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  • Page 3 Wood-Mizer ® Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual LT15SC S2-4 E11S rev. A1.01 LT15SC M2-3 E11S rev. A1.01 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before operating, setting up or maintaining this machine. Form #796 This is the original language for the manual.
  • Page 4 Sawmill and Customer Identification Each Wood-Mizer LT15SC sawmill is identified with a revision and VIN numbers. See the table below for VIN description. LT15SC 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 Customer No. Model Type VIN No. Revision Number IIMPORTANT! Read the entire Operator's Manual before operating the sawmill. Take notice of all safety warnings throughout this manual and those posted on the machine. Keep this manual with this machine at all times, regardless of ownership.

  • 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 1.1. Safety Symbols..................1-1 Blade Handling..................1-1 Sawmill Setup..................1-2 Sawmill Operation..................1-2 Sawmill Maintenance ................1-3 Safety Instructions ..................1-5 Observe Safety Instructions Wear Safety Clothing Keep sawmill And Area Around sawmill Clean Dispose Of Sawing By-Products Properly...
  • Page 7 Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 3 SETUP & OPERATION 3.1. Sawmill Setup..................3-1 Replacing The Blade ................3-9 Tensioning The Blade................3-10 Tracking The Blade ................3-11 Starting The Motor ................3-12 Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs ..........3-13 Up/Down Operation ................3-15 Blade Guide Arm Operation..............3-16 Blade Drive Operation................3-17 3.10 Feed Operation ..................3-18...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Section-Page 6.11 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment..............8-12 6.12 Side Supports..................8-13 6.13 Blade Height Scale Adjustment............8-14 6.14 Motor Drive Belt Adjustment...............8-15 6.15 Track Roller Distance Adjustment ............8-16 SECTION 7 MOTOR BRAKE Motor Brake Maintenance..............9-1 Maintenance intervals Checking the rotor thickness Check the air gap SW-07doc020719Table of Contents...

  • 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 Keep all other persons away from area when coiling, carrying or changing a blade. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Sawmill Setup WARNING! Do not set up the mill on ground with more than a 10 degree incline.

  • Page 15: Sawmill Maintenance

    Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance 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 or alcohol solution with the water lube accessory.
  • Page 16 Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance CAUTION! The up/down screw bellows should completely cover the screw. If either of the bellows is damaged, replace it immediately. Before installing the new bellows, clean the up/down screw and nut thoroughly with extraction naphtha and then grease them. CAUTION! Reinstall the track wiper so that it lightly touches the track bar.

  • 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 TABLE 1-1 099219 Blade tension. Turning the bolt clockwise will increase the blade tension and turning the bolt counterclockwise will decrease the tension. 099219 099221 CAUTION! Keep all persons a safe distance away from work area when operating the machine.
  • Page 24 Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition TABLE 1-1 096319 CAUTION! Disconnect power supply before opening the box. 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! 501465 CAUTION! Always wear safety boots when...
  • Page 25 Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition TABLE 1-1 501467 Lubrication Point P11789 Aligning the blade on the wheels 510643 Pressure values decal 510643 1015-1088 70-75 1088-1160 75-80 1160-1233 80-85 P85070 CE safety certification 099401 Russian safety certification 099401 S20097F 2925 RPM - Motor rotation direction...

  • Page 26: 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 27: Cutting Capacity

    Safety & General Information Cutting Capacity TRU•SHARP™ “F” blades use a 9/29 profile (9° hook angle and 29° back angle) and are designed to cut frozen and/or extremely dense, hard-to-cut wood. Standard TRU•SHARP™ blades use a 10/30 profile. Customer may choose preferred blade. See The Blade Handbook for blade hook angle, tooth height, and tooth set specifications.

  • Page 28: Noise Level

    Safety & General Information Noise level 3-Phase V Switch, Fuse Recommended wire section 400 VAC 16 A 2,5 mm to 15m length TABLE 1-7 DANGER! It is recommended that a 30mA GFI (Ground Fault Interrupter) be used. 1.11 Noise level See Table 1-8.

