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® Wood-Mizer Sawmill Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual LT70L DH rev. A8.02 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. June 2002 Form #1041...
Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 1 SAFETY Safety Symbols..................1-1 Safety Instructions ..................1-2 SECTION 2 SERVICING THE SAWMILL If You Need To Order Parts ..............2-1 Customer and Sawmill Identification.............2-2 If You Need Service ................2-4 SECTION 3 SAWMILL SETUP Sawmill Setup..................3-1 Stationary Sawmill Setup ...............3-2 Portable Sawmill Setup ................3-5 Middle Track Cover ................3-8 Replacing The Blade ................3-9...
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Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Sawing Problems ..................6-1 Electrical Problems.................6-3 Power Feed Problems ................6-5 Power Feed Circuit Troubleshooting............6-7 Hydraulic Problems ................6-10 Engine/Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment........6-15 Power Feed Variable Feed Rate Switch Test ........6-16 Power Feed Preliminary Test ...............6-16 Power Feed Mechanical Test..............6-16 6.10 Fuse Terminal Extension Stud..............6-17...
Safety Safety Symbols SECTION 1 SAFETY Safety Symbols The following symbols and signal words call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions. DANGER! indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING! suggests a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
It is always the owner's responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding the ownership, operation and towing of your Wood-Mizer sawmill. All Wood-Mizer mill owners are encouraged to become thoroughly familiar with these applicable laws and comply with them fully while using or towing the mill.
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Safety Safety Instructions WEAR SAFETY CLOTHING WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades. Changing blades is safest when done by one per- son! Keep all other persons away from area when coiling, carrying or changing a blade.
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Safety Safety Instructions HANDLE FUEL/LUBRICANTS SAFELY DANGER! Due to the flammable nature of fuel and oil, never smoke, weld, grind or allow sparks near your engine or storage tanks, especially during times of fueling. DANGER! Never allow fuel to spill on a hot engine during fueling operations or otherwise.
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Safety Safety Instructions USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES (GAS & DIESEL SAWMILLS ONLY) DANGER! Batteries expel explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, burning cigarettes, or other ignition sources away at all times. Always wear safety goggles and a face shield when working near batteries.
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Safety Safety Instructions CAUTIONS FOR SAWMILL SETUP WARNING! Do not set up the mill on ground with more than a 10 degree incline. If setup on an incline is necessary, put blocks under one side of the mill or dig out areas for the outrigger legs to keep mill level.
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Safety Safety Instructions CHECK SAWMILL BEFORE OPERATION DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating or towing the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are closed (i.e. the safety switches located on them are engaged).
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Safety Safety Instructions KEEP HANDS AWAY DANGER! Always shut off the sawmill engine before changing the blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. DANGER! Engine components can become very hot during opera- tion. Avoid contact with any part of a hot engine. The exhaust com- ponents of your engine are especially hot during and following operation.
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Safety Safety Instructions CAUTIONS FOR GAS OR DIESEL ENGINE OPERATION DANGER! Operate your engine/machine only in well venti- lated areas. The exhaust gases of your engine can cause nausea, delirium and potentially death unless adequate ventilation is present. DANGER! Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak. The leaking fuel or oil could potentially come in contact with hot surfaces and ignite into flames.
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Safety Safety Instructions USE PROPER PROCEDURE WHEN CONDUCTING ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE DANGER! Make sure all electrical installation, service and/or maintenance work is performed by a qualified electrician and is in accordance with applicable electrical codes. DANGER! Hazardous voltage inside the electric boxes and at the motor can cause shock, burns, or death.
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Safety Safety Instructions KEEP SAFETY LABELS IN GOOD CONDITION IMPORTANT! Always be sure that all safety decals are clean and readable. Replace all damaged safety decals to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment. Contact your local distributor, or call your Customer Service Representative to order more decals.
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Safety Safety Instructions GENERAL TRAILER SAFETY DANGER! Be sure that the hitch and the safety cable are secured before towing the sawmill. The safety cable automatically operates the trailer handbrake lever in case the hitch should become disen- gaged. Failure to do so may result in serious personal injury and/or severe machine damage.
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Safety Safety Instructions TABLE 1-1 099221 CAUTION! Keep all persons a safe distance away from work area when operating the machine. 099221 098176 CAUTION! Keep away from debarker blade! 098176 096316 CAUTION! Do not open or close the electric box when the switch is not in the “0”...
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Safety Safety Instructions TABLE 1-1 096319 CAUTION! Disconnect power supply before opening the box. 085977B No lift the machine grasping by the element! 085977B 086099 CAUTION! Keep away - hot parts! 086099 099222 CAUTION! Sawdust outlet. Protect eyes! Safety 60HDdoc081208 1-14...
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Safety Safety Instructions TABLE 1-1 099542 CAUTION! Trailer. 099542 096321 Blade movement direction S12004G CAUTION! Always wear safety goggles when operating the sawmill! S12005G CAUTION! Always wear protective ear muffs when operating the sawmill! P11789 Aligning the blade on the wheels 1-15 60HDdoc081208 Safety...
