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Wood-mizer LT10S3 E7,5S User Manual

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  • Page 1 Table of Contents Section-Page Table of Contents SW-07doc0801131...
  • Page 3 Wood-Mizer ® Sawmill Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual LT10S3 E7,5S rev. A5.00 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. December 2006 Form #794 This is the original language...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section-Page General Contact Information Branches & Authorized Sales Centers SECTION 1 SAFETY Safety Symbols..................1-1 Blade Handling..................1-2 Sawmill Setup..................1-2 Sawmill Operation..................1-2 Sawmill Maintenance ................1-4 Belt Sizes ....................1-8 Blade Sizes .....................1-9 Cutting Capacity..................1-9 Engine/Motor Specifications ..............1-9 1.10 Noise Level...................1-10 1.11 Sawdust Extractor Specifications ............1-10 1.12...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Section-Page 3.12 Edging....................3-21 3.13 Blade Height Scale ................3-22 3.14 Water Lube Operation ................3-24 3.15 Transporting the Sawmill ..............3-25 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Wear Life....................4-1 Sawdust Removal ...................4-1 Carriage Track & Rollers ...............4-1 Vertical Mast Rails .................4-2 Miscellaneous Lubrication ..............4-2 Blade Wheel Belts ..................4-3 Up/Down System..................4-3 Miscellaneous Maintenance ..............4-4...
  • Page 6 Sawmill and Customer Identification Each Wood-Mizer LT10 sawmill is identified with a revision and VIN numbers. E7,5 LT10 Type Motor/Engine Bed Frame Type Basic Sawmill I.D. Revision Number Minor ”Revision” Major “Revision” Code Code VIN N EVISION AND UMBERS See the chart for VIN description.
  • Page 7 Customer No. Type VIN No. Revision No. 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 8 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 com- ments and suggestions are welcome.
  • Page 9 Introduction Branches & Authorized Sales Centers Branches & Authorized Sales Centers 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 10 Introduction Branches & Authorized Sales Centers BULGARIA Kalin Simeonov HUNGARY Wiktor Turoczy RUSSIA Far East Wladimir Głazaczew Ecotechproduct Wood-Mizer Hungary K.F.T. “WM Service” 38 Star Lozenski pat str. Szonyi Ut 67., 2921 Komárom Krasnoretchenskaya Str.111 Sofia 1186 Tel.:/Fax: +36-34-346-255 680006 Khabarovsk Tel.: +359-2-462-7035...
  • Page 11 Tel.: +49-5883-9880-12 GSM: +49-17-298-55-892 e-mail: KLongmuss@woodmizer.de Subagents: ROMANIA Adrian Echert Regional Manager - Asia DENMARK Brian Jensen SC WOOD-MIZER RO SRL Wood-Mizer Asia Pte Ltd. Arnborgvej 9, 7330 Brande- Fasterholt TRANSILVANIEI Nr. 5 James Wong Tel.: +45-971-88-265 Sibiu, Cisnadie 555300...

  • Page 12: Section 1 Safety

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

  • Page 13: Blade Handling

    Safety Blade Handling Blade Handling DANGER! Always disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill engine before changing the blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades. Changing blades is safest when done by one person! Keep all other persons away from area when coiling, carrying or changing a blade.
  • Page 14 Safety Sawmill Operation WARNING! Always wear eye, ear, respiration and foot protection as well as safety clothing when operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the sawmill.

  • Page 15: Sawmill Maintenance

    Safety 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 16 Safety Sawmill Maintenance 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 17 Safety Sawmill Maintenance TABLE 1-1 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 operating the sawmill! 501467 Lubrication Point Safety...
  • Page 18 Safety Sawmill Maintenance TABLE 1-1 P11789 Aligning the blade on the wheels 099226 Power feed system engagement 099226 092597 Setting the blade tension indicator 092597 P85070 CE safety certification 099401 Russian safety certification 099401 15doc080113 Safety...

  • Page 19: Belt Sizes

    Safety handle. The blade is stopped when the handle is released. Belt Sizes See Table 1-2. Belt sizes for the LT10 are shown. Description Belt Size Wood-Mizer Part # Motor Drive Belt E7.5 014819 Blade Pulley Belts P04185 TABLE 1-2 To insure proper blade tracking, use Goodyear, Dayco Super II, or Browning belts only.

