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  • Page 3 Wood-Mizer ® Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual LT15S3 G18 rev. A1.01 LT15M2 G18 rev. A1.01 LT15S3 D10 rev. A1.01 LT15M2 D10 rev. A1.01 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before operating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
  • Page 4 +48-63-2626000 or +48-3912-1319. From the continental U.S., call our toll-free Parts hotline at 1-800-448-7881. Please have the vehicle identification number and your cus- tomer number ready when you call. Wood-Mizer will accept these methods of payment: Visa, Mastercard, or Select Purchase ...
  • Page 5 F9 017 F9 .01 Each Wood-Mizer LT15 sawmill is identified with a revision and VIN numbers. The VIN number contains the month, year and place of manufacture, the base model and the engine/motor configuration. The revision number helps identify the exact design of the equipment.
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  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section-Page General Contact Information Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) SECTION 1 SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION Blade Handling..................1-1 Sawmill Setup..................1-2 Sawmill Operation..................1-2 Sawmill Maintenance ................1-4 Safety Instructions ..................1-5 Observe Safety Instructions Wear Safety Clothing Keep sawmill And Area Around sawmill Clean Dispose Of Sawing By-Products Properly Check sawmill Before Operation...
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Section-Page Tracking The Blade ................3-11 Starting The Engine................3-14 Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs ..........3-15 Up/Down Operation ................3-19 Blade Guide Arm Operation..............3-20 Blade Drive Operation................3-21 3.10 Feed Operation ..................3-23 3.11 Cutting The Log ...................3-24 3.12 Edging....................3-26 3.13 Blade Height Scale ................3-27 3.14 Water Lube Operation ................3-28 3.15...

  • Page 9: General Contact Information

    General Contact Information Getting Service Wood-Mizer is committed to providing you with the latest technology, best quality and strongest customer service available on the market today. We continually evaluate our customers’ needs to ensure we’re meeting current wood-processing demands. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.

  • Page 10: Branches & Authorized Sales Centerswood-Mizer Locations (North And South America)

    Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) EUROPE UNITED STATES European Headquarters World Headquarters Wood-Mizer Industries Sp. z o.o. Wood-Mizer LLC Nagórna 114, 62-600 Koło, Poland 8180 West 10th Street Tel.: +48-63-26-26-000 Indianapolis,Indiana 46214-2400, Fax: +48-63-27-22-327 www.woodmizer.eu...
  • Page 11 Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) CROATIA Krešimir Pregernik ITALY Pasquale Felice SERBIA Dragan Markov Pregimex d.o.o. Wood-Mizer Italia Srl Wood-Mizer Balkan d.o.o. S. Batušiæa 31, 10090 Zagreb Cda. Capoiaccio SN Svetosavska GA 3/3; P. Fah 25 Tel.:/Fax: +3851-38-94-668...
  • Page 12 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 13: Safety & General Information

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

  • Page 14: Sawmill Setup

    Safety & General Information Sawmill Setup 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.
  • Page 15 Safety & General Information Sawmill Operation WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Always make sure log is clamped securely before sawing. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Use ONLY water with the water lube accessory.

  • Page 16: Sawmill Maintenance

    Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance Sawmill Maintenance CAUTION! Reinstall the track wiper so that it lightly touches the track bar. If the wiper presses too firmly against the bar, it can cause the power feed to bind. CAUTION! Never use grease on the mast rails as it will collect sawdust.

  • Page 17: Safety Instructions

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

  • Page 18: Wear Safety Clothing

    Safety & General Information Wear Safety Clothing Wear Safety Clothing WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades.

  • Page 19: Check Sawmill Before Operation

    Safety & General Information Check sawmill Before Operation Check sawmill Before Operation 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. Keep Persons Away DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and lumber when operating the sawmill.

  • Page 20: Keep Hands Away

    Safety & General Information Keep Hands Away Keep Hands Away DANGER! Always shut off the blade motor before changing the blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. DANGER! Motor components can become very hot during operation. Avoid contact with any part of a hot motor. Contact with hot motor components can cause serious burns.

  • Page 21: Use Proper Maintenance Procedures

    Safety & General Information Use Proper Maintenance Procedures Use Proper Maintenance Procedures 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! Hazardous voltage inside the electric boxes and at the motor can cause shock, burns, or death.

