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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Section-Page Table of Contents SW-07doc1207091...
  • Page 3 Wood-Mizer ® Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual LT15 S2-4 E11S rev. F2.00 LT15 M2-3 E11S rev. F2.00 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before operating, setting up or maintaining this machine. May 2005...
  • Page 4 Sawmill and Customer Identification Each Wood-Mizer LT15 sawmill is identified with a revision and VIN numbers. See the table below for VIN description. LT15 Model Type Engine/Motor Base Model Configuration Revision Number Minor Revision Major Revision Code Code MODEL & REVISION NUMBERS DESCRIPTION F9 017 F9 .01...
  • Page 5 Nagorna 114 St., at +48-63-2626000 or +48-3912-1319. From the continental U.S., call our toll-free Parts hotline at 1-800-448-7881. Please have the vehicle identification num- ber and your customer number ready when you call. Wood-Mizer will accept these meth- ods of payment:...
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 1 SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION Blade Handling......................1-1 Sawmill Setup......................1-2 Sawmill Operation..................... 1-2 Sawmill Maintenance ....................1-3 Belt Sizes ........................1-7 Blade Sizes ........................ 1-8 Cutting Capacity......................1-8 Engine/Motor Specifications ..................1-9 1.10 Noise level ......................... 1-9 1.12 Overall Dimensions ....................
  • Page 8 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Sawing Problems ....................... 7-1 SECTION 6 ALIGNMENT Pre-Alignment Procedures..................8-1 Preparing The Sawmill For Alignment ..............8-1 Blade Installation and Alignment................8-1 Blade Wheel Alignment .................... 8-2 Blade Guide Arm Alignment..................8-6 Aligning The Blade Guides ..................8-7 Blade Deflection......................

  • Page 9: Section 1 Safety & General Information

    It is always the owner's responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state and local IMPORTANT! 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 10: Sawmill Setup

    Safety & General Information Sawmill Setup Sawmill Setup Do not set up the mill on ground with more than a 10 degree WARNING! 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. Setting up the mill on an incline could cause it to tip over, resulting in serious personal injury.

  • Page 11: Sawmill Maintenance

    Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance machine damage. Do not try to force the saw head beyond its upper and lower CAUTION! travel limits. Damage to the up/down system may result. Be sure to stop the blade when returning the carriage. This will CAUTION! not only prevent the blade from being pulled off and ruined by a wood sliver, but also will increase the life of the blade.
  • Page 12 Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance TABLE 1-1 099220 CAUTION! Close all guards and covers before starting the machine. 099220 099219 Blade tension. Turning the bolt clockwise will increase the blade tension and turning the bolt counterclockwise will decrease the tension.
  • Page 13 Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance TABLE 1-1 096316 CAUTION! Do not open or close the electric box when the switch is not in the “0” position. 096319 CAUTION! Disconnect power supply before opening the box. 096321 Blade movement direction S12004G CAUTION! Always wear safety goggles when operating the sawmill!
  • Page 14 Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance TABLE 1-1 S12005G CAUTION! Always wear protective ear muffs when operating the sawmill! 501465 CAUTION! Always wear safety boots when operating the sawmill 501467 Lubrication Point P11789 Aligning the blade on the wheels 092597 Setting the blade tension indicator 092597 P85070...

  • Page 15: Belt Sizes

    100582 P85066 Blade positioning 3-4 mm P85066 Belt Sizes See Table 1-2. Belt sizes for the LT15 are shown. Description Belt Size Wood-Mizer Part # 014819 Motor Drive Belt (E11) AVX13x1030 094253 Up/Down Drive Belt P04185 Blade Pulley Belts TABLE 1-2 To insure proper blade tracking, use Goodyear, Dayco Super II, or Browning belts only.