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Safety Safety Instructions TABLE 1-1 P85070 CE safety certification 099401 Russian safety certification 099401 S20097 Motor rotation direction S20097 Safety 60HDdoc081208 1-16...
If You Need To Order Parts SECTION 2 SERVICING THE SAWMILL Wood-Mizer is committed to providing you with the latest technology, best quality and strongest customer service available on the market today. We continually evaluate our customers’ needs to ensure we’re meeting current wood-processing demands. Your com- ments and suggestions are welcome.
Customer and Sawmill Identification Customer and Sawmill Identification Each Wood-Mizer sawmill has a model number and a 17-digit Vehicle Identification Num- ber (VIN). In addition, when you pick up your mill, you will receive a customer number. These three numbers will help expedite our service to you. Please locate them now and write them below so you have quick, easy access to them.
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Servicing The Sawmill Customer and Sawmill Identification The model number and V.I.N. can be found in the following locations. MODEL NUMBER AND V.I.N. LOCATIONS 60HDdoc081208 Servicing The Sawmill...
Servicing The Sawmill If You Need Service If You Need Service From Europe call our European Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Kolo, Poland at +48-63-2626000. From the continental U.S., call us toll-free at 1-800-525-8100. Ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative. Please have your vehicle identification number and your customer number ready when you call.
Sawmill Setup Sawmill Setup SECTION 3 SAWMILL SETUP Sawmill Setup IMPORTANT! Before starting to use the sawmill you have to meet the following conditions: Set up the sawmill on firm and level ground. The sawmill can be operated with the sawdust collection system only. The sawmill can be operated under roof only.
Sawmill Setup Stationary Sawmill Setup IMPORTANT! When starting the machine for the first time, check that main motor rotation direction is as indicated by the arrow located on the motor body (fan guard). If the rotation direction is incorrect, invert the phases in the phase inverter in the power socket (electric box).
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Sawmill Setup Stationary Sawmill Setup out the engine running will result in power drainage from the battery. 3. Use the carriage forward/reverse switch (left side of control box) to move the cutting head toward the front end of the mill. 60HDdoc081208 Sawmill Setup...
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Sawmill Setup Stationary Sawmill Setup 4. Raise the two side supports that will prevent a log from falling off the side of the mill when loaded. See Figure 3-1. Bed Rail Stop Block Side Support Sm0130b FIG. 3-1 Sawmill Setup 60HDdoc081208...
Sawmill Setup Portable Sawmill Setup Portable Sawmill Setup WARNING! Do not set up the mill on ground with more than a 10 degree incline. If setup on an incline is necessary, put blocks under one side of the mill or dig out areas for outrig- ger legs to keep mill level.
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Sawmill Setup Portable Sawmill Setup See Figure 3-2. Adjustment Bolt Outrigger Leg Travel Lock Pin Locking Pin 80_008 FIG. 3-2. OUTRIGGER ADJUSTMENT. CAUTION! If setup sawmill on a boggy terrain (such as deep mud or sand) place the board or metal plate under each outrigger leg to prevent it from sinking.
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Sawmill Setup Portable Sawmill Setup operating the sawmill controls. Operating the controls with- out the engine running will result in power drainage from the battery. 3. Remove the fenders by lifting them out of the slots. CAUTION! To prevent fender damage, remove fenders before operating sawmill or loading logs.
Sawmill Setup Middle Track Cover Middle Track Cover Before operating the sawmill do as follows: 1. Clean the upper and lower rails to remove any sawdust and rust preventives. 2. Unbolt and remove the middle track cover from its storage position. 3.
Sawmill Setup Replacing The Blade Replacing The Blade DANGER! Always shut off the sawmill engine before changing the blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades. Changing blades is safest when done by one person! Keep all other persons away from area when coiling, carrying or changing a blade.
Sawmill Setup Tensioning The Blade Tensioning The Blade Before tensioning the blade, check the air pressure gauge to see that the air tension sys- tem is properly charged. The gauge should read 50 PSI, i.e. .34 MPa (yellow colour) with the blade tension completely released.
Sawmill Setup Tracking The Blade The tension gauge should be checked occasionally when adjusting the cant control or while cutting. Ambient temperature changes will cause tension to change. Adjust the ten- sion handle as necessary to maintain the recommended tension level. Tracking The Blade 1.
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Sawmill Setup Tracking The Blade 5. Use the cant adjustment bolt to adjust where the blade travels on the blade wheels. See Figure 3-1. Turn bolt clockwise to move blade out on DETAIL wheel; counterclock- wise to move blade in on wheel.
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Sawmill Setup Tracking The Blade 10. Turn the key switch to #0 position 11. Be sure to close the blade housing and pulley covers when the adjustment is complete. DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating or towing the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
Sawmill Setup Starting The Engine (or Motor) Starting The Engine (or Motor) See the appropriate manual supplied with your specific engine/motor configuration for starting and operating instructions. DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating or towing the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
Sawmill Operation Hydraulic Control Operation SECTION 4 SAWMILL OPERATION Hydraulic Control Operation The hydraulic control levers become operational when the contacts at the bottom of the carriage touch the power strip on the frame tube. The hydraulic control levers will only work when the cutting head is close enough to the front end of the mill to touch the power strip.