  • Page 29: Dust Extractor Specifications

    Safety & General Information Dust Extractor Specifications 1.12 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 pcs...

  • Page 30: Overall Dimensions

    Safety & General Information Overall Dimensions 1.13 Overall Dimensions See Figure 1-2. The overall dimensions of the LT15SC sawmills with M type frames are shown below. FIG. 1-1 See Figure 1-3. The overall dimensions of the LT15SC sawmills with S type frames are shown 1-18 HDSdoc020719 Safety &...

  • Page 31: Components

    Safety & General Information Components below. FIG. 1-2 1.14 Components Safety & General Information HDSdoc020719 1-19...
  • Page 32 Safety & General Information Components See Figure 1-4. The major components of the Wood-Mizer LT15SC 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 Arm Handle...

  • Page 33: Section 2 Sawmill Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Mounting Parts of LT15SC Sawmills with Electric Motors SECTION 2 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Scan to see the assembly video Mounting Parts of LT15SC Sawmills with Electric Motors 2.1.1 Parts Specifications Table 1: Fig. Wood-Mi Descripti Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty.
  • Page 34 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts Specifications Table 1: 086172-1 Bottom Bracket 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...
  • Page 35 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts Specifications Table 1: 502726-1 Feed Rope Mount Rear Bracket 506287-1 PLATE, LT15 BED SECTION CONNECT 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,...
  • Page 36 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts Specifications Table 1: F81043-2 Cotter Pin S-Zn 4x25 F81058-1 Flat Washer Manaual Feed Assembly 506427-1 Power Feed Crank Handle 094142 Bushing 086338 Crank Handle Grip F81033-1 Hex Nylon Lock Nut Power Feed Assembly R80663 Rope 500839 Track Cover w/Felt Wiper...

  • Page 37: Specifications Of Fasteners

    P12165 Bushing, Rubber 091614 Clamp, Rope Outrigger Leg Kit (Option) 095745-1 Mounting Block 087771-1 LT15 Foot Mount Plate 2.1.2 Specifications of Fasteners Table 2: Wood-Mizer No. Description Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty. LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15...
  • Page 38 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Specifications of Fasteners Table 2: F81000-7 M5x25 Bolt F81001-15 M6x16-8.8 Bolt F81001-7 M6x12 Bolt F81002-20 M8x16 Bolt F81002-4 M8x20 Bolt F81002-5 M8x25 Bolt 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...

  • Page 39: Tools Necessary For Assembling The Sawmill

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill Table 2: F81059-2 21 Flat Washer 2.1.3 Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill Table 3: Required Tools Flat Wrench #8 1pcs Flat Wrench #10 2pcs Flat Wrench #13 2pcs Flat Wrench #17 2pcs Flat Wrench #19 2pcs...

  • Page 40: Bed Frame Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly 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. Then attach the winch hook to the bracket on the saw head. WARNING! When removing the saw head, use extreme care and keep all persons at a safe distance.
  • Page 41 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-3. 094427-1 (LT15S3) 094696-1 (LT15M2) M10 Hex Nylon Lock Nut 10.5 Washer 150158b M10x75 Bolt FIG. 2-3 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.
  • Page 42 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-4. M10x75 Bolt 150185B 085994-1 10.5 Washer M10 Hex Nylon Lock Nut 100064-1 FIG. 2-4 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.
  • 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 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.
  • Page 44 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-6. M10x30 Bolt (4pcs) M10 Hex Nylon Lock 10.5 Flat Washer 10.2 Split Lock Washer M10x25 Bolt Frame Mounting Strap (086660) M12x120 Bolt (4pcs) 13 Flat Washer M12 Hex Nylon Lock FIG. 2-6 5.
  • 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 13 Flat Bolt M12x120...

  • Page 46: Frame Leg Adjustment

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Frame Leg Adjustment See Figure 2-8. 150157b 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 2-14 HDSdoc020719...

