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® Wood-Mizer Sawmill Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual LT15 rev. A.00 - E3.02 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. December 2000 Form #852...
The information and instructions given in this manual do not amend or extend the limited warranties for the equipment given at the time of purchase. For general information regarding Wood-Mizer and our “Forest to Final Form” products, please refer to the All Products Catalog in your support package.
Customer and Sawmill Identification 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 .
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Introduction Customer and Sawmill Identification The serial number tag can be found at the following location. Serial Number 150093 SERIAL NUMBER TAG LOCATION. 1597doc111810 Introduction...
Getting Service Getting Service Wood-Mizer is committed to providing you with the latest technology, best quality and strongest customer service available on the market today. We continually evaluate our customers’ needs to ensure we’re meeting current wood-processing demands. Your com- ments and suggestions are welcome.
Safety Safety Symbols SECTION 2 SAFETY Safety Symbols The following symbols and signal words call your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions. DANGER! indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury. WARNING! suggests a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
It is always the owner's responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations regarding the ownership, operation and towing of your Wood-Mizer sawmill. All Wood-Mizer mill owners are encouraged to become thoroughly familiar with these applicable laws and comply with them fully while using the mill.
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Safety Safety Instructions 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. Changing blades is safest when done by one per- son! Keep all other persons away from area when coiling, carrying or changing a blade.
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Safety Safety Instructions HANDLE FUEL/LUBRICANTS SAFELY DANGER! Due to the flammable nature of fuel and oil, never smoke, weld, grind or allow sparks near your engine or storage tanks, especially during times of fueling. DANGER! Never allow fuel to spill on a hot engine during fueling operations or otherwise.
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Safety Safety Instructions USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH BATTERIES DANGER! Batteries expel explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, burning cigarettes, or other ignition sources away at all times. Always wear safety goggles and a face shield when working near batteries. Failure to do so will cause serious injury. WARNING! Battery posts, terminals and related accessories con- tain lead and lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of...
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Safety Safety Instructions CAUTIONS FOR SAWMILL SETUP WARNING! Do not set up the mill on ground with more than a 10 degree incline. If setup on an incline is necessary, put blocks under one side of the mill or dig out areas for the legs to keep mill level. Setting up the mill on an incline could cause it to tip over, resulting in serious personal injury.
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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 do so may result in serious injury. Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are in place and secure.
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Safety Safety Instructions KEEP HANDS AWAY DANGER! Always disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill engine before changing the blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. DANGER! Engine components can become very hot during opera- tion. Avoid contact with any part of a hot engine. The exhaust com- ponents of your engine are especially hot during and following operation.
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Safety Safety Instructions CAUTIONS FOR GAS OR DIESEL ENGINE OPERATION DANGER! Operate your engine/machine only in well venti- lated areas. The exhaust gases of your engine can cause nausea, delirium and potentially death unless adequate ventilation is present. DANGER! Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak. The leaking fuel or oil could potentially come in contact with hot surfaces and ignite into flames.
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Safety Safety Instructions USE PROPER PROCEDURE WHEN CONDUCTING ELECTRICAL SAFETY CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE DANGER! Make sure all electrical installation, service and/or maintenance work is performed by a qualified electrician and is in accordance with applicable electrical codes. DANGER! ARC FLASH AND SHOCK HAZARD! Hazardous volt- age inside the electric sawmill disconnect box, starter box, and at the motor can cause shock, burns, or death.
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Safety Safety Instructions DANGER! Lockout procedures must be used during: Changing or adjusting blades Unjamming operations Cleaning Mechanical repair Electrical maintenance Retrieval of tools/parts from work area Activities where guards or electrical panel guard is open or removed Maintenance hazards include: Blade contact Pinch points Kickbacks...
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Safety Safety Instructions SAWMILL LOCKOUT PROCEDURE Lockout procedures must be followed (see ANSI Standard Z244.1-1982 and OSHA regu- lation 1910.147). Purpose: This procedure establishes the minimum requirements for lockout of energy sources that could cause injury. Responsibility: The responsibility for seeing that this procedure is followed is binding upon all workers. All workers shall be instructed in the safety significance of the lockout procedure.
