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  • Page 3 Wood-Mizer ® Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual LTSC15S3 G18 rev. A1.01 LTSC15M2 G18 rev. A1.01 LTSC15S3 D10 rev. A1.01 LTSC15M2 D10 rev. A1.01 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before operating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
  • Page 4 Sawmill and Customer Identification Each Wood-Mizer LT15 sawmill is identified with a revision and VIN numbers. LT15 Model Type Engine/Motor Base Model Configuration Revision Number Minor Revision Major Revision Code Code MODEL & REVISION NUMBERS DESCRIPTION F9 017 F9 .01 V.I.N.
  • Page 5 When you pick up your mill, you will receive a customer number. The VIN number, revision, and your customer number expedite our service to you. Please write these numbers below so you have quick, easy access to them. Customer No. Model Type VIN No.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section-Page General Contact Information Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) SECTION 1 SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION Blade Handling......................1-1 Sawmill Setup......................1-2 Sawmill Operation..................... 1-2 Sawmill Maintenance ....................1-4 Safety Instructions ..................... 1-5 Observe Safety Instructions Wear Safety Clothing Keep sawmill And Area Around sawmill Clean...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 3 SETUP & OPERATION Sawmill Setup......................3-1 Replacing The Blade ....................3-8 Tensioning The Blade....................3-9 Tracking The Blade ....................3-10 Starting The Engine....................3-11 Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs ..............3-12 Up/Down Operation ....................3-15 Blade Guide Arm Operation..................
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 6 ALIGNMENT Pre-Alignment Procedures..................6-1 Preparing The Sawmill For Alignment ..............6-1 Blade Installation and Alignment................6-1 Blade Wheel Alignment .................... 6-2 Blade Guide Arm Alignment..................6-7 Aligning The Blade Guides ..................6-8 Blade Deflection......................6-9 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment..............

  • Page 9: General Contact Information

    General Contact Information Getting Service 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 comments and suggestions are welcome.

  • Page 10: Branches & Authorized Sales Centerswood-Mizer Locations (North And South America)

    Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) EUROPE UNITED STATES European Headquarters World Headquarters Wood-Mizer Industries Sp. z o.o. Wood-Mizer LLC Nagórna 114, 62-600 Koło, Poland 8180 West 10th Street Tel.: +48-63-26-26-000 Indianapolis,Indiana 46214-2400, Fax: +48-63-27-22-327 www.woodmizer.eu...
  • Page 11 Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) CROATIA Krešimir Pregernik ITALY Pasquale Felice SERBIA Dragan Markov Pregimex d.o.o. Wood-Mizer Italia Srl Wood-Mizer Balkan d.o.o. S. Batušiæa 31, 10090 Zagreb Cda. Capoiaccio SN Svetosavska GA 3/3; P. Fah 25 Tel.:/Fax: +3851-38-94-668...
  • Page 12 Brazil Headquarters Europe Headquarters Serving Brazil Serving Europe, Africa, West Asia Wood-Mizer do Brasil Wood-Mizer Industries Sp z o.o. Rua Dom Pedro 1, No: 205 Bairro: Sao Jose Nagorna 114 Ivoti/RS CEP:93.900-000 62-600 Kolo, Poland Tel: +55 51 9894-6461/ +55 21 8030-3338/ +55 51 Phone: +48.63.26.26.000...

  • Page 13: Section 1 Safety & General Information

    It is always the owner's responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding the ownership and operation 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 the mill.

  • Page 14: Sawmill Setup

    Safety & General Information Sawmill Setup 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 legs to keep mill level.
  • Page 15 Safety & General Information Sawmill Operation WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Always make sure log is clamped securely before sawing. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Use ONLY water with the water lube accessory.

  • Page 16: Sawmill Maintenance

    Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance Sawmill Maintenance CAUTION! Reinstall the track wiper so that it lightly touches the track bar. If the wiper presses too firmly against the bar, it can cause the power feed to bind. CAUTION! Never use grease on the mast rails as it will collect sawdust.

  • Page 17: Safety Instructions

    It is always the owner's responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding the ownership and operation of your Wood-Mizer sawmill. All Wood-Mizer sawmill owners are encouraged to become thoroughly familiar with these applicable laws and comply with them fully while using the machine.

  • Page 18: Wear Safety Clothing

    Safety & General Information Wear Safety Clothing 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.

