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LX450
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Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
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  • Page 1 ® Wood-Mizer Sawmill Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual LX450 rev. A1.05 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. Form #2225...
  • Page 2 Active Patents assigned to Wood-Mizer, LLC Wood-Mizer, LLC has received patents that protect our inventions which are a result of a dedication to research, innovation, development, and design. Learn more at: woodmizer.com/patents ©2021 Wood-Mizer LLC Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced in any form by...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INTRODUCTION About This Manual.................1-1 Getting Service ..................1-1 Specifications ..................1-1 Customer and Sawmill Identification.............1-1 Getting Service ..................1-1 General Contact Information..............1-1 Wood-Mizer Locations ................1-2 Specifications ..................1-3 Customer and Sawmill Identification.............1-3 Warranty ....................1-4 SECTION 2 SAFETY Safety Symbols..................2-7 Safety Instructions ..................2-7 Electrical Lockout Procedures..............2-14...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Section-Page 4.17 Blade Height Scale ................4-19 4.18 Water Lube Operation ................4-20 4.19 Preparing The Sawmill For Towing .............4-21 Securing the mill .................. 4-21 Hitch the mill to the vehicle ..............4-24 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE Wear Life....................5-1 Blade Guides ..................5-1 Sawdust Removal ...................5-2 Carriage Track, Wiper &...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 7 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT Routine Alignment Procedure ..............7-1 Blade Installation................... 7-1 Saw Head Tilt..................7-1 Blade Guide Arm Alignment ..............7-2 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment............7-4 Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment..........7-5 Blade Guide Flange Spacing ..............7-6 Side Support Alignment................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    SERIAL NUMBER TAG. 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: Wood-Mizer Locations

    (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: Specifications

    Customer and Sawmill Identification Each Wood-Mizer sawmill has a model number, revision number, and a 17-digit vehicle identification number (VIN). In addition, when you pick up your mill, you will receive your personal customer number. These four numbers will help expedite our service to you.

  • Page 9: Warranty

    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...
  • Page 10 Introduction Warranty Industrial Sawmills, Resaws, WM, HR, EG, TVS, SVS One year One year Date of purchase or Edgers date of installation / training (if applicable), TITAN Industrial WB, TV, HR, EG, EA, MR One year One year whichever occurs first, not to exceed 6 months TWC, IC, TD, LD, GC, CR, from date of purchase...
  • Page 11 This warranty cannot be amended except in writing which refers to this warranty which is signed by both Warrantor and Purchaser. © 2020 Wood-Mizer LLC – 8180 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46214 Introduction...

  • Page 12: Safety

    The procedures listed in this manual may not include all ANSI, OSHA, or locally required safety procedures. It is the owner/operator’s responsibility and not Wood-Mizer LLC 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 maintenance to the sawmill.
  • Page 13 Safety Instructions WARNING! Clean sawdust from all guards, vents, control boxes, or any area where sawdust may gather after every shift. Failure to do so may result in fire, causing death or serious injury. WEAR SAFETY CLOTHING WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the sawmill. Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 14 Safety Instructions DISPOSE OF SAWING BY-PRODUCTS PROPERLY IMPORTANT! Always properly dispose of all sawing by-products, including sawdust and other debris, coolant, oil, fuel, oil filters and fuel filters. USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES (GAS & DIESEL SAWMILLS ONLY) DANGER! Batteries expel explosive gases;...
  • Page 15 Safety Instructions CAUTIONS FOR SAWMILL SETUP WARNING! To avoid tipping the mill over, do not set up the mill on ground with more than a 10 degree incline. Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Chock the trailer wheels in front and behind each tire to prevent move- ment before unhitching it from the towing vehicle.
  • Page 16 Safety Instructions KEEP PERSONS AWAY DANGER! Stay clear of the area between the trailer axle and saw car- riage. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death. DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and logs when operating sawmill or loading and turning logs.
  • Page 17 Safety Instructions DANGER! Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak which could potentially come in contact with hot surfaces and ignite into flames. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death. DANGER! Do not operate engine without proper and operational spark arrester/muf- fler, which prevents sparks emitted from the engine exhaust from igniting surrounding materials.
  • Page 18 Safety Instructions WARNING! Position the optional hydraulic loading arm halfway up while log is on sawmill bed. Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death. AUTOMATIC OPTIONAL BOARD RETURN SAFETY DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of returning boards. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 19: Electrical Lockout Procedures