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Owner’s Responsibility 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 Products to ensure all operators are properly trained and informed of all safety protocols.
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Safety Safety Instructions KEEP SAFETY LABELS IN GOOD CONDITION IMPORTANT! Always be sure that all safety decals are clean and readable. Replace all damaged safety decals to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment. Contact your local distributor, or call your Customer Service Representative to order more decals.
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Safety Safety Instructions UP/DOWN SYSTEM SAFETY WARNING! Always secure the saw head with a 5/16" chain with at least 1900 lbs. working load capacity before adjusting the up/down chain. The saw head may fall, causing severe injury or death. WARNING! Always secure the saw head with a 5/16"...
Sawmill Setup Sawmill Setup SECTION 3 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, Section 7 for complete alignment instructions. See Section 8 for sawmill assembly instructions.
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Sawmill Setup Sawmill Setup 4. Repeat the bed rail adjustment with the string at the other side of the sawmill frame. 5. Install a blade (See Section 3.2 through Section 3.2) and move the saw carriage until the blade is positioned over the front bed rail. 6.
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Sawmill Setup Sawmill Setup Prior to mill operation, make sure both lock pins are in the operation position (lock pins seated in lower notches of pin rest brackets). To reposition pin, pull pin outward, rotate as desired, and release into proper position. IMPORTANT (Rev.
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Sawmill Setup Sawmill Setup 150082-4 Assembly/ Disassembly Operation Operation Pull, rotate and release pin to Travel appropriate position DETAIL (See Detail) FIG. 3-3 REV. D6.00+ 1597doc111810 Sawmill Setup...
Sawmill Setup Replacing The Blade Replacing The Blade DANGER! Always disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill engine before changing the blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades.
Sawmill Setup Tensioning The Blade Tensioning The Blade See Figure 3-4. The blade tensioner is factory-set so proper blade tension is achieved when the rubber spring is compressed 3/16” (4.8 mm). A 3/16” washer is provided to indi- cate when the rubber spring has been compressed properly. To tension the blade, turn the blade tension handle clockwise to compress the rubber spring until the indicator bracket is even with the outside face of the washer.
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.
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Sawmill Setup Tracking The Blade See Figure 3-6. To adjust where the blade travels on the blade wheels, use the cant con- trol. Cant Control Handle 150017 FIG. 3-6 REV. A.00 - B.00 Cant Control 150067 FIG. 3-6 REV. C.00+ If the blade is too far out, back the blade onto the wheel by turning the cant control coun- terclockwise.
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Sawmill Setup Tracking The Blade 5. Adjust the blade tension if necessary to compensate for any changes that may have occured while adjusting the cant control. 6. Close the blade housing covers. DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating the sawmill.
Sawmill Setup Starting The Engine Starting The Engine See the appropriate manual supplied with your specific engine/motor configuration for starting and operating instructions. DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
Sawmill Operation Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs SECTION 4 SAWMILL OPERATION Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs To Load Logs 1. Move the saw carriage to the front end of the frame. CAUTION! Before loading a log, be sure the cutting head is moved far enough forward so the log does not hit it.
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Sawmill Operation Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs See Figure 4-1. 150019 FIG. 4-1 5. Position the log at the foot of the ramps. 6. Use a cant hook to roll the log up the ramps and onto the sawmill bed. Position the log against the side supports.
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Sawmill Operation Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs 1. Use cant hooks to rotate the log on the sawmill bed. See Log Turner Manual. 2. Spin the log against the side supports until it is turned the way you want it for the first cut. 1597doc111810 Sawmill Operation...
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Sawmill Operation Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs To Clamp Logs 1. Rev. E3.02+ Only: Press down on the clamp upright lock and adjust the upright up or down as necessary. Slide the clamp against the log and turn the locking handle to lock the clamp against the log.
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Sawmill Operation Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs 2. Make sure the side supports are positioned low enough for the blade to pass over them. If they are not, back the clamp off slightly and push the side supports down until they are positioned below the level of your first few cuts.
Sawmill Operation Up/Down Operation Up/Down Operation 1. Install a blade, if needed, and check for correct blade tension. (See Section 3.2). 2. Set the cutting head to the desired height. (The blade height scale shows the height of the blade above the bed rails.) See Figure 4-5.
