. Do not over tighten the chain as it will cause extra
wear to the bar.

The drive sprocket
The drive sprocket bolts in place of where the saw goes on. Remove the saw
blade. Bolt the sprocket drive on the saw arbor. 6 bolts tighten securely.
To remove the drive sprocket remove the center bolt with an Allen wrench.
Remove metal washer and sprocket should slide right of the keyed shaft.
The chain length is 191 drivers super skip
Sprocket part number DLSB-14 . Run the engine at 3600 rpm

The oiler does not have to be fully open. Gauge the oil by seeing how much oil is
coming off of the
sprocket when the chain is turning at full rpm.

D&L Attachments 31
5.2 Planer Blade

Planer blade attachment to be bolted on to the saw arbor with the bolts supplied, run
engine at 3600 rpm or less. Planer blade a can be used to chamfer and groove. The
chamfer place the swing handle at the 45 degrees positioning notch at the radial multi-
catch. To groove with the planer blades both riving knives must be removed.
5.3 Orbital Sander Disk

18 inch Velcro 40 grit taper sanding pad *different grits are available. Run rpm at 2400,
adjust as necessarily needed.
5.4 Drill
5.5 Router

Part
VI
6 Basic Maintence
Proper and routine maintenance is critical to operator safety,

achieving good milling results, and
to prolong the life of your investment. Failure to maintain your
sawmill in proper working condition may affect you warranty and
reduce the working life of your mill. After the first week of
operation of a new machine, go over the machine and check all
nuts and bolts and re-tension them. Repeat this check monthly.
Failure to adhere to the manufactures recommendations may void the motor warranty.
PRECAUTIONS
Fuel tank should be left full to prevent condensation build up which may result in engine
running problems.
Water tank should be drained at the end of the day if there is a danger of freezing
occurring.
• After the first 50 hours of running or operation, lightly check all bolts, pre-torque to ....
, do not over tighten, bolt will break.
• Check the 6 blade bolts daily.
• Inspect the Saw Bearings before use to ensure they are not worn. Bearings are
sealed and do not need to be greased.
• Circular Saw Blade Tension needs the grease threads of tensioning T-handle when
dry or as required. Use multi-purpose, extreme-pressure grease.
• Young can spray the Optional Log Dogs where the cam mechanism with dry silicone
spray frequently. See log dogs
• Periodically check the condition and wear of the drive Belts. Feel with hand to ensure
no lumps occur in the belts. Periodically check the tension of the drive belt. See section
on drive belts.
• Routinely remove the Circular Saw Guards of any build-up of sawdust that may
collect inside the wheel guards.
• Check the motor oil level. Top up if necessary using the motor manufactures
recommended grade of Engine Oil. Please change the engine oil after the first 100
hours. Follow the motor manufactures servicing schedule in the manufactures operation
guide supplied with the motor.
• Only fill the Lubrication Tank with a water and dish soap mixture, or in winter months

Basic Maintence 35
use windshield washer fluid. Do not leave lubricant in tank if temperature falls below 0°
C. This will keep the pitch from sticking to the plate of the saw.
• Check the Engine oil level before each use and maintain the engine per the
instructions set out by the engine manufacturer in the engine manual. The engine is
equipped with an oil alert system and will not start without adding oil before starting.
Clean the motor air filter.
• Before, during, and after operation, regularly inspect the Lifting Chains for any wear
or cracks. Ensure that the chains are in perfect condition. Do not oil the chains to
prevent saw dust build up. To replace chains please see our parts manual on our
website.
• Use diesel or kerosene after sawing at the days end for Blade Treatment, treating
the saw this way reduces pitch build up on the blade.
• Inspect the carriage track wheels for damage or wear or sawdust build up. Check
main carriage wheels daily for saw dust build up.
• Clean and flush the fuel filter bowl on the fuel tank.
• Check the lateral movement braking system to ensure there is no slippage. You can
adjust the pressure on the lateral sizing brake system.
• The V belts on your D+L Swingblade should be kept adjusted to around 20mm flex.
Over tightening of the V belts will put strain on your gearbox and motor bearings. If the V
belts are loose, this will result in slippage, and loss blade speed, producing poor sawing
performance.
• Do not grease pillow block bearings.
• Please use 80 90 weight for oil in your gear box.
• Use dry graphite lubrication on the four vertical legs plastic UHW bearings slides.
• Check engine air filter daily
• Spray D&L Circular Blade with solvent or diesel daily.
• Check and be sure that the center Arbor Bolt is tight.
• Check the Split Ring Collar on the arbor to make sure its tight and firmly in place and
set screws firmly against the key in the key way of the arbor.
• Check Engine Bolts to make sure there tight and secure.
• Check to ensure Clutch is in position and is secured on main engine crank shaft and
has not slipped off away from the motor.