  • Page 47: Saw Head Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly See Figure 2-9. (1") 25mm 150108b Foot Plate FIG. 2-9 CAUTION! The top of the leg should not be higher than the top surface of the bed rail. 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.
  • Page 48 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly See Figure 2-10. Track Scraper 8.4 Flat Washer (4) M8 X 12 Hex M8 X 12 Hex Head Bolt (2) Head Bolt (4) 8.4 Flat Washer (4) Retaining Bracket M8 X 12 Hex Head Bolt (2) Track Scraper FIG.
  • Page 49 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. SAWMILL ASSEMBLY HDSdoc020719 2-17...
  • Page 50 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly See Figure 2-13. Blade Guide 094682 Blade Guide 094683 M10x1x25 Bolt M10x1 Washer M10x1x20 Screw (7) FIG. 2-13 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.
  • Page 51 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly See Figure 2-14. 150199 Control box in travel position 150200 Control box in operation position FIG. 2-14 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY HDSdoc020719 2-19...
  • Page 52 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly 10. Turn the power feed motor (if equipped) from the travel position to the work position. The motor should be positioned as shown in the figure below. Tighten the motor mounting screws See Figure 2-15. . 150236 Motor Mounting Screws FIG.

  • Page 53: Manual Feed Rope Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Manual Feed Rope Assembly See Figure 2-16. Power Cord Bracket 086132-1 150163c FIG. 2-16 12. Adjust the cam engaging the limit switch as well as the saw head stop bolt. See Section , step 3-8. Manual Feed Rope Assembly 1.
  • Page 54 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Manual Feed Rope Assembly See Figure 2-17. Rear Rope Mount Bracket 502726-1 (LT15-EC 508236-1) 10.5 Flat Washer Front Rope Mount 10.2 Split Bracket 502725-1 M10x30 Washer 150110F (LT15-EC 508237-1) Bolt M10x30 Bolt 10.2 Split 10.5 Flat Washer Washer FIG.
  • Page 55 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Manual Feed Rope Assembly See Figure 2-19. 150111 FIG. 2-19 4. Loop the rope around the feed crank spool three times and route back down to the outer v-groove roller. See Figure 2-20. 150112 FIG. 2-20 5. Route the rope around the outer groove of the v-groove roller. SAWMILL ASSEMBLY HDSdoc020719 2-23...

  • Page 56: Power Feed Rope Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Power Feed Rope Assembly See Figure 2-21. 150113 FIG. 2-21 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 See Figure 2-22.
  • Page 57 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Power Feed Rope Assembly 2. Mount rubber bumpers with brackets to the bed extensions - See figure below. F05012-21 Cotter Pin 086182-1 Mount Weldment, Carriage Stop P12165 Rubber Bushing M10x30 Bolt Split Washer 10.2 501414-1 Bumper Flat Washer 10,5 Mount Bracket 500843 Bed Extension, Rear...
  • Page 58 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Power Feed Rope Assembly 3. Prepare the rope for installation by placing steel caps on its ends. 4. Install the rope, route it around the pulley, as shown below, and secure with clamps (1). Power Feed Motor In Operation Position 2-26 HDSdoc020719...

  • Page 59: Auxiliary Bed Rail

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Auxiliary Bed Rail 5. Adjust the rope tension so that gaps between the spring coils are .8-1.2 mm. (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 60: Log Loading Ramp (Option)

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Log Loading Ramp (Option) See Figure 2-23. Auxiliary Bed Rail 095490-1 10.5 Washer (8) M10x80 Bolt (1) M10x75 Bolt (3) M10 Nut (4) FIG. 2-23 Log Loading Ramp (Option) To install the log loading ramp, mount the ramp bracket (1) to the bed frame section tube using two bolts (2), four washers (3) and two nuts (4) in the place shown below.
  • Page 61 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Log Loading Ramp (Option) See Figure 2-24. 150232a FIG. 2-24 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY HDSdoc020719 2-29...