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Sawmill Operation Up/Down Operation Turn crank clockwise to raise saw head; counterclockwise to lower saw head Up/Down Lock Pin Pull crank handle back to engage 150051-3 up/down drive FIG. 4-5 UP/DOWN CRANK (REV. B.00+) 3. Rev. A.00 - A.01: Turn the up/down lock counterclockwise until it disengages the up/down shaft.
Sawmill Operation Blade Guide Arm Operation Blade Guide Arm Operation 1. Look down the length of the log to see its maximum width. The outer blade guide should be adjusted to clear the widest section of the log by less than 1" (25.4 mm). 2.
Sawmill Operation Clutch Operation Clutch Operation 1. Clear any loose objects from the area of the blade, motor, and drive belt. 2. Make sure the clamps and side supports are adjusted below the level of your first few cuts. 3. Start the engine as instructed in the option manual. DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and logs when operating sawmill or loading and...
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Sawmill Operation Clutch Operation Turn clutch handle clockwise to engage blade 150079-2 FIG. 4-7 D4.00 - D7.00 150026 Turn clutch handle clockwise to engage blade FIG. 4-7 REV. A1.00 - D3.00 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.
Sawmill Operation Feed Operation Feed Operation 1. To move the carriage forward, push the crank handle in to engage the screw heads and rotate the feed crank clockwise. See Figure 4-8. Turn crank clockwise for forward feed; counterclockwise to return carriage Push crank handle in to engage screws for feed operation...
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Sawmill Operation Feed Operation 4. To move the carriage backward, rotate the feed crank counterclockwise or pull the saw head back. HINT: Try to stop the blade while the heel of the blade is still on the log. Then bring the carriage back without adjusting the blade up.
Cutting The Log 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.
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Sawmill Operation Cutting The Log 9. Remove the wedge if it was used. Remove the clamps and turn the log 90 or 180 degrees. Make sure the flat on the log is placed flat against side supports if turned 90 degrees.
Sawmill Operation Edging Edging The following steps guide you through edging boards on the Wood-Mizer sawmill. 1. Raise the side supports to 1/2 the height of the flitches, or the boards that need to be edged. 2. Stack the flitches on edge against the side supports.
Sawmill Operation Blade Height Scale Blade Height Scale See Figure 4-9. The blade height scale is attached to the carriage head frame. It includes: a blade height indicator an inch scale a magnetic quarter scale (after 3/99) Inch Scale Blade Height Indicator 150028...
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Sawmill Operation Blade Height Scale The Quarter Scale See Table 4-1. The magnetic quarter scale has four sets of marks. Each set represents a specific lumber thickness. Saw kerf and shrinkage allowance are included, but actual board thickness will vary slightly depending on blade thickness and tooth set. Standard Quarter Scale Scale Actual Board Thickness...
Sawmill Operation Water Lube Operation Water Lube Operation The optional Water Lube System keeps the blade clean. Water flows from a 5-gallon (18.9 liter) bottle through a hose to the blade guide where the blade enters the log. A valve in the bottle cap controls the amount of water flow. See Figure 4-10.
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15 seconds. This will clean the blade of sap buildup. Wipe the blade dry with a rag before storing or sharpening. For further lubrication benefits, add one 12oz. bottle of Wood-Mizer Lube Additive to 5 gallons of water. Wood-Mizer Lube Additive enables some previously impossible timbers to be cut by significantly reducing resin buildup on the blade.
Sawmill Operation Loading & Transporting the Sawmill 4.10 Loading & Transporting the Sawmill The assembled sawmill can be manually loaded into and transported in an appropriately equipped pickup truck: WARNING! The sawmill weighs 1100 lbs. The center of gravity of the carriage is off-center toward the operator side. The higher the saw head from the bed frame, the more eas- ily the mill can be tipped toward the operator side.
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Sawmill Operation Loading & Transporting the Sawmill Lock Pin At End Of Sawmill In Travel Position (See Detail) Lock Pin In DETAIL Operation Position 150082-3 Be Sure Lock Pin Engages Hole In Frame Tube FIG. 4-12 REV. D6.00+ 2. Adjust the saw head up just far enough so it will clear the sides of your truck bed when loaded.