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Sawmill Operation Hydraulic Control Operation 1. Move the clamp out and down so it will not get in the way of logs being loaded onto the bed. Lower the clamp in/out lever to move the clamp out toward the loading side of the saw- mill.
Sawmill Operation Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs To Load Logs 1. Move the saw carriage to the front end of the frame. CAUTION! Before loading a log, be sure the cutting head is moved far enough forward so the log does not hit it. Failure to do so may result in machine damage.
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Sawmill Operation Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs If you want to turn the log more, do the following steps. 3. Engage the clamp by raising the clamp in/out lever. Clamp the log against the side sup- ports. 4. Lower the turner lever to lower the turner arm below the log. 5.
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Sawmill Operation Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs m). As the front and rear clamps ensure that the log lies flat on the sawmill bed, they are essential to cut long logs with internal tension accurately. 1. Use the up/down lever of the front/rear clamp to raise the clamp up. 2.
Sawmill Operation Up/Down Operation Up/Down Operation This section describes operation of the up/down system with the standard controls. See the operation section of the Accuset or PLC-Setwork manual for operation of the up/down system using these options. 1. Install a blade, if needed, and check for correct blade tension. (See Section 3.6).
Sawmill Operation Blade Guide Arm Operation Blade Guide Arm Operation 1. Look down the length of the log to see its maximum width. The outer blade guide should be adjusted to clear the widest section of the log by less than 1" (25.4 mm). 2.
Sawmill Operation Power Feed Operation Power Feed Operation See Figure 4-4. The power feed system moves the carriage forward and backward by using two switches on the control panel. Carriage Forward Carriage Reverse Forward Feed Rate 3H0280 FIG. 4-4 Carriage Feed Rate The carriage feed rate switch controls the speed at which the carriage travels forward.
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Sawmill Operation Power Feed Operation WARNING! Be sure the power feed switch is in the neutral position before turning the key switch to the on (#1) or accessory (#2) position. This prevents accidental carriage movement which may cause serious injury or death. Using The Power Feed 1.
Sawmill Operation Cutting The Log Cutting The Log The following steps guide you through normal operation of the Wood-Mizer sawmill. 1. Once the log is placed where you want it and clamped firmly, turn the key switch to the #1 position.
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Sawmill Operation Cutting The Log 9. Lower the toe boards, if they were used.Use the hydraulic levers to release the clamp and engage the log turner. Turn the log 90 or 180 degrees. Make sure the flat on the log is placed flat against side supports if turned 90 degrees.
Sawmill Operation Edging Edging The following steps guide you through edging boards on the Wood-Mizer sawmill. 1. Raise the side supports to 1/2 the height of the flitches, or the boards that need to be edged. 2. Stack the flitches on edge against the side supports.
Sawmill Operation Optional Cutting Procedure Optional Cutting Procedure In order to achieve maximum production rates, it may be desirable to leave the blade engaged when returning the carriage. (Normal operation procedures recommend disen- gaging the blade before returning the carriage for maximum blade life and fuel economy.) DANGER! If leaving the blade engaged for maximum pro- duction rates, make sure the off-bearer stays out of the path...
Sawmill Operation Blade Height Scale Blade Height Scale See Figure 4-5. The blade height scale is attached to the carriage head frame. It includes: a blade height indicator an inch scale a quarter scale Blade Height Quarter Indicator Scale Inch Scale 3H0007B FIG.
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Sawmill Operation Blade Height Scale Example: You want to cut 1" (25 mm) random width boards from a log. Position the blade for the first cut. Move the carriage to an even measurement on the inch scale. Make a trim cut. Return the carriage for the second cut and lower it 1 1/8" (29 mm) below the orig- inal measurement.
15 seconds. This will clean the blade of sap buildup. Wipe the blade dry with a rag before storing or sharpening. For further lubrication benefits, add one 12oz. bottle of Wood-Mizer Lube Additive to 5 gallons of water. Wood-Mizer Lube Additive enables some previously impossible timbers to be cut by significantly reducing resin buildup on the blade.
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Sawmill Operation Water Lube Operation WARNING! Use ONLY water and Wood-Mizer Lube Addi- tive with the water lube accessory. Never use flammable fuels or liquids such as diesel fuel. If these types of liquids are necessary to clean the blade, remove it and clean with a rag.
Preparing The Sawmill For Towing 4.11 Preparing The Sawmill For Towing The Wood-Mizer trailer package makes transporting your sawmill easy and convenient. To get your sawmill ready for towing, follow these instructions. 1. Move the saw carriage to the front end of the sawmill. Raise the rear outriggers.
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Sawmill Operation Preparing The Sawmill For Towing CAUTION! Move the hydraulic clamp and turner to provide maximum ground clearance before towing. Failure to do so may result in damage to the sawmill. 3. Move the carriage forward to the travel position over the rear bed rail. Position the hole in the saw head over the travel rest pin.