  • Page 62: Section 3 Setup & Operation

    Setup & Operation SECTION 3 SETUP & OPERATION 3.1. 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 63 Setup & Operation the motor body (fan guard). If the rotation direction is incorrect, invert the phases in the phase inverter in the power socket (electric box). Setting the phases in the phase inverter correctly will ensure correct rotation directions of all sawmill motors. WARNING! In case of a blade or drive belt brake, wait until all rotating parts are completely stop.
  • Page 64 Setup & Operation See Figure 3-1. Equal height object Measure distance between string and bed rails Equal height String Across object bed rails FIG. 3-1 4. Repeat the bed rail adjustment with the string at the other side of the sawmill frame. 5.
  • Page 65 Setup & Operation saw head up or down. Lock Nut Saw Head Adjustment Nuts (2) 150116D Roller Bracket Mast Retaining Mounting Bolt (4) Bracket Mounting Bolts (2) Scraper Mounting Bolts (2) FIG. 3-2 9. 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 66 Setup & Operation 10. Check the vertical alignment of each blade wheel using the blade guide alignment tool. Attach the tool to the blade near the outer blade guide. Be sure the tool does not rest on a tooth  or burr, and is lying flat on the blade.
  • Page 67 Setup & Operation To tilt wheel up, tighten top screw (loosening ealier bottom screw). To tilt wheel down, tighten bottom screw (loosening ealier top screw). FIG. 3-5 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.
  • Page 68 Setup & Operation 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. 3-6 Recheck the vertical alignment of each blade wheel. Readjust if necessary. ...
  • Page 69 Setup & Operation See Figure 3-7. FIG. 3-7 16. 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. Setup &...

  • Page 70: Replacing The Blade

    Setup & Operation Replacing The Blade See Figure 3-8. Loosen the nut and adjust the stop bolt Loosen bolts and adjust cam engaging limit switch Limit Switch FIG. 3-8 Replacing The Blade DANGER! Always disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill motor before changing the blade.

  • Page 71: Tensioning The Blade

    Setup & Operation Tensioning The Blade 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. Install a new blade on the blade wheels. When installing the blade, make sure the teeth are pointing the correct direction.

  • Page 72: 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 73: Starting The Motor

    Setup & Operation Starting The Motor See Figure 3-11. To adjust where the blade travels on the blade wheels, use the cant control bolt. Cant Control Bolt 15B017_D FIG. 3-11 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 74: Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs

    Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured/closed before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. DANGER! Always be sure the blade is disengaged and all persons are out of the path of the blade before starting the engine or motor.
  • Page 75 Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping 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. See Figure 3-12.

  • Page 76: Up/Down Operation

    Setup & Operation Up/Down Operation 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 77: Blade Guide Arm Operation

    Setup & Operation Blade Guide Arm Operation See Figure 3-15. Use the up and down buttons shown below to raise or lower the cutting head. To raise the saw head press up button. To lower the saw head press down button. FIG.

  • Page 78: Blade Drive Operation

    Setup & Operation Blade Drive Operation See Figure 3-16. 150120 Move the handle right to move Move the handle right the blade arm out. to move the blade arm out. Move it left to move the blade Move it left to move guide in.

  • Page 79: Feed Operation

    Setup & Operation Feed Operation - Press the START button on the control box to start the motor. Main Electrical Switch Motor Start Button Power ON Debarker Control Light Switch (option) Debarker Safety In/Out Button Feed Rate Adjustment Power Feed Up/Down Joystick Emergency...
  • Page 80 Setup & Operation Feed Operation See Figure 3-18. Turn the crank clockwise for forward feed; counterclockwise to return the saw head 150122C FIG. 3-18 HINT: To get a straight cut in the first part of the board, feed the blade into the log at a slow speed. This stops the blade from flexing and dipping up or down.
  • Page 81 Setup & Operation Feed Operation strand. The speed at which the saw head travels forward is adjusted by the feed rate switch. See Figure 3-19. Saw Head Forward Feed Rate Adjustment Saw Head Reverse FIG. 3-19 Saw Head Feed Rate The saw head feed rate switch controls the speed at which the saw head travels forward.

