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Wood-Mizer
Safety, Setup, Operation
& Maintenance Manual
LT15
LT15W
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
®
Sawmill
rev. E8.13
rev. A1.14
Form #798

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  • Page 1 ® Wood-Mizer Sawmill Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual LT15 rev. E8.13 LT15W rev. A1.14 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. Form #798...
  • Page 2 Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by any photographic, electronic, mechanical or other means or used in any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from Wood-Mizer 8180 West 10th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46214...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION About This Manual.................1-1 Getting Service ..................1-2 General Contact Information..........1-2 Wood-Mizer Locations............1-4 Specifications ..................1-5 LT15 Dimensions (Top View) ..........1-5 LT15Wide Dimensions (Top View) ........1-7 Customer and Sawmill Identification.............1-8 Warranty ....................1-9 SECTION 2 SAFETY Safety Symbols..................2-1 Safety Instructions ..................2-1...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Section-Page Edging.....................5-9 Blade Height Scale .................5-9 Water Lube Operation ................5-11 5.10 Loading & Transporting the Sawmill...........5-13 SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE Wear Life....................6-1 Blade Guides ..................6-1 Sawdust Removal ..................6-1 Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers ............6-2 Vertical Mast Rails .................6-3 Miscellaneous ..................6-4 Blade Wheel Belts ..................6-4 Drive Belt Adjustment................6-4...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    The information and instructions given in this manual do not amend or extend the limited warran- ties for the equipment given at the time of purchase. 1. For general information regarding Wood-Mizer and our “Forest to Final Form” products, please refer to the All Products Catalog in your support package.

  • Page 6: Getting Service

    150256-01 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 7 (Indianapolis Office Only) 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Closed Please have your vehicle identification number and your customer number ready when you call. Wood-Mizer will accept these methods of payment: Visa, Mastercard, or Discover   Prepayment ...

  • Page 8: Wood-Mizer Locations

    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 9: Specifications

    Introduction LT15 Dimensions (Top View) Specifications Model: LT15 Rev. E6.09+ Dimensions: Metric Length: 20'-4" 6.19m Width: 6'-3" 1.89m Height (Ground To Mast): 5'-4" 1.98m Height (Max Head Position): 8'-6" 2.59m Bed Height (Ground To Bed): 11" 0.27m Height (Ground To Mast - LT15GO Only): 7'-1/2"...
  • Page 10 Introduction LT15 Dimensions (Top View) Model: LT15W Rev. A1.00+ Dimensions: Metric Length: 20'-4" 6.19m Width: 6'-11" 2.0m Height (Ground To Mast): 6'-6 3/8" 1.98m Height (Max Head Position): 10' 3.0m Bed Height (Ground To Bed): 11" 0.27m Blade Length: 176"...

  • Page 11: Lt15Wide Dimensions (Top View)

    Introduction LT15Wide Dimensions (Top View) LT15Wide Dimensions (Top View) Battery Specifications Group No. Type No. Performance Level Approximate Weight Maximum Overall Dimensions Cranking Reserve Length Width Height Performance Capacity 524/26A 515CC 31.0 lb. 8.5 in. 6.75 in. 8.0 in. (14.06 kg) (216 mm) (171 mm) (203 mm)

  • Page 12: Customer And Sawmill Identification

    *Manufacturer's Specification Customer and Sawmill Identification Each Wood-Mizer LT15 sawmill is identified with a model number, revision, and serial number (see the figure below). M FG B Y / FA B R IQ U É PA R : W O O D -M IZ ER P R O D U C TS , IN C . 8 18 0 W. 1 0th St. Ind ian ap olis , 4 62 1 4 -2 40 0 U .S .A .

  • Page 13: Warranty

    Wood-Mizer Limited Product Warranty Wood-Mizer LLC (“Warrantor”), an Indiana corporation with its principal place of business at 8180 West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN 46214-2400 USA, warrants to the purchaser (“Purchaser”) that for the time periods specifically stated herein and subject to the terms, conditions and limitations stated herein, the equipment manufactured by the Warrantor...
  • Page 14 Introduction Warranty LENGTH OF WARRANTY PRODUCT MODEL CLASS EFFECTIVE DATE NON USA USA & CANADA & CANADA Blade Maintenance Equipment BMS, BMT, BMST One year One year Options and Accessories Various One year One year Moulders, Kilns MP, SD, KD One year One year Date of purchase...
  • Page 15 This warranty cannot be amended, except in writing, which refers to this warranty that is signed by both Warrantor and Purchaser. © 2018 Wood-Mizer LLC – 8180 West 10 Street, Indianapolis, IN 46214...

