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  • Page 3 Wood-Mizer ® Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual LX450 E25 rev. A2.02 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before operating, setting up or maintaining this machine. Form# 803...

  • Page 4: 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 Safety Symbols..................1-1 Blade Handling..................1-2 Sawmill Setup..................1-2 Sawmill Operation..................1-2 Sawmill Maintenance ................1-4 Safety Instructions ..................1-5 Observe Safety Instructions Wear Safety Clothing Keep Sawmill and Area Around Sawmill Clean Dispose Of Sawing By-Products Properly...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Section-Page 2.16 Cutting the Log..................2-26 2.17 Blade Height Scale ................2-27 2.18 Water Lube Operation ................2-28 2.19 Transporting the Sawmill ..............2-30 2.20 Board Removal Bumper Installation (Optional Equipment)....2-31 2.21 Installation of Optional Outfeed Tables ..........2-32 SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE Wear Life....................5-1 Sawdust Removal ...................5-1 Saw Head Track ..................5-2...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 6 MOTOR BRAKE Motor Brake Maintenance..............8-1 Maintenance intervals Checking the rotor thickness Check the air gap SW-07doc041620 Table of Contents...

  • Page 7: 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 8: 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 9 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 10 Robert Moxham Arnborgvej 9, 7330 Brande- Fasterholt TRANSILVANIEI Nr. 5 Regional Direction - Asia Tel.: +45-971-88-265 Sibiu, Cisnadie 555300 Wood-Mizer Asia Manufacturing Co., Ltd. Fax: +45-971-88-266 Tel.:/Fax: : +40-369-405-433 No.2, Gongyequ 40th Rd. Xitun District, Brian Jensen GSM: +40-745-707-323 Taichung City, 40768, Taiwan, R.O.C.
  • Page 11 Sawmill and Customer Identification Each Wood-Mizer LX100 sawmill is identified with a revision and VIN numbers. See the table below for VIN description. AHS3 EH20 LX450 Hydraulic Log Engine/Motor Handling Base Model Configuration Version Equipment Revision Number Minor Revision Major Revision Code Code MODEL &...
  • Page 12 When you pick up your mill, you will receive a customer number. The VIN number, revision and your customer number expedite our service to you. Please write these numbers below so you have quick, easy access to them. Customer No. Model Type VIN No.

  • Page 13: Safety & General Information

    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 Wood-Mizer Customer Service or the Wood-Mizer distributor in your area to order a new decal.

  • Page 14: Blade Handling

    Safety & General Information Blade Handling Blade Handling DANGER! Always disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill motor before replacing the blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades.
  • Page 15 Safety & General Information Sawmill Operation may result in serious injury. WARNING! Always wear eye, ear, respiration, and foot protection as well as safety clothing when operating the machine. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the sawmill.

  • Page 16: Sawmill Maintenance

    Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance CAUTION! If the blade breaks during sawmill operation, push EMERGENCY STOP button to stop the blade motor and wait 10 seconds before you open the blade housing cover. CAUTION! The sawmill’s work-stand should be equipped with a 4 kg or bigger dry powder extinguisher.

  • Page 17: Safety Instructions

    It is always owner's responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding the ownership and operation of the Wood-Mizer sawmill. All Wood-Mizer 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: Keep Persons Away

    Safety & General Information Keep Persons Away Keep Persons Away DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and lumber when operating the sawmill. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. DANGER! Always be sure all persons are out of the path of the blade before starting the motor.

  • Page 20: Use Proper Maintenance Procedures

    Safety & General Information Use Proper Maintenance Procedures WARNING! Use extreme caution when spinning the blade wheels by hand. Make sure your hands are clear of the blade and wheel spokes before spinning. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. Use Proper Maintenance Procedures DANGER! Make sure all electrical installation, service and/or...

  • Page 21: Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition

    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 Wood-Mizer Customer Service to order more decals. IMPORTANT! When replacing a component having a safety decal affixed to it, make sure the new component also has the safety decal affixed.
  • Page 22 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 away from work area when operating the machine.
  • Page 23 Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition 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...
  • Page 24 Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition 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 Tracking the blade on the blade wheels P85070 CE certification marking 099401...
  • Page 25 Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition TABLE 1-1 S20097 Direction of motor revolutions S20097 P85066 Blade positioning 3-4 mm P85066 512158 Lubricate the chain every 50 hours of operation or once a week. 512158 512240 Clean the chain of sawdust every 50 hours of operation or once a week.