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Sawmill Operation Preparing The Sawmill For Towing See Figure 4-9. Locking Clamp FIG. 4-9 CAUTION! It is important that the lower stop bolts are prop- erly adjusted to secure the carriage on the track rail. Failure to properly adjust the stop bolts can cause saw head dam- age, especially during mill transportation.
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Sawmill Operation Preparing The Sawmill For Towing 6. If necessary, adjust the stop located at the bottom of the mast so the saw head contacts them after it is lowered 3/4" (19mm) past where it contacts the rest pin. See Figure 4-10. Loosen jam nut and turn bolt to raise or lower...
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Sawmill Operation Preparing The Sawmill For Towing See Figure 4-11. FIG. 4-11 CAUTION! Check to be sure the saw head safety chain is secured before towing the sawmill. Failure to properly secure the saw head can result in severe machine damage. Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are in place and secure.
Maintenance Wear Life SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE This section lists the maintenance procedures that need to be performed. See the Maintenance Log located after this section for a complete list of maintenance procedures and intervals. Keep track of machine maintenance by filling in the machine hours and the date you perform each procedure.
Maintenance Blade Guides Blade Guides 1. Check the rollers for performance and wear every blade change. Make sure the rollers are clean and spinning freely. If not, rebuild them. Replace any rollers which have worn smooth or have become cone shaped. Steel Guide Blocks 2.
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Maintenance Steel Guide Blocks clamp bolt. Use the provided adjustment tool. to raise bottom disk Retighten the bottom disk mounting bolt and clamp bolt.See Section: “See Section ” IMPORTANT! The ceramic inserts should be parallel to the blade. Check the space between the insert and the blade at each side of the insert to insure it is parallel.
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Preventing sap buildup on the blade is critical when using the high-performance blade guide system. If the wood you are sawing leaves sap buildup using plain water in the blade lube system, use Wood-Mizer lube additive (part no. 033439). Throat Screw Make sure the blade screw in the top center of the C-frame is 1/16"...
Maintenance Sawdust Removal Sawdust Removal 1. Remove the excess sawdust from the blade wheel housings and sawdust chute every blade change. 2. Remove all sawdust and debris from around the velocity fuse valves every 8 hours of operation. The valves are located at the bottom of the log loader cylinders. 3.
Maintenance Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers Properly maintaining the sawmill carriage track is critical in preventing corrosion that can cause pitting and scaling on the rail surfaces. Pitted and scaled surfaces can, in turn, cause rough cuts or jerky power feed movement. See Figure 5-3.
Lubricate the up/down and power feed drum switch contacts inside the control panel every fifty hours of operation. Use only contact grease supplied by Wood-Mizer. Remove the control panel cover. Use a cotton swab to apply grease to the switch contact ends.
Maintenance Miscellaneous Miscellaneous 1. Oil all chains with Dexron III ATF every fifty hours of operation. CAUTION! Do not use chain lube. It causes sawdust buildup in chain links. 2. Apply a thin film of a NLGI No. 2 grade lithium grease to the blade guide arm every fifty hours of operation to help prevent it from rusting.
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Maintenance Brake Adjustment 2. The throttle cable mounting bolt should be placed in the middle hole of the acceleration lever located on the engine. 3H0748 3. Adjust the brake using turnbuckle so that, the braking time is about 5 seconds and the brake blocks are not touching the blade wheel with the linear actuator fully closed (mini- mum actuator length).
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Maintenance Brake Adjustment tor mount block with shaft should slide. 5. Never increase the engine RPM by moving manually the acceleration lever on the engine. Increasing the engine RPM when the brake is engaged will result in quick clutch damage. 6.
Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment Drive Belt Adjustment DANGER! Never adjust the drive belts and the drive belt bracket while the motor is running. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Periodically check the drive belt for wear. Replace any damaged or worn belts as needed.
Maintenance Up/Down System 5.10 Up/Down System Adjust the up/down chain tension as needed. Measure chain tension with the head all the way to the top of the vertical mast. Find the chain adjusting bolt at the bottom of the mast. Use the adjustment nut to adjust the bolt until the center of the chain can be deflected 3/4”...
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Drain and refill the gearbox with 25 ounces of oil after every 5000 hours of sawmill opera- tion or once a year, whichever comes first. Wood-Mizer offers replacement gear oil in 8 ounce bottles. 4. Inspect the up/down motor brushes every 750 hours of operation. Remove brush dust and replace the brushes if they worn to a length of 5/8”...
Maintenance Charging The Battery (DC Only) 5.11 Charging The Battery (DC Only) DANGER! Batteries expel explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, burning cigarettes, or other ignition sources away at all times. Always wear safety goggles and a face shield when working near batteries. Failure to do so will cause serious injury.
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Maintenance Charging The Battery (DC Only) CAUTION! Do not overcharge the battery. Overcharging may reduce the overall service life of the battery. CAUTION! Be sure the battery is fully charged before transporting the sawmill. If the battery is not fully charged, excessive vibration could reduce the overall service life of the battery.