  • Page 19: Check Sawmill Before Operation

    Safety & General Information Check sawmill Before Operation Check sawmill Before Operation DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Keep Persons Away DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and lumber when operating the sawmill.

  • Page 20: Keep Hands Away

    Safety & General Information Keep Hands Away Keep Hands Away DANGER! Always shut off the blade motor before changing the blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. DANGER! Motor components can become very hot during operation. Avoid contact with any part of a hot motor. Contact with hot motor components can cause serious burns.

  • Page 21: Use Proper Maintenance Procedures

    Safety & General Information Use Proper Maintenance Procedures Use Proper Maintenance Procedures 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.

  • Page 22: Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition

    Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition 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.
  • Page 23 Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition See Table 1-1. Pictogram decals used to warn and inform the user about danger in the LT15. TABLE 1-1 Decal View W-M No. Description 096317 CAUTION! Read thoroughly the manual before operating the machine.
  • Page 24 Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition TABLE 1-1 099221 CAUTION! Keep all persons a safe distance away from work area when operating the machine. 099221 086099 CAUTION! Hot elements, keep your distance! 086099 098176 CAUTION! Keep away from debarker blade! 098176 096321...
  • Page 25 Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition TABLE 1-1 S12004G CAUTION! Always wear safety goggles when operating the sawmill! S12005G CAUTION! Always wear protective ear muffs when operating the sawmill! 501465 CAUTION! Always wear safety boots when operating the sawmill.
  • Page 26 Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition TABLE 1-1 510643 Setting the blade tension indicator 510643 1015-1088 70-75 1088-1160 75-80 80-85 1160-1233 P85070 CE safety certification 099401 Russian safety certification 099401 S20097A 3600 RPM - engine rotation direction 3600 RPM S20097A 1-14...

  • Page 27: Belt Sizes

    Browning belts only. Blade Sizes See Table 1-3. Wood-Mizer TRU•SHARP™ offers three types of blades to provide efficient sawing for all models of sawmills. The engine/motor size of your sawmill and the type of wood you saw should determine which blade you choose for optimum performance.

  • Page 28: Cutting Capacity

    Safety & General Information Cutting Capacity Cutting Capacity See Table 1-4. The log size capacities of the LT15 sawmills are listed below. Max. Diameter Max. Length LT15 S3 70 cm 5.4 m LT15 S2 70 cm 3.5 m LT15 M2 70 cm 5.2 m LT15 M3...

  • Page 29: Dust Extractor Specifications

    Safety & General Information Dust Extractor Specifications 1.11 Dust Extractor Specifications See Table 1-1. Specifications of the dust extractors used on the resaw for each saw head are listed below. Airflow 1200 m 3937ft Inlet diameter 100 mm (5.9”) Motor power 1.5 kW Number of sacks 1 pc...

  • Page 30: Overall Dimensions

    Safety & General Information Overall Dimensions 1.12 Overall Dimensions See Figure 1-2. The overall dimensions of the LT15 sawmills are shown below. 1790 2026 LT15M2 2700 2700 6750 15B001F LT15S3 1950 1950 1950 7200 FIG. 1-1 1-18 15doc020719 Safety & General Information...

  • Page 31: Components

    Safety & General Information Components See Figure 1-3. The picture below shows the operator’s position. 150189a FIG. 1-2 1.13 Components The major components of the Wood-Mizer LT15G18 are shown below. 150170_G Water Tank LT15G18_Manual_Oper Engine Up/Down Drive Motor Battery Box Saw Head Up/Down &...

  • Page 32: Section 2 Sawmill Assembly

    Mounting Parts of LT15 Sawmills with Gas Engine SECTION 2 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Scan to see the assembly video Mounting Parts of LT15 Sawmills with Gas Engine 2.1.1 Parts Specifications Table 1: Fig. Wood-Mizer Description Part No. LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 S3/S3-P S4/S4-P...
  • Page 33 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts Specifications Table 1: 086322 Right Track Wiper 086323 Left Track Wiper 086659-1 Frame Mounting Strap, Zinc-plated 086745 Middle Track Cover with Felt Wiper 092378-1 Bracket, Blade Guide Roller Guard 092379-1 Blade Guide Roller Guard 093859 Plate, PC Guard 094250-1 Track Rail,...
  • Page 34 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts Specifications Table 1: 506287-1 Plate, LT15 Bed Section Connector 507565 Log Clamp 508236-1 Feed Rope Mount Front Bracket (LT15-EC) 508237-1 Feed Rope Mount Rear Bracket (LT15-EC) 094427-1 Track Rail (LT15S3) 094696-1 (LT15M2) LTBGAT Tool, Blade, Guide, Alignment R02080 Rope Vertical Mast Lock Assembly...
  • Page 35 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts Specifications Table 1: F81058-1 Flat Washer Manaual Feed Assembly 506427-1 Power Feed Crank Handle 094142 Bushing 086338 Crank Handle Grip F81033-1 M10 Hex Nylon Lock Power Feed Assembly R80663 Rope 500839 Track Cover w/Felt Wiper 500726 Cover, LT15 Lower 501417-1 Link, Power...