  • Page 26: Belt Sizes

    Safety & General Information Belt Sizes Belt Sizes See Table 1-2. Belt sizes for the LX450 sawmill are shown below. Description Belt Size Part # E25 Motor Drive Belt 3BX2437 089464 Blade Wheel Belts P04185-2 TABLE 1-2 To insure proper blade tracking, use Goodyear, Dayco Super II, or Browning belts only.

  • Page 27: Cutting Capacity

    Safety & General Information Cutting Capacity Cutting Capacity See Table 1-4. The log size capacities of the LX450 sawmill are listed below. Maximum Log Maximum Diameter Length LX450 92 cm 6.2 m TABLE 1-4 See Table 1-5. See the table below for the possible forward feed rates on the LX450 sawmill. Sawmill Model Cutting Rate LX450...

  • Page 28: Noise Level

    Safety & General Information Noise Level 1.11 Noise Level See Table 1-8. The average noise level is given in the table below Sawmill Noise Level LX450E25 = 107 dB (A) TABLE 1-8 1.12 Sawdust Extractor Specifications See Table 1-9. See the table below for sawdust extractor specifications for your LX450 sawmill Maximum Capacity 1200 m Collector Inlet Diameters (in front of fan)

  • Page 29: Overall Dimensions

    Safety & General Information Overall Dimensions IMPORTANT! The total value of hand-arm vibration the operator may be exposed to does not exceed 2.5 m/s . The highest root mean square value of weighted acceleration to which the whole operator’s body is subjected does not exceed 0.5 m/s. 1.13 Overall Dimensions See Figure 1-1.
  • Page 30 Safety & General Information Overall Dimensions RYS. 1-2 1-18 doc041620 Safety & General Information...
  • Page 31 Safety & General Information Overall Dimensions See Figure 1-3. See the figure below for the operator’s work-place. Operator’s Work-Place FIG. 1-3 Safety & General Information doc041620 1-19...

  • Page 32: Sawmill Components

    Safety & General Information Sawmill Components 1.14 Sawmill Components See Figure 1-4. The major components of the LX450 sawmill are shown below. Sawmill Mast Blade Motor Up/Down Drive Assembly Water Bottle Log Clamp Saw Head Log Loader Electric Box Control Box Side Supports Hydraulic Control Levers...

  • Page 33: Setup & Operation

    Setup & Operation SECTION 2 SETUP & OPERATION 2.1. Sawmill Setup IMPORTANT! Before starting to use the sawmill, you have to meet the following conditions: Set up the sawmill on firm, level ground. Level the machine. Then secure the sawmill to ...

  • Page 34: Sawmills With Cable Guide

    Setup & Operation Sawmills with cable guide See Table 2-1. 3 Phases Fused Recommended Wire Disconnect Size Switch 400 VAC 63 A 16 mm maximum length: 15 m TABLE 2-1 IMPORTANT! When starting the machine for the first time, check that the main motor rotation direction is as indicated by the arrow located on the motor body.
  • Page 35 Setup & Operation Sawmills with cable guide Secure the columns to the ground using 16mm anchored bolts. FIG. 2-1 LT450SRC Setup & Operation 15doc041620...
  • Page 36 Setup & Operation Sawmills with cable guide FIG. 2-2 LT450MRC 15doc041620 Setup & Operation...
  • Page 37 Setup & Operation Sawmills with cable guide See Figure 2-2. The electrical wires should be installed on the guiding rail as shown below. FIG. 2-3 See Figure 2-3. Install the rail bracket arm as shown below. M8x30 Bolt FIG. 2-4 Setup &...
  • Page 38 Setup & Operation Sawmills with cable guide See Figure 2-4. Install the guiding rail. FIG. 2-5 See Figure 2-5. 15doc041620 Setup & Operation...
  • Page 39 Setup & Operation Sawmills with cable guide FIG. 2-6 See Figure 2-6. The figures below shows how the cable hanger should be set Setup & Operation 15doc041620...
  • Page 40 Setup & Operation Sawmills with cable guide To remove the cable hanger from transport position unbolt hanger transport bracket.  FIG. 2-7 15doc041620 Setup & Operation...

  • Page 41: Replacing The Blade

    Setup & Operation Replacing the Blade See Figure 2-7. Mount the cable hanger to the mast using fasteners showed in the LX450 Parts List (#804)  See Section 11.4 FIG. 2-8 Replacing the Blade DANGER! Always disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill motor before changing the blade.