  • Page 16: Safety

    The procedures listed in this manual may not include all ANSI, OSHA, or locally required safety procedures. It is the owner/operator’s respon- sibility and not Wood-Mizer Products to ensure all operators are properly trained and informed of all safety protocols. Owner/Operators are responsible for following all safety procedures when operating and performing mainte- nance to the Sawmill.
  • Page 17 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 18 Failure to follow this may result in serious injury. WARNING! Use ONLY water and Wood-Mizer Lube Additive with the water lube accessory. Never use flam- mable fuels or liquids such as diesel fuel. If these types of liquids are necessary to clean the blade, remove it and clean with a rag.
  • Page 19 Safety Safety Instructions EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR CONTACT WITH BATTERY COMPONENTS (LEAD/SUL- FURIC ACID) per SDS (Safety Data Sheet): EYE CONTACT Sulfuric Acid and Lead: Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while lifting lids. Seek immediate medical atten- tion if eyes have been exposed directly to acid.
  • Page 20 Safety Safety Instructions CHECK SAWMILL BEFORE OPERATION DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating or towing the sawmill. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury. Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are in place and secure.
  • Page 21 Safety Safety Instructions WARNING! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand. Spinning the blade wheels by hand may result in seri- ous injury. WARNING! Always disengage the clutch/brake mech- anism whenever the sawmill is not cutting. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury. WARNING! Do not for any reason adjust the engine drive belt with the engine running.

  • Page 22: Proper Procedure For Conducting Electrical Safety Checks And Maintenance2-7

    Safety PROPER PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS AND WARNING! Release pressure from the up/down assist prior to performing any service to the assembly (Rev. E4.00+). Failure to follow this may result in the assembly flying apart, causing injury or damage to the equipment. WARNING! The gas spring cylinders are pressurized (Rev.
  • Page 23 Safety PROPER PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS AND WARNING! Disconnect the negative battery terminal cable before performing any service to the 12-Volt electrical system. Failure to follow this may result in injury and/or electrical system damage. WARNING! Never assume or take the word of another person that the power is off;...
  • Page 24 Safety PROPER PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS AND Do not reach into moving blades or feed systems. Allow all coasting parts to come to a  complete stop. Electrical power supply and air supply must both be locked out. ...
  • Page 25 Safety PROPER PROCEDURE FOR CONDUCTING ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS AND PROCEDURE INVOLVING MORE THAN ONE PERSON In the preceding steps, if more than one individual is required to lock out the Sawmill, each shall place his own personal lock on the energy isolating devices. RULES FOR USING LOCKOUT PROCEDURE The Sawmill shall be locked out to protect against accidental or inadvertent operation when such operation could cause injury to personnel.

  • Page 26: Sawmill Assembly

    Sawmill Assembly SECTION 3 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY IMPORTANT! The sawmill is shipped properly secured to the pallet. Before starting sawmill assembly, remove the shipping brackets securing the sawmill to the pallet. Also, remove the shipping bracket and the shipping bolt securing the saw head to the mast.

  • Page 27: Bed Section Assembly

    Sawmill Assembly Bed Section Assembly 1. Place a hex nut on each leg approximately half way down the shaft. 2. Slide the outrigger (nut keeper) plate into the mounting bracket. 3. Position the square nut between the plate and the bracket. 4.
  • Page 28 Sawmill Assembly Bed Section Assembly See Figure 3-3. Align top bed tube surfaces 1/2-13 Nylon Lock Nut (4) 1/2-13 x 5" Hex Head Bolt (4) 150070-1C FIG. 3-3 NOTE: Make sure the top surfaces of the outer side of the bed sections are aligned.