Part
VII
Sawmill Operation 37
7 Sawmill Operation
7.1 Adjusting The Dogs

The portable log dogs are very beneficial when cutting logs of 36” and smaller. The
dogs are self centering dogs that clamp from each side of the log. The dogs are best
used when lag down to a 6x8 54” long. Then as they are set next to the rail on the left
hand side looking down the rail from the operators side of the mill it leaves the right
hand side of the mill completely open for the operator to walk back and forth through.
There is a adjustment nob on the end of the handle that moves the lever back to create
more leverage and allows the operator to cinch the dog into the log incrementally with
out having to re set the pin into a new chain link. Be sure to tighten the lock on the dog
slide when complete as this will lock the dog in place.
Dog lock dog handle adjustment Dog Lock

nob

Using the electric limit switches is very important when cutting over the dogs. Once the
dogs are set in the rails lower the saw blade over the dogs to leave a 1/2” of space
between the tip of the dog and the bottom of the saw blade. Usually the dog that is
furtherest away from the start of the log is lowered approx 1 – 1 ½ “ to allow for taper in
the log. The top of the log is best if put on the first dog closest to the carriage, with the
butt of the log being furthest away.
Dogs set in side of the Bottom limit switch Top Limit Switch
rails
7.2 Adjusting Lead

The lead in saw blade is how the saw is cutting when ripping down through the length of
the log. Confirm that the rails are level and straight. Then cut the top off of the log
creating a flat surface about 4-6 inches wide on the top of the log. Shut the mill down
and then move the saw blade over the top of the flatten portion of the log and gauge the
air space from the bottom side of the saw to the top of the log make sure that from the
front of the saw blade to the back of the saw blade the air space is even all the way
along.

7.3 Belt Tightening

The belt tensioner is located in front of the clutch of the motor shown here.
There is a jam nut that prevents the tensioning rod from backing off, be sure when
tensioning your belts that they are not over tensioned. By pushing on one belt, there
should be only ½ to ¾ of inch deflection.
7.4 Double Cutting Plane Adjustment

Depending on the year of the model They're are two plane adjustments available to
align the saw blade when double cutting.
Main double cutting Overview Of Double Cutting

adjustment Adjustment
Shown here are the 2 jacking screws that adjust the plane of the saw blade to get the
double cutting to match up. There will always be a hint of line when double cutting about

the thickness of business card. This is called the fine tune double cut adjustment.
Loosen the 2 - ¼” bolts using a 7/16” wrench so they are just left snug
To adjust use a ½” deep socket and a 3/8 drive ratchet to loosen the jam nut.
Then using either a 2 point box end of a 3/8 wrench or an open end of a 5/16” wrench
adjust the screw accordingly to move the swing arm which will move the blade side to
side. Re tighten the ¼” bolts when complete.
The only way to adjust the plane or the lead in the saw blade is to take a cut out of the
cut. Do not use a level or straight edge.
USE THE CUT TO PERFORM THE ALIGNMENT OF THE LOG.

7.5 Vertical Lead Adjustment
To do the vertical lead adjustment cut down into the log vertically and produce a 4 to 6
inch depth of cut. Then as we did with the horizontal adjustment shut the saw off and
draw it back into the cut about ½ way down the log. Check the air space between the
blade and the cut face of the log. Another way to see how the saw is lining up with the
cut, is to place a four foot level against the saw plate along the cut of the log.
To adjust the blade in the vertical loosen off the 7 - ¼ inch bolts with a 7/16 wrench and
then by tapping the square block on the front of cradle one way or the other it will pivot
the saw blade on the bolts. There is a 5/16 bolt that holds the pins in Place this only
needs to be tighten and left snug not really tight.

The 7 – ¼ bolts hold the bottom bar in place and tight which the square picot pin is
attached to.
7.6 Horizontal Lead Adjustment

To adjust the horizontal lead adjust the lift chains from side to side or front to back not
end to end. Using a tape measure and measuring from the bottom of the rail frame to
the top of the power head frame as shown hear. All 4 corners do not need to read the
same only the front 2 lift chains or back 2 lift chains will need to read the same on the
tape

Front side opposite of the

Operator side or back side operator side
The adjustment chains on all 4 corners are a 3/8 ready rod grade 8. To adjust them
adjust the lifting side of the chain. The other adjuster is only to keep the slack side of the
chain snug. If you should adjust these make sure that when tightening the lifting side of
the chain to loosen the slack side adjuster so this side does not become too tight.

