Forest-Master UWWS Manuale utente
Model: UWWS
IMPORTANT: Read this manual fully before assembly and
use and observe all safety rules and operating instruc-
tions
Forest Master Universal
Woodworking Station
Forest Master Model: UWWS2
Your Product
Thank you for purchasing the Forest Master Universal Woodworking Station. We
hope you are 100% satised with your product but if you have any questions or
queries, please don’t hesitate to contact us:
Forest Master Ltd Tel: +44 (0)191 265 5000
Heaton Website: www.forest-master.com
Newcastle Upon Tyne
NE6 5XB
About Your Product
The Forest Master Universal Woodworking Station is used for milling logs into all
kinds of lumber. A chainsaw is mounted to the chainsaw frame that comprises of
two C-shaped runners and an adjustable support bar. The runners slot onto the
two guide rails of the chainsaw mill, allowing the chainsaw to glide freely along the
horizontal plane, with no movement in the vertical plane, to give the smoothest
and most accurate cut possible. The chainsaw mill can be used in a variety of ways
outlined below:
• Milling slabs of wood from a large log.
• Milling multiple boards by clamping a number of slabs together, turning them
onto the side and milling o the bark on both sides.
• Creating fence posts in a quick and ecient way by drilling bolts into both
ends of the log resting the bolts into the V shaped slots. This allows the log to
be milled, unsecured, rotated 90° re secured and the milled again for all four
sides.
• Clamping a log in the vertical position to mill log coins.
• Used as a sawhorse by placing a log into the four, toothed V shaped sections
and cutting vertically with a chainsaw.
• Attaching the Forest Master Router Bed to the two guide bars to the surfaces
and edges of the wood can be routed (requires extra parts you can purchase
from Forest Master).
• It can also be used as a mitre saw stand by attaching the mounting clamps to
the frame and bolting a mitre saw to the clamps with the M6 coach bolts and
fastenings. Details of this can be found in the mitre saw stand manual.
No matter how you use your workbench, please read the safety instructions and
guidelines before use.
Forest Master Model: UWWS 3
Contents
Title Page
Specications 4
Safety 5
Parts List 6
Assembly 9
Adjustments 14
Operation 18
Warranty 28
Contents
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Specications
Specications
Maximum Guide Bar Width 680mm
Minimum Guide Bar Width 400mm
Maximum Log Length (Up to 12ft with extension sold
separately)
1450mm
Minimum Log Length 200mm
Maximum Log Width 250mm - 520mm
Maximum Cutting Depth 400mm
Minimum Cutting Depth 15mm
Forest Master Recommendations for Chainsaw Milling
After thorough testing with this product, Forest Master can condently give the fol-
lowing recommendations to achieve the best results when chainsaw milling.
• A ripping chain is required for the best nish due to the acute angle of the cut-
ting blades.
• A low-prole bar can make the cutting process faster, but may have eects on
the nish of the cut.. A low-prole bar has an approximate cut thickness of
6mm whereas a standard 3/8 or .404 bar has a cut thickness of 8mm.
• The slower the cut the better the nish - be patient when milling timber, it
can be a slow process. Forcing the chainsaw can lead to a poor nish or bend-
ing within the bar which leads to the saw becoming stuck or being overworked.
• A chainsaw as little as 52cc can be used for milling but be aware, the more
powerful the chainsaw, the quicker and easier the milling process.
• Ensure the chain blades are always sharp before cutting. They must be sharp in
order to provide an ecient cut.
• The width of the guidebars and chainsaw clamps should be as small as possi-
ble and as close to the wood on each side to produce the best nish. By hav-
ing a lot of free space between the wood and where the chainsaw is clamped,
this gives the chainsaw bar space to ex, causing problems during the cut and
adversely eecting the nish.
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Safety
Safety Instructions
These instructions are intended for your safety. Please read them carefully before
using the workbench and retain for future reference.
Before You Start
• Check the box and make sure all the listed parts are included. If not, contact
the retailer for assistance.
• Remove all plastic bags and packaging and dispose of them safely.
• Retain the instruction manual for future reference.