  • Page 29: Clamp Assembly

    Sawmill Assembly Clamp Assembly Clamp Assembly See Figure 3-5. Assemble a log clamp to the bed as shown below. Flat Washer Bolt Spacer Clamp Lock Nut Flat Washer 150204-2D FIG. 3-5 Frame Leg Adjustment Use a 1 1/4” wrench to adjust each leg until the top of the leg is approximately 1” (25mm) below the bed tube.

  • Page 30: Saw Carriage Assembly

    Sawmill Assembly Saw Carriage Assembly Saw Carriage Assembly The saw carriage is equipped with two lock pins at the bottom of the mast near the track rollers. These pins can be adjusted to three different positions: 1. Operation position. The pins catch the bottom of the track rail, preventing the saw head from tilting and disengaging the bed frame.
  • Page 31 Wiper Bracket (2) 3/8" Flat Washer (6) 3/8" Lock Washer (2) 3/8-16 x 4 1/2" Hex Head Bolt 3/8-16 x ¾" Hex Head Bolt (2) Track Wiper (2) Retaining Bracket Rev. A1.00 - E7.03 150210-27B 150210-27B FIG. 3-7 LT15 Sawmill Assembly 15doc092319...

  • Page 32: Feed Rope Assembly

    3/8-16 x ¾" Hex Head Bolt 3/8" Flat Washer 150228-3 FIG. 3-7 LT15 WIDE HEAD ONLY 8. Assemble the retaining bracket to the idle side upright with two 3/8-16 x 3/4” hex head bolts and lock washers. WARNING! Do not operate the sawmill without the retaining bracket properly installed.
  • Page 33 Sawmill Assembly Feed Rope Assembly See Figure 3-8. 1/2” SAE Flat Washer 1/2-13 Nylon Lock Nut 1/2” SAE Flat Washer Rope Rope Mount Plate Mount Plate Spacer 1/2-13 x 2 ¼" Hex Head Gr5 1/2-13 x 2 ¼" 150210-33 1/2-13 Nylon Hex Head Gr5 Lock Nut Spacer...
  • Page 34 Sawmill Assembly Feed Rope Assembly 6. Loop the feed rope around the outer groove of the lower pulley. See Figure 3-10. 150210-29 FIG. 3-10 7. Loop the rope counterclockwise around the feed crank spool and route back down to the lower feed pulley.
  • Page 35 Sawmill Assembly Feed Rope Assembly See Figure 3-12. 150210-30 FIG. 3-12 11. Route the rope to the rear mounting bracket. 12. Tie a knot in the end of the rope and insert into the mounting bracket. 13. Position the knot in the rope so when installed to the rear bracket, the rope is tight. See Figure 3-13.

  • Page 36: Battery Assembly

    Sawmill Assembly Battery Assembly Battery Assembly 1. Install the battery box assembly to the saw head. 2. Position the battery box bracket next to the saw head. 3. Secure the battery box assembly with three 3/8-16 x 1 hex head bolts. See Figure 3-14.

  • Page 37: Fuel Tank Installation

    Sawmill Assembly Fuel Tank Installation See Figure 3-15. Disassemble sawdust 150209-2 deflector and push handle from shipping positions and reinstall for operation. FIG. 3-15 Fuel Tank Installation 1. Install the provided fuel tank assembly to the saw head mast using the provided fasteners. See Figure 3-16.
  • Page 38 Sawmill Assembly Fuel Tank Installation See Figure 3-17. 150210-35 FIG. 3-17 3-13 15doc092319 Sawmill Assembly...

  • Page 39: Sawmill Setup

    Sawmill Setup Sawmill Setup SECTION 4 SAWMILL SETUP Sawmill Setup NOTE: The following setup procedure should be performed whenever the sawmill is moved or reassembled. If sawing problems occur and misalignment is suspected, See SECTION 8 complete alignment instructions. See SECTION 3 for sawmill assembly instructions.

  • Page 40: Carriage Side Adjustment

    Sawmill Setup Carriage Side Adjustment 9. Measure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom of the blade near the outside blade guide. When the blade is parallel to the bed, it will measure the same distance from the bed rail at the inside and outside of the saw head.