    Electrical Lockout Procedures ADDITIONAL SAFETY FOR ELECTRIC BRAKE TRAILERS DANGER! Ensure the electric brake wire is secured as close to the trailer axle as pos- sible to prevent wire disconnection during towing. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death. DANGER! Be sure electric brake battery is charged and is working properly before towing the sawmill.
  • Page 20 Electrical Lockout Procedures GENERAL The following simple lockout procedure is provided to assist owner/operators in developing their procedures so they meet the requirements of . When the energy isolating devices are not lockable, tagout may OSHA regulation 1910.147 be used, provided the owner/operator complies with the provisions of the standard which require additional training and more rigorous periodic inspections.
  • Page 21 Electrical Lockout Procedures 5. Notify affected personnel that the servicing or maintenance is completed and the machine or equipment is ready for use. 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.

  • Page 22: Sawmill Setup

    Sawmill Setup Site setup SECTION 3 SAWMILL SETUP Site setup WARNING! To avoid tipping the mill over, do not set up the mill on ground with more than a 10 degree incline. Failure to follow this could result in death or serious injury. WARNING! Chock the trailer wheels in front and behind each tire to prevent move- ment before unhitching it from the towing vehicle.
  • Page 23 Sawmill Setup Site setup Remove pin to Unplug vehicle lights unlock Loosen bracket from hitch ball Unhook breakaway safety cable Unhook safety chains LX0019 FIG. 3-2 3. Unplug electrical connector. 4. Unhook safety chains. 5. Unpin ball latch. 6. Disconnect electric break. 7.
  • Page 24 Sawmill Setup Site setup 2. Unclip the retainer on the locking pin on the two rear (taillight end) adjustable outriggers. Locking Bracket Adjustment nut Locking Pin Retainer Locking Pin LX0006 LX0006-19 FIG. 3-4. OUTRIGGER ADJUSTMENT. 3. Lower the adjustable leg to align the locking pin holes so that the foot is as close to the ground as possible. 4.
  • Page 25 Sawmill Setup Site setup RELEASE THE TRAVEL LOCKS 1. Unpin and swing both rest pins down below bed level. Loosen locking collar Transport Position Travel locks Travel lock Rotate travel lock down Operating Position LX0006-21 FIG. 3-5 RAISE THE SAWHEAD 1.
  • Page 26 Sawmill Setup Site setup 4. Use the up/down drum switch located on the right side of the control panel to raise or lower the cutting head. 5. Hold the switch in position until the sawhead reaches the desired height, then release. FOR NON-TIER 4 ENGINES LX0018 FOR TIER 4 ENGINES...
  • Page 27 Sawmill Setup Site setup LX0006-16 FIG. 3-8 7. Use the carriage forward/reverse drum switch (left side of control box) to move the cutting head toward the rear (taillight end) of the mill. 8. Remove the travel pins from both log lift arms. Travel pin Travel pin LX0072-3...

  • Page 28: Replacing The Blade

    Sawmill Setup Replacing The Blade 11. Level the sawmill by adjusting the outriggers. Use the bubble levels located on the mast frame near the control box and on the center rear of the motor mount frame, or your own 4' level. LX0006-25 FIG.
  • Page 29 Sawmill Setup Replacing The Blade WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling saw blades. Fail- ure to follow this could result in death or serious injury. WARNING! Keep all other persons away from area when coiling, carrying or changing a blade.
  • Page 30 Sawmill Setup Replacing The Blade The cutting teeth should be pointing toward sawdust chute. SM0415 FIG. 3-12 4. Install the blade so it is lying around the wheels. 5. Position 1 1/4” wide blades on the wheels so the gullet is 1/8" (3.0 mm) out from the edge of the wheel. Position 1 1/2” wide blades on the wheels so the gullet is 3/16”...

