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Wood-mizer LT15S3 G13 Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Wood-Mizer
Safety, Setup, Operation
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LT15S3 G13
LT15M2 G13
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Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety
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information and instructions before operating, setting up or
maintaining this machine.
February 1998
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rev. A1.00
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  • Page 1 ® Wood-Mizer Sawmill Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual LT15S3 G13 rev. A1.00 LT15M2 G13 rev. A1.00 LT15S3 D10 rev. A1.00 LT15M2 D10 rev. A1.00 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before operating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
  • Page 2 +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 3 Sawmill and Customer Identification 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.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 1 SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION Blade Handling......................1-2 Sawmill Setup......................1-2 Sawmill Operation..................... 1-3 Sawmill Maintenance ....................1-5 Belt Sizes ........................1-7 Blade Sizes ........................ 1-7 Cutting Capacity......................1-8 Engine/Motor Specifications ..................1-8 Overall Dimensions ....................1-9 1.10 Components......................
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Wear Life........................4-1 Sawdust Removal ...................... 4-1 Carriage Track & Rollers ..................4-2 Vertical Mast Rails ....................4-2 Miscellaneous Lubrication ..................4-3 Blade Wheel Belts ..................... 4-4 Up/Down System....................... 4-4 Miscellaneous Maintenance ..................4-5 SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Sawing Problems .......................

  • Page 6: 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 7: Blade Handling

    Safety & General Information Blade Handling Blade Handling 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 8: Sawmill Operation

    Safety & General Information Sawmill Operation Sawmill 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. DANGER! Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are in place and secured.
  • Page 9 Safety & General Information Sawmill Operation result in machine damage. 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. CAUTION! Do not try to force the saw head beyond its upper and lower travel limits.

  • Page 10: Sawmill Maintenance

    Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance Sawmill Maintenance WARNING! Always secure the cutting head with a chain or a brace before adjusting the up/down chain. The cutting head may fall, causing severe injury or death. WARNING! Always secure the cutting head with a chain or a brace before adjusting the mast pads.
  • Page 11 Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance Pictogram decals used to warn the user about danger in the LT15: Carefully read operator’s manual before handling the machine. Observe instructions and safety rules when operating Stay clear of hot surfaces Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running Do not open or remove safety shields while engine is running...

  • Page 12: Belt Sizes

    Browning belts only. Blade Sizes See Table 1-2. Wood-Mizer TRU•SHARP™ offers three types of blades to provide effi- cient 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 perfor- mance.

  • Page 13: Cutting Capacity

    Safety & General Information Cutting Capacity Cutting Capacity See Table 1-3. The log size capacities of the LT15 sawmills are listed below. Max. Max. Diameter Length LT15 S3 71 cm 5,4 m LT15 S2 71 cm 3,5 m LT15 M2 71 cm 5,2 m LT15 M3...

  • Page 14: Overall Dimensions

    Safety & General Information Overall Dimensions Overall Dimensions See Figure 1-1. The overall dimensions of the LT15 sawmills are shown below. 2212 mm 1995 mm 1804 mm 2305 mm 1980 mm LT15M2 LT15S3 FIG. 1-1 15doc051506 Safety & General Information...

  • Page 15: Components

    Safety & General Information Components 1.10 Components See Figure 1-2. The major components of the Wood-Mizer LT15G13 are shown below. Water Tank Blade Motor Bed Rail Blade Guide Arm Log Clamp Knob Blade Guides Up/Down & Feed Crank Handle Saw Head...

  • Page 16: Electrical Information

    Safety & General Information Electrical Information 1.11 Electrical Information See Figure 1-3. The electrical symbol diagram of the LT15 equipped with the E11 electric motor is shown below. 15E11P2 FIG. 1-3 Safety Switches: LS1 - located on the blade housing cover, DS1 - activated with the safety handle, DS2 - activated with the clutch/brake handle.
  • Page 17 Safety & General Information Electrical Information See Table 1-6. The electrical components are listed in the table below. Mfg. Part No. Manufacturer Wood-Mizer Description Part # GZ1 M21 SCHNEIDER Switch, Motor On/Off C60N 24395 SCHNEIDER Switch ABB OT32E3 Disconnector TMA 63...