Maintenance Hydraulic System 5.12 Hydraulic System 1. Check the hydraulic fluid level every fifty hours of operation. Add fluid as necessary. The level in the hydraulic pump should be 3/4" (19mm) from the top with all cylinders col- lapsed. If humidity is a problem or the mill is used outside in humid weather, drain and replace two quarts (.95 liters) of fluid every six months.
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Maintenance Hydraulic System 3. Inspect the hydraulic pump motor brushes every 750 hours of operation. Remove brush dust and replace the brushes if they worn to a length of 1/4” or shorter. CAUTION! Do not operate the hydraulic system if the pump motor brushes are worn shorter than 1/4”.
3. Check the power feed gearbox oil level. Add a synthetic gear oil such as Mobil SHC 634 as needed. Drain and refill the gearbox with 25 ounces of oil after every 5000 hours of sawmill opera- tion or once a year, whichever comes first. Wood-Mizer offers replacement gear oil in 8 ounce bottles. 5-19 60HDdoc081208 Maintenance...
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MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) Check Blade Screw See Section 5.2 Daily - Every Blade Change Check Blade Guide Performance See Section 5.2 Daily - Every Blade Change Remove Excess Sawdust From Blade Wheel Hous- See Section 5.3 Daily - Every Blade Change DAILY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...
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MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION MANUAL FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE REFERENCE A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME. 550 HRS 600 HRS 650 HRS...
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MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION MANUAL FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE REFERENCE A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME. 1050 HRS 1100 HRS 1150 HRS...
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MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION MANUAL FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE REFERENCE A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME. 1550 HRS 1600 HRS 1650 HRS...
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MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION MANUAL FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE REFERENCE A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME. 2050 HRS 2100 HRS 2150 HRS...
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MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION MANUAL FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE REFERENCE A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME. 2550 HRS 2600 HRS 2650 HRS...
Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Sawing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Blades Dull Quickly Dirty logs Clean or debark logs, espe- cially on entry side of the cut When grinding teeth, heating Grind just enough metal to too much and causing teeth to restore sharpness to the soften teeth.
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Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Boards Thick Or Thin On Stress in log which causes log After log has been squared, Ends Or Middle Of Board. to not lay flat on the bed. take equal cuts off opposing sides.
Replace drum switch or remove control panel cover and clean and lubricate con- tacts NOTE: Use only contact grease supplied by Wood-Mizer. Drum switch spring broken. Manually move the power feed or up/down switch back to neutral or "off" position.
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Troubleshooting Guide Electrical Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Up/Down Or Power Feed System overload or bind Correct problem (See Section Motors Overheat And Lose occurred. ). Allow motor to cool Power. before restarting. Normal operation factors Allow motor to cool before exceeded (eg: up/down con- restarting.
Drum switch is dirty. Clean drum switch and lubricate Speeds Or Does Not Move with contact grease supplied by Until Speed Is Above Halfway Wood-Mizer. Mark. Drum switch contacts are bad Check that contacts are in good condition and positively close cir- cuit.
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Troubleshooting Guide Power Feed Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Power Feed Motor Overheats. Middle track oiler is dragging. Clean and lubricate the middle track oiler. Allow motor to cool before restarting. Ground is not level. Level the sawmill. Allow motor to cool before restarting.
Troubleshooting Guide Power Feed Circuit Troubleshooting Power Feed Circuit Troubleshooting LED lights are provided on the control module to help troubleshoot any feed problems you may encounter. See Figure 6-1. The lights can be viewed by removing the rear control box panel. VBAT LED Bar Graph OUT1...
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Troubleshooting Guide Power Feed Circuit Troubleshooting See Table 6-1. The drum switch positions and light states with the feed rate dial switch all the way up are shown below. Power Feed Drum Switch Position FORWARD REVERSE NEUTRAL TABLE 6-1 Please contact Customer Service for assistance if necessary when troubleshooting the system using these lights.
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Troubleshooting Guide Power Feed Circuit Troubleshooting The LED Bar Graph located on the power feed board can also be used to troubleshoot feed problems. Check below for different codes on the LED Bar Graph to find the prob- lem. See Figure 6-2. The operational codes of the LED Bar Graph are shown below. SM0314-2 Key On, Bridge Enabled, No Power, No Faults Key On, Bridge Enabled, Full Power, No Faults...
See Monarch manual for noid. Tapping on solenoid may fix tem- troubleshooting solenoid porarily. Replace solenoid if necessary. NOTE: The solenoid is not a standard automotive type. Order from Wood-Mizer only 6-10 60HDdoc081208 Troubleshooting Guide...
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Troubleshooting Guide Hydraulic Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION You Can Get Response From Valve assembly switch con- Locate the valve switch at the bottom the Pump By Actuating All tacts are not properly of the valve assembly. Use a 3MM But One or Two Handles adjusted allen wrench to loosen the set screw on each of the five switch contacts.