7.7 Sharpening
THE DIAMOND SHARPENER AND JIG
12 volt sharpener diamond wheel Jig
Assembled

Once assembled be sure that the grinder sits in the notch at the back of the plate.
Pivot the grinder on the plate to get the face of the diamond wheel flat against the face
of the tooth. If height adjustment is needed the grinder can be raised or lowered on
the 1/2 inch access pin .
Important: To calibrate measurement settings take a auxiliary and measure distances
from the gauge to the stop.
Sharpener Jig
Sharpener Set Up
half inch access pin
Sweep the face of the tooth once to check to see if the grinder is cutting the tooth
square to the blade. Use a small square off of the plate of the saw to ensure that the
tooth is sharpened square. Make sure that the tooth is sharpened square.

If the cutting edge of the tooth is off square it will throw the lead of the blade
out. Before adjusting your lead check you’re sharpening.
When sharpening always apply the grinder when it is running to the face of the tooth
before you start to sweep the face of the tooth up and down. It should only take a
couple of seeps of the grinder to make the tooth sharp again. Never let the grinder
come off of the tooth when applying pressure during sharpening.
When installing the diamond wheel the nut on the grinder goes on opposite of that of
the pink stone.
Bearing on the sharpener centers into the gullet of the saw blade. Tighten down the
thumb screw to fix the bottom part of the jig to the blade each time you move to a new
tooth.

7.8 Using The Automatic Depth Gauge

Using vertical set works with the automatic depth gauge has the ability to help the
operator find the setting for the depth of cut with any math. When setting for the any
depth of cut the kerf is found in the cut for the operator. The top adjustment screw
adjusts the slide vertically separate from the auto depth gauge. Once the auto depth
gauge has been set, it is as simple as loosening the top thumb screw and lowering the
whole gauge down to the gauge marker that is attached to the power head. Once
lowered the gauge can then be lowered down to the auto depth gauge stop.
This can be done with the horizontal set works as well. By using the stop and resetting
the movable set gauge repetition cutting has never been easier.
7.9 Cutting Bevel Or Lap Siding

When cutting bevel siding there is a 2 step process in doing this so that no grooves are

left on the top of the log after finishing your bevel cut.
There is 2 notches in the radial multi catch. The first cut is made while the handle is in
the bottom notch. Then after that is complete move the head over to the 1” market on
your horizontal gauge. Then cut down with the saw in the horizontal position swing the
saw and place the catch into the notch right above the bottom slot. Before cutting back
raise the head 3/8 to ½” by using you auto depth gauge.
His will give you a reference to raising and lowering the head each time s you continue
to cut your bevel siding. By raising the head when cutting back with the handle in the
bevel siding slot this prevents leaving grooves in the top of the log wasting wood.
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7.10 Adjusment Screws In The Handle

The 4 small 6mm adjustment screws are made of brass. They are simply there to hold
tension against the catch lever to take out any movement out of the handle which
translated down to the swing arm that the saw is attached to. This important to keep
them snug against the lever. There is a grease nipple there as well that can be greased
just enough for lubricant. Do not use steel bolts only brass bolts.

7.11 The Pull Handle

The pull handle is a very important that is to be used almost on every cut after the saw
has been swung into the vertical. When the operator is using the handle it is pulling form
the center of the swing arm. This is important to keep the saw running straight through
the cut. It also allows the operator to turn around and walk back forward instead of
backing up.
7.12 Gear box expansion tank

This tank is only an expansion tank not a reservoir. As long as the oil appears in the
lines leading up to the tank that is good enough. Do not fill this tank with hydraulic oil.

7.13 Swing Blade Alignment

Setting alignment using the blade alignment adjuster
Vertical Catch Plate

ADJUSTING HORIZONTAL TO VERTICAL SQUARE
Square is adjusted on the vertical catch plate.
Loosen the catch plate bolts. Adjust the catch plate up or
down. Re-tighten the catch plate bolts.
Repeat the procedure to set the right hand side
horizontal to vertical square.