  • Page 31: Tensioning The Blade

    Sawmill Setup Tensioning The Blade Tensioning The Blade Tension the blade by turning the hydraulic tensioning handle clockwise until the tension gauge indicates the recommended tension. Blade Tensioner Gauge Cant Control Blade Tensioner Handle LX0009-01 FIG. 3-14 The recommended tension for different blades is shown below. Blade Type Acceptable Range All Blades...

  • Page 32: Starting The Engine

    Sawmill Setup Starting The Engine If the blade is too far out or in, turn the cant control counterclockwise or clockwise, respectively, by 1/8th of a turn until the gullet of the blade is the correct distance from the front edge of the wheel. Blade Tensioner Handle Blade Tensioner Gauge Cant Control...
  • Page 33 Sawmill Setup Board Return WARNING! The automatic board return is intended to assist a second operator in removing boards quickly. Do not use the board return when operating the sawmill alone. Failure to follow this could result in death or serious injury. WARNING! Do not use the board return table, designed and intended to assist in the removal of boards only, as a platform to stand on.

  • Page 34: Sawmill Operation

    Hydraulic Control Operation SECTION 4 SAWMILL OPERATION Hydraulic Control Operation IMPORTANT! The hydraulic control levers become operational when the contacts at the bottom of the carriage touch the power strip on the frame tube.The hydraulic con- trol levers will only work when the cutting head is close enough to the front end of the mill to touch the power strip.

  • Page 35: Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs

    Sawmill Operation Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs 8. Manually lower the log loader so it rests on the ground. 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.

  • Page 36: Control Box Arm

    Sawmill Operation Control Box Arm TO TURN LOGS 1. Engage the log turner arm. Let the arm rise until it touches the log. NOTE: For tapered logs, raise the front or rear toe board until the heart of the log measures the same distance from the bed rails at each end of the log.

  • Page 37: Up/Down Operation (Manual Operation)

    Sawmill Operation Up/Down Operation (Manual Operation) Up/Down Operation (Manual Operation) CAUTION! Ensure the blade is properly installed and tensioned before moving the sawhead. 1. Use the up/down drum switch located on the right side of the control panel to raise or lower the cutting head. 2.

  • Page 38: Contrast Adjustment

    Sawmill Operation Contrast Adjustment The Accuset control starts in Manual Mode by default. See the figure below for identification of the control buttons and display. Current Blade Height (inches) Increment Settings Toggle 6 - 3/4 Manual Auto-Down Auto-Up Pattern Down Modes 3H0989 FIG.

  • Page 39: Configuration Menu 1

    Sawmill Operation Configuration Menu 1 Configuration Menu 1 1. Press the Up button while in Manual Mode to enter Configuration Menu 1. CONFIGURATION MENU 1 Push UP button to enter Save Calib. Head Set Kerf Other Configuration Menu 1 6 - 3/4 Manual Auto-Down Auto-Up...
  • Page 40 Sawmill Operation Configuration Menu 1 DETAIL LHSD600U03601R0 S/N: 00245408 GRD: 9.1292us/in | 2782.28m/s CPN: Label (See Detail) 3H0817-7B FIG. 4-7 5. Press the Save button. If you do not want to save the new setting and want to return to the previously stored Gradient Setting, press Exit and turn the key switch to the off (0) position.

  • Page 41: Configuration Menu 2

    Sawmill Operation Configuration Menu 2 1. In Manual Mode, press the Up button to enter the Configuration Menu. 2. Press the “Set Kerf” button to display the menu below. Press UP or DOWN buttons to adjust Kerf Setting 0.000 Set Kerf Use <- ->...
  • Page 42 Sawmill Operation Configuration Menu 2 CONFIGURATION MENU 2 Language Units Other Push Other button to enter Configuration Menu 2 CONFIGURATION MENU 1 Save Calib. Head Set Kerf Other LX0046 FIG. 4-9 LANGUAGE 1. Press the Language button. 2. Choose the desired language. English Spanish French...