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Sawmill Operation Loading & Transporting the Sawmill 6. Position two people at the sides of the frame, about two feed from the end. As they lift the frame, the third person should back the truck slowly under the sawmill until the end of the frame is resting firmly on the bed of the truck.
Maintenance Wear Life SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE This section lists the maintenance procedures that need to be performed. See the Maintenance Log located after this section for a complete list of maintenance procedures and intervals. Keep track of machine maintenance by filling in the machine hours and the date you perform each procedure.
Maintenance Blade Guides Blade Guides 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. If the key is turned on and moving parts activated, serious injury may result.
Maintenance Sawdust Removal Sawdust Removal 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. If the key is turned on and moving parts activated, serious injury may result.
Maintenance Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers 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. If the key is turned on and moving parts activated, serious injury may result.
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Maintenance Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers 3. Check the track scrapers as needed. Make sure the scrapers fit firmly against the rail. If a track scraper needs to be adjusted, loosen the screw, push the scraper downward until it fits firmly against the rail, and retighten the thumb screw. Middle track cover Track roller housing Track roller housing...
Maintenance Vertical Mast Rails Vertical Mast Rails 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. If the key is turned on and moving parts activated, serious injury may result.
Maintenance Miscellaneous Miscellaneous 1. Oil all chains with Dexron III ATF every fifty hours of operation. CAUTION! Do not use chain lube. It causes sawdust buildup in chain links. 2. Grease the clamps and side support pivots with a NLGI No. 2 grade lithium grease every fifty hours of operation.
Maintenance Blade Wheel Belts Blade Wheel Belts 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. If the key is turned on and moving parts activated, serious injury may result.
Maintenance Brake Adjustment (Rev. D4.00 - D7.00 Only) Brake Adjustment (Rev. D4.00 - D7.00 Only) 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. If the key is turned on and moving parts activated, serious injury may result.
Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment Drive Belt Adjustment WARNING! Disconnect and lockout power before perform- ing any service to the electrical system. For battery-pow- ered equipment, disconnect the negative battery terminal cable. Failure to do so may result in injury and/or electrical system damage.
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Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment See Figure 5-5. 150100 Turn jam nut clockwise Throttle Linkage to loosen drive belt Adjustment Hex Nut 1/2“ (13 mm) FIG. 5-5 2. GAS OPTION ONLY: After tensioning the drive belt, check the throttle linkage and adjust if necessary.
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Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment See Figure 5-6. Throttle Linkage Adjustment 1/2“ (13 mm) Turn turnbuckle counterclockwise to tighten drive belt Jam Nut (2) 150079-3 FIG. 5-6 2. After tensioning the drive belt, check the throttle linkage and adjust if necessary. With the clutch handle engaged, the throttle linkage should move the throttle lever to full speed.
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Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment To adjust the drive belt tension (Rev. A1.00 - D3.00 Only): See Figure 5-7. 1. Turn the two jam nuts on the turnbuckle counterclockwise to tighten the belt, clockwise to loosen the belt. Retighten the jam nuts. 2.
Maintenance Clutch Adjustment 5.10 Clutch Adjustment 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. If the key is turned on and moving parts activated, serious injury may result.
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Maintenance Clutch Adjustment 2. Turn the turnbuckle housing clockwise as viewed from the top. Turn the housing until it is aligned with the end of the plunger (easiest viewed by opening the drive-side blade hous- ing cover and look through the hole in the housing where the engine pulley is located). This adjustment will provide approximately 45 lbs.
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Maintenance Clutch Adjustment Turnbuckle Adjustment (Rev. A1.00 - D1.01) NOTE: If the turnbuckle has been retrofitted with the spring-loaded style available 3/00, refer to the first proce- dure (Previous Page). Turn the turnbuckle clockwise (as viewed from the top) to provide 45 lbs. of tension. Use a spring scale as described below to properly adjust the turnbuckle.
Maintenance Up/Down System 5.11 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. If the key is turned on and moving parts activated, serious injury may result.
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Maintenance Up/Down System See Figure 5-10. Refer to the following diagram for up/down chain routing instructions. Inside Chain Outside Chain 150068 FIG. 5-10 Maintenance 1597doc111810 5-18...