  • Page 41: Carriage Locking Pins

    Sawmill Setup Carriage Locking Pins See Figure 4-3. Carriage Roller Side Roller Adjust in and out from the rail by turning the cammed shaft 150210-39 FIG. 4-3 NOTE: Do not overtighten! Roller bearings should turn freely. Carriage Locking Pins Prior to mill operation, make sure both lock pins are in the operation position (lock pins seated in lower notches of pin rest brackets).

  • Page 42: Replacing The Blade

    Sawmill Setup Replacing The Blade See Figure 4-5. 150210-18B Operation Travel Pull, rotate and release pin to appropriate position DETAIL (See Detail) FIG. 4-5 Replacing The Blade DANGER! Always disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill engine before changing the blade. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades.

  • Page 43: Tensioning The Blade

    Sawmill Setup Tensioning The Blade Tensioning The Blade The blade tensioner is factory-set so proper blade tension is achieved when the rubber spring is compressed 3/16” (4.8 mm). An indicator bolt is provided to indicate when the rubber spring has been compressed properly.

  • Page 44: Tracking The Blade

    Sawmill Setup Tracking The Blade Tracking The Blade 1. Make sure the blade housing covers are closed and all persons are clear of the open side of the saw head. 2. Start the engine. 3. Engage the blade, rotating the blade until the blade positions itself on the wheels. WARNING! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand.

  • Page 45: Starting The Engine

    Sawmill Setup Starting The Engine See Figure 4-8. Cant Control 150171-1 FIG. 4-8 NOTE: If the blade is too far out, back the blade onto the wheel by turning the cant control coun- terclockwise. 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 46: Sawmill Operation

    (part number 015804) in the frame brackets that will evenly support the length of the log. See Figure 5-1. 150210-19 FIG. 5-1 5. Position the log at the foot of the ramps. *.Also available as part of the LT15OP, Optional Package Kit for the LT15. 15doc092319 Sawmill Operation...
  • Page 47 TO CLAMP LOGS Slide the clamp against the log and turn the locking handle to lock the clamp against the log *.Also available as part of the LT15OP, Optional Package Kit for the LT15. Sawmill Operation 15doc092319...
  • Page 48 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. *.Also available as part of the LT15OP, Optional Package Kit for the LT15. 15doc092319...

  • Page 49: Up/Down Operation

    Sawmill Operation Up/Down Operation See Figure 5-3. Leveling wedge Level log so heart is same distance from bed rails at both ends 150210-20 FIG. 5-3 Up/Down Operation 1. Install a blade, if needed, and check for correct blade tension. (See Section 4.4).

  • Page 50: Blade Guide Arm Operation

    Sawmill Operation Blade Guide Arm Operation See Figure 5-4. Lock Release Turn crank clockwise to lower saw head; counterclockwise to raise saw head Pointer 150210-3 FIG. 5-4 CAUTION! DO NOT try to force the carriage above the 27" (68 cm) mark or below the 1"...

  • Page 51: Feed Operation

    Sawmill Operation Feed Operation See Figure 5-5. Pull lever to move blade guide arm in; Push lever to move blade guide arm out 150210-4B FIG. 5-5 Feed Operation 1. Use the feed crank handle to move the saw carriage forward. See Figure 5-6.

  • Page 52: Clutch Operation

    Sawmill Operation Clutch Operation feed rate varies with width and hardness of the wood. Over-feeding results in engine and blade wear, and also produces a wavy cut. 2. Stop the carriage at the end of the cut. Raise the clutch lever up to stop the blade and drop the engine to idle.

  • Page 53: Cutting The Log

    Sawmill Operation Cutting The Log Turn clutch handle clockwise to engage blade 150210-12B FIG. 5-7 4. To engage the blade, pull the clutch lever clockwise until it locks in the down position. This engages the drive mechanism and increases the engine speed to full throttle. 5.

  • Page 54: Edging

    Sawmill Operation Edging 8. Disengage the clutch when the teeth exit the end of the log; remove the slab that you have just cut from the log. 9. Use the feed crank to return the carriage to the front of the mill. 10.
  • Page 55 Sawmill Operation Blade Height Scale See Figure 5-8. Inch Scale Blade Height Indicator 150210-5 FIG. 5-8 THE INCH SCALE The horizontal line on the blade height indicator shows how many inches the bottom of the blade is above the bed of the mill. If you know the height of your blade at each cut, you can determine the thickness of lumber you are sawing.