  • Page 43: Restore Factory Defaults

    If the new settings cause undesirable results, reset Accuset to the factory defaults. NOTE: This menu provides diagnostic information regarding voltage, current and soft- ware revisions. This information can be useful for troubleshooting by a qualified Wood-Mizer service representative. Restore Factory Defaults 1. If on, turn the key switch to Off (0).

  • Page 44: Accuset Mode Selection

    Sawmill Operation Accuset Mode Selection Calibration settings. to recalibrate the Accuset control. See Startup Configuration  PID values. See PID (Proportional - Integral - Differential) Values for setting values.  Accuset Mode Selection To select an Accuset mode, press the desired Mode Select button (Auto-Down, Auto-Up or Pattern) located under the display.

  • Page 45: Using Accuset Auto-Down Mode

    Setup & Operation Using Accuset Auto-Down Mode Using Accuset Auto-Down Mode In Manual Mode, Cut first face as Switch to Manual Mode position blade desired in Auto-Down and position blade for trim cut. Switch Mode then turn for trim cut. Switch to to Auto-Down and log.

  • Page 46: Using Accuset Auto-Up Mode

    Setup & Operation Using Accuset Auto-Up Mode press the Up button to scroll faster. When you get close to 1 1/2", release both but- tons. Press the Down button to fine tune the setting to exactly 1 1/2". Press the Man- ual Mode button.

  • Page 47: Using Accuset Reference Mode

    Setup & Operation Using Accuset Reference Mode Save button to enter the Save Settings menu, then press the Save button. Press the Pattern button to return to Pattern Mode and press Increment Selection button #4. All of the pattern settings should now be 1 1/8”. Press the Manual Mode button and raise the saw head so the blade is positioned near the top of the log.

  • Page 48: Autoclutch Operation

    Sawmill Operation Autoclutch operation LX0018-06 FIG. 4-14 4. Use the blade guide toggle switch to readjust the outer blade guide as you are cutting in order to keep the guide within 1" (2.5 cm) of the log. 5. Adjust the arm out before returning the carriage. 4.12 Autoclutch operation DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and logs when oper-...

  • Page 49: Power Feed

    Sawmill Operation Power Feed NOTE: The toggle switch must stay in the up or down position. If the switch boot is stiff, you may need to hold the switch in position until the remote clutch motor com- pletes its cycle. 4.13 Power Feed The power feed system moves the carriage forward and backward by using the two switches on the control panel illustrated below.

  • Page 50: Cutting The Log

    Sawmill Operation Cutting The Log CARRIAGE FEED RATE The carriage feed rate switch controls the speed at which the carriage travels forward. Turn the switch clockwise to increase speed. Turn it counterclockwise to reduce speed. USING THE POWER FEED 1. Use the forward/reverse drum switch and the feed rate switch to position the sawhead for the cut. 2.
  • Page 51 Sawmill Operation Cutting The Log 7. Start the water lube if necessary to prevent sap buildup on the blade. See Section 4.18. 8. Feed the blade into the log slowly (See Section 4.13). NOTE: Once the blade completely enters the log, increase the feed rate as desired. Always try to cut at the fastest speed you can while keeping an accurate cut.

  • Page 52: Optional Cutting Procedure

    Sawmill Operation Optional Cutting Procedure 4.15 Optional Cutting Procedure In order to achieve maximum production rates, it may be desirable to leave the blade engaged when returning the carriage. (Normal operation procedures recommend disengaging the blade before returning the carriage for maximum blade life and fuel economy.) DANGER! If leaving the blade engaged for maximum production rates, ensure that...

  • Page 53: Water Lube Operation

    Sawmill Operation Water Lube Operation The scales are attached to the frame and move up and down with the saw head. The blade indicator, used to read the inch and quarter scales, remains stationary. 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 54: Preparing The Sawmill For Towing

    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 previously impossible timbers to be cut by significantly reducing resin buildup on the blade.
  • Page 55 Sawmill Operation Securing the mill Locking Pin LX0006-04 FIG. 4-19 3. Move the log clamp all the way in toward the main bed frame tube. 4. Lower the log turner arm below the bed level. IMPORTANT! Release the turner lever after the turner arm is lowered, but before the side supports begin to lower.
  • Page 56 Sawmill Operation Securing the mill Travel lock mount Travel lock pin Transport Position LX0006-18 FIG. 4-21 10. Engage the autoclutch blade switch to keep the drive belt tight and the motor from bouncing while traveling. IMPORTANT! Disengage the clutch/brake lever or autoclutch blade switch after reaching the destination to avoid deformation of the drive belt.