  • Page 22: Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition

    Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition 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.
  • Page 23 Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition See Table 1-1. Pictogram decals used to warn and inform the user about danger in the LT15. TABLE 1-1 Decal View W-M No. Description 096317 CAUTION! Read thoroughly the manual before operating the machine.
  • Page 24 Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition TABLE 1-1 099221 CAUTION! Keep all persons a safe distance away from work area when operating the machine. 099221 086099 CAUTION! Hot elements, keep your distance! 086099 098176 CAUTION! Keep away from debarker blade! 098176 096321...
  • Page 25 Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition TABLE 1-1 S12004G CAUTION! Always wear safety goggles when operating the sawmill! S12005G CAUTION! Always wear protective ear muffs when operating the sawmill! 501465 CAUTION! Always wear safety boots when operating the sawmill.
  • Page 26 Safety & General Information Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition TABLE 1-1 510643 Setting the blade tension indicator 510643 1015-1088 70-75 1088-1160 75-80 80-85 1160-1233 P85070 CE safety certification 099401 Russian safety certification 099401 S20097A 3600 RPM - engine rotation direction 3600 RPM S20097A 1-14...

  • Page 27: Belt Sizes

    Browning belts only. Blade Sizes See Table 1-3. Wood-Mizer TRU•SHARP™ offers three types of blades to provide efficient sawing for all models of sawmills. The engine/motor size of your sawmill and the type of wood you saw should determine which blade you choose for optimum performance.

  • Page 28: Cutting Capacity

    Safety & General Information Cutting Capacity Cutting Capacity See Table 1-4. The log size capacities of the LT15 sawmills are listed below. Max. Diameter Max. Length LT15 S3 70 cm 5.4 m LT15 S2 70 cm 3.5 m LT15 M2 70 cm 5.2 m LT15 M3...

  • Page 29: Dust Extractor Specifications

    Safety & General Information Dust Extractor Specifications 1.11 Dust Extractor Specifications See Table 1-1. Specifications of the dust extractors used on the resaw for each saw head are listed below. Airflow 1200 m 3937ft Inlet diameter 100 mm (5.9”) Motor power 1.5 kW Number of sacks 1 pc...

  • Page 30: Overall Dimensions

    Safety & General Information Overall Dimensions 1.12 Overall Dimensions See Figure 1-2. The overall dimensions of the LT15 sawmills are shown below. 1790 2026 LT15M2 2700 2700 6750 15B001F LT15S3 1950 1950 1950 7200 FIG. 1-1 1-18 15doc091818 Safety & General Information...

  • Page 31: Components

    Safety & General Information Components See Figure 1-3. The picture below shows the operator’s position. 150189a FIG. 1-2 1.13 Components The major components of the Wood-Mizer LT15G18 are shown below. 150170_G Water Tank LT15G18_Manual_Oper Engine Up/Down Drive Motor Battery Box Saw Head Up/Down &...

  • Page 32: Sawmill Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Mounting Parts of LT15 Sawmills with gasoline SECTION 2 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Mounting Parts of LT15 Sawmills with gasoline 2.1.1 Parts specifications Table 1: Fig. Wood-Mi Descripti Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty. LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 Part No. S3/S3-P S4/S4-P LT15...
  • Page 33 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts specifications Table 1: 086172-1 Bottom Bracket 086322 Right Track Wiper 086323 Left Track Wiper 086659-1 Frame Mounting Strap, Zinc-plated 086745 Middle Track Cover with Felt Wiper 092378-1 Bracket, Blade Guide Roller Guard 092379-1 Blade Guide Roller Guard 093859 Plate, PC Guard...
  • Page 34 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts specifications Table 1: 502725-1 Feed Rope Mount Front Bracket 502726-1 Feed Rope Mount Rear Bracket 506287-1 PLATE, LT15 BED SECTION CONNECT 507565 Log Clamp 508236-1 Feed Rope Mount Front Bracket (LT15-EC) 508237-1 Feed Rope Mount Rear Bracket (LT15-EC) 094427-1 Track Rail...
  • Page 35 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts specifications Table 1: F81044-21 Roll Pin 3x20 087301 Compressio n Spring 18x37x1.8 F81043-2 Cotter Pin S-Zn 4x25 F81058-1 Flat Washer Manaual Feed Assembly 506427-1 Power Feed Crank Handle 094142 Bushing 086338 Crank Handle Grip F81033-1 Hex Nylon Lock Nut Power Feed Assembly R80663...
  • Page 36 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts specifications Table 1: 501414-1 Plate, LT15 Power Feed Support 500848-1 Tensioner, Short 500846-1 Tensioner 089689 Spring, Press Roller 086182-1 Mount Wdmt, Carriage Stop P12165 Bushing, Rubber 091614 Clamp, Rope Outrigger Leg Kit (Option) 095745-1 Mounting Block 087771-1 LT15 Foot Mount Plate 15doc091818...