  • Page 56: Water Lube Operation

    Sawmill Operation Water Lube Operation Make a trim cut. When you return the carriage for a second cut, lower the carriage to the next mark on the scale. This mark shows where the blade should be positioned to cut a certain thick- ness of lumber, without having to measure on the inch scale.
  • Page 57 15 seconds to clean the blade of sap buildup. Wipe the blade dry with a rag before storing or sharpening. For further lubrication benefits, add one 12oz. (0.35L) bottle of Wood-Mizer Lube Additive to 5 gallons (18.9 liters) of water. Wood-Mizer Lube Additive enables some difficult timbers to be cut by significantly reducing resin buildup on the blade, heat buildup, wavy cuts, and blade noise.

  • Page 58: 5.10 Loading & Transporting The Sawmill

    Sawmill Operation Loading & Transporting the Sawmill If you are sawing in freezing temperatures, remove the water lube bottle from the sawmill when done sawing and store it in a warm place. Blow any remaining water from the water lube hose. 5.10 Loading &...
  • Page 59 Sawmill Operation Loading & Transporting the Sawmill See Figure 5-12. Lock Release Turn crank clockwise to lower saw head; counterclockwise to raise saw head Pointer 150210-3 FIG. 5-12 CAUTION! Adjust the saw head up just far enough so it will clear the sides of your truck bed when loaded.
  • Page 60 Sawmill Operation Loading & Transporting the Sawmill See Figure 5-13. Lock Release Turn crank clockwise to lower saw head; counterclockwise to raise saw head Pointer 150210-3 FIG. 5-13 CAUTION! Be sure the lock pin engages the hole in the bed frame to secure the saw carriage in place.
  • Page 61 Sawmill Operation Loading & Transporting the Sawmill NOTE: More people may be required to help push as the saw head gets more difficult to push up the incline. 10. Engage the lock pin at the end of the sawmill to secure the carriage. See Figure 5-14.

  • Page 62: Maintenance

    Maintenance Blade Guides SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE This section lists the maintenance procedures that need to be performed. See the Maintenance chart located after this section for a complete list of maintenance proce- dures and intervals. Keep a log of machine maintenance by recording in the machine hours and the date you perform each procedure.

  • Page 63: Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers

    Maintenance Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers WARNING! Keep clear of exiting sawdust. Keep hands, feet and any other objects away from the sawdust chute when operating sawmill. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury. WARNING! Ensure the steel fingers inside the sawdust chute are in place before operating the sawmill.

  • Page 64: Vertical Mast Rails

    Middle track cover Track wipers Track roller housing 150228-7 FIG. 6-2 LT15 WIDE ONLY Vertical Mast Rails WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pul- leys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (#0) position and remove the key.

  • Page 65: Miscellaneous

    Failure to follow this may result in serious injury or death. See Table 6-2. See the table below for drive belt tension specifications for your model sawmill. Measure the belt tension with a gauge. NOTE: Wood-Mizer offers a belt tension gauge (Part No. Maintenance...
  • Page 66 Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment 016309) that will let you accurately measure the belt tension. New Belt Installation/New Sawmill Operation Subsequent Adjustment Engine/ Deflection Installation Check Acceptable Then Deflection Force Motor Inches (mm) Force After Force Check Inches (mm) lbs. (kg) lbs.

  • Page 67: Up/Down System

    Maintenance Up/Down System ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT SUPPORT (ENGINES G19, G25, D19, AND D17) The drive belt support is designed to extend belt life. The bracket should be adjusted to NOT touch the drive belt when the clutch handle is engaged (down position), AND to hold the drive belt away from the engine pulley when the clutch handle is disengaged (up position).
  • Page 68 Maintenance Up/Down System 2. Locate the chain adjusting bolt at the bottom of the mast. 3. Loosen the nut on the sprocket bolt and move the sprocket down until there is about 1" (2.5 cm) total deflection in the center of the chain with a 5 lb. (2.3 Kg) deflection force. A chain tension adjustment bracket/bolt is provided on the sprocket assembly.
  • Page 69 Maintenance Up/Down System See Figure 6-6. 150135 Up/Down Assist Tension Adjustment Bolt FIG. 6-6 3. Loosen (but do not remove) the tension adjustment bolt. Remove the cable from the top pulley and remove the four mounting bolts at the top of the assist assembly. See Figure 6-7.
  • Page 70 Maintenance Up/Down System 4. Lift the top assist housing to access the gas spring cylinders. The cylinders can be unthreaded from the bottom mounts without removing the bottom housing from the mast. Do not disassemble the gas spring cylinders. 5. When service is complete, reinstall the assist assembly in the reverse order of the disassembly procedure.