  • Page 36: Specifications Of Fasteners

    Rubber 091614 Clamp, Rope Outrigger Leg Kit (Option) 095745-1 Leg Mounting Block 087771-1 LT15 Foot Mount Plate 2.1.2 Specifications of Fasteners Table 2: Wood-Mizer No. Description LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 S3-P S4-P Sample designations of fasteners: M8 Nut 8.4 Washer...
  • Page 37 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Specifications of Fasteners Table 2: F81002-6 M8x12 Bolt F81003-1 M10x20 Bolt F81003-11 Bolt M10x25-8.8 F81003-15 M10x75 Bolt F81003-2 M10x30 Bolt-5.8 F81003-2 M10x30 Bolt-8.8 F81003-66 M10x90 Bolt F81004-12 Bolt M12-55-8.8 F81004-35 Bolt M12x140 F81004-36 M12x130 Bolt F81004-38 M12x120 Bolt F81031-2 M6-8-B Nut F81032-2...

  • Page 38: Tools Necessary For Assembling The Sawmill

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill 2.1.3 Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill Table 3: Required Tools Flat Wrench #8 1 pc Flat Wrench #10 2 pcs Flat Wrench #13 2 pcs Flat Wrench #17 2 pcs Flat Wrench #19 2 pcs Ratchet Wrench #30 1 pc...

  • Page 39: Unpacking The Sawmill

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Sawmill Unpacking the Sawmill 1. Cut the bands holding the components together. 2. Remove the parts arranged inside the bed section. 3. Using a forklift truck or a winch with lifting capacity of minimum 500 kg, carefully lift the saw head and set it aside.
  • Page 40 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Sawmill See Figure 2-1. FIG. 2-1 4. The electric box is mounted to a special transport bracket while the sawmill is being transported. Before starting the machine, remove the electric box from the transport bracket and install it to the battery box mount plate using the removed mounting hardware.

  • Page 41: Bed Frame Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly Bed Frame Assembly IMPORTANT! With all screw joints without a split lock washer or nylon lock nut, use the "LOCTITE 243" (blue, of average durability, for screw joints). 1. Mount preliminarily the track rail as shown in Figure 2-3. Do not tighten the nuts. See Figure 2-3.
  • Page 42 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly 2. In case of stationary sawmills - Mount four (or six) legs to each bed section. Use two hex head bolts and lock nuts to secure each leg to the bed section. See Figure 2-4. M10x75 Bolt 150185B 085994-1...
  • Page 43 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-5. M10x120 Bolt 095742-1 085994-1 M20 Nut 150160a 21 Washer 095745-1 M10 Hex Nylon 10.5 Washer Lock Nut 086723-1 FIG. 2-5 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc020719 2-12...
  • Page 44 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly 4. Lay the frame sections end-to-end so the track portion of each section is on the same side. Slide the sections together and secure with four hex head bolts and nylon lock nuts. See Figure 2-6. M10x30 Bolt (4pcs) M10 Hex Nylon...
  • Page 45 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly 6. Mount a bed extension to the front and the rear ends of the bed frame. See Figure 2-7. 10.2 Split Lock M12 Hex Nylon Washer Lock Nut M10x75 Bolt 086659-1 10.5 Washer 094250-1 M10x30 Bolt 13 Flat Washer M12x120 Bolt M10 Hex Nylon...

  • Page 46: Frame Leg Adjustment

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Frame Leg Adjustment See Figure 2-8. 100076-1 Bolt M12 Nut 085981-1 13 Washer 014972 097224 M12x140 Bolt FIG. 2-8 Frame Leg Adjustment 1. Place a foot plate under each bed leg. 2. Using an appropriate wrench, adjust each leg so that the nut is approximately 25mm below the top of the bed tube See Figure 2-9.