  • Page 20: 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 21: Noise Level

    Safety Noise Level 1.10 Noise Level See Table 1-6. The average level of noise is given in table below Noise Level LT10E7,5 83,3 dB (A) TABLE 1-6 1.11 Sawdust Extractor Specifications CAUTION! Always turn on the dust extractor before starting the machine.

  • Page 22: Overall Dimensions

    Safety Overall Dimensions 1.12 Overall Dimensions See Figure 1-1. The overall dimensions of the LT10 sawmills are shown below. 2186 10_002d FIG. 1-1 1-11 15doc080113 Safety...

  • Page 23: Components

    Safety Components 1.13 Components See Figure 1-2. The major components of the Wood-Mizer LT10 are shown below. Blade Drive Motor Water Tank Electric Box Blade Tensioner Blade Guide Arm Handle Sawmill Frame Up/Down Crank Handle 10_001_E Clamp FIG. 1-2 Safety...

  • Page 24: Sawmill Assembly

    Mounting Parts of LT10 Sawmills with Electric Motors SECTION 2 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Mounting Parts of LT10 Sawmills with Electric Motors 2.1.1 Parts Specifications Table 1: Sawmill Mounting Parts Fig. Wood-Mizer No. Description Qty. LT10S3 LT10S4 LT10 EC 094514 LT15 Bed Section, Complete (1.95 m)
  • Page 25 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts Specifications Table 1: 086659-1 Frame Mounting Strap, Zinc-plated 086745 Middle Track Cover with Felt Wiper 093859 Plate, PC Guard 094250-1 Track Rail, Zinc-plated (Short) 095490-1 Auxiliary Bed Rail 100903-1 Sawdust Chute 500844-1 Bed Extension Tube, Painted 502725-1 Feed Rope Mount Front Bracket 502726-1...

  • Page 26: Specifications Of Fasteners

    LTBGAT Tool, Blade, Guide, Alignment R02080 Rope 100903-1 Sawdust Chute 503768-1 Guide Upright 2.1.2 Specifications of Fasteners Table 2: Wood-Mizer No. Description Qty. LT10-EC Sample designations of fasteners: M8 Nut M8x20 Bolt 8.4 Washer F81003-17 M10x35 Bolt F81030-2 M5 Nut...

  • Page 27: Tools Necessary For Assembling The Sawmill

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill Table 2: F81055-1 Flat Washer 10.5 F81037-1 M20 Nut F81032-1 M8 Nut F81002-20 M8x16 Bolt F81002-23 M8x100 Bolt F81059-2 Washer, M20 Flat Zinc F81053-1 Washer, M6 Flat Zinc 095919 Cap, A 50x30 Black 097480 Pipe Cap 40x40x(3-4) F81056-1...

  • Page 28: Unpacking The Sawmill

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Sawmill Unpacking the Sawmill FIG. 2-1 1. Cut the bands holding the components together. 2. Remove frame parts from the pallet. 3. Remove up/down crank from the saw head, slide on the up/down handle and secure with the pin (Part No F81045-1).
  • Page 29 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Sawmill Locking Pin F81045-1 FIG. 2-1 4. Using the up/down crank raise the saw head. Open the box with the sawmill’s equipment. SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc080113...

  • Page 30: Bed Frame Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly Bed Frame Assembly IMPORTANT! With all screw joints without spring lock washer or lock nylon 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 31 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-3. M10x75 Bolt 150185B 085994-1 10.5 Washer M10 Hex Nylon Lock Nut 100064-1 FIG. 2-3 3. In case of sawmills adjustable legs - 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 32 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-4. M10x120 Bolt 095742-1 085994-1 M20 Nut 150160a 21 Washer 095745-1 M10 Hex Nylon 10.5 Washer Lock Nut 086723-1 FIG. 2-4 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 33 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-5. M10x30 Bolt M6x16 (4pcs) M10 Hex Nylon Lock 10.5 Flat Washer 10.2 Split Lock Washer M10x25 Bolt Frame Mounting Strap (086660) 150159F M12x120 Bolt (4pcs) 13 Flat Washer M12 Hex Nylon Lock FIG.
  • Page 34 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. 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 35: Frame Leg Adjustment

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Frame Leg Adjustment See Figure 2-7. 150157b 100076-1 Bolt M12 Nut 085981-1 13 Washer 014972 097224 M12x140 Bolt FIG. 2-7 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 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc080113...