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Troubleshooting Guide Hydraulic Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Pump Motor Runs With Little Low battery Test battery. Recharge or replace as Or No Response From The necessary Cylinders Low fluid level Check fluid level. Add an all-season hydraulic fluid such as Amoco Rycon Oil MV or Mobil Multipurpose ATF (automatic transmission fluid) until level is 4 - 4 1/2"...
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Troubleshooting Guide Hydraulic Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Hydraulic Side Supports Go Dirt in sequence valve Remove sequence valves and clean Down Before Or At Same thoroughly with kerosene. NOTE: Be Time As Log Turner sure to reassemble the valve and install it in its original position on the cylinder Retainer in sequence valve...
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Troubleshooting Guide Hydraulic Problems Hydraulic Toe Boards or Can be a result of failing to INITIAL CHECK Clamp "Creep" DOWN with- lower completly the toe To check, disconnect the toe board out the valve control han- board/log clamp before load- hydraulic hose from its current valve dles being operated OR do ing the log and hitting the toe...
Troubleshooting Guide Engine/Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment Engine/Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment 1. Install the drive belt. 2. Use a straight edge to align the engine/motor pulley to the drive pulley. Also check that the engine pulley is within 1/8" square with the drive pulley. Loosen the engine mounting bolts and rotate the engine if necessary.
Troubleshooting Guide Power Feed Variable Feed Rate Switch Test Power Feed Variable Feed Rate Switch Test With the feed rate dial switch all the way down, move the shaft of the dial back and forth to see if there is a jerky response. Turn the dial and move the shaft back and forth again. Repeat several times.
Troubleshooting Guide Fuse Terminal Extension Stud 6.10 Fuse Terminal Extension Stud A fuse terminal extension stud is provided in the fuse box. The extension may be used to temporarily connect a battery charger or jumper cables to raise the saw head from the towing position so the battery box lid can be removed.
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Troubleshooting Guide Fuse Terminal Extension Stud 4. Connect the negative cable from the charger or jumper cables to a grounded metal sur- face. The mounting bolts on the bottom of the control box are an acceptable ground. 5. Charge or jump the battery until it can supply enough power to raise the saw head. 6.
Troubleshooting Guide Circuit Breaker Operation 6.11 Circuit Breaker Operation Sawmill controls are equipped with manual reset circuit breakers to protect the electrical circuits. See Figure 6-5. The power feed and up/down breakers are externally mounted at the front of the control box. The blade guide, accessory, ignition, start, and board return breakers are located inside the control box.
Routine Alignment Procedure SECTION 7 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT The Wood-Mizer sawmill is factory aligned. Two alignment procedures are available to realign the sawmill if necessary. The Routine Alignment instructions should be performed as necessary to solve sawing problems not related to blade performance. The Complete Alignment procedure should be performed approximately every 1500 hours of operation (sooner if you regularly transport the sawmill over rough terrain).
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure Saw Head Tilt As the blade enters a wide log or cant, the outside of the saw head will drop down slightly. To compensate for the drop, the saw head is adjusted 1/26" (1 mm) higher at the outside. 1.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-2. To adjust the saw head tilt, use the bolts located at the bottom of the saw head mast. Loosen the three sets of four retaining plate bolts. To raise the outside of the saw head, back the stop bolts out, then tighten the adjustment bolts.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Arm Alignment The blade guide arm moves the outer blade guide in and out. If the arm becomes loose, the blade guide will not deflect the blade properly, causing inaccurate cuts. A loose blade guide arm can also cause blade vibration.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-4. Measure distance between roller flange and blade with arm open and closed 3H0802-10b FIG. 7-4 4. Adjust the blade guide arm to 1/2" (15 mm) from fully open and remeasure the distance from the roller flange to the back of the blade.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-5. Loosen the horizontal adjustment bolt jam nuts. To tilt the arm in toward the blade, loosen the right bolt and tighten the left bolt. To tilt the arm out away from the blade, loosen the left bolt and tighten the right bolt.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-6. Measure from blade guide arm to bed rail with arm open and closed 600025-2a FIG. 7-6 7. Adjust the blade guide arm to 1/2" (15 mm) from fully open. Measure the distance from the bottom of the blade guide mounting block to the bed rail.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-7. Loosen the vertical adjustment bolt jam nuts. To tilt the blade guide arm down, loosen the right bolt and tighten the left bolt. To tilt the blade guide arm up, loosen the left bolt and tighten the right bolt. Retighten the jam nuts and recheck the blade guide arm vertical tilt.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment The blade guides should be adjusted properly in the vertical plane. If the blade guides are tilted vertically, the blade will try to travel in the tilted direction. A Blade Guide Alignment Tool (BGAT) is provided to help you measure the vertical tilt of the blade.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-9. Loosen the jam nuts on the top and bottom vertical tilt adjustment Top Vertical Tilt Adjustment Screw 600034b Adjust screws down to tilt roller up; Adjust screws up to tilt roller down Bottom Vertical Tilt Adjustment Screw FIG.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment If the blade guides are tilted in the wrong direction horizontally, the back of the blade may contact the flange as the roller is spinning down, causing it to push the blade away from the guide roller.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-11. Loosen the jam nuts on the horizontal tilt adjustment screws. To tilt the roller left, loosen the right screw and tighten left screw. To tilt the roller right, loosen the left screw and tighten the right screw. Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the tilt of the blade.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Flange Spacing Each blade guide must be adjusted so the roller flange is the correct distance from the back edge of the blade. If the flange is too close to or too far from the blade, the sawmill will not cut accurately.