  • Page 47: Saw Head Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly Saw Head Assembly 1. Position the saw head at the end of the bed frame assembly. Carefully slide the saw head rollers onto the bed frame track. Keep the saw head square to the bed to avoid putting the track rollers in a bind.
  • Page 48 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly See Figure 2-11. Spring 087301 086743-1 Cotter Pin Washer F81043-2 F81058-1 FIG. 2-11 7. Install the PC operator guard. See Figure 2-12. M8x16 Bolt 8.4 Washer M10x50 Bolt 10.5 Washer FIG. 2-12 8. Install the blade guides. 2-17 15doc020719 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 49: Feed Rope Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Feed Rope Assembly See Figure 2-13. Blade Guide 094682 Blade Guide 094683 M10x1x25 Bolt M10x1 (8) Washer M10x1x20 Screw (7) FIG. 2-13 9. Adjust the saw head stop bolt, See Section , step 14. Feed Rope Assembly 1. Install a feed rope mounting bracket at each end of the bed assembly using a M10x30 hex head bolts and washers.
  • Page 50 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Feed Rope Assembly 2. Tie a knot in one end of the feed rope. Slip the knotted end of the rope into the front rope mount bracket. Route the rope between the saw head and main bed frame tube. See Figure 2-15.
  • Page 51 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Feed Rope Assembly See Figure 2-17. 150112 FIG. 2-17 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc020719 2-20...
  • Page 52 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Feed Rope Assembly 5. Route the rope around the outer groove of the v-groove roller. See Figure 2-18. 150113 FIG. 2-18 6. Route the rope to the rear mounting bracket. Tie a knot in the end of the rope and insert into the mounting bracket.

  • Page 53: Power Feed Rope Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Power Feed Rope Assembly Power Feed Rope Assembly 1. Prepare the rope for installation by placing steel caps on its ends. 2. Mount the rubber bumpers with brackets to the bed extensions - see the figure below. F05012-21 Cotter Pin 086182-1 Mount Weldment, Carriage Stop P12165 Rubber...
  • Page 54 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Power Feed Rope Assembly 3. Install the rope, route it around the pulley, as shown below, and secure with clamps (1). f566a 2-23 15doc020719 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 55: Auxiliary Bed Rail

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Auxiliary Bed Rail 4. Adjust the rope tension so that the gaps between the spring coils are .8-1.2mm. (0.031-0.047") 0,8-1,2mm Auxiliary Bed Rail To install the auxiliary bed rail to a bed frame section, use the set of mounting holes provided between the two bed rails.

  • Page 56: Section 3 Setup & Operation

    Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup SECTION 3 SETUP & OPERATION Sawmill Setup IMPORTANT! Before starting to use the sawmill you have to meet the following conditions: Set up the sawmill on firm, level ground and level the sawmill. Secure the sawmill to the ...
  • Page 57 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup Assemblies aligned in factory: Blade drive belt tension;  Engine rpm (DC only);  Blade wheels (in vertical and horizontal planes);  Blade guide arm alignment - See Section 6.5;  Blade guides - See Section 6.6;...
  • Page 58 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup See Figure 3-1. Measure distance between string and bed rails String across bed rails FIG. 3-1 4. Repeat the bed rail adjustment with the string at the other side of the sawmill frame. 5. Install a blade (See Section 3.2 through 3.4) and move the saw carriage until the blade is...
  • Page 59 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup saw head up or down. Lock Nut Saw Head Adjustment Nuts (2) Roller Bracket Mast Reaining 150116D Mounting Bolt (4) Bracket Mounting Bolts (2) Scraper Mounting Bolts (2) FIG. 3-2 See Figure 3-3. Make sure the entire face of each slide pad makes contact with the mast. Use the adjustment nuts shown below to adjust the slide pads if necessary.
  • Page 60 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup See Figure 3-4. FIG. 3-4 Move the saw head so the front end of the tool is positioned over the first bed rail. Measure  from the bottom of the tool to the top surface of the bed rail. Move the saw head so the rear of the tool is positioned over the bed rail.
  • Page 61 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup See Figure 3-6. To tilt the drive-side blade wheel down, loosen the top adjustment screw, loosen the nut on the bottom adjustment screw and tighten the bottom screw. Tighten the top and bottom nuts. To tilt the wheel up, loosen the bottom adjustment screw, loosen the nut on the top adjustment screw and tighten the top screw.
  • Page 62 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup 13. Install the blade height scale. To do that, first measure the distance from the bottom edge on a down-set tooth of the blade to the top of the bed rail. Then stick the blade height scale on the mounting bracket so that it indicates the true distance from the blade to the bed.