  • Page 36: Saw Head Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly See Figure 2-8. (1") 25mm 150108b Foot Plate FIG. 2-8 CAUTION! The top of the leg should not be higher than the top surface of the bed rail. Saw Head Assembly 1. Using a forklift truck or a winch with lifting capacity of minimum 500 kg, carefully lift the saw head and set it aside.
  • Page 37 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly See Figure 2-9. 500kg FIG. 2-9 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 jamming the track rollers. WARNING! When setting the saw head on the bed frame, use extreme care and keep all persons at a safe distance.
  • Page 38 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly See Figure 2-10. M8x12 Bolt Track Wiper (086322) 10_054_A M8x12 Bolt Track Wiper (086322) 8.4 Washer M8x12 Bolt FIG. 2-10 NOTE: Before installing the track cover and the remaining felt wipers, soak the felt strips with lubricating fluid (e.g.
  • Page 39 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly See Figure 2-11. M8x16 Bolt 8.4 Washer 10_052c 100903-1 FIG. 2-11 4. Install the operator guard. See Figure 2-12. M8x16 Bolt M8x25 Bolt Nut, M8 Hex Nylon Zinc Lock 8.4 Washer 10_055a M10x50 Bolt Guard (093859) 10.5 Washer M8x20 Bolt FIG.
  • Page 40 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly 5. Install the blade guides. See Figure 2-13. Blade Guide (094682) Blade Guide (094683) M10x1x25 Bolt Nut, M10x1 Thin (8) Screw, M10x1x20 (7) FIG. 2-13 6. Install the power cord bracket. 2-17 15doc080113 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 41 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly See Figure 2-14. Holder, Plastic Cable Tie Screw, M4x16 (F81082-1) Power Cord Bracket 086132-1 M4 Nut 4.3 Washer FIG. 2-14 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc080113 2-18...

  • Page 42: Log Loading Ramp (Option)

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Log Loading Ramp (Option) 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. Insert the ramp assembly (5) into the ramp bracket.

  • Page 43: 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 44 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup The LT10 sawmills are only partially aligned at the factory. Some assemblies need to be aligned by the user before first usage of the sawmill. Assemblies aligned at the factory: Blade drive belt tension;  Blade wheels (in vertical and horizontal planes);...
  • Page 45 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup 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 positioned Section over the front bed rail.
  • Page 46 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup shown below to adjust the slide pads if necessary. Slide Pad Adjustment Nuts FIG. 3-3 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 ...
  • Page 47 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup 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. Again, measure from ...
  • Page 48 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 49 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup guides and adjust if necessary. 14. 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 50 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup 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. Loosen the nut and adjust the stop bolt FIG.

  • Page 51: Replacing The Blade

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

  • Page 52: Tensioning The Blade

    Setup & Operation Tensioning The Blade Tensioning The Blade See Figure 3-9. Turn the blade tension handle clockwise until the tension gauge indicates the recommended tension. 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. Also, ambient temperature changes can cause tension to change.

  • Page 53: 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. WARNING! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand.

  • Page 54: 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 55: Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs

    Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs motors. 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 56 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 57: Up/Down Operation

    Setup & Operation Up/Down Operation 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 58 Setup & Operation Up/Down Operation See Figure 3-14. Use the up/down crank to raise or lower the cutting head. To raise the saw head turn the crank handle clockwise; to lower – turn the crank handle counterclockwise. Pull the handle grip, to engage the up/down drive.

  • Page 59: 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 60: Blade Drive Operation

    Setup & Operation Blade Drive Operation Blade Drive Operation IMPORTANT! When starting the machine for the first time, check that main motor rotation direction is as indicated by the arrow located on the motor body (fan guard). If the rotation direction is incorrect, invert the phases in the phase inverter located in the power socket (electric box).
  • Page 61 Setup & Operation Blade Drive Operation Switch, Switch, Emergency Start-Stop Stop Main Switch Safety Handle FIG. 3-15 CAUTION! If at any time you need to immediately stop the blade motor, press the emergency stop button located on the electric box. Setup &...