  • Page 16: Blade Sizes

    Blade Sizes 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 17: Engine/Motor Specifications

    Safety & General Information Engine/Motor Specifications Engine/Motor Specifications See Table 1-6. The power options available for the LT15 sawmills are listed below. Engine/Motor Type Manufacturer Model No. Specifications 7.5 kW Motor Siemens, Germany 1LE1002 1CA13-4AA4-Z 3 x 400V, 50 Hz F01+F12 13HP Gasoline Kohler...
  • Page 18 Safety & General Information Noise level Airflow 1200 m 150 mm Inlet diameter 1.5 kW Motor power 1 pcs Number of sacks for waste Total capacity of sacks 0.25 m 110 kg Weight 20 m/s Conveying speed when 10 m long hose is used TABLE 1-9 1-10...

  • Page 19: Overall Dimensions

    Safety & General Information Overall Dimensions 1.12 Overall Dimensions See Figure 1-1. The overall dimensions of the LT15 sawmills are shown below. FIG. 1-1 Safety & General Information 15doc120709 1-11...

  • Page 20: Components

    Safety & General Information Components 1.13 Components See Figure 1-2. The major components of the Wood-Mizer LT15 are shown below. Water Tank Sawmill Mast Up/Down Drive Assembly Saw Head Electric Box Blade Tension Handle Blade Drive Motor Blade Guide Operator Box...

  • Page 21: Sawmill Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Mounting Parts of LT15 Sawmills with Electric Motors SECTION 2 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Mounting Parts of LT15 Sawmills with Electric Motors 2.1.1 Parts specifications Table 1: Fig. Wood-Mizer Part Description Qty. Qty. LT15S3 LT15M2 094132 LT15 Sawmill Saw Head...
  • Page 22 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts specifications Table 1: 085982-1 Log Side Support, Complete 094427-1 (LT15S3) Track Rail 094696-1 (LT15M2) R02080 Rope 086745 Middle Track Cover with Felt Wiper 086323 Left Track Wiper 086322 Right Track Wiper 093859 Plate, PC Guard 086171-1 Side Bracket 086172-1 Bottom Bracket 092378-1...
  • Page 23 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts specifications Table 1: 100903-1 Sawdust Chute 085981-1 Thick Spacer Washer Leg, LT15 100064-1 Stationary Bed Vertical Mast Lock Assembly 086743-1 Zinc-plated Pin F81045-1 Roll Pin 6x50 F81044-21 Roll Pin 3x20 087301 Compression Spring 18x37x1.8 F81043-2 Cotter Pin S-Zn 4x25 F81058-1 Flat Washer 17...
  • Page 24 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts specifications Table 1: Power Feed Assembly R80663 Rope 500839 Track Cover w/Felt Wiper 500726 Cover, LT15 Lower 501417-1 Link, Power Feed System Rope 501414-1 Plate, LT15 Power Feed Support 500848-1 Tensioner, Short 500846-1 Tensioner 089689 Spring, Press Roller 086182-1 Mount Wdmt, Carriage Stop...
  • Page 25 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Specifications of Fasteners 2.1.2 Specifications of Fasteners Table 2: Wood-Mizer No. Description Qty. Qty. LT15S3 LT15M2 Sample designations of fasteners: M8 Nut 8.4 Washer M8x20 Bolt F81056-1 13 Flat Washer F81004-12 M12x55 Bolt F81031-2 M6-8-B Nut F81030-2 M5 Nut...
  • Page 26 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill Table 2: F81003-15 M10x75 Bolt F81003-2 M10x30 Bolt F81082-1 Band 100076-1 M10-20 Special Bolt Outrigger Leg Kit (Option) F81003-58 M10x120 Bolt F81037-1 M20 Nut F81059-2 21 Flat Washer F81007-1 M20x240 Bolt 2.1.3 Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill Table 3: Required Tools...