  • Page 37: Specifications Of Fasteners

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Specifications of Fasteners 2.1.2 Specifications of Fasteners Table 2: Wood-Mizer No. Description Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty. Qty. LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 LT15 S3-P S4-P Sample designations of fasteners: M8 Nut M8x20 Bolt 8.4 Washer 014972 33/64 x1”...
  • Page 38 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Specifications of Fasteners Table 2: F81033-1 M10 Hex Nylon Lock Nut F81033-3 M10 Nut F81034-2 M12 Hex Nylon Lock Nut F81053-1 6.4 Flat Washer F81053-11 6.5 Special Flat Washer F81054-1 8.4 Flat Washer F81054-4 Washer, 8.4 Flat,zinc F81055-1 10.5 Flat Washer F81055-2 10.2 Split Lock Washer...

  • Page 39: Tools Necessary For Assembling The Sawmill

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill 2.1.3 Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill Tabela 3: Required Tools Flat Wrench #8 1pcs Flat Wrench #10 2pcs Flat Wrench #13 2pcs Flat Wrench #17 2pcs Flat Wrench #19 2pcs Ratchet Wrench #30 1pcs Hammer 1pcs...

  • Page 40: Unpacking The Sawmill

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Sawmill Unpacking the Sawmill FIG. 2-1 1. Cut the bands holding the components together. 2. Remove the parts arranged inside the bed section. 3. Using a forklift truck or a winch with lifting capacity of minimum 500 kg, carefully lift the saw head and set it aside.
  • Page 41 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Sawmill See Figure 2-2. FIG. 2-2 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc091818 2-10...

  • Page 42: Bed Frame Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly Bed Frame Assembly IMPORTANT! With all screw joints without split lock washer or lock nylon nut, use the "LOCTITE 243" (blue, of average durability, for screw joints). 1. Mount preliminarily the track rail as shown in Figure 2-3. Do not tighten the nuts. See Figure 2-3.
  • Page 43 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly 2. Mount four leg brackets to each bed section. Use two hex head bolts and lock nuts to secure each leg bracket to the bed section. Be sure the nut on the bracket faces up. Thread a leg into each bracket.
  • Page 44 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly 3. Lay the frame sections end-to-end so the track portion of each section is on the same side. Slide the sections together and secure with four hex head bolts and nylon lock nuts. See Figure 2-5. M10x30 Bolt (4pcs) M10 Hex Nylon...
  • Page 45 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly 5. Mount a bed extension to the front and the rear ends of the bed frame. See Figure 2-6. 10.2 Split Lock M12 Hex Nylon Washer Lock Nut M10x75 Bolt 086659-1 10.5 Washer 094250-1 M10x25 13 Flat Bolt M12x120...
  • Page 46 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly 7. Install the log side supports as shown in Figure 2-7. Tighten the nuts so that the side supports can be moved with little resistance. Adjust the side supports. See Section 6.11 See Figure 2-7. 100076-1 Bolt M12 Nut 085981-1...

  • Page 47: Frame Leg Adjustment

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Frame Leg Adjustment Frame Leg Adjustment 1. Place a foot plate under each bed leg. 2. Using an appropriate wrench, adjust each leg so that the nut is approximately 25mm below the top of the bed tube See Figure 2-8. (1") 25mm 150108b...