  • Page 42: Tensioning The Blade

    Setup & Operation Tensioning the Blade coiling, uncoiling, carrying or changing a blade Changing blades is safest when done by one person! Failure to do so may result in serious injury. WARNING! Make sure the blade housing is closed before using the up/down system.

  • Page 43: Tracking The Blade

    Setup & Operation Tracking the Blade change. Also, ambient temperature changes can cause tension to change. Blade Tension Gauge Blade Tension Handle FIG. 2-9 See Table 2-1. The recommended tension ranges for different types of blades are shown below. Type of Blade Tension Range B375IH929 1800 - 2100 psi...
  • Page 44 Setup & Operation Tracking the Blade WARNING! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand. Spinning the blade wheels by hand may result in serious injury. 3. Turn off the motor and check the position of the blade on the blade wheels. See Figure 2-9.
  • Page 45 Setup & Operation Tracking the Blade See Figure 2-10. To adjust where the blade travels on the blade wheels, use cant control bolt. Cant Control Bolt LX450_005 519400_Manual FIG. 2-11 If the blade is too far out, back the blade onto the wheel by turning the cant control bolt counterclockwise.

  • Page 46: Starting The Motor

    Setup & Operation Starting the Motor 4. Adjust the blade tension if necessary to compensate for any changes that may have occurred while adjusting the cant control. 5. Close the blade housing cover. DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating the sawmill.

  • Page 47: Hydraulic Control Operation

    Setup & Operation Hydraulic Control Operation Hydraulic Control Operation The hydraulic control levers become operational when the main switch located on the starter box is in the "1" position and the contact at the bottom of the saw head touches the power strip on the main bed frame tube (a 24V control voltage is delivered).
  • Page 48 Setup & Operation Hydraulic Control Operation CAUTION! Be careful when manually lowering the log loader. Do not drop the loader onto the ground or perform any action which might break the velocity fuse valves on the loader cylinders. These valves control hydraulic flow and are necessary to prevent the loading arm from collapsing during use.

  • Page 49: Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs

    Setup & Operation Loading, Turning and Clamping Logs Loading, Turning and Clamping Logs CAUTION! Before loading a log, make sure that all sawmill bed assemblies (such as: clamp, side supports, etc.) are adjusted out of the path of logs being loaded onto the bed. Also be sure the cutting head is moved far enough forward so the log does not hit it.
  • Page 50 Setup & Operation Loading, Turning and Clamping Logs 7. The log can be turned now. Repeat steps 4 through 7 until the log is turned as desired. You may opt to use the clamp to turn boards or a cant. To turn a cant using the clamp: 1.

  • Page 51: Up/Down Operation

    Setup & Operation Up/Down Operation Up/Down Operation 1. Install a blade, if needed, and check for correct tension (See Section 2.5). 2. Set the saw head to the desired height (the blade height scale shows the height of the blade above the bed rails).

  • Page 52: Power Feed Operation

    Setup & Operation Power Feed Operation 2.11 Power Feed Operation See Figure 2-13. The power feed system moves the saw head forward and backward by using two switches on the control panel. Saw Head Forward Forward Feed Rate Saw Head Reverse 3H0280a1 FIG.
  • Page 53 Setup & Operation Power Feed Operation Using the Feed Rate Switch HINT: To get a straight cut in the first part of the log, feed the blade into the log at a slow speed. This stops the blade from flexing and dipping up or down. Turn the feed rate switch to a slow speed until the whole width of the blade has entered the cut.

  • Page 54: Cutting The Log

    Cutting the Log 2.12 Cutting the Log The following steps guide you through normal operation of the Wood-Mizer sawmill. 1. Once the log is placed where you want it and clamped firmly, turn the key switch to the #1 position.

  • Page 55: Edging

    Edging 2.13 Edging The following steps guide you through edging boards on the Wood-Mizer sawmill. 1. Raise the side supports to 1/2 height of the flitches or boards that need to be edged. 2. Stack the flitches on edges against the side supports.
  • Page 56 Setup & Operation Blade Drive Operation 3. Start the motor as instructed in the motor manual. See Figure 2-14. To engage the blade, perform the following steps: - Turn the main switch on the electric box to the ON position, - Press AND HOLD the green safety button on the control box.