  • Page 82: 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 83: Blade Height Scale

    Setup & Operation Blade Height Scale 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 84: Water Lube Operation

    Setup & Operation Water Lube Operation The Scale The horizontal red line on the blade height indicator shows how many centimeters 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 85 Setup & Operation Water Lube Operation See Figure 3-21. Install the water bottle at the top of the vertical mast. Place water bottle on tray FIG. 3-21 See Figure 3-22. Route the water hose as shown below. Secure it with the provided hose clamps at Setup &...
  • Page 86 Setup & Operation Water Lube Operation the locations marked with red points in the figure. 150155_C Connect water hose to blade guide FIG. 3-22 See Figure 3-23. Open the valve on the water bottle to start the water flow. A stream of water flows 3-25 doc020719 Setup &...

  • Page 87: Transporting The Sawmill

    Setup & Operation Transporting the Sawmill to the blade only when the main motor is turned on. Turn valve counterclockwise Turn valve counterclockwise to open; clockwise to close to open; Clockwise to close 3H0129 FIG. 3-23 Not all types of wood require the use of the Water Lube System. When it is needed, use just enough water to keep the blade clean.
  • Page 88 Setup & Operation Transporting the Sawmill See Figure 3-24. FIG. 3-24 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 cutting head. 5.
  • Page 89 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 90 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 91 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 92 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 93: 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 94: Vertical Mast Rails

    Maintenance Vertical Mast Rails any sawdust buildup from the housings. Middle Track Cover Track Roller Housing Track Roller Housing Idle Track Wipers 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.

  • Page 95: Blade Wheel Belts

    Maintenance Blade Wheel Belts See Figure 4-2. Grease Tensioner Threads 10_016_D 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 96 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 97 Maintenance Up/Down System the top guard. shown below to adjust the belt tension. Tighten the motor mounting bolts. Replace Force=25 Adjustment Bolt Deflection= Motor Mounting Bolts FIG. 4-4 4. Every 200 hours of operation check and adjust if necessary the up/down motor brake air gap Maintenance 15doc020719...
  • Page 98 Maintenance Up/Down System See Figure 4-5. . FIG. 4-5 1. Electromagnet body 2. Coil 3. Nut 4. Armature 5. Brake disk 6. Gear wheel 7. Mounting disk 8. Spring 9. Thrust pin 10. Mounting bolt 11. Adjusting bolt 12. Brake casing 13.

  • Page 99: Miscellaneous Maintenance

    Maintenance Miscellaneous Maintenance AIR GAP ADJUSTMENT The air gap ,,a" grows gradually larger in consequence of wear of brake disc lining (5). The niminal value of the air gap a nom " may be restored by screwing in the adjusting bolts (11). Prior to adjustment, slacken mounting bolts (10) and then set the nominal value of air gap using the feeler gauge inserted between armature (4) and body and screwing in the adjusting bolts (11).
  • Page 100 Maintenance Safety Devices Inspection (CE version only) Inspection of the control circuits with the E-STOP button pressed  Blade cover safety switch and its circuit inspection.  1. E-STOP button and its circuit inspection Press and hold the green safety button; ...
  • Page 101 Maintenance Safety Devices Inspection (CE version only) 2. Green safety button inspection Be sure the E-STOP button is released;  Press and hold the green safety button;  Turn on the blade motor. The motor should be started;  Release the safety button. The blade motor should be stopped. ...

  • Page 102: 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 much Grind just enough metal to restore and causing teeth to soften sharpness to the teeth.
  • Page 103 Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Boards Thick Or Thin On Stress in log which causes log to not lay After log has been squared, take equal Ends Or Middle Of Board flat on the bed cuts off opposing sides. Take a board off the top.