  • Page 63: Replacing The Blade

    Setup & Operation Replacing The Blade 15. Adjust the cam engaging the limit switch as well as the saw head stop bolt so that the saw head stops moving at its lower travel limit, i.e. at the height of 25 mm above the bed. See Figure 3-8.

  • Page 64: Tensioning The Blade

    Setup & Operation Tensioning The Blade release the blade tension until the wheel is pulled in and the blade is lying loose in the blade housing. Lift the blade out of the blade housing. When installing a blade, make sure the teeth are pointing the correct direction. The teeth should be pointing toward the operator side of the mill when you are looking at the blade below the blade guides.

  • Page 65: Tracking The Blade

    Setup & Operation Tracking The Blade CAUTION! Release the blade tension when the resaw is not in use (for example at the end of a shift). Tension the blade again before starting the motor. See Table 3-1. T he recommended tension for different blades is shown below. Blade Type Blade Dimensions Tension range...

  • Page 66: Starting The Engine

    Setup & Operation Starting The Engine See Figure 3-11. To adjust where the blade travels on the blade wheels, use the cant control handle. Cant Control Bolt FIG. 3-11 See Figure 3-12. If the blade is too far out, back the blade onto the wheel by turning the cant control counterclockwise.

  • Page 67: Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs

    Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs WARNING! Always wear eye, ear, respiration, and foot protection when operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. CAUTION! If at any time you need to immediately stop the blade engine, release the safety button located on the control box.
  • Page 68 Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs CAUTION! The saw head will hit the spring-loaded ramp stops when adjusted for low cuts. Remove the loading ramps before sawing to prevent damage to the saw head and/or blade guide arm. If you did not purchase the optional loading ramps, use boards for ramps or use log loading equipment to load the log on the sawmill bed.
  • Page 69 Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs See Figure 3-14. sm0379_A FIG. 3-14 3. Make sure the side supports are positioned low enough for the blade to pass over them. If they are not, back the clamps off slightly and push the side supports down until they are positioned below the level of your first few cuts.

  • Page 70: Up/Down Operation

    Setup & Operation Up/Down Operation Up/Down Operation 1. Install a blade, if needed, and check for correct blade tension. (See Section 3.3.) Set the cutting head to the desired height. (The blade height scale shows the height of the blade above the bed rails.) See Figure 3-16.

  • Page 71: Blade Guide Arm Operation

    Setup & 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 roller should be adjusted to clear the widest section of the log by less than 1" (25.4 mm). 2.

  • Page 72: Feed Operation

    Setup & Operation Feed Operation 3. Start the engine as instructed in the engine manual. See Figure 3-18. The tensioner handle is located next to the engine. To engage the blade, push the clutch handle forward. 15B026-2C FIG. 3-18 4. To engage the blade, press the safety switch with your left hand and hold it down. Then push the tensioner handle forward until it locks.
  • Page 73 Setup & Operation Feed Operation See Figure 3-19. Turn crank clockwise for reward feed; counterclockwise to return carriage. Push crank handle in to engage screws for feed operation. 150214 FIG. 3-19 HINT: To get a straight cut in the first part of the board, feed the blade into the log at a slow speed.
  • Page 74 Setup & Operation Feed Operation 3.10.2 Optional Electric Feed System The feed system includes an electric motor with gear which moves the saw head using a steel strand. The speed at which the saw head travels forward is adjusted by the feed rate switch. See Figure 3-20.

  • Page 75: Cutting The Log

    3.11 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, position the blade close to the end of the log.

  • Page 76: Edging

    Edging 3.12 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.

  • Page 77: Water Lube Operation

    Setup & Operation Water Lube Operation The Inch Scale The horizontal red line on the blade height indicator shows how many inches the bottom of the blade is above the bed of the mill. If you know the height of your blade at each cut, you can determine the thickness of lumber you are sawing.
  • Page 78 Setup & Operation Water Lube Operation not already welded to the saw head mast). Place bottle assembly on bracket FIG. 3-22 See Figure 3-23. Route the water hose as shown below. Secure it with the provided hose clamps at the locations marked with red points in the figure. 150029B Connect hose to blade guide tube FIG.