  • Page 62: Feed Operation

    3.15. 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 63: Edging

    (25 mm) thick boards, lower the carriage 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 64: Blade Height Scale

    Setup & Operation Blade Height Scale 3.13 Blade Height Scale See Figure 3-16. The blade height scale is mounted on the vertical mast. It includes: a blade height indicator  centimeter scale (or quarter inch scale)  Scale Blade Height Indicator 150028C FIG.
  • Page 65 Setup & Operation Blade Height Scale The Standard Quarter Scale allows for kerf and shrinkage of finished boards suitable for most custom applications. Always check with your customer before you saw to determine what actual finished thickness is required. Standard Quarter Scale Grade Hardwood Quarter Scale Scale Actual Board Thickness...

  • Page 66: 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 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 67: Transporting The Sawmill

    Setup & Operation Transporting the Sawmill See Figure 3-18. Open the valve on the water bottle to start water flow on the blade. To close turn valve clockwise; to open turn valve counterclockwise. FIG. 3-18 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 68 Setup & Operation Transporting the Sawmill See Figure 3-19. 10_079 FIG. 3-19 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 69 Wood-Mizer LT10 Short Interval Maintenance Schedule 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 SEE SECTION 4.3 Clean And Lubricate Track SEE SECTION 4.3...
  • Page 70 WOOD-MIZER LT10 MAINTENANCE LOG 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. 50 HRS 100 HRS 150 HRS...
  • Page 71 WOOD-MIZER LT10 MAINTENANCE LOG 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. 1050 HRS 1100 HRS 1150 HRS...
  • Page 72 WOOD-MIZER LT10 MAINTENANCE LOG 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. 2050 HRS 2100 HRS 2150 HRS...

  • Page 73: Section 4 Maintenance

    Maintenance Wear Life SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE This section lists the maintenance procedures that need to be performed on the LT10 sawmills. 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 74: Vertical Mast Rails

    Maintenance Vertical Mast Rails any sawdust buildup from the housings. Middle Track Cover Middle Track Cover Track Roller Track Roller Housing Housing Track Roller Housing Track Roller Housing Idle Track Wipers Idle Track Wipers 15B030B FIG. 4-2 Vertical Mast Rails Clean and lubricate the vertical mast rails every 50 hours of operation.

  • Page 75: Blade Wheel Belts

    Maintenance Blade Wheel Belts See Figure 4-3. Grease the blade tensioner thread 10_016_D FIG. 4-3 Blade Wheel Belts 1. Check the blade wheel belts for wear. Replace belts as necessary. Rotating the belts every 50 hours will give you longer belt life. Use only B57 belts manufactured by Goodyear or Browning. 2.

  • Page 76: Miscellaneous Maintenance

    Maintenance Miscellaneous Maintenance Loosen the FIG. 4-3 Miscellaneous Maintenance 1. Check the drive belt tension after the first 20 hours, and every 50 hours thereafter. See Section 6.13 for more informations. 2. Check the mill alignment every setup. See Section 6, Alignment) 3.
  • Page 77 Maintenance Safety Devices Inspection Switch, Switch, Motor Emergency Start-Stop Stop Safety Handle 2. Safety handle and its circuit inspection Be sure the E-STOP button is released;  Press and hold the safety handle;  Turn on the blade motor;  Release the safety handle.

  • Page 78: 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 and causing teeth to soften to restore sharpness to the teeth.
  • Page 79 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. Repeat, keeping the heart in the middle of the cant, and making it your last cut.

  • Page 80: Section 6 Sawmill Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Pre-Alignment Procedures SECTION 6 SAWMILL 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 81: Blade Installation And Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Installation and Alignment Blade Installation and Alignment Install a blade and apply the appropriate tension as shown in Section 3.3. 1. Close the blade housing cover and make sure all persons are clear of the open side of the saw head. 2.