  • Page 57: Hitch The Mill To The Vehicle

    Sawmill Operation Hitch the mill to the vehicle Log supports up Log clamp to side Log turner down Locking pin (both arms) LX0006-08 FIG. 4-23 16. Replace the wheel fenders. Hitch the mill to the vehicle WARNING! Your vehicle should be equipped with a Class 4 hitch with a solid 2 5/16” ball (not two-piece) and rated for at least 6000 pounds (2722 kg).
  • Page 58 Sawmill Operation Hitch the mill to the vehicle Lock engaged Vehicle lights plugged and pinned in and tested Hitch bracket securely covers hitch ball Breakaway safety cable attached to vehicle Both hooks securely fastened Chains crossed LX0019 FIG. 4-23 3. Flip the locking handle downward, ensuring the bracket underneath firmly clamps around the ball. 4.
  • Page 59 Sawmill Operation Hitch the mill to the vehicle LX0004-18 FIG. 4-24 11. Rotate the tongue jack into the transport position. Transport Position Operating Position LX0006-06 FIG. 4-25 12. Remove wheel chocks. 13. Recheck that all loose items are removed or secured. 14.
  • Page 60 Sawmill Operation Hitch the mill to the vehicle 4-27 WM doc 8/17/21 Sawmill Operation...

  • Page 61: Maintenance

    Maintenance Wear Life SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE This section lists the maintenance procedures that need to be performed. See the located after this section for a complete list of maintenance procedures and intervals. Keep a log of Maintenance chart machine maintenance by recording in the machine hours and the date you perform each procedure. This symbol identifies the interval (hours of operation) at which each maintenance procedure should be performed.

  • Page 62: Sawdust Removal

    NOTE: Preventing sap buildup on the blade is critical when using the high-perfor- mance blade guide system. If the wood you are sawing leaves sap buildup using plain water in the blade lube system, use Wood-Mizer lube additive (4-Pak 60 oz. bottles part no. ADD-1).

  • Page 63: Carriage Track, Wiper & Scraper

    Maintenance Carriage Track, Wiper & Scraper The steel fingers have been designed to help prevent a broken blade or some other object from becoming a projectile and exit- ing the sawdust chute. Remove all sawdust and debris from around the lower cylinder fittings of the log loader every 8 hours of operation. Remove the track roller housing covers and brush any sawdust buildup from the housings.

  • Page 64: Vertical Mast Rails

    Maintenance Vertical Mast Rails Housing cover Track wiper Track wiper felt Housing cover Track scraper Track scraper Track rollers LX0006-09 FIG. 5-1 4. Check the track scrapers as needed. Scrapers should fit firmly against the rail. To adjust the scraper, loosen the wingnut, push the scraper downward until it fits firmly against the rail, and retighten the wingnut.

  • Page 65: Drum Switches

    Maintenance Drum Switches Drum Switches WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (0) position and remove the key.Failure to follow this could result in death or serious injury. WARNING! Disconnect the negative battery terminal cable.

  • Page 66: Miscellaneous

    LX0013 FIG. 5-3 NOTE: Use only contact grease supplied by Wood-Mizer. Miscellaneous WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (0) position and remove the key.

  • Page 67: Blade Tensioner

    Maintenance Blade Tensioner 4. Grease the clamp mechanism, loading arm, and side support pivots with a NLGI No. 2 grade lithium grease every fifty hours of operation. 5. Check the mill alignment every setup (See Section 7.1). 6. Ensure all safety warning decals are readable. Replace any damaged or unreadable decals immediately. Order decals from your Customer Service Representative.
  • Page 68 Maintenance Blade Tensioner REFILL THE TENSIONER BLOCK 3H1032-1 Add fluid as you pull rear piston out FIG. 5-5 Add an Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) such as Dexron III ATF to the hydraulic blade tensioner as needed. 1. Unscrew the tensioner handle to reveal 2” (50mm) of thread. 2.