  • Page 71: 6.10 Charging The Battery

    Maintenance Charging The Battery See Figure 6-9. Lubricate the up/down crank handle bearings every 200 hours with a NLGI No. 2 grade lithium grease. Apply the grease to the fitting on the handle bracket tube. Up/Down Crank Handle Grease Fitting 150139-2 FIG.
  • Page 72 Maintenance Charging The Battery Use extreme care to avoid spilling or splashing electrolyte (which is dilute sul- furic acid) as it can destroy clothing and burn the skin. EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR CONTACT WITH BATTERY COMPONENTS (LEAD/SUL- FURIC ACID) per SDS (Safety Data Sheet): EYE CONTACT Sulfuric Acid and Lead: Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while lifting lids.
  • Page 73 Maintenance Charging The Battery Replace the battery box lid. Maintenance 15doc092319 6-12...

  • Page 74: 6.11 Maintenance Chart

    Maintenance Maintenance chart 6.11 Maintenance chart MAINTENANCE LOG MANUAL MAINTENANCE (Check Engine And Option Manuals for additional REFERENCE INTERVAL maintenance procedures) Clean sawdust from ,battery box lid & track cover See Section 5.3 8 hours Clean and lubricate top/bottom track See Section 5.4 8 hours Check blade guide roller wear...

  • Page 75: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Sawing Problems WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pul- leys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (#0) position and remove the key. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury or death. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION...
  • Page 76 Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Boards Thick Or Thin On Ends Stress in log which causes log After log has been squared, take Or Middle Of Board. to not lay flat on the bed. equal cuts off opposing sides. Take a board off the top.

  • Page 77: Sawmill Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure SECTION 8 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT Two alignment procedures are available to realign the sawmill if necessary. The Routine Align- ment 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 78: Blade Guide Arm Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment adjusted parallel to the bed rail, check the space between the uppermost mast bearing and mast rail. Adjust as necessary so the space is 1/32” - 1/16” (0.8 - 1.6mm). Loosen Bearing Nut And Adjust Space from Mast to 1/32"...
  • Page 79 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment 1. Adjust the blade guide arm out to 1/2" (13 mm) from fully open. See Figure 8-2. Use the inside top and bottom screws to adjust the arm up until the slide pad touches the saw head brace tube. Tighten the jam nuts. 150210-7 Adjust inside top Adjust outside top...

  • Page 80: Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment See Figure 8-3. 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. Blade Guide Arm Parallel to Blade Adjust side screws to 150036B...

  • Page 81: Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment See Figure 8-4. Clip tool to blade SM0069B FIG. 8-4 3. Move the carriage so that the front end of the tool is positioned above the bed rail. Measure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom edge of the tool. 4.
  • Page 82 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 9. Remove the clip from the blade guide alignment tool. Place the tool against the face of the outer blade guide roller. See Figure 8-6. Blade Guide 3H0802-5B Alignment Tool FIG. 8-6 10. Measure between the back edge of the blade and the tool at the end closest to the inner blade guide ("B").

  • Page 83: Blade Guide Flange Spacing

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Flange Spacing NOTE: Once the blade guides have been adjusted, any cutting variances are most likely caused by the blade. See Blade Handbook, Form #600. Blade Guide Flange Spacing Each blade guide must be adjusted so the roller flange is the correct distance from the back edge of the blade.

  • Page 84: Blade Height Scale Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment 3. Place a square against the face of the side support. The side support should be square or slightly tilted forward 1/32" (0.8 mm). Adjust the vertical tilt of the side support if necessary. See Figure 8-9.