  • Page 104: Alignment

    Alignment 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 105: Blade Wheel 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 106 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 107 Blade Wheel Alignment To tilt wheel up, tighten top screw (loosening earlier bottom screw). To tilt wheel down, tighten bottom screw (loosening earlier top screw). 150075-1G Alignment Tool 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 108 Blade Wheel Alignment Adjust vertical adjustment screws up to tilt idle-side blade wheel down; Adjust screws down to tilt wheel up 150075 2 E 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 109 Blade Wheel Alignment 150060 3.0 mm (1/8”) ± 1 mm (3/64”) 1 1/4" Blade Blade FIG. 6-5 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 110: Blade Guide Arm Alignment

    Blade Guide Arm Alignment adjustment screw to move blade in on wheel. Tighten the jam nut. Spring Bolt Adjustment Screw 150127B FIG. 6-7 NOTE: It is not necessary to align the spring bolt (bolt M10x75 [WM# F81003-15] + spring + washer) shown in the figure above.
  • Page 111 Blade Guide Arm Alignment See Figure 6-8. 150128_C Adjust front top and bottom Adjust rear top and bottom screws with arm open screws with arm closed FIG. 6-8 2. Use the arm adjustment screws, marked with blue arrows in the figure above, to adjust the arm up until the slide pad touches the saw head brace tube.

  • Page 112: 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 113: Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment

    Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment a tape from the top of the rail to the bottom of the blade. See Figure 6-10. Turn jam nuts to adjust Turn jam nuts to adjust roller up or down roller up or down SM0068 FIG.

  • Page 114: Blade Guide Spacing

    Blade Guide Spacing 3. Measure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom of the tool. 4. Move the carriage so that the front end of the tool is positioned above the bed rail. 5. Measure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom edge of the tool. 6.

  • Page 115: Horizontal Tilt Adjustment

    Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 2. Loosen one side and one top set screw shown. Tap the blade guide forward or backward until properly positioned. See Figure 6-13. Loosen one top and one side set screw 1,5 - 3,0 mm Adjust distance between roller and back of blade SM0071a...

  • Page 116: Side Supports

    Side Supports 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. Center the tool on the roller and measure between the back edge of the blade and the ruler at the end closest to the inner blade guide ("B").

  • Page 117: Blade Height Scale Adjustment

    Blade Height Scale Adjustment See Figure 6-15. Side Support Side Support Adjustment Bolt Adjustment Bolt 150039 FIG. 6-15 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. 4.

  • Page 118: Motor Drive Belt Adjustment

    Motor Drive Belt Adjustment See Figure 6-16. Loosen indicator bracket mounting bolt Loosen indicator bracket mounting nuts 150037B FIG. 6-16 3. Loosen the scale bracket mounting bolt and nuts, adjust the bracket until the indicator is aligned with the correct mark on the scale. Retighten the bracket mounting bolt and nuts. For example, if the measurement from blade to bed rail was 14 3/4"...

  • Page 119: Track Roller Distance Adjustment

    Track Roller Distance Adjustment motor. Tighten the four motor mounting bolts. Adjustment Adjustment Bolts Bolts Motor Mouting Motor Mounting Bolts (4) Bolts (4) FIG. 6-17 6.15 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 freely (see the figure below).
  • Page 120 Track Roller Distance Adjustment See Figure 6-18. FIG. 6-18 6-17 HDSdoc020719...

  • Page 121: Motor Brake

    Motor Brake Motor Brake Maintenance SECTION 7 MOTOR BRAKE Motor Brake Maintenance Maintenance intervals after 4000 hours of operation at the Service brakes  latest or every six months TABLE 7-1. IMPORTANT! Brakes with defective armature plates, cheese head screws, springs or flanges must be replaced completely. Please observe the following for inspections and maintenance operations: Remove impurities through oil and grease using brake cleaning agents, if necessary, replace brake ...
  • Page 122 Motor Brake Motor Brake Maintenance If necessary, adjust the air gap to "s ". Lürated  Brake type sLürated sLümax Max. Rotor thickness Excess of the +0.1mm Service adjustment adjuster nut max. min. -0.05mm brake permissible wear [mm] [mm] Emax. [mm] INTORQ BFK458-25 0,4 mm...
  • Page 123 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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