  • Page 48: Saw Head Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly Saw Head Assembly 1. Position the saw head at the end of the bed frame assembly. Carefully slide the saw head rollers onto the bed frame track. Keep the saw head square to the bed to avoid putting the track rollers in a bind.
  • Page 49 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly strips with lubricating fluid (e.g. Mineral Oil). 6. Assemble mast safety pins. See Figure 2-10. Spring 087301 086743-1 Cotter Pin Washer F81043-2 F81058-1 FIG. 2-10 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc091818 2-18...
  • Page 50 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly 7. Install the PC operator guard. See Figure 2-11. M8x16 Bolt Washer M10x50 Bolt 10.5 Washer FIG. 2-11 2-19 15doc091818 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 51 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly 8. Install the blade guides. See Figure 2-12. Blade Guide 094682 Blade Guide 094683 M10x1x25 Bolt M10x1 (8) M10x1x20 Washer Screw (7) FIG. 2-12 9. Adjust the saw head stop bolt, See Section , step 14..

  • Page 52: Feed Rope Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Feed Rope Assembly Feed Rope Assembly 1. Install a feed rope mounting bracket at each end of the bed assembly using a M10x30 hex head bolts and washers. Either bracket should be angled toward the end of the frame at which it is mounted as shown below.
  • Page 53 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Feed Rope Assembly See Figure 2-14. 15B007d FIG. 2-14 3. Loop the rope around the inner groove of the lower v-groove roller and route to the feed crank spool. See Figure 2-15. 150111 FIG. 2-15 4. Loop the rope around the feed crank spool three times and route back down to the outer v-groove roller.
  • Page 54 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Feed Rope Assembly See Figure 2-16. 150112 FIG. 2-16 2-23 15doc091818 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 55 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Feed Rope Assembly 5. Route the rope around the outer groove of the v-groove roller. See Figure 2-17. 150113 FIG. 2-17 6. Route the rope to the rear mounting bracket. Tie a knot in the end of the rope and insert into the mounting bracket.

  • Page 56: Auxiliary Bed Rail

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Auxiliary Bed Rail Auxiliary Bed Rail To install the auxiliary bed rail to a bed frame section, use the set of mounting holes provided between the two bed rails. Remove the existing bolt and lock nut that secures the track at this position.

  • Page 57: Log Loading Ramp (Option)

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Log Loading Ramp (Option) Log Loading Ramp (Option) To install log loading ramp, mount ramp bracket (1) to the bed frame section tube using two bolts (2), four washers (3) and two nuts (4) in place shown below. Insert ramp assembly (5) into ramp bracket.

  • Page 58: Setup & Operation

    Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup SECTION 3 SETUP & OPERATION 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, for complete alignment instructions. SECTION 6 1.
  • Page 59 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup 4. Repeat the bed rail adjustment with the string at the other side of the sawmill frame. 5. Install a blade (See Section 3.2 through 3.4) and move the saw carriage until the Section blade is positioned over the front bed rail. 6.
  • Page 60 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup 9. Make sure the entire face of each slide pad makes contact with the mast. Use the adjustment nuts shown below to adjust the slide pads if necessary. Slide Pad Adjustment Nuts FIG. 3-2 10. Check the vertical alignment of each blade wheel using the blade guide alignment tool. Attach the tool to the blade near the outer blade guide.
  • Page 61 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup See Figure 3-3. FIG. 3-3 Move the saw head so the front end of the tool is positioned over the first bed rail.  Measure from the bottom of the tool to the top surface of the bed rail. Move the saw head so the rear of the tool is positioned over the bed rail.
  • Page 62 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup See Figure 3-4. To tilt the idle-side blade wheel up, loosen the bottom adjustment screw 1/2 turn. Loosen the nut on the top adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the top and bottom nuts. To tilt the wheel down, loosen the top adjustment screw 1/2 turn.
  • Page 63 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup See Figure 3-5. To tilt the drive-side blade wheel down, loosen the top adjustment screw, loosen the nut on the bottom adjustment screw and tighten the bottom screw. Tighten the top and bottom nuts. To tilt the wheel up, loosen the bottom adjustment screw, loosen the nut on the top adjustment screw and tighten the top screw.
  • Page 64 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup 11. Adjust the spacing between each blade guide roller flange and the back of the blade. Section 6.10 12. Adjust the horizontal angle of the blade guides. See Section 6.11 13. Adjust the blade deflection (See Section 6.8) and the vertical angle of the blade guides (See Section...
  • Page 65 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup 16. Bolt the blade guide guard so that its bottom edge is about 25 mm above the blade. Loosen the nut and adjust the stop bolt FIG. 3-6 Setup & Operation 15doc091818...