  • Page 69: Blade Wheel Belts

    1. Remove blade. 2. Remove wheel belts by carefully rolling them out of the groove as you slowly rotate the wheel by hand. 3. Replace belts as necessary. NOTE: Use only B57 belts supplied by Wood-Mizer. 5.10 Brake Strap Adjustment WARNING!

  • Page 70: Drive Belt Adjustment

    4. Remove the drive belt cover. 5. Use the Tension Gauge (part number 016309) supplied with your Wood-Mizer to measure the drive belt tension. 6. Zero out the pounds indicator on the gauge by sliding the small "O" ring against the yellow flange.

  • Page 71: Engine/Motor And Drive Pulleys Alignment

    Troubleshooting Guide Engine/Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT 1. Loosen the jam nut at the bottom of the turnbuckle. 2. Turn the turnbuckle clockwise (as viewed from the bottom) to tighten the belt, counterclockwise to loosen the belt. NOTE: If you reach the maximum adjustment using the bottom jam nut, adjust the linkage by loosening the top jam nut and turning the turnbuckle clockwise (as viewed from the top).

  • Page 72: Hydraulic System

    Maintenance Hydraulic System 3. If necessary, loosen the bushing on the engine pulley to adjust it until it is aligned with the alternator pulley. 4. Check the tightness of all engine mounting bolts and pivot bushing clamps. 5. Engage the clutch handle and recheck the pulley alignment. Adjust if necessary. 6.

  • Page 73: Drive Bearing

    Maintenance Drive Bearing WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (0) position and remove the key.Failure to follow this could result in death or serious injury. WARNING! Disconnect the negative battery terminal cable.

  • Page 74: Up/Down System

    Maintenance Up/Down System LX0007-02 FIG. 5-10 5.15 Up/Down System WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (0) position and remove the key. Failure to follow this could result in death or serious injury. WARNING! Disconnect the negative battery terminal cable.

  • Page 75: Adjust The Up/Down Belt

    Maintenance Adjust the up/down belt Adjustment nut LX0001-03 FIG. 5-10 4. Use the adjustment nut to adjust the bolt until the center of the each chain can be deflected 3/4” (1.9cm) forward and 3/4” (1.9cm) backward with a 5 lb. (2.3 Kg) deflection force. CAUTION! Do not over-tension the chains.

  • Page 76: Power Feed

    Maintenance Power Feed NOTE: Wood-Mizer offers replacement gear oil in 8 ounce (0.24L) bottles. 5.16 Power Feed WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (0) position and remove the key.

  • Page 77: Charging The Battery

    Maintenance Charging The Battery Adjustment Sawhead nuts forward LX0001-06 FIG. 5-13 5.17 Charging The Battery DANGER! Batteries expel explosive gases; keep sparks, flames, burning cigarettes, or other ignition sources away at all times. Failure to follow this will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 78 Maintenance Charging The Battery 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 79: Maintenance Chart

    Maintenance Maintenance chart 5.18 Maintenance chart MAINTENANCE LOG MANUAL MAINTENANCE REFERENCE INTERVAL (Check Engine And Option Manuals for additional mainte- nance procedures) 8 hours Clean sawdust from hydraulic log loader fittings, battery box lid, blade See Section 5.3 wheel housings, sawdust chute, and track cover 8 hours Clean and lubricate track See Section 2.

  • Page 80: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Sawing Problems WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (0) position and remove the key. Failure to follow this could result in death or serious injury. PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION...

  • Page 81: Electrical Problems

    Troubleshooting Guide Electrical Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Improperly sharpened blade Resharpen blade (See Sharpener (This will be the problem 99% Manual - read entire manual!) of the time!) Blade guides improperly Adjust blade guides. adjusted Sap buildup on blade Use Water Lube. Tooth set problem Resharpen and reset blade Electrical Problems...