  • Page 79: Transporting The Sawmill

    Setup & Operation Transporting the Sawmill See Figure 3-24. Open the valve on the water bottle to start water flow. A stream of water flows only when the blade is engaged. Turn valve counterclockwise to open; Clockwise to close 3H0129 FIG.
  • Page 80 Setup & Operation Transporting the Sawmill See Figure 3-25. FIG. 3-25 3. Remove the leg assemblies or adjust them above the bottom of the bed frames. 4. Position the bed of the truck at the end of the frame opposite the saw head. 5.
  • Page 81 Wood-Mizer LT15SC/LX100/LX450 Short Interval Main- tenance Schedule (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) PROCEDURE MANUAL REFERENCE EVERY BLADE CHANGE SEE SECTION 4.2 Check blade guide roller performance SEE SECTION 4.2 Remove excess sawdust from blade wheel housings and sawdust chute EVERY 8 HOURS OF OPERATION SEE SECTION 4.3...
  • Page 82 WOOD-MIZER LT15SC/LX100/LX450 MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) PROCEDURE MANUAL TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION REFERENCE FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME.
  • Page 83 WOOD-MIZER LT15SC/LX100 MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) PROCEDURE MANUAL TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION REFERENCE FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME.
  • Page 84 WOOD-MIZER LT15SC/LX100 MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) PROCEDURE MANUAL TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION REFERENCE FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME.

  • Page 85: Section 4 Maintenance

    Maintenance Wear Life SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE This section lists the maintenance procedures that need to be performed. The Short Interval Maintenance Schedule lists procedures that need to be performed every 4, 8 or 25 hours.The Maintenance Log lists procedures that need to be performed every 50, 100, 200, or 1000 hours.

  • Page 86: Vertical Mast Rails

    Maintenance Vertical Mast Rails any sawdust buildup from the housings. FIG. 4-1 Vertical Mast Rails Clean and lubricate the vertical mast rails every 50 hours of operation. Clean with solvent and remove any rust with a light-grade sand paper or emery cloth. Lubricate the mast with motor oil or automatic transmission fluid (ATF).

  • Page 87: Blade Wheel Belts

    Maintenance Blade Wheel Belts See Figure 4-2. Grease Tensioner Threads FIG. 4-2 Blade Wheel Belts 1. Rotate the blade wheel belts and check them for wear. Rotating the belts every 50 hours will give you longer belt life. Replace belts as necessary. Use only B57 belts manufactured by Goodyear or Browning.
  • Page 88 Maintenance Up/Down System See Figure 4-3. Upper Limit Switch Up/Down Screw Bellows Lower Bearing Housing Lower Limit 150126B Switch FIG. 4-3 2. Lubricate the up/down acme screw with a rolling bearing lubricant (e.g. ŁT4S or Shell Extreme Pressure Grease) every six months. Apply the lubricant to the grease fitting in the nut housing. Lubrication may be required sooner if environmental conditions require it.

  • Page 89: Miscellaneous Maintenance

    1. Check the drive belt tension after the first 20 hours, and every 50 hours thereafter. Drive belt adjustment differs according to the specified motor or engine. See the Wood-Mizer Motor or Engine Option manual supplied with your mill for specific adjustment instructions.

  • Page 90: Safety Devices Inspection (Ce Version Only)

    Maintenance Safety Devices Inspection (CE version only) Safety Devices Inspection (CE version only) LT15 DC – Safety Devices Inspection Safety devices on the LT15DC machine which must be checked before every shift: E-STOP button and its circuit inspection  Green safety button inspection ...
  • Page 91 Maintenance Safety Devices Inspection (CE version only) stopped. Restarting the engine should not be possible until the E-STOP button is released. Up/Down System Buttons Safety Button 150198 Power Feed Emergency Switch Stop 2. Green safety button inspection Be sure the E-STOP button is released; ...
  • Page 92 Maintenance Safety Devices Inspection (CE version only) stopped. With the E-STOP button pressed, try to move the saw head up and down (using the switch  and the Setworks buttons) and forward/backward using the power feed switch. Both systems should not start. 4.

  • Page 93: Section 5 Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Sawing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Blades Dull Quickly. Dirty logs Clean or debark logs, especially on entry side of the cut. When grinding teeth, heating too Grind just enough metal to restore much and causing teeth to soften sharpness to the teeth.
  • Page 94 Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Boards Thick Or Thin On Stress in log which causes log to not After log has been squared, take equal Ends Or Middle Of Board lay flat on the bed cuts off opposing sides. Take a board off the top.