  • Page 66: Replacing The Blade

    Setup & Operation 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.

  • Page 67: Tensioning The Blade

    Setup & Operation Tensioning The Blade Tensioning The Blade Turn the blade tension handle clockwise until the tension gauge indicates See Figure 3-7. the recommended tension . Check the blade tension occasionally when adjusting the cant control or while cutting. As the blade and belts heat up and stretch, the blade tension will change. Also, ambient temperature changes can cause tension to change.

  • Page 68: Tracking The Blade

    Setup & Operation Tracking The Blade CAUTION! Release the blade tension when the mill is not in use. See Table 3-1. T he recommended tension for different blades is shown below. Blade Type Blade Dimensions Tension range Width (mm) Height (mm) 1.07 1015-1088 70-75...
  • Page 69 Setup & Operation Tracking The Blade edge of the blade wheel (±1/32 [.75 mm]). 1 1 / 4 " B l a d e ± 1 m m ( 3 / 6 4 ” ) . 0 m m ( 1 / 8 ” ) 1 5 0 0 6 0 FIG.
  • Page 70 Setup & Operation Tracking The Blade See Figure 3-9. To adjust where the blade travels on the blade wheels, use the cant control handle. Cant Control Bolt 15B017_D FIG. 3-9 If the blade is too far out, back the blade onto the wheel by turning the cant control counterclockwise.

  • Page 71: Starting The Engine

    Setup & Operation Starting The Engine Starting The Engine See the appropriate manual supplied with your specific engine configuration for starting and operating instructions. IMPORTANT! When starting the machine for the first time, check that main motor rotation direction is as indicated by the arrow located on the motor body (fan guard).

  • Page 72: Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs

    Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs 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. Failure to do so may result in machine damage.
  • Page 73 Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs To Clamp Logs 1. Position the clamps against the log, far enough down so they are below your first few cuts. Turn the clamps screws in so they move the log firmly against the side supports. See Figure 3-10.
  • Page 74 Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs they are not, back the clamps off slightly and push the side supports down until they are positioned below the level of your first few cuts. 3-17 15doc091818 Setup & Operation...
  • Page 75 Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs To Level A Tapered Log Use shims or the optional wedge to raise either end of a tapered log, if desired. Shim one end of the log until the heart of the log measures the same distance from the bed rails at each end of the log.

  • Page 76: Up/Down Operation

    Setup & Operation Up/Down Operation Up/Down Operation 1. Install a blade, if needed, and check for correct blade tension. (See Section 3.3). Set the cutting head to the desired height. (The blade height scale shows the height of the blade above the bed rails.) See Figure 3-13.

  • Page 77: Blade Guide Arm Operation

    Setup & Operation Blade Guide Arm Operation Blade Guide Arm Operation 1. Look down the length of the log to see its maximum width. The outer blade guide should be adjusted to clear the widest section of the log by less than 1" (25.4 mm). 2.

  • Page 78: Blade Drive Operation

    Setup & Operation Blade Drive Operation Blade Drive Operation 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. Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are in place and secure.
  • Page 79 Setup & Operation Blade Drive Operation See Figure 3-15. The clutch handle is located next to the engine. 15B026-2a Turn clutch handle counterclockwise to engage blade FIG. 3-15 4. To engage the blade, turn the tensioner handle counterclockwise until it locks in the up position.

  • Page 80: Feed Operation

    Setup & Operation Feed Operation 3.10 Feed Operation The feed system includes a hand crank to move the carriage forward or backward. The speed at which the carriage travels forward depends on how fast you turn the feed crank. 1. To move the carriage forward, push the crank handle in to engage the screw heads and rotate the feed crank clockwise.

  • Page 81: Cutting The Log

    3.11 Cutting The Log The following steps guide you through normal operation of the Wood-Mizer sawmill. 1. Once the log is placed where you want it and clamped firmly, position the blade close to the end of the log.
  • Page 82 Setup & 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.

  • Page 83: Edging

    Setup & Operation Edging 3.12 Edging The following steps guide you through edging boards on the Wood-Mizer sawmill. 1. Raise the side supports to 1/2 the height of the flitches, or the boards that need to be edged. 2. Stack the flitches on edge against the side supports.