  • Page 82: Circuit Breaker Operation

    Troubleshooting Guide Circuit Breaker Operation PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Blown fuse. Replace. Corrosion on battery post. Remove connection and clean posts. Battery will not stay charged Key switch left ON. Turn switch OFF when not in use. Short in system. Visually check for bare wires and/or have checked.

  • Page 83: Power Feed Problems

    Drum switch is dirty. Clean drum switch and lubricate speeds or does not move until with contact grease supplied by speed is above halfway mark. Wood-Mizer. Drum switch contacts are bad Check that contacts are in good condition and positively close cir- cuit.

  • Page 84: Power Feed Rate Switch Test

    Troubleshooting Guide Power Feed Rate Switch Test PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Chain is dragging. Adjust chain tension. Allow motor to cool before restarting. Ensure that chain is centered on idler; Clean and lubricate chain; Chain is improperly tensioned. Adjust chain tension. Allow motor to cool before restarting.

  • Page 85: Hydraulic Problems

    Troubleshooting Guide Hydraulic Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Power feed is jerky, but power Track rollers do not turn Replace track roller wheel bear- feed motor runs properly at all smoothly and easily with very ings speeds. little play with weight removed Track cover is not bent or Repair or replace track cover touching the top rail...
  • Page 86 Troubleshooting Guide Hydraulic Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Defective solenoid (may be After checking all other possibilities for indicated by solenoid click- low voltage to solenoid, check solenoid. ing) Tapping on solenoid may fix temporarily. Replace solenoid if necessary. Defective pump motor Remove motor from pump and inspect.

  • Page 87: Hydraulic Pressure Test

    Troubleshooting Guide Hydraulic Pressure Test Hydraulic Pressure Test CHECK HYDRAULIC PRESSURE WARNING! Wear safety goggles and keep people away from area when performing this procedure. Highly pressurized fluid escaping through a leak may cause serious injury. 1. Moving the saw head forward until it no longer contacts the power strip. 2.

  • Page 88: Engine/Motor And Drive Pulleys Alignment

    Troubleshooting Guide Engine/Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment Engine/Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (0) position and remove the key. Failure to follow this could result in death or serious injury. WARNING! Do not adjust the engine drive belts or belt support bracket with the engine running.

  • Page 89: Accuset Error Messages (Dc Only)

    Accuset 2 Troubleshooting Accuset Error Messages (DC Only) Diagnostic Lights Up - Grn Dn - Red Switch Motor Switch Input Output Input Saw Head Saw Head Switch Forward - Red Input Neutral Neutral Forward - Red Reverse - Grn Status Reverse - Grn Motor Grn - Ready...

  • Page 90: Accuset Diagnostic Screen

    Accuset 2 Troubleshooting Accuset Diagnostic Screen 6.12 Accuset Diagnostic Screen The diagnostic screen can be used to help diagnose battery, up/down and power feed motors and power feed potentiometer problems should they occur. To display the Diagnostic Screen, press the Up button while in Manual Mode to display Configuration Menu 1.
  • Page 91 Accuset 2 Troubleshooting Accuset Diagnostic Screen The Diagnostic Screen is shown below. Push UP/DOWN button to scroll up/down Battery Voltage: 12.0 Controller Voltage: 11.8 Motor Current: Feed Current: Exit Feed Current: Feed Potentiometer: |X-------------------------| HBridge Module: Version C.12 [DC] HMI Module: Version C.11 Exit 3H0989-9...

  • Page 92: Sawmill Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure SECTION 7 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT The Wood-Mizer sawmill is factory aligned. The Routine Alignment instructions should be performed as necessary to solve sawing problems not related to blade perfor- mance. Routine Alignment Procedure Blade Installation DANGER! Always disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill engine before chang- ing the blade.