7.14 Blade cutt patterns
Cut patterns are the saw tooth m arks left on the m illed faces of the log
A well set up mill, well aligned and

with a good blade will leave a
cross hatched pattern on the
vertical face of the log like show to
the left. The teeth marks will show
evenly from both directions.
Cut patterns can tell you a lot about your mill set up, your blade alignments and your
blade and can help you fine tune your blade alignments.
For example: If the cross hatch pattern on the vertical face of the log is uneven {one
side of the blade is dominant} you can make a minor adjustment to fine tune the
vertical blade alignment. Refer to your D+L swing blade manual, blade alignment
procedures.

7.15 Blade Fitting

D+L swingblade saw blades are fitted to the arbor using
countersunk bolt and stove nuts
Whenever you fit or rem ove a blade from your saw m ill, w e recom m end that you
disengage the drive belts by releasing the m otor sw ivel m ount and tilting the m otor.
Place the swing arm in the vertical position.
Clean the boss and the back of the blade of any dirt or gum build up.
Hold the blade onto the flange and locate one bolt through the blade and the flange.
Fit a nut to the bolt and tighten to finger tight.
Fit the remaining bolts and nuts and tighten to finger tight. Place a straight edge
vertically down the saw blade and check it is flat.
Tighten all the nuts tighten with align wrench, at this point, a one quarter turn on of nut will
give you the proper torque settings.

Re-check the blade with the straight edge.

If the blade remains flat when the nuts and bolts are tightened, you can proceed to use
your saw mill.
If the blade does not remain flat. Remove the blade from the saw mill.
Place the blade, countersinks down, on a flat surface.
Using a fine, flat mill file, lightly dress the center of the blade to remove any high spots or
lips on the back of the countersunk bolt holes. High spots will show as polished areas
after light filing.
Re-fit the blade to the flange and check again with the straight edge.
If the problem still exists the face of the flange will need to be re-machined or replaced.
7.16 Double Cutting

You can use your D+L swing blade to cut boards up to twice the cutting depth of the
blade by coming into the log from both sides.
This is referred to as double-cutting.
There are some limitations to double-cutting.
The log can be too wide as you have to be able to move the mill outside the edge of the
log, on both sides of the log.
Inside edge to inside edge: 8x16. 33inch/ 840mm

10x20. 29inch/ 1.240mm

Maximum log for double cutting: 49inch/ 1.240mm
You can only cut one double-cut board on each level that you mill off the log.
Successful double-cutting requires some adjustment of the mill alignment to remove the
"step" in the log. Refer to Blade Alignment.
How To Double Cutt


7.17 Tips
Tips for cutting with your swing blade sawmill
The unique cutting action of swing blade saw mills allow the log to be milled into
sized lumber, without the need to roll or rotate the log. The lumber is milled in
layers across the log, usually from right to left.
The depth of each layer is selected by the operator. The width of each cut is
selected by the operator. The lumber is milled to size from the log. To begin, set
the height of the carriage to mill the top off the log.
The operator has complete discretion as to the way the lumber is sawn from the
log. Depending on the requirements as to lumber dimensions, quarter sawn or
back sawn, and the size of the log. Positioning the log. The log should be
positioned parallel to the mill rails. For double cutting the log should be central to
the rails. For single cutting the log can be set to the left of center, allowing a
clearer walk way down the right hand side of the log.
When milling small diameter logs sitting on notched bunks, milling the boards in
the horizontal will avoid the log from over balancing. Too much weight on the left
side. The log will topple. Milling in the horizontal will keep the Log balanced.

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8 Exploaded Assembly Views

Exploaded Assembly Views 59
8.1 Carriage Frame

8.2 Carriage End Frame A

8.3 Carriage End Frame B

8.4 Cradle Frame

8.5 Engine

8.6 Engine Mount Assembly

8.7 Measurement Device

8.8 Motor Mount

8.9 Rail Assembly

8.10 Swingarm Guards

Part
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9 Troubleshooting
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Part
X
10 Warranty
Two Year Limited Warranty Certificate