  • Page 84: Blade Height Scale

    Setup & Operation Blade Height Scale 3.13 Blade Height Scale See Figure 3-17. The blade height scale is attached to the carriage head frame. It includes: a blade height indicator  an inch scale  Inch Scale Blade Height Indicator 150028B FIG.

  • Page 85: Water Lube Operation

    Setup & Operation Water Lube Operation 3.14 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.
  • Page 86 Setup & Operation Water Lube Operation See Figure 3-19. Open the valve on the water bottle to start water flow to the blade. Turn valve counterclockwise to open; Clockwise to close 3H0129 FIG. 3-19 Not all types of wood require the use of the Water Lube System. When it is needed, use just enough water to keep the blade clean.

  • Page 87: Transporting The Sawmill

    Setup & Operation Transporting the Sawmill 3.15 Transporting the Sawmill The assembled sawmill can be transported in an appropriately equipped pickup truck: 1. Adjust the saw head up just far enough so it will clear the sides of your truck bed when loaded.
  • Page 88 Setup & Operation Transporting the Sawmill 6. With a person positioned on either side of the saw head, disengage the travel lock pin. Push the saw carriage up the bed frame and engage the travel lock pin in the end of the frame in the truck bed.
  • Page 89 Wood-Mizer LT15SC/LX100/LX450 Short Interval Main- tenance Schedule (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) PROCEDURE MANUAL REFERENCE EVERY BLADE CHANGE SEE SECTION 4.2 Check blade guide roller performance SEE SECTION 4.2 Remove excess sawdust from blade wheel housings and sawdust chute EVERY 8 HOURS OF OPERATION SEE SECTION 4.3...
  • Page 90 WOOD-MIZER LT15SC/LX100/LX450 MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) PROCEDURE MANUAL TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION REFERENCE FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME.
  • Page 91 WOOD-MIZER LT15SC/LX100 MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) PROCEDURE MANUAL TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION REFERENCE FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME.
  • Page 92 WOOD-MIZER LT15SC/LX100 MAINTENANCE LOG (Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedures) PROCEDURE MANUAL TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION REFERENCE FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE. A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    Maintenance Wear Life SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE This section lists the maintenance procedures that need to be performed. The Short Interval Maintenance Schedule lists procedures that need to be performed every 4, 8 or 25 hours.The Maintenance Log lists procedures that need to be performed every 50, 100, 200, or 1000 hours.

  • Page 94: Carriage Track & Rollers

    Maintenance Carriage Track & Rollers Carriage Track & Rollers See Figure 4-1. 1. Clean the track rails to remove any sawdust and sap buildup every eight hours of opera- tion. 2. Remove sawdust from the track roller housings. Remove the track roller housing covers and brush any sawdust buildup from the housings.

  • Page 95: Miscellaneous Lubrication

    Maintenance Miscellaneous Lubrication Miscellaneous Lubrication 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. Lubricate the tensioner screw with a NLGI No. 2 grade lithium grease as needed. See Figure 4-2.

  • Page 96: Blade Wheel Belts

    Maintenance Blade Wheel Belts Blade Wheel Belts 1. Rotate the blade wheel belts and check them for wear. Rotating the belts every 50 hours will give you longer belt life. Replace belts as necessary. Use only B57 belts manufac- tured by Goodyear or Browning. 2.

  • Page 97: Miscellaneous Maintenance

    1. Check the drive belt tension after the first 20 hours, and every 50 hours thereafter. Drive belt adjustment differs according to the specified motor or engine. See the Wood-Mizer Motor or Engine Option manual supplied with your mill for specific adjustment instruc- tions.

  • Page 98: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Sawing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Blades Dull Quickly Dirty logs Clean or debark logs, espe- cially on entry side of the cut When grinding teeth, heating Grind just enough metal to too much and causing teeth to restore sharpness to the soften teeth.
  • Page 99 Troubleshooting Guide Sawing Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Boards Thick Or Thin On Stress in log which causes log After log has been squared, Ends Or Middle Of Board to not lay flat on the bed take equal cuts off opposing sides.