Important Safety Information
• Always check the tightness of nuts and bolts prior to use.
• Make sure the chainsaw mill is positioned on a rm and stable surface before
operating. It is best to position the frame so you are cutting downhill.
• Make sure all the adjustment thumbscrews are tight before cutting.
• Always wear appropriate safety gear; gauntlets, safety glasses, ear protection,
chainsaw trousers, safety boots and a dust mask should always be worn when
operating the chainsaw mill.
• Always start the chainsaw on the ground and then lift onto the guide bars with
your hands away from the throttle trigger - use the support bar above the
chainsaw to lift.
• Never assemble, dismantle or readjust any parts of the chainsaw mill while the
chainsaw is still running.
• Be extremely careful of the chainsaw cutting chain while in use.
• Any bystanders or pets must be a distance of at least 10 metres from the
chainsaw mill when in operation.
• Do not operate under the inuence of drugs, alcohol, medication or if you feel
tired or drowsy.
• Never operate the chainsaw mill in an enclosed area - fumes from the exhaust
contain carbon monoxide which is a toxic, odourless and potentially fatal gas.
• Always turn the chainsaw o before dismounting from the guide bars.
• Always operate with one hand on the support bar and one hand on the
chainsaw.
• Never leave the chainsaw running unattended.
• You must be over the age of 18 to operate the chainsaw mill.
• Don’t overreach when milling - only operate the chainsaw from a comfortable
position.
• Don’t force the chainsaw through the cut - apply some force but ease the
blade through the wood. Over forcing the blade can cause injury and damage
the chainsaw.
The warnings, cautions and instructions referred to in this manual cannot cover
all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood
that common sense and caution must be applied by the operator when using the
chainsaw mill.
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Parts List
Part
No.
Name Picture Qty.
1. Base Frame 1
2. Crossbeam 2
3. Guide Bars (1490mm) 2
4. Vertical Guide Bar Support 4
5. Left Chainsaw Clamp 1
6. Right Chainsaw Clamp 1
7. Chainsaw Frame Handle 1
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Parts List
Part
No.
Name Picture Qty.
8. Gripping Plates 4
9. Perpendicular Telescopic Slot
(PTS)
2
10. Vertical V-Slot 2
11. Horizontal V Slot 2
12. Vertical Sawhorse 2
13. Horizontal Sawhorse 2
14. Step Gauge 1
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Part No. Name Qty.
15. M8 Hex Bolt 8
16. M8 Cap Head Bolt 8
17. M8 Washer 24
18. M8 Nyloc Nut 16
19. M8 Thumbscrew 16
20. Mounting Clamps (Use with Mitre Saw) 2
21. M6 Coach Bolt (Use with Mitre Saw) 4
22. M6 Washer (Use with Mitre Saw) 4
23. M6 Spring Washer (Use with Mitre Saw) 4
24. M6 Nut (Use with Mitre Saw) 4
Parts List
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Assembly
Assembly of the Frame
1. Open the legs of the frame (1) by pressing the pin
on the side of the frame and folding out the legs un-
til the locking pins click into place in the corresponding holes.
NOTE: For the next two steps it is essential that the bolts are loosely fastened
to allow for movement between the materials. This is so that the guide bars can
be calibrated and then tightened later to allow for smooth telescopic adjust-
ment in use.
2. Bolt the two crossbeams (2) to the base frame (1) with the middle telescopic
slots inwards, using the M8 hex bolts (14), M8 washers (16) and M8 nyloc nuts
(17). Two washers should be used for each bolt, one in between the crossbeam
and the frame and one in between the frame and the nut.
REMEMBER: bolts should be loosely fastened.
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Assembly
3. Bolt the vertical guide bar supports (4) to the guide bars (3) by threading the
M8 cap head bolts (15) through the large holes of the guide bars to fasten into
the small holes and the plate of the vertical guide bars. The M8 cap head bolts
should situate inside the guide bars and be fastened on the outside with the M8
washers (16) and M8 nyloc nuts (17).
REMEMBER: bolts should be loosely fastened.
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