  • Page 57: Power Feed Operation

    Setup & Operation Power Feed Operation 2.15 Power Feed Operation 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. Use a slow speed until the whole width of the blade has entered the cut.

  • Page 58: Cutting The Log

    2.16 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 59: Blade Height Scale

    Setup & Operation Blade Height Scale 8. Repeat until the first side of the log is cut as desired. Set aside the usable flitches (boards with bark on one or both sides). They can be edged on the sawmill later. 9.

  • Page 60: Water Lube Operation

    Setup & Operation Water Lube Operation saw head for the second cut and lower it 29mm below the original measurement (the extra 3 mm allows for saw kerf and shrinkage of the lumber). The yellow area on the scale identifies where the blade could encounter a side support or the log clamp.
  • Page 61 Setup & Operation Water Lube Operation only when the blade is engaged. By otworzyć zawór należy obrócić go Turn valve counterclockwise to open; w kierunku przeciwnym do ruchu wskazówek zegara; by zamknąć - w kierunku zgodnym clockwise to close z ruchem wskazówek zegara. FIG.

  • Page 62: Transporting The Sawmill

    Setup & Operation Transporting the Sawmill 2.19 Transporting the Sawmill The assembled sawmill can be transported in an appropriately equipped pickup truck. Use a forklift or an overhead crane to load the machine into the truck. WARNING! Keep all persons away from the sawmill while loading and unloading the machine.

  • Page 63: Board Removal Bumper Installation (Optional Equipment)

    Setup & Operation Board Removal Bumper Installation (Optional Equipment) 2.20 Board Removal Bumper Installation (Optional Equipment) Using the mounting hardware (A), install the board removal bumper to the sawmill frame. FIG. 2-5 Setup & Operation 15doc041620 2-31...

  • Page 64: Installation Of Optional Outfeed Tables

    Setup & Operation Installation of Optional Outfeed Tables 2.21 Installation of Optional Outfeed Tables 1. Unbolt the fasteners (B) and remove the hydraulic box top cover (A). FIG. 2-6 FIG. 2-7 2-32 15doc041620 Setup & Operation...
  • Page 65 Setup & Operation Installation of Optional Outfeed Tables 2. Disconnect the hydraulic hoses from the hydraulic box. 3. Unbolt the hydraulic box from the frame. FIG. 2-8 FIG. 2-9 Setup & Operation 15doc041620 2-33...
  • Page 66 Setup & Operation Installation of Optional Outfeed Tables 4. Bolt the hydraulic box to the base provided with the outfeed tables. FIG. 2-10 2-34 15doc041620 Setup & Operation...
  • Page 67 Setup & Operation Installation of Optional Outfeed Tables 5. Connect the outfeed tables using the fasteners and move them against the machine. FIG. 2-11 Setup & Operation 15doc041620 2-35...
  • Page 68 Setup & Operation Installation of Optional Outfeed Tables 6. Level the tables by adjusting the legs. To do this, loosen the bolts ”A” and use the bolts ”B” to adjust the height of the tables. FIG. 2-12 2-36 15doc041620 Setup & Operation...
  • Page 69 Setup & Operation Installation of Optional Outfeed Tables 7. After levelling the tables, bolt them to the machine. FIG. 2-13 Setup & Operation 15doc041620 2-37...
  • Page 70 Setup & Operation Installation of Optional Outfeed Tables 8. Insert the hydraulic hoses through the grommets in the table connection plate and hydraulic box. Connect the hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic box. FIG. 2-14 2-38 15doc041620 Setup & Operation...
  • Page 71 Setup & Operation Installation of Optional Outfeed Tables 9. Bolt the hydraulic box top cover provided with the tables and the old cover to the frame. FIG. 2-15 Setup & Operation 15doc041620 2-39...
  • Page 72 Setup & Operation Installation of Optional Outfeed Tables 10. Bolt the hydraulic box with the base to the outfeed table. FIG. 2-16 2-40 15doc041620 Setup & Operation...
  • Page 73 Wood-Mizer LT15WCSC/LX100/LX450 Short Interval Maintenance Schedule (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Proce- dures) 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 74 WOOD-MIZER LT15WCSC/LX100/LX450 MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) PROCEDURE MANUAL REF- TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION ERENCE 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 75 WOOD-MIZER LT15WCSC/LX100/LX450 MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) PROCEDURE MANUAL REF- TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION ERENCE 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 LT15WCSC/LX100/LX450 MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) PROCEDURE MANUAL REF- TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION ERENCE 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: Maintenance

    Maintenance Wear Life SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE This section lists the maintenance procedures that need to be performed on LX450 sawmills. WARNING! Always disconnect and lock out power supply before performing any maintenance work, cleaning or servicing the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury. There are two maintenance procedures at the end of this section: Short Maintenance Schedule and Maintenance Log.