  • Page 27: Unpacking The Sawmill

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Sawmill Unpacking the Sawmill FIG. 2-0 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 28 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Sawmill See Figure 2-1. 500kg FIG. 2-1 15doc120709 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 29: Bed Frame Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly Bed Frame Assembly With all screw joints without split lock washer or lock nylon IMPORTANT! nut, use the "LOCTITE 243" (blue, of average durability, for screw joints). 1. Mount preliminarily the track rail as shown in Figure 2-2. Do not tighten the nuts. See Figure 2-2.
  • Page 30 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 2-3. M10x75 Bolt 085994-1 10.5 Washer...
  • Page 31 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly 3. In case of mobile sawmills - Mount four (or six) leg brackets to each bed section. Use two hex head bolts and lock nuts to secure each leg bracket to the bed section. Be sure the nut on the bracket faces up. Thread a leg into each bracket.
  • Page 32 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 2-5. 10.2 Split Lock Washer M10x25 Bolt Frame Mounting...
  • Page 33 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly 6. Mount a bed extension to the front and the rear ends of the bed frame. See Figure 2-6. M10x75 Bolt 086659-1 10.2 Split Lock Washer 10.5 Washer M12 Hex Nylon Lock M10x25 094250-1 13 Flat Bolt Washer M12x120 Bolt...
  • Page 34 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly 8. Install the log side supports as shown in Figure 2-7. Tighten the nuts so that the side supports can be moved with little resistance. Adjust the side supports. See Section 6.11 See Figure 2-7. 100076-1 Bolt M12 Nut 085981-1...

  • Page 35: Frame Leg Adjustment

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Frame Leg Adjustment 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 2-8. 25mm Foot Plate FIG.

  • Page 36: 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. When setting the saw head on the bed frame, use extreme WARNING! care and keep all persons at a safe distance.
  • Page 37 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly See Figure 2-10. Spring 087301 086743-1 Cotter Pin Washer F81043-2 F81058-1 FIG. 2-10 7. Install the PC operator guard. See Figure 2-11. M8x16 Bolt Washer M10x50 Bolt 10.5 Washer FIG. 2-11 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc120709 2-17...
  • Page 38 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly 8. Install the blade guides. See Figure 2-12. Blade Guide Blade Guide M10x1x25 Bolt M10x1 M10x1x20 Washer Screw (7) FIG. 2-12 2-18 15doc120709 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 39 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly 9. Unbolt the control box mounting bolts in travel position. Adjust the control box in operation position and use the mounting bolts to mount it. See Figure 2-13. 150199 Control box in travel position 150200 Control box in operation position FIG..
  • Page 40 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly 10. Install the power cord bracket. See Figure 2-14. Power Cord Bracket 086132-1 150163b FIG. 2-14 11. Adjust the cam engaging the limit switch as well as the saw head stop bolt. See Section , step 3-8. 2-20 15doc120709 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 41: Manual Feed Rope Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Manual Feed Rope Assembly Manual Feed Rope Assembly 1. Install a feed rope mounting bracket at each end of the bed assembly using a M12x55 hex head bolt and a nylon lock nut. Either bracket should be angled toward the end of the frame at which it is mounted as shown below.
  • Page 42 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Manual Feed Rope Assembly 3. Loop the rope around the inner groove of the lower v-groove roller and route to the feed crank spool. See Figure 2-17. 150111 FIG. 2-17 4. Loop the rope around the feed crank spool three times and route back down to the outer v-groove roller. See Figure 2-18.
  • Page 43 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Manual Feed Rope Assembly See Figure 2-19. 150113 FIG. 2-19 6. Route the rope to the rear mounting bracket. Tie a knot in the end of the rope and insert into the mounting bracket. Position the knot in the rope so when installed to the rear bracket, the rope is tight. 150011 FIG.

  • Page 44: Power Feed Rope Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Power Feed Rope Assembly Power Feed Rope Assembly 1. Prepare the cable by closing its ends up with steel caps. 2. Mount the cable. Install it on the pulley as shown below and secure with clamps (1). Tighten the cable until the gap between spring coils is .8-1.2 mm.

  • Page 45: Auxiliary Bed Rail

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Auxiliary Bed Rail 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. Remove the existing bolt and lock nut that secures the track at this position. Use three hex head bolts and lock nuts to secure the bed rail to the bed section.