  • Page 93: Blade Guide Arm Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment LX0001-07 FIG. 7-1 4. Measure from the blade to the bed rail near the outer blade guide assembly. Both measurements should be the same at 14 3/4" (375 mm). 5. Level the sawhead by loosening the up/down chain jam nut located at the top of the mast on the idle side. 6.
  • Page 94 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment Vertical adjust- Vertical adjust- ment ment Horizontal Horizontal adjustment adjustment Roller tightness Roller tightness adjustment adjustment LX0007-06 FIG. 7-3 After tightening the blade guide arm rollers, check that the arm is aligned properly. 4. Take measurements from the roller flange to the back of the blade when the blade guide arm is both open and closed. These two measurements should be the same.

  • Page 95: Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment LX0001-09 FIG. 7-5 11. Adjust the blade guide arm to 1/2" (13 mm) from fully open. 12. Measure the distance from the bottom of the blade guide mounting block to the bed rail. This measurement should be 15"...

  • Page 96: Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 6. If the measurement from the tool to the bed rail is not equal within 1/32" (.75 mm), adjust the vertical tilt of the outer blade guide roller. 7. Loosen one set screw at the side of the blade guide assembly. Loosen the jam nuts on the top and bottom vertical tilt adjustment screws.

  • Page 97: Blade Guide Flange Spacing

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Flange Spacing The roller should be tilted slightly to the left (’A’ 1/8" [3 mm] less than ’B’ ±1/8" [3 mm]). 13. Loosen the jam nuts on the horizontal tilt adjustment screws. 14. Loosen the right screw and tighten left screw to tilt the roller left and/or loosen the left screw and tighten the right screw to tilt the roller right.

  • Page 98: Side Support Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Side Support Alignment Loosen top and one side adjustment screw 1/16” (Inner Blade Guide) 1/8” (Outer Blade Guide) LX0026 FIG. 7-10 Side Support Alignment Logs and boards are clamped against the side supports when sawing. The sides supports must be square to the bed to ensure square lumber.

  • Page 99: Blade Height Scale Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment 5. Repeat the horizontal check for the remaining side supports. Adjust as necessary. 6. Place square alignment tubes (Part No. S12831 - 2 required) across the bed rails. 7. Raise a side support up so that it is vertical. 8.
  • Page 100 Sawmill Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment EXAMPLE: If the measurement from the down-set tooth of the blade to the bed rail was 14 3/4" (375 mm), make sure the indicator reads 14 3/4" (375 mm) on the scale. Blade Height Indicator Quarter Scale...

  • Page 101: Hydraulics

    Hydraulics SECTION 8 HYDRAULICS Hydraulic Schematic RELIEF VALVE SETTING 2200 PSI RELIEF VALVE SETTING 2250 PSI LX0020 FIG. 8-1 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC Hydraulics...

  • Page 102: Hydraulic Layout Diagram

    Hydraulics Hydraulic Layout Diagram Hydraulic Layout Diagram Log Loader Clamp Clamp In/Out Up/Down Turner Front Rear Toe Board Toe Board Side Supports (Shown with handles down) LX0021 Crossflow Hose (1/2") FIG. 8-2 HYDRAULIC LAYOUT DIAGRAM. Hydraulic Components Part Number Description 017275 Hyd.

  • Page 103: Hydraulic Hoses

    Hydraulics Hydraulic Hoses Hydraulic Hoses Color LENGTH Application HOSE PART # Code "A" Purple 242” 1/4” Rear Toe Board Top 079000-242 Black 242” 1/4” Rear Toe Board Base 079000-242 Yellow 158” 1/4” Front Toe Board Top 079000-158 Gray 158” 1/4” Front Toe Board Base 079000-158 Green 218”...
  • Page 104 INDEX blade maintenance breakage, troubleshooting blade guide installation 3-23 blade tensioner tensioning 3-26 blade wheel belts 5-8, 5-9 tracking 3-26 carriage track/wipers drive bearing 5-13 blade guide arm drive belt 5-10 operation 4-14 mast rails miscellaneous part wear life sawdust removal up/down 5-14 chain...
  • Page 105 scale blade height operation 4-19 inch height 4-20 quarter inch 4-20 service information branch locations customer & sawmill ID general contact info setup contrast adjustment control setup model configuration portable sawmill 3-17 restore defaults 4-10 startup configuration switch power feed & up/down maintenance tensioner maintenance troubleshooting...

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