  • Page 78: Saw Head Track

    Maintenance Saw Head Track Saw Head Track See Figure 3-1. 1. Clean the track rails to remove any sawdust and sap buildup every eight hours of operation. (A) 2. Make sure the scrapers fit firmly against the rail. If not, loosen the mounting bolts (B) to adjust the scrapers.

  • Page 79: Drum Switches

    Lubricate the up/down and power feed drum switch contacts inside the control panel every fifty hours of operation. Use only contact grease supplied by Wood-Mizer. Remove the control panel cover. Use a cotton swab to apply grease to the switch contact ends.

  • Page 80: Blade Wheel Belts

    Maintenance Blade Wheel Belts and handle. Gauge Manometr Fill Plug Zatyczka wlewu Rear Piston Tylny tłok Tensioner Handle and Ball Rękojeść napinacza kulką Front Piston Przedni tłok Piston Guide 3H0610 Obudowa tłoka FIG. 3-1 Blade Wheel Belts 1. Check the blade wheel belts for wear. Replace them if necessary. Rotating the belts every 50 hours will increase the belt life.
  • Page 81 Maintenance Miscellaneous Maintenance 1. Check the drive belt tension after the first 20 hours and every 50 hours thereafter. FIG. 3-2 2. Check the mill alignment every setup. (See Section 6, Alignment.) 3. Make sure all safety decals are clean and readable. Remove any sawdust and dirt. Replace any damaged or unreadable decals immediately.

  • Page 82: Safety Devices Inspection (Ce Version Only)

    Maintenance Safety Devices Inspection (CE Version Only) 3.10 Safety Devices Inspection (CE Version Only) LX450 – Safety Devices Inspection The following safety devices on the LX450 sawmill must be inspected before usage of the machine: E-STOP button and its circuit, ...
  • Page 83 Maintenance Safety Devices Inspection (CE Version Only) FIG. 3-3 2. Inspection of the control circuits after pressing the E-STOP button (A) Start the main motor;  Press the E-STOP button located on the left side of the control box. The motor should stop. ...
  • Page 84 Maintenance Safety Devices Inspection (CE Version Only) Try to start the main motor; it should remain stopped;  Close the blade housing cover;  The motor should remain stopped until it is restarted with the START button.  4. Inspection of the Up/Down Limit Switches Move the saw head up until the upper limit switch is activated.

  • Page 85: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Sawing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Blades Dull Quickly Dirty logs Clean or debark logs, especially on entry side of the cut. When grinding, teeth heating too Grind just enough metal to restore much and causing teeth to soften.
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Boards Thick Or Thin On Stress in log which causes log to After log has been squared, take equal Ends Or Middle Of Board not lay flat on the bed cuts off opposing sides. Repeat cuts, keeping the heart in the middle of the cant, and making it your last cut.

  • Page 87: Sawmill Alignment

    SECTION 5 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT Pre-Alignment Procedures The Wood-Mizer sawmill is factory aligned. Two alignment procedures are available to realign the sawmill if necessary. The Routine Alignment instructions should be performed as necessary to solve sawing problems not related to blade performance. The Complete Alignment procedure should be performed approximately every 1500 hours of operation (sooner if you regularly transport the sawmill over rough terrain).

  • Page 88: Frame Setup

    Sawmill Alignment Frame Setup Frame Setup Stationary sawmills should be setup on firm, level ground before proceeding with alignment. Shim the feet so the weight of the sawmill is evenly supported. for additional setup information. See SECTION 2 Setup & Operation Blade Installation And Alignment See Figure 5-1.
  • Page 89 Sawmill Alignment Blade Installation And Alignment (0.12") out from the front edge of the wheels (± 1.0 mm[0.04"]). The gullet of 1 1/2" blades should ride 4.5 mm (0.18") from the front edge of the wheels (± 1 mm [0.04"]). Do not let the teeth ride on the wheels.
  • Page 90 Sawmill Alignment Blade Installation And Alignment Be sure to tighten all nuts against the mounting plates when the adjustment is complete. Vertical Adjustment Bolt Horizontal Adjustment Bolt FIG. 5-3 The vertical angle of the drive side wheel is factory-set and should not need to be adjusted. If adjustment is needed, use the vertical adjustment bolt.