  • Page 95: Section 6 Alignment

    Alignment Pre-Alignment Procedures SECTION 6 ALIGNMENT Pre-Alignment Procedures Periodically check the sawmill alignment and adjust if necessary. This chapter explains how to align the entire sawmill. Care should be taken in performing these steps. Sawmill alignment determines the accuracy and squareness of your cuts. The sawmill alignment steps are: 1.

  • Page 96: Blade Wheel Alignment

    Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment Check the vertical alignment of the idle-side blade wheel. The gullet of the blade should ride the same distance from the front edge of the wheel at the top and bottom of the wheel. If it does not, loosen and tighten the appropriate adjustment screws on the wheel shaft.
  • Page 97 Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 6-2. Clip tool to blade FIG. 6-2 2. Move the saw carriage so the front end of the tool is positioned over the first bed rail. Measure from the bottom of the tool to the top surface of the bed rail. 3.
  • Page 98 Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment To tilt wheel up, tighten top screw (loosening ealier bottom screw). To tilt wheel down, tighten bottom screw (loosening ealier top screw). Alignment Tool 150076 FIG. 6-3 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"...
  • Page 99 Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment Adjust vertical adjust- ment screws up to tilt idle-side blade wheel down; Adjust screws down to tilt wheel up FIG. 6-4 8. Recheck the vertical tilt of the idle-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"...
  • Page 100 Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment Cant Control FIG. 6-6 10. Check the position of the blade on the drive-side blade wheel. The blade should be positioned on the wheel as described for the idle-side blade wheel. Adjust the drive-side blade wheel if necessary.

  • Page 101: Blade Guide Arm Alignment

    Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment NOTE: It is not necessary to align the spring bolt (bolt M10x75 [WM# F81003-15] + spring + washer) shown in the figure above. When replacing the bolt or spring, just screw in the bolt completely. Blade Guide Arm Alignment Before aligning the blade guide arm, track the blade on the blade wheels as described in Section...

  • Page 102: Aligning The Blade Guides

    FIG. 6-9 Aligning The Blade Guides 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.

  • Page 103: Blade Deflection

    Alignment Blade Deflection Blade guide alignment includes four steps: Blade Deflection  Blade Guide Vertical Tilt  Blade Guide Flange Spacing  Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt  Perform the blade guide alignment after you have aligned the blade on the wheels and adjusted the blade and blade guide arm parallel to the bed rails.

  • Page 104: Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment

    Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment Check that the blade guide does not tilt the blade up or down. A Blade Guide Alignment Tool (BGAT) is provided to help you measure the vertical tilt of the blade. 1.

  • Page 105: Blade Guide Spacing

    Alignment Blade Guide Spacing See Figure 6-12. Loosen jam nuts and turn screws to Loosen jam nuts and turn screws tilt roller up or down to tilt roller up or down SM0070 FIG. 6-12 8. Move the carriage forward so the back end of the tool is over the bed rail. 9.

  • Page 106: Horizontal Tilt Adjustment

    Alignment Horizontal Tilt Adjustment See Figure 6-13. Loosen one top and one Loosen one top and side set screw one side set screw Adjust blade guide to Adjust blade guide desired position to desired position SM0071 FIG. 6-13 3. Retighten the two set screws. 4.

  • Page 107: Side Supports

    Alignment Side Supports 5. The roller should be parallel to the blade (A=B) or tilted slightly to the left (A=B-1/4" [6 mm]). 6. Use the side set screws to adjust the horizontal tilt of the roller. 7. Repeat Steps 3 - 7 for the inner blade guide roller. NOTE: Once the blade guides have been adjusted, any cutting variances are most likely caused by the blade.

  • Page 108: Blade Height Scale Adjustment

    Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment 6.12 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. Measure from the bottom edge on a down-set tooth of the blade to the top of the bed rail (or stainless steel sleeve if applicable).

  • Page 109: Track Roller Distance Adjustment

    Alignment Track Roller Distance Adjustment 6.13 Track Roller Distance Adjustment Using the screw (1), adjust the distance between the track roller (2) and the track rail (3) so that the mast can move freeely (see the figure below). The distance should be about 0.5 mm. See Figure 6-17.
  • Page 110 EC declaration of conformity according to EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II, 1.A Manufacturer: Wood-Mizer Industries sp. z o.o. Nagórna 114, 62- Tel. +48 63 26 26 000 This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.

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