  • Page 46: Section 3 Setup & Operation

    Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup SECTION 3 SETUP & OPERATION Sawmill Setup Before starting to use the sawmill you have to meet IMPORTANT! 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.
  • Page 47 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup The LT15 sawmills are only partially aligned in factory. Some assemblies need to be aligned by a user before first usage of the sawmill. Assemblies aligned in factory: Blade drive belt tension; Engine rpm (DC only); Blade wheels (in vertical and horizontal planes);...
  • Page 48 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup See Figure 3-1. Equal height Equal height object object Measure distance Measure distance between string between string and bed rails and bed rails 150115 Equal height Equal height String Across object String across object bed rails bed rails FIG.
  • Page 49 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup Use the saw head adjustment nuts to move the outside of the saw head up or down. Lock Nut Saw Head Adjustment Nuts (2) Roller Bracket Mast Retaining Mounting Bolt (4) Bracket Mounting Bolts (2) Scraper Mounting Bolts (2) FIG.
  • Page 50 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup burr, and is lying flat on the blade. See Figure 3-3. Clip tool to blade Clip tool to blade SM0069 FIG. 3-3 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.
  • Page 51 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup To tilt wheel up, tighten top screw (loosening ealier bottom screw). To tilt wheel down, tighten bottom screw (loosening ealier top screw). FIG. 3-4 See Figure 3-5. 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.
  • Page 52 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup To tilt wheel up, tighten top screw (loosening ealier bottom screw). To tilt wheel down, tighten bottom screw (loosening ealier top screw). Alignment 150075-1G Tool FIG. 3-5 Recheck the vertical alignment of each blade wheel. Readjust if necessary. 15doc120709 Setup &...
  • Page 53 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup 11. Adjust the spacing between each blade guide roller flange and the back of the blade. See Section 6.9 12. Adjust the horizontal angle of the blade guides. See Section 6.10 13. Adjust the blade deflection (See Section 6.7) and the vertical angle of the blade guides (See Section...
  • Page 54 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup moving at its lower travel limit, i.e. at the height of 25 mm above the bed. Loosen the nut and adjust the stop bolt Loosen bolts and adjust cam engaging limit switch Limit Switch FIG. 3-5 15doc120709 Setup &...

  • Page 55: Replacing The Blade

    Setup & Operation Replacing The Blade Replacing The Blade Always disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill motor DANGER! before changing the blade. Disconnect the power supply using the main switch. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling WARNING! bandsaw blades.

  • Page 56: Tensioning The Blade

    Setup & Operation Tensioning The Blade Tensioning The Blade See Figure 3-6. Turn the blade tension handle clockwise to compress the rubber spring and tension the blade. Check the blade tension occasionally when adjusting the cant control or while cutting. As the blade and belts heat up and stretch, the blade tension will change.

  • Page 57: Tracking The Blade

    Setup & Operation Tracking The Blade Tracking The Blade 1. Make sure the blade housing cover is closed and all persons are clear of the blade. 2. Start the motor for a moment until the blade positions itself on the wheels. Do not spin the blade wheels by hand.

  • Page 58: Starting The Motor

    Setup & Operation Starting The Motor If the blade is too far out, back the blade onto the wheel by turning the cant control counterclockwise. If the blade is too far in, turn the cant control clockwise until the gullet of the blade is the correct distance from the front edge of the wheel.

  • Page 59: Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs

    Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs To Load Logs 1. Move the cutting head to the front end of the frame. Before loading a log, be sure the cutting head is moved far CAUTION! enough forward so the log does not hit it.
  • Page 60 Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs 1. Use a cant hook to spin the log against the side supports until it is turned the way you want it for the first cut. To Clamp Logs 1. Position the clamps against the log, far enough down so they are below your cuts on a given side of the log. Using the clamp handles move the log firmly against the side supports.
  • Page 61 Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs To Level A Tapered Log Use shims or the optional wedge to raise either end of a tapered log, if desired. Shim one end of the log until the heart of the log measures the same distance from the bed rails at each end of the log.