  • Page 100: Alignment

    Alignment Pre-Alignment Procedures SECTION 6 ALIGNMENT Pre-Alignment Procedures Periodically check the sawmill alignment and adjust if necessary. This chapter explains how to align the entire sawmill. Care should be taken in performing these steps. Sawmill alignment determines the accuracy and squareness of your cuts. The sawmill alignment steps are: 1.

  • Page 101: Preparing The Sawmill For Alignment

    Alignment Preparing The Sawmill For Alignment Preparing The Sawmill For Alignment Before performing the following alignment procedures, setup the mill on firm, level ground. String the bed and adjust the legs so the frame is level as described in Section 3.1.

  • Page 102: Blade Installation And Alignment

    Alignment Blade Installation and Alignment Blade Installation and Alignment Install a blade and apply the appropriate tension as shown in Section 3.3. 1. Raise the middle blade housing cover and make sure all persons are clear of the open side of the saw head. 2.
  • Page 103 Alignment Blade Installation and Alignment 150060 3.0 mm (1/8”) ± 1 mm (3/64”) 1 1/4" Blade FIG. 6-1 To adjust where the blade travels on the idle-side and drive-side blade wheel, See Sec- tion 6.4. Alignment 15doc091818...

  • Page 104: Blade Wheel Alignment

    Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment The blade wheels should be adjusted so they are level in the vertical and horizontal planes. If the blade wheels are tilted up or down, the blade will want to travel in the tilted direction.
  • Page 105 Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 6-3. 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.
  • Page 106 Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment See Figure 6-4. 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.
  • Page 107 Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment 9. Check the position of the blade on the idle-side blade wheel. See Figure 6-5. 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 3.0 mm (1/8”) ±...
  • Page 108 Alignment Blade Wheel Alignment wheel if necessary. See Figure 6-7. Use the horizontal adjustment screws to adjust the drive-side blade wheel. To move the blade back on the wheel, loosen the right adjustment screw one quar- ter turn. Loosen the jam nut on the left adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the left and right jam nuts.

  • Page 109: Blade Guide Arm Alignment

    Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment Before aligning the blade guide arm, track the blade on the blade wheels as described in 3.4. Move the carriage so the blade is positioned over the first bed rail. Level the Section blade to the bed rail as shown in 3.1.
  • Page 110 Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment Horizontal Alignment See Figure 6-9. 1. With the blade guide arm still all the way in toward the other blade guide, tighten all the side screws until they touch the arm. Back the screws off 1/4 turn and tighten the jam nuts.

  • Page 111: Aligning The Blade Guides

    Aligning The Blade Guides Aligning The Blade Guides Each Wood-Mizer sawmill has two blade guide assemblies that help the blade maintain a straight cut. The two blade guide assemblies are positioned on the saw head to guide the blade on each side of the material being cut.

  • Page 112: Blade Deflection

    Alignment Blade Deflection Blade Deflection Perform the following steps to achieve proper blade deflection with the blade guides. 1. Raise the carriage until the blade is 15" (375 mm) above a bed rail. Measure the actual distance with a tape from the top of the rail to the bottom of the blade. See Figure 6-10.

  • Page 113: Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment

    Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment Check that the blade guide does not tilt the blade up or down. A Blade Guide Alignment Tool (BGAT) is provided to help you measure the vertical tilt of the blade. 1.
  • Page 114 Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment See Figure 6-12. Loosen jam nuts and turn screws to tilt roller up or down SM0070 FIG. 6-12 8. Move the carriage forward so the back end of the tool is over the bed rail. 9.

  • Page 115: Blade Guide Spacing

    Alignment Blade Guide Spacing Blade Guide Spacing HINT: When adjusting blade guide spacing, loosen the top set screw and one side set screw only. This will insure horizontal and vertical tilt adjustments are maintained when the set screws are retightened. 1.

  • Page 116: Horizontal Tilt Adjustment

    Alignment Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 6.10 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 1. Finally, both blade guides must be tilted horizontally. Adjust the blade guide arm half way See Figure 6-14. FIG. 6-14 2. Place Blade Guide Alignment Tool against the face of the outer blade guide roller. 3.

  • Page 117: Side Supports

    Alignment Side Supports 6.11 Side Supports 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. See Figure 6-15. Side Support Adjustment Bolt 150039...

  • Page 118: Blade Height Scale Adjustment

    Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment 6.12 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 (or stainless steel sleeve if applicable).

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