Maintenance Charging The Battery (D10/G15 Only) 5.12 Charging The Battery (D10/G15 Only) DANGER! Batteries expel explosive gases. Keep sparks, flames, burning cigarettes, or other ignition sources away at all times. Always wear safety goggles and a face shield when working near batteries. Failure to do so will cause serious injury.
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Maintenance Charging The Battery (D10/G15 Only) CAUTION! Be sure the battery is fully charged before transporting the sawmill. If the battery is not fully charged, excessive vibration could reduce the overall service life of the battery. 1. Turn the key to the OFF (#0) position and remove the key. 2.
MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) Lubricate Blade Guide Rollers (If Applicable) See Section 5.2 Daily - Every 4 Hours Check Blade Guide Roller Wear See Section 5.2 Daily - Every Blade Change Remove Excess Sawdust From Blade Wheel Hous- See Section 5.3 Daily - Every Blade Change DAILY MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...
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MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION MANUAL FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE REFERENCE A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME. 550 HRS 600 HRS 650 HRS...
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MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION MANUAL FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE REFERENCE A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME. 1050 HRS 1100 HRS 1150 HRS...
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MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION MANUAL FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE REFERENCE A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME. 1550 HRS 1600 HRS 1650 HRS...
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MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION MANUAL FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE REFERENCE A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME. 2050 HRS 2100 HRS 2150 HRS...
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MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION MANUAL FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. PROCEDURE REFERENCE A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME. 2550 HRS 2600 HRS 2650 HRS...
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. If the key is turned on and moving parts activated, serious injury may result.
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Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Boards Thick Or Thin On Stress in log which causes log After log has been squared, take equal cuts Ends Or Middle Of Board. to not lay flat on the bed. off opposing sides. Take a board off the top.
Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure SECTION 7 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT 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 saw- mill over rough terrain).
Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Arm Alignment 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.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-2. 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.
Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment The blade guides should be adjusted properly in the vertical plane. If the blade guides are tilted vertically, the blade will try to travel in the tilted direction. A Blade Guide Alignment Tool (BGAT) is provided to help you measure the vertical tilt of the blade.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-4. Loosen the jam nuts on the top and bottom vertical tilt adjustment screws. To tilt the roller up, loosen the bottom screw and tighten top screw. To tilt the roller down, loosen the top screw and tighten the bottom screw. Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the tilt of the blade.
Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure 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.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-6. 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. Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the tilt of the blade.
Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure 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. If the flange is too close to or too far from the blade, the sawmill will not cut accurately.
Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure 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. 1. Swing a side support down and measure between the face of the support and the main bed tube.
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Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-9. 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 for- ward. Side Support Adjustment Bolt 150039 FIG.
Sawmill Alignment Routine Alignment Procedure 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. Mea- sure from the bottom edge on a down-set tooth of the blade to the top of the bed rail, near the inner blade guide assembly.
Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure 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 3.1 Sawmill Setup. Sawmill Alignment 1597doc111810 7-12...
Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Installation 1. Remove the blade and replace the blade wheel belts. New blade wheel belts are required to perform the complete alignment procedure. 2. Blow sawdust off of the blade guide assemblies. Remove sawdust from the blade hous- ings.
Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure 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.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-12. Use the vertical adjustment screws to adjust the drive-side blade wheel. To tilt the wheel , loosen the top adjustment screw one quarter turn. Loosen the jam nut on the bottom adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the top and bottom jam nuts.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-13. Use the vertical adjustment screws to adjust the idle-side blade wheel. To tilt the wheel up, loosen the bottom adjustment screw one quarter turn. Loosen the jam nut on the top adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the top and bottom jam nuts.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure 9. Check the position of the blade on the idle-side blade wheel. See Figure 7-14. The horizontal tilt of the blade wheel should be adjusted so that the gul- let of an 1-1/4" blade is 1/8" (3 mm) out from the front edge of the wheel (±1/32 [0.75 mm]).