Sawmill Alignment Horizontal Adjustment of Side Supports Horizontal Adjustment of Side Supports Logs and boards are clamped against the side supports when sawing. The sides supports must be square to the bed to ensure square lumber. 1. Swing the side support down. 2.
Sawmill Alignment Vertical Adjustment of Side Supports Vertical Adjustment of Side Supports 1. Place a flat board across the bed rails. 2. Swing a side support up so that it is vertical. 3. Pull back at the top of the support to eliminate slack as if a log were being clamped against it.
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Sawmill Alignment Vertical Adjustment of Side Supports Blade Height Scale Adjustment After the entire sawmill has been aligned and all adjustments made, check that the blade height scale indicates the true distance from the blade to the bed rails. 1. Move the saw head so the blade is positioned directly above one of the bed rails. Mea- sure from the bottom edge on a down-set tooth of the blade to the top of the bed rail, near the inner blade guide assembly.
Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Complete Alignment Procedure Frame Setup Before performing the following alignment procedures, setup the mill on firm, level ground. If your sawmill is stationary, with no trailer axle, lower the feet so the weight of the sawmill is evenly supported.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Installation 1. Remove the blade and replace the blade wheel belts. New blade wheel belts are required to perform the complete alignment procedure. 2. Blow sawdust off of the blade guide assemblies. Remove sawdust from the blade hous- ings.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Wheel Alignment The blade wheels should be adjusted so they are level in the vertical and horizontal planes. If the blade wheels are tilted up or down, the blade will want to travel in the tilted direction.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Adjust vertical adjustment screws up to tilt drive-side blade wheel down; Adjust screws down to tilt wheel up FIG. 7-17 5. Recheck the vertical tilt of the drive-side blade wheel with the blade guide alignment tool. Readjust the blade wheel as necessary until the front and rear of the tool are the same distance from the bed rail (within 1/16"...
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-18. Use the vertical adjustment screws to adjust the idle-side blade wheel. To tilt the wheel up, loosen the bottom adjustment screw one quarter turn. Loosen the jam nut on the top adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the top and bottom jam nuts.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure 9. Check the position of the blade on the idle-side blade wheel. See Figure 7-19. The horizontal tilt of the blade wheel should be adjusted so that the gul- let of a 1-1/4" blade is 1/8" (3 mm) out from the front edge of the wheel (±1/26 [1mm]).The gullet of a 1-1/2"...
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure 10. Check the position of the blade on the drive-side blade wheel. The blade should be posi- tioned on the wheel as described for the idle-side blade wheel. Adjust the drive-side blade wheel if necessary. See Figure 7-21.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Bed Rail Adjustment 1. Open the adjustable blade guide arm to within 1/2" (15 mm) of full open. 2. Move the carriage back to the front pivot bed rail. Raise the cutting head until the bottom of the blade is 17"...
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-23. To adjust the saw head tilt, use the bolts located at the bottom of the saw head mast. Loosen the three sets of four retaining plate bolts. To raise the outside of the saw head, back the stop bolts out, then tighten the adjustment bolts.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure 7. Measure the distance from the top of the pivot rail to the bottom of the blade. Make this measurement at each end of the pivot rail. 8. The two measurements should be 15" (375 mm). See Figure 7-24.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-25. Loosen the bed rail clamping bolts and turn the adjustment bolts to move the bed rails to the blade if necessary. Retighten the clamping bolts and adjustment bolt jam nuts. FIG. 7-25 11.
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Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Installation Each Wood-Mizer sawmill has two blade guide assemblies that help the blade maintain a straight cut. The two blade guide assemblies are positioned on the saw head to guide the blade on each side of the material being cut.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure guide assembly and install the provided alignment bar. 3. Install each blade guide assembly to the mounting blocks and push all the way back. Install, tension and track a new blade. Adjust the outer blade guide assembly so the roller flange is 1/8"...