  • Page 62: 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 3-11.

  • Page 63: 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 64: Blade Drive Operation

    Setup & Operation Blade Drive Operation Blade Drive Operation Make sure all guards and covers are in place and DANGER! secured/closed before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Be sure the blade housing cover is closed and secured before starting the engine or motor. Use the rubber latches to fasten the blade housing cover shut.

  • Page 65: Feed Operation

    Setup & Operation Feed Operation If at any time you need to immediately stop the blade motor, CAUTION! press the emergency stop button located on the electric box. 3.10 Feed Operation 3.10.1 Standard Manual Feed System The feed system includes a hand crank to move the carriage forward or backward. The speed at which the carriage travels forward depends on how fast you turn the feed crank.
  • Page 66 Setup & Operation Feed Operation will not only prevent the blade from being pulled off and ruined by a wood sliver, but also will increase the life of the blade. HINT: Try to stop the blade while the heel of the blade is still on the log. Then bring the carriage back without adjusting the blade up.

  • Page 67: 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 68: Edging

    1 1/16 - 1 1/8" (27 - 29 mm) for each board. 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.
  • Page 69 Setup & Operation Blade Height Scale The blade height indicator has two horizontal, red lines on both sides. Readings should be taken with eyes level with the indicator, when the two red lines are in line. This will allow to avoid the parallax error (different scale readings depending on the angle of vision).

  • Page 70: Water Lube Operation

    Setup & Operation Water Lube Operation 3.14 Water Lube Operation The Water Lube System keeps the blade clean. Water flows from a 5-gallon (18.9 liter) bottle through a hose to the blade guide where the blade enters the log. A valve in the bottle cap controls the amount of water flow.
  • Page 71 Setup & Operation Water Lube Operation locations marked with red points in the figure. 150155B Connect water hose to blade guide FIG. 3-6 Setup & Operation 15doc120709 3-26...
  • Page 72 Setup & Operation Water Lube Operation See Figure 3-7. Open the valve on the water bottle to start water flow to the blade. Turn valve counterclockwise Turn valve counterclockwise to open; Clockwise to close to open; Clockwise to close 3H0129 FIG.

  • Page 73: Transporting The Sawmill

    Setup & Operation Transporting the Sawmill 3.15 Transporting the Sawmill The assembled sawmill can be transported in an appropriately equipped pickup truck: 1. Adjust the cutting head up just far enough so it will clear the sides of your truck bed when loaded. Do not adjust the cutting head so high that the sawmill will tip easily while being loaded.
  • Page 74 Wood-Mizer LT15 Short Interval Maintenance Schedule (Check engine and option manuals for additional maintenance procedures) PROCEDURE MANUAL REFERENCE EVERY BLADE CHANGE Check Blade Guide Roller Performance SEE SECTION 4.2 Remove Excess Sawdust From Blade Wheel Housings And Sawdust Chute SEE SECTION 4.2...
  • Page 75 WOOD-MIZER LT15 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 76 WOOD-MIZER LT15 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 77 WOOD-MIZER LT15 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 78: 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. Keep track of machine maintenance by filling in the machine hours and the date you perform each procedure.

  • Page 79: Carriage Track & Rollers

    Maintenance Carriage Track & Rollers Carriage Track & Rollers See Figure 4-1. 1. Clean the track bar to remove any sawdust and sap buildup every eight hours of operation. 2. Remove sawdust from the track roller housings. Remove the track roller housing covers and brush any sawdust buildup from the housings.

  • Page 80: Miscellaneous Lubrication

    Maintenance Miscellaneous Lubrication Miscellaneous Lubrication 1. Lubricate the tensioner screw with a rolling bearing grease (e.g. ŁT4S or Shell Extreme Pressure Grease) as needed. See Figure 4-2. Grease Tensioner Threads FIG. 4-2 15doc101509 Maintenance...