  • Page 82: Blade Wheel Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment 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. If the blade wheels are tilted horizontally, the blade will not track properly on the wheels.
  • Page 83 Sawmill Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 6-3. Use the vertical adjustment screws to adjust the drive-side blade wheel. To tilt the wheel down, loosen the top adjustment screw half turn. Loosen the jam nut on the bottom adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the top and bottom jam nuts. To tilt the wheel up, loosen the bottom adjustment screw half turn.
  • Page 84 Sawmill Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the top and bottom jam nuts. 150075-2_E FIG. 6-4 8. Re-check the vertical tilt of the idle-side blade wheel. Readjust if necessary. 9. Check the position of the blade on the idle-side blade wheel. See Figure 6-5.
  • Page 85 Sawmill Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 6-6. Use the cant control adjustment, shown on the figure below, to adjust the idle-side blade wheel. If the blade is too far forward on the wheel, turn the cant control counter clockwise. If it is too far back on the wheel, turn the cant control clockwise.
  • Page 86 Sawmill Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment adjustment screw to move blade in on wheel. Tighten the jam nut. Adjustment Screw FIG. 6-7 11. Adjust the blade vibration damper screw. Distance from the screw to the blade should be about 1 mm. See Figure 6-8.

  • Page 87: Blade Guide Arm Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment Before aligning the blade guide arm, track the blade on the blade wheels as described in Section 3.4. Move the cutting head so the blade is positioned over the first bed rail. Level the blade to the bed rail as shown in 3.1.
  • Page 88 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment Horizontal Alignment See Figure 6-10. 1. With the blade guide arm still all the way in toward the other blade guide, tighten all the side screws until they touch the arm. Back the screws off 1/4 turn and tighten the jam nuts. 2.

  • Page 89: Aligning The Blade Guides

    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 90: Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment 2. Loosen the bottom jam nut and tighten the top jam nut until the blade guide deflects the blade down 1/4" (6 mm). 3. Repeat for the other blade guide. NOTE: Be sure that the blade guard clears the blade on both guide assemblies. The guard on the outer guide assembly should be checked with the arm all the way in and all the way out.
  • Page 91 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment See Figure 6-13. Loosen jam nuts and turn screws to tilt roller up or down SM0070 FIG. 6-13 7. Move the carriage forward so the back end of the tool is over the bed rail. 8.

  • Page 92: Blade Guide Flange Spacing

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Flange Spacing Blade Guide Flange Spacing HINT: When adjusting blade guide flange spacing, loosen the top set screw and one side set screw only. This will insure horizontal and vertical tilt adjustments are maintained when the set screws are retightened.

  • Page 93: Horizontal Tilt Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 6.10 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 1. Move the blade guide arm half way in. See Figure 6-15. FIG. 6-15 2. Place Blade Guide Alignment Tool against the face of the outer blade guide roller, as shown above. 3.
  • Page 94 Sawmill Alignment Side Supports See Figure 6-16. Side Support Side Support Adjustment Bolt Adjustment Bolt 150039 FIG. 6-16 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 95: Blade Height Scale Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment 6.12 Blade Height Scale Adjustment Standard Scale 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. See Figure 6-17.
  • Page 96 Sawmill Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment See Figure 6-18. Loosen indicator bracket mounting bolts Loosen scale bracket mounting bolt Loosen scale bracket mounting bolts FIG. 6-18 2. 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.

  • Page 97: Motor Drive Belt Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Motor Drive Belt Adjustment 6.13 Motor Drive Belt Adjustment See Figure 6-19. 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"...

  • Page 98: Safety Handle Linkage Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Safety Handle Linkage Adjustment 6.14 Safety Handle Linkage Adjustment See Figure 6-20. Use the adjustment nuts to adjust linkage tension so the blade stops during 8 seconds after the safety handle is released. Adjustment Nuts FIG. 6-20 6-19 15doc080113 Sawmill Alignment...

  • Page 99: Track Roller Distance Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Track Roller Distance Adjustment 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 vertical mast can move freely (see the figure below). The distance should be about 0.5 mm. FIG.
  • Page 100 EC declaration of conformity according to EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC We herewith declare, Wood-Mizer Industries sp. Z O.O. 114 Nagorna street, 62-600 Kolo; Poland. That the following described machine in our delivered version complies with the appropriate basic safety and health requirements of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC based on its design and type, as brought into circulation by us.

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