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Arm Alignment The blade guide arm moves the outer blade guide in and out. If the arm becomes loose, the blade guide will not deflect the blade properly, causing inaccurate cuts. A loose blade guide arm can also cause blade vibration.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure After tightening the blade guide arm rollers, check that the arm is aligned properly. 3. With the arm adjusted 1/2" (15 mm) from fully closed, measure the distance between the rear blade guide roller and the back of the blade. See Figure 7-28.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-29. Loosen the horizontal adjustment bolt jam nuts. To tilt the arm in toward the blade, loosen the rear bolt and tighten the front bolt. To tilt the arm out away from the blade, loosen the front bolt and tighten the rear bolt.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-30. Adjust the blade guide arm to 1/2" (15 mm) from fully open. Measure the distance from the bottom of the blade guide mounting block to the bed rail. This mea- surement should be 15" (376 mm). If the measurements are not the same, adjust the blade guide arm vertically.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-31. Loosen the vertical adjustment bolt jam nuts. To tilt the blade guide arm down, loosen the rear bolt and tighten the front bolt. To tilt the blade guide arm up, loosen the front bolt and tighten the rear bolt. Retighten the jam nuts and recheck the blade guide arm vertical tilt.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Deflection Perform the following steps to achieve proper blade deflection with the blade guides. 1. Raise the carriage until the blade is 15" (375 mm) above a bed rail. Measure the actual distance with a tape from the top of the rail to the bottom of the blade. See Figure 7-32.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment The blade guides should be adjusted properly in the vertical plane. If the blade guides are tilted vertically, the blade will try to travel in the tilted direction. A Blade Guide Alignment Tool (BGAT) is provided to help you measure the vertical tilt of the blade.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-34. Loosen the jam nuts on the top and bottom vertical tilt adjustment Top Vertical Tilt Adjustment Screw 600034b Adjust screws down to tilt roller up; Adjust screws up to tilt roller down Bottom Vertical Tilt Adjustment Screw FIG.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment If the blade guides are tilted in the wrong direction horizontally, the back of the blade may contact the flange as the roller is spinning down, causing it to push the blade away from the guide roller.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-36. Loosen the jam nuts on the horizontal tilt adjustment screws. To tilt the roller left, loosen the right screw and tighten left screw. To tilt the roller right, loosen the left screw and tighten the right screw. Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the tilt of the blade.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Flange Spacing Each blade guide must be adjusted so the roller flange is the correct distance from the back edge of the blade. If the flange is too close to or too far from the blade, the sawmill will not cut accurately.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Level Perform the following adjustments to make sure the blade guide assembly is parallel to the blade. 1. Loosen the alignment bar mounting bolt. Use the provided bottom disk adjustment tool to adjust the alignment bar up so the bar is close to, but not touching the bottom of the blade.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Disk Adjustment 1. Remove the blade and remove the alignment bars from the blade guide assemblies. Install new or reconditioned bottom guide disks to both blade guide assemblies (leave mounting bolts loose). Use the provided bottom disk adjustment tool to lower the bottom disk all the way down.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Horizontal Alignment of Side Supports Logs and boards are clamped against the side supports when sawing. The sides supports must be square to the bed to ensure square lumber. 1. Swing the side support down. 2.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Vertical Side Support Alignment 1. Place a flat board across the bed rails. 2. Swing a side support up so that it is vertical. 3. Pull back at the top of the support to eliminate slack as if a log were being clamped against it.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Clamp Stop/Stop Bolt Adjustment 1. Once the side supports are aligned, pivot them down to their horizontal position. 2. Tie a string to the stop block at the first bed rail. Stretch the string toward the rear of the frame and tie to the stop block at the last bed rail.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Saw Head Tilt As the blade enters a wide log or cant, the outside of the saw head will drop down slightly. To compensate for the drop, the saw head is adjusted 1/16" (1.5 mm) higher at the out- side.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-44. To adjust the saw head tilt, use the bolts located at the bottom of the saw head mast. Loosen the three sets of four retaining plate bolts. To raise the outside of the saw head, back the stop bolts out, then tighten the adjustment bolts.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Height Scale Adjustment After the entire sawmill has been aligned and all adjustments made, check that the blade height scale indicates the true distance from the blade to the bed rails. 1. Move the saw head so the blade is positioned directly above one of the bed rails. Mea- sure from the bottom edge on a down-set tooth of the blade to the top of the bed rail, near the inner blade guide assembly.
Specifications Log Capacity SECTION 8 SPECIFICATIONS Log Capacity See Table 8-1. The LT70 Series Sawmills can accept logs as listed below. LT70S LT70M LT70L Maximum Log Diameter 36,6” ( 93 cm ) 36,6” ( 93 cm ) 36,6” ( 93 cm ) 15’-11”...
TABLE 8-2 Use diesel fuel for D42. The electric motors supplied on Wood-Mizer sawmills carry a rating assigned by the motor manufacturer for the continuous duty operation of the motor, potentially, 24 hours per day, day after day. This rating is useful in sizing motors for use in applications like blowers for heating and ventilation that are never cycled off except for system maintenance.
Specifications Chains Chains See Table 8-5. The load capacity of the chains is listed below. Load Capacity According to ISO No 08A-1 Power Feed Chain 22700N Up/Down Chain 45400N TABLE 8-5 Hydraulic System See Table 8-6. The specifications of the hydraulic system are shown below. Hydraulic Pump #M-300-0230 Monarch Pressure Rating...
Specifications Belt Sizes Belt Sizes See Table 8-7. Belt sizes for the LT70 Series sawmills are shown. Description Belt Size Wood-Mizer Part # Motor Drive Belt ( E25 ) 3B/HB 089464 2462La Engine Drive Belt ( D42 ) 3B/HB 089464...
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