  • Page 91: 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 92 Sawmill Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment Adjust vertical adjustment screws dow tilt drive-side blade wheel up; Adjust screws up to tilt wheel down FIG. 5-5 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 (±...
  • Page 93 Sawmill Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment Adjust vertical adjustment screws up to tilt idle-side blade wheel down; Adjust screws down to tilt wheel up FIG. 5-6 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.
  • Page 94 Sawmill Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment Cant Control FIG. 5-8 10. Check the position of the blade on the drive-side blade wheel. The blade should be positioned on the wheel as described for the idle-side blade wheel. Adjust the drive-side blade wheel if necessary. See Figure 5-9.

  • Page 95: Saw Head Slide Pad Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Saw Head Slide Pad Adjustment Saw Head Slide Pad Adjustment There are nylon pads positioned between the saw head frame and vertical mast. The spacing of the pads is factory set and rarely needs adjusting. To check the pad spacing, perform the following steps. The pads should be aligned to the mast, so that the entire face of each slide pad makes contact with the mast.

  • Page 96: Adjusting The Saw Head

    Sawmill Alignment Adjusting The Saw Head Adjusting The Saw Head See Figure 5-11. Making these adjustments correctly will give you square cuts and accurate dimensions across the width of your boards. 1. Check if every four mast rollers touches the track rails. If not, use the mast roller with adjustment (A). Loosen the locking bolt (B) and lower or raise the roller.
  • Page 97 Sawmill Alignment Adjusting The Saw Head See Figure 5-13. 400mm to blade FIG. 5-13 6. If the distance is not equal adjust left and right up/down chain using the up/down chain adjustment bolts. Sawmill Alignment HDSdoc041620 5-11...
  • Page 98 Sawmill Alignment Adjusting The Saw Head See Figure 5-14. Up/Down Chain Adjustment Bolts FIG. 5-14 7. After the up/down chains are adjusted properly, adjust the lower stop bolt. Lower the saw head until it is 25 mm over the bed rail. Adjust the stop bolt so it stops the saw head when it is 25mm over the bed rail.
  • Page 99 Sawmill Alignment Adjusting The Saw Head See Figure 5-15. 25mm Lower Stop Bolts FIG. 5-15 Sawmill Alignment HDSdoc041620 5-13...

  • Page 100: Adjusting Bed Rails To The Blade

    Sawmill Alignment Adjusting Bed Rails To The Blade Adjusting Bed Rails To The Blade Move the clamp to its lowest position. 2. Move the saw head so the blade is positioned over the first bed rail. 3. Measure the distance between the bottom of the blade and the bed rail at each end of the bed rail. Both distances should be equal.

  • Page 101: Blade Guide Arm Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Adjustment Blade Guide Arm Adjustment The blade guide arm moves the outer blade guide in and out. If the arm becomes loose, the blade guide will not deflect the blade properly, causing inaccurate cuts. A loose blade guide arm can also cause blade vibration.
  • Page 102 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Adjustment After tightening the blade guide arm rollers, check that the arm is aligned properly. 3. With the arm adjusted 1/2" (15 mm) from fully closed, measure the distance between the blade guide roller flange and the back of the blade. See Figure 5-18.
  • Page 103 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Adjustment blade guide arm horizontal tilt. Re-tighten the mounting bolt. Right Horizontal Left Horizontal Adjustment Bolt Adjustment Bolt with Jam Nuts with Jam Nuts Mounting Bolt FIG. 5-19 5. Now check the vertical tilt of the blade guide arm. Move the saw head so the blade guide arm is positioned over a bed rail.
  • Page 104 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Adjustment Measure from blade guide arm to bed rail with arm open and closed FIG. 5-20 See Figure 5-21. Loosen the vertical adjustment bolt jam nuts. To tilt the blade guide arm down, loosen the rear bolt and tighten the front bolt. To tilt the blade guide arm up, loosen the front bolt and 5-18 HDSdoc041620 Sawmill Alignment...
  • Page 105 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Adjustment tighten the rear bolt. Retighten the jam nuts and recheck the blade guide arm vertical tilt. Rear Horizontal Adjustment Bolt Front Vertical Adjustment Bolt FIG. 5-21 Sawmill Alignment HDSdoc041620 5-19...