EXTENSION AND SCOPE OF WARRANTY
D&L Timber Technologies Ltd (D&L) provides the warranty to the original purchaser only, for a period of two years from the date
of original retail purchase.
Warranty is transferable as long as the equipment and all parts are ORIGINAL.
Under normal use and subject to the conditions set forth below and the instructions included warrants that the sawmill and any
of its components manufactured by D&L are free from defects in material and workmanship at the time of delivery to the original
purchaser.
LIMITATIONS
THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER EXPRESSED WARRANTIES REPRESENTATIONS OR PROMISES INCONSISTENT WITH, OR IN
ADDITION TO, THIS WARRANTY ARE UNAUTHORIZED AND SHALL NOT BE BINDING UPON D&L ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING THE
WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR THE TERM OF THIS EXPRESSED
LIMITED WARRANTY. NOT TO EXCEED 24 MONTHS FROM THE ORIGINAL RETAIL PURCHASE
IN NO EVENT SHALL D&L BE LIABLE FOR DEATH, INJURIES TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY OR FOR INCIDENTAL CONTINGENT SPECIAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. Such damages include, but are not limited to, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss, loss of
the use of the sawmill.
THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPLACEMENT OR REPAIR AT D&L’S OPTION OF ANY WARRANTIED PART FOUND DEFECTIVE BY D&L
WITHOUT CHARGE FOR MATERIAL, SHIPPING OR LABOR. THE EXPENSE OF DELIVERING THE SAWMILL OR DEFECTIVE PART TO D&L AND
THE EXPENSE OF RETURNING IT BACK TO THE OWNER AFTER REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT FOR NON-WARRANTY WORK WILL BE PAID FOR BY
THE OWNER D&L’S RESPONSIBILITY IN RESPECT TO CLAIMS IS LIMITED TO MAKING THE REQUIRED REPAIRS OR REPLACEMENTS AND NO
CLAIM OF BREACH OF WARRANTY SHALL BE CAUSE FOR CANCELLATION OR RECISSION OF THE CONTRACT OF SALE OF THE SAWMILL. All
warranty claims are on a return to sales department basis.
The following are specifically EXCLUDED from the application of this warranty:
1. Problems resulting from alteration or modification of the sawmill
2. Transportation damages after initial delivery
3. Problems caused by abuse, misuse, negligence or accident
4. Problems arising from improper set up or maintenance
5. Normal deterioration due to wear and exposure
YOUR DUTIES
Immediately upon discovering a warranted defect in your sawmill, write the manufacturer and explain in detail the problem
and/or defect including any pertinent information leading up to and including the discovery of the defect.
The following information must be provided in any service request:
1. Name and address (print or type please)
2. Phone number, home and work if appropriate
3. Model name and serial number of the sawmill
4. A full description of problem and or defect and parts and/or components involved.
5. Date of purchase
6. Saw blades, saw tips have no warranty
7. Belts, bearings, motors, chain are covered by their own or exclusive manufacturer’s warranties for defects.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
The manufacturer will ensure corrective action for the defects covered by this warranty for which the manufacturer has received
written notice postmarked no later than (2) year after the date of original retail purchase, providing the procedure set forth in
the preceding section has been followed.
D&L reserves the right to change or improve the design of any sawmill it manufactures without assuming any obligation to
modify any product previously manufactured.

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Part II Intended Use 9

Part III Safety Guidelines 11

Part V D&L Attachments 28

Part VI Basic Maintence 34

Part VII Sawmill Operation 37

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Part VIII Exploaded Assembly Views 58

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D&L 180 Degrees Swing Blade Mills

Assembly Instructions For SB816 and SB1020 Model

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D&L Timber Technologies LTD Sawmill designs are designed

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3.1 Work Area

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3.2 Internal Combustion Engine Safety

INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE SAFETY

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3.3 Personal Safety

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3.4 Tool Use And Safety

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3.5 Equipment Operation

2. Operate only with assistance if possible .

3. Cut-off branches from the lumber to be processed.

3. Do not exceed 3600rpms.

5. Clamp the log firmly in place while cutting.

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4.1 Placing The Carriage On Track

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4.2 Saw Dust Guard

Bottom side of extrusion with oval

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4.3 Rail Assembly

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On the center section apply the center supports or cross

The optional support levelers are used on the other joints

Shown here is the optional intermediate leveling feet.

Adjust the rails to level them by using a 4ft level.

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4.4 Carriage Assembly

moving it from job to job.

2 - wheel support end frames

2 – cross support bars

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Bolt in the cross supports as shown to

Apply the shaft into the axle mounts at

the bottom of the carriage transporter

frame. You may try and move the axle

mount off center 6” which will allow you

to put the engine to one end of the

carriage while moving the carriage

Insert the shaft and one of the shaft

collars on the inside of each tire. Install

the tires and the other shaft collar to

the other side of the tire on the shaft.

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Your carriage transporter is assembled.