  • Page 85: Complete Alignment Procedure

    Sawmill Alignment Frame Setup Loosen indicator bracket mounting 150210-8 FIG. 8-10 Complete Alignment Procedure Frame Setup Before performing the following alignment procedures, setup the mill on firm, level ground. Level the frame and adjust the saw head as described in Section 4.1 Sawmill Setup.

  • Page 86: Saw Head Tilt

    Sawmill Alignment Saw Head Tilt 7. Start the engine. 8. Engage the blade, rotating the blade until the blade positions itself on the wheels. WARNING! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand. Spinning the blade wheels by hand may result in serious injury. 9.

  • Page 87: Blade Wheel Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment adjusted parallel to the bed rail, check the space between the uppermost mast bearing and mast rail. Adjust as necessary so the space is 1/32” - 1/16” (0.8 - 1.6mm). Loosen Bearing Nut And Adjust Space from Mast to 1/32"...
  • Page 88 Sawmill Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment 1. Use the blade guide alignment tool to check the vertical alignment of each blade wheel. Attach the tool to the blade near the inner blade guide mount. Be sure the tool does not rest on a tooth or burr, and is lying flat against the bottom of the blade.
  • Page 89 Sawmill Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment 5. Recheck the vertical tilt of the drive-side blade wheel with the blade guide alignment tool. Read- just 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 90 Sawmill Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 8-15. The horizontal tilt of the blade wheel should be adjusted so that the gullet of an 1-1/4" blade is 1/8" (3 mm) out from the front edge of the wheel (±1/32 [0.75 mm]). 150060 1/8”...

  • Page 91: Blade Guide Installation

    Blade Guide Installation 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 92: Blade Guide Arm Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment See Figure 8-18. Tighten the two previously-loosened tilt adjustment screws to secure the blade guide assembly. Top Vertical Adjustment Jam Nut Tilt Adjustment Screws (4) Blade Guide Shaft Centered Roller Flange In Block Bottom Vertical Adjustment Jam Nut 3H0802-15 FIG.

  • Page 93: Blade Guide Deflection

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Deflection 1. Adjust the blade guide arm out to 1/2" (13 mm) from fully open. 2. Adjust the blade guide arm in all the way toward the other blade guide. 3. Use the outside top and bottom screws to adjust the arm up until the slide pad touches the saw head brace tube.

  • Page 94: Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment 1. Raise the saw head 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. 2.
  • Page 95 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment See Figure 8-22. Clip tool to blade SM0069B FIG. 8-22 3. Move the carriage so that the front end of the tool is positioned above the bed rail. Measure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom edge of the tool. 4.

  • Page 96: Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment If the blade guides are tilted in the wrong direction horizontally, the back of the blade may contact the flange as the roller is spinning down, causing it to push the blade away from the guide roller. 1.

  • Page 97: Blade Guide Flange Spacing

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Flange Spacing See Figure 8-25. Loosen the jam nuts on the horizontal tilt adjustment screws. To tilt the roller left, loosen the right screw and tighten left screw. To tilt the roller right, loosen the left screw and tighten the right screw.

  • Page 98: Side Support Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Side Support Alignment 1. Measure the distance between the flange on the outer blade guide roller to the back edge of the blade. This distance should measure 1/8" (3.0 mm). Adjust the roller back or forward if neces- sary.

  • Page 99: Blade Height Scale Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment See Figure 8-27. Loosen the top adjustment bolt, adjust the side support, and retighten the bolt.Turn the adjustment bolt counterclockwise to tilt the top of the side support forward. Side Support Adjustment Bolt 150039 FIG.
  • Page 100 Sawmill Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment See Figure 8-28. Loosen the indicator bracket mounting nut. Adjust the bracket up or down until the indicator is aligned with the correct mark on the scale (+0 -1/32 [0.8 mm]). Retighten the indi- cator mounting nut.

  • Page 101: Index

    INDEX assembly maintenance battery 3-11 blade guide bed sections blade wheel belts feed rope carriage track/wipers log clamp drive belt saw carriage mast rails sawdust deflector 3-11, 3-12 miscellaneous part wear life sawdust removal up/down montagem blade pé breakage, troubleshooting installation tensioning tracking...
  • Page 102 troubleshooting sawing problems turning logs up/down operation water lube operation 5-11 15doc092319 Index...

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