  • Page 106: 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 107: Blade Deflection

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Deflection 5.10 Blade Deflection Perform the following steps to achieve proper blade deflection with the blade guides. 1. Raise the carriage until the blade is 15" (375 mm) above a bed rail. Measure the actual distance with a tape from the top of the rail to the bottom of the blade.

  • Page 108: Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment 5.11 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 109 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment See Figure 5-24. Loosen jam nuts and turn screws Loosen jam nuts and turn screws to tilt roller up or down to tilt roller up or down Sm0070c FIG. 5-24 8. Move the carriage forward so the back end of the tool is over the bed rail. 9.

  • Page 110: Blade Guide Spacing

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Spacing 5.12 Blade Guide Spacing HINT: When adjusting blade guide spacing, loosen the top set screw and one side set screw only. This will ensure horizontal and vertical tilt adjustments are maintained when the set screws are retightened.

  • Page 111: Horizontal Tilt Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 5.13 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 1. Finally, both blade guides must be tilted horizontally. Adjust the blade guide arm halfway in. See Figure 5-26. Turn side set screws to adjust horizontal tilt FIG. 5-26 2. Place the Blade Guide Alignment Tool against the face of the outer blade guide roller. 3.

  • Page 112: Blade Guide Disc Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Disc Adjustment 5.14 Blade Guide Disc Adjustment To ensure correct cutting, adjust the gap between the blade guide disc and the blade. Perform the adjustment with the blade installed and properly tensioned. See Figure 5-27. Loosen both nuts and retaining bolts. Use the adjustment bolt to raise or lower the disc until its distance from the blade is 0.3 - 0.5 mm.

  • Page 113: Horizontal And Vertical Adjustment Of Manual Side Supports

    Sawmill Alignment Horizontal and Vertical Adjustment of Manual Side Supports 5.15 Horizontal and Vertical Adjustment of Manual Side Supports Logs and boards are clamped against the side supports when sawing. The optional, manual sides supports must be square to the bed to ensure square lumber. 1.
  • Page 114 Sawmill Alignment Horizontal and Vertical Adjustment of Manual Side Supports 10. Repeat for the remaining side supports. See Figure 5-30. Square Manual Side Support Board Adjustment Locking Bolt FIG. 5-30 5-28 HDSdoc041620 Sawmill Alignment...

  • Page 115: Adjustment Of Side Supports

    Sawmill Alignment Adjustment of Side Supports 5.16 Adjustment of Side Supports 1. Place a flat board across the bed rails. 2. Move 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. See Figure 5-31.
  • Page 116 Sawmill Alignment Adjustment of Side Supports See Figure 5-32. Use the adjustment nut to set the side support so the distances A and B are equal. Measure Distances A and B Adjustment FIG. 5-32 5-30 HDSdoc041620 Sawmill Alignment...

  • Page 117: Clamp Stop/Stop Bolt Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Clamp Stop/Stop Bolt Adjustment 5.17 Clamp Stop/Stop Bolt Adjustment 1. Once the side supports are aligned, tie a string across the side supports. See Figure 5-33. Loosen the clamp stop bolts and adjust the clamp stop until it touches the string. Adjust clamp stop to string Measure Dis-...

  • Page 118: Blade Height Scale Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment 5.18 Blade Height Scale Adjustment After the entire sawmill has been aligned and all adjustments made, check that the blade height scale indicates the true distance from the blade to the bed rails. 1. Move the saw head so the blade is positioned directly above one of the bed rails. Measure from the bottom edge on a down-set tooth of the blade to the top of the bed rail (or stainless steel sleeve if applicable).

  • Page 119: Board Removal Bumper Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Board Removal Bumper Adjustment 5.19 Board Removal Bumper Adjustment See Figure 5-35. Lightly compress the lower springs using the nuts shown below (A). Make sure the bumper roller is below the bed rail level. FIG. 5-35 Sawmill Alignment HDSdoc041620 5-33...
  • Page 120 Motor Brake Motor Brake Maintenance SECTION 6 MOTOR BRAKE Motor Brake Maintenance Maintenance intervals after 4000 hours of operation at the Service brakes  latest or every six months TABLE 6-1. 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 121 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 122 Motor Brake Motor Brake Maintenance EGdoc041620 Specifications...
  • 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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