  • Page 81: Blade Wheel Belts

    Maintenance Blade Wheel Belts 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. 2.
  • Page 82 Maintenance Up/Down System 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. If the lubricant appears to have dispersed or is dry or crusted, reduce the maintaince interval.
  • Page 83 Maintenance Up/Down System 4. Every 200 hours of operation check and adjust if necessary the up/down motor brake air gap. RYS. 4-5 1. Electromagnet body 2. Coil 3. Nut 4. Armature 5. Brake disk 6. Gear wheel 7. Mounting disk 8.

  • Page 84: Miscellaneous Maintenance

    Maintenance Miscellaneous Maintenance gauge inserted between armature (4) and body and screwing in the adjusting bolts (11). Tighten the mounting (10) and secure the position by screwing out the adjusting bolts as far as thej go. Table 4: TYPE HPS08 a nom.

  • Page 85: Section 5 Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Sawing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Dirty logs Clean or debark logs, especially on Blades Dull Quickly entry side of the cut When grinding teeth, heating too much Grind just enough metal to restore and causing teeth to soften sharpness to the teeth.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Stress in log which causes log to not lay After log has been squared, take equal Boards Thick Or Thin On flat on the bed cuts off opposing sides. Take a board Ends Or Middle Of Board off the top.

  • Page 87: 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 88: Blade Wheel Alignment

    Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment 150060 3.0 mm ± 1.0 mm 1 1/4" Blade Blade FIG. 6-1 To adjust where the blade travels on the idle-side and drive-side blade wheel, See Section 6.4. 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.
  • Page 89 Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment wheel. See Figure 6-3. Use the vertical adjustment screws to adjust the drive-side blade wheel. To tilt the wheel , loosen the top adjustment screw one quarter turn. Loosen the jam nut on the bottom adjustment screw and tighten the screw.
  • Page 90 Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment Adjust vertical adjustment 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 91 Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 6-6. Use the cant control adjustment to adjust the idle-side blade wheel. If the blade is too far forward on the wheel, turn the cant control counterclockwise. If it is too far back on the wheel, turn the cant control clockwise.

  • Page 92: 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 maximally. Blade Guide Arm Alignment Before aligning the blade guide arm, track the blade on the blade wheels as described in 3.4.

  • Page 93: Aligning The Blade Guides

    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 94: Blade Deflection

    Alignment Blade Deflection and blade guide arm parallel to the bed rails. After blade guide alignment, check the scale indicator to make sure it is adjusted properly. Blade Deflection Perform the following steps to achieve proper blade deflection with the blade guides. 1.

  • Page 95: 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 96: Blade Guide Spacing

    Alignment Blade Guide Spacing 8. Move the carriage forward so the back end of the tool is over the bed rail. 9. Use the set screws shown to adjust the blade guide tilt until the measurement from the bed rail to the tool equals the other two measurements taken.

  • Page 97: Horizontal Tilt Adjustment

    Alignment Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 6.10 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 1. Finally, both blade guides must be tilted horizontally. Adjust the blade guide arm half way in. See Figure 6-14. Turn side set screws to adjust horizontal tilt FIG. 6-14 2. Place Blade Guide Alignment Tool against the face of the outer blade guide roller. 3.

  • Page 98: Side Supports

    Alignment Side Supports 6.11 Side Supports Logs and boards are clamped against the side supports when sawing. The side supports must be square to the bed to ensure square lumber. 1. Place a flat board across the bed rails. See Figure 6-15. Side Support Side Support Adjustment Bolt...

  • Page 99: 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. The maximum distance between the scale and the scale indicator should be 5 mm. If it is different, loosen the indicator bracket mounting bolts and move the bracket in the horizontal plane until the correct distance is obtained.

  • Page 100: Motor Drive Belt Adjustment

    Alignment Motor Drive Belt Adjustment 6.13 Motor Drive Belt Adjustment See Figure 6-16. Loosen the motor mounting bolts. Using the adjustment bolts shown below, adjust the drive belt until it has 7/16" (11 mm) deflection with a 8 lbs (3.6 kG) deflection force - in the case of E11 motor or 7/16"...

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