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Cant Control Handle 150017 FIG. 7-15 REV. A.00 - B.00 Cant Control 150067 FIG. 7-15 REV. C.00+ 10. Check the position of the blade on the drive-side blade wheel. The blade should be posi- tioned on the wheel as described for the idle-side blade wheel. Adjust the drive-side blade wheel if necessary.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure To move the blade out on the wheel, loosen the left adjustment screw one quarter turn. Loosen the jam nut on the right adjustment screw and tighten the screw to. Tighten the left and right jam nuts. 150075-3 Adjust horizontal adjustment screws left to move blade out on wheel;...
Complete Alignment Procedure 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.
Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Arm Alignment 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.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-19. 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...
Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Deflection Perform the following steps to achieve proper blade deflection with the blade guides. 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.
Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment The blade guides should be adjusted properly in the vertical plane. If the blade guides are tilted vertically, the blade will try to travel in the tilted direction. A Blade Guide Alignment Tool (BGAT) is provided to help you measure the vertical tilt of the blade.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-22. Loosen the jam nuts on the top and bottom vertical tilt adjustment screws. To tilt the roller up, loosen the bottom screw and tighten top screw. To tilt the roller down, loosen the top screw and tighten the bottom screw. Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the tilt of the blade.
Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure 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.
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Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure See Figure 7-24. 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. Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the tilt of the blade.
Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure 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. If the flange is too close to or too far from the blade, the sawmill will not cut accurately.
Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure 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. 1. Place a flat board across the bed rails. Swing a side support up so that it is vertical. 2.
Sawmill Alignment Complete Alignment Procedure 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 carriage so the blade is positioned directly above one of the bed rails. Mea- sure from the bottom edge on a down-set tooth of the blade to the top of the bed rail, near the inner blade guide assembly.
Sawmill Assembly Overview SECTION 8 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Overview The standard LT15 is supplied with two bed sections, one head assembly, and an auxil- iary bed rail. See Figure 8-1. The figure below shows the recommend bed setup for a standard LT15 (revision D4.00 and later).
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Sawmill Assembly Overview See Figure 8-2. Mills prior to revision D4.00 were also equipped with a bed extension kit. The auxiliary bed rail is still installed to pre-existing holes between the two main bed rails of the second bed section to support shorter logs. However, it is relocated to the end of the first bed section rather than the middle section to support the SLR as shown below.
Sawmill Assembly Leg Assembly Leg Assembly Bolt four leg brackets to each bed section. Use two 3/8-16 x 2 3/4” hex head bolts and lock nuts to secure each leg bracket to the bed section. Be sure the nut on the bracket faces up.
Sawmill Assembly Bed Section Assembly Bed Section Assembly Lay the bed sections end-to-end so the track portion of each section is on the same side. Slide the sections together and secure with four 1/2-13 x 4 1/2” hex head bolts and nylon lock nuts.
Sawmill Assembly Bed Section Assembly See Figure 8-5. Loosen bolt if necessary to adjust Splice alignment of recess 3/8-16 x 1" Hex Head Bolt (2) 150069-1 FIG. 8-5 LT15BS Rev. B.00+ Insert the splice pins into the holes in the track rail and secure with two 3/8-16 x 1” hex head bolts.
Sawmill Assembly Bed Section Assembly LT15BS Retrofit See Figure 8-7. To connect a bed with old-style track rails (without pin holes) to a bed with new-style track rails (with pin holes), use the adaptor splice (Part No. 016173). Insert the splice pins into the holes in the new track rail. Secure with two 3/8-16 x 1” hex head bolts.
Frame Assembly Bed Extension Option Bed Extension Option For mills prior to revision D4.00: Installation of the bed extension option will allow you to saw logs up to 27” longer than the standard sawmill. 1. Assemble one of the extension tubes to one end of the sawmill, inserting the pinned end of the extension tube into the bed tube.
Sawmill Assembly Clamp Assembly Clamp Assembly Rev. E3.02+ Only: Remove the bottom clamp plate from each clamp assembly. Assem- ble a log clamp to a bed rail on each bed section and reinstall the bottom clamp plate. Rev. A1.00 - E3.01 Only: Assemble a log clamp to a bed rail on each bed section using a 3/8-16 x 4”...
Sawmill Assembly Frame Leg Adjustment Frame Leg Adjustment 1. Place a foot plate under each bed leg. 2. Use the leg wrench to adjust each leg until the nut is approximately 1 inch below the top of the bed tube. See Figure 8-10.
Sawmill Assembly Saw Carriage Assembly aw 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. Assembly/Disassembly position (prior to Rev. E1.00 only). To move the pins so they do not interfere with installing the carriage to the bed frame, rotate both pins so they rest in the upper notch on the pin bracket.
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Sawmill Assembly Saw Carriage Assembly 150082-4 Assembly/ Disassembly Operation Operation Pull, rotate and release pin to Travel appropriate position DETAIL (See Detail) FIG. 8-11 REV. D6.00 - D7.00 150082-5 Operation Pull, rotate and Travel release pin to appropriate position DETAIL (See Detail) FIG.
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Sawmill Assembly Saw Carriage Assembly See Figure 8-12. 3. Place both carriage lock pins in the operation position to secure carriage onto bed frame assembly. 4. Locate the middle track cover and soak the felt wiper with Dexron III transmission fluid, 10W30 motor oil or 3-in-1 turbine oil.
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Sawmill Assembly Saw Carriage Assembly 7. Locate the track scrapers and soak the felt wipers with Dexron III transmission fluid, 10W30 motor oil or 3-in-1 turbine oil. Assemble the two track scrapers to the idle side upright with a 3/8-16 x 4” hex head bolt, two flat washers, and a nylon lock nut. Sawmill Assembly 1597doc111810 8-14...
Sawmill Assembly Feed Rope Assembly Feed Rope Assembly 1. Install a feed rope mounting bracket at each end of the bed assembly using a 1/2-13 x 2 1/4” hex head bolt, spacers, flat washers and nylon lock nut. Be sure to use the brackets so they are angled toward the end of the frames as shown See Figure 8-13.
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Sawmill Assembly Feed Rope Assembly 2. Tie a knot in one end of the feed rope. Slip the knotted end of the rope into the front rope mount plate. Route the rope between the saw head carriage and bed frame tube. See Figure 8-14.
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Sawmill Assembly Feed Rope Assembly 4. Loop the rope counterclockwise around the feed crank spool three times and route back down to the lower feed pulley. See Figure 8-16. 150009 FIG. 8-16 5. Route the rope counterclockwise around the outer groove of the lower feed pulley. See Figure 8-17.
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Sawmill Assembly Feed Rope Assembly 6. Route the rope to the rear mounting bracket. Tie a knot in the end of the rope and insert into the mounting bracket. Position the knot in the rope so when installed to the rear bracket, the rope is tight.
Sawmill Assembly Engine Assembly Engine Assembly For sawmills prior to revision D4.00: 1. Place the engine assembly in place on the saw head. Align the holes in the engine mount plate with the engine mounting bolts. Do not tighten the bolts until the drive belt is installed and properly tensioned.
Sawmill Assembly Battery Assembly 8.10 Battery Assembly Rev. E2.00+ Only 1. Install the battery box assembly to the saw head. Position the battery box bracket next to the saw head. Secure the battery box assembly with three 3/8-16 x 1 hex head bolts. See Figure 8-20.
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Sawmill Assembly Battery Assembly See Figure 8-21. Engine Harness Battery Box Assembly Bracket 150078-2 FIG. 8-21 2. Locate the wire harness connected to the engine starter. Route the harness between the engine and the saw head, toward the battery box. 3.
Sawmill Assembly Auxiliary Bed Rail 8.11 Auxiliary Bed Rail See Figure 8-22. Two auxiliary bed rails are supplied to help support various lengths of logs . Install the auxiliary bed rails to the bed frame as desired. A set of mounting holes is provided between the two main bed rails of each bed section.
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Sawmill Assembly Auxiliary Bed Rail See Figure 8-23. Use of the Shingle/Lap Siding Option requires three bed sections and an auxiliary bed rail. For mills revision D4.00 and later, the auxiliary bed rail should be installed near the end of the second (or middle) bed section. To install: 1.
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Sawmill Assembly Auxiliary Bed Rail 3. Remove the auxiliary bed rail and drill three 13/32” diameter holes through the bed tube at the marked positions. 4. Reinstall the auxiliary bed rail using the existing track bolt and nut and the three provided 3/8-16 x 2 3/4”...
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