  • Page 18: 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-Mizer Part Description Qty. Qty. LT15S3 LT15M2 094132 LT15 Sawmill Saw Head 094697 LT15 Bed Section, Complete (2.75 m)
  • Page 19 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Parts specifications Table 1: 094530 Log Clamp 092570-1 Feed Rope Mount Bracket 085982-1 Log Side Support, Complete 094427-1 (LT15S3) Track Rail 094696-1 (LT15M2) R02080 Rope 8.30 7,70 086745 Middle Track Cover with Felt Wiper 086323 Left Track Wiper 086322 Right Track Wiper 086287...
  • Page 20 087301 Compression Spring 18x37x1.8 F81043-2 Cotter Pin S-Zn 4x25 F81058-1 Flat Washer 17 2.1.2 Specifications of Fasteners Table 2: Wood-Mizer No. Description Qty. Qty. LT15S3 LT15M2 Sample designations of fasteners: M8 Nut 8,4 Washer M8x20 Bolt F81056-1 13 Flat Washer...
  • Page 21 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Specifications of Fasteners Table 2: F81054-1 8,4 Flat Washer F81032-2 M8 Nut F81002-5 M8x25 Bolt F81002-4 M8x20 Bolt F81055-2 10.2 Split Lock Washer 014972 33/64 x1” x 1/32 Nylon Washer F81003-11 M10x25 Bolt F81003-1 M10x20 Bolt F81059-2 21 Flat Washer F81034-2 M12 Hex Nylon Lock Nut F81033-1...
  • Page 22 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 23: 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 24 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Sawmill See Figure 2-2. FIG. 2-2 15doc051506 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 25: 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 26 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 27 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. 10,2 Split Lock Washer M10x25 Bolt Frame Mounting...
  • Page 28 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. M10x75 Bolt 086659-1 10.2 Split Lock Washer 10,5 Washer M12 Hex Nylon Lock M10x25 094250-1 13 Flat Bolt Washer M12x120 Bolt...
  • Page 29 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. M10x20 Bolt M12 Nut 085981-1...

  • Page 30: 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. 25mm Foot Plate FIG.

  • Page 31: 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 32 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly strips with lubricating fluid (e.g. WD40). 6. Assemble mast safety pins. See Figure 2-10. Spring 087301 086743-1 Cotter Pin Washer F81043-2 F81058-1 FIG. 2-10 2-15 15doc051506 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 33 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 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc051506 2-16...
  • Page 34 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 3.1, step 14..

  • Page 35: 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 M12x55 hex head bolt and a nylon lock nut. Either bracket should be angled toward the end of the frame at which it is mounted as shown below.
  • Page 36 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Feed Rope Assembly See Figure 2-14. 15B007 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 37 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Feed Rope Assembly See Figure 2-16. 150112 FIG. 2-16 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 38 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Feed Rope Assembly bracket, the rope is tight. 150011 FIG. 2-17 2-21 15doc051506 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 39: 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 40 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Auxiliary Bed Rail SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc051506 2-23...

  • Page 41: 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, SECTION 6 for complete alignment instructions. 1.
  • Page 42 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 Section 3.4) and move the saw carriage until the blade is positioned over the front bed rail. 6.
  • Page 43 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup 9. 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. Be sure the tool does not rest on a tooth or burr, and is lying flat on the blade. See Figure 3-3.
  • Page 44 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 45 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 46 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup 10. Adjust the spacing between each blade guide roller flange and the back of the blade. Section 6.9 11. Adjust the horizontal angle of the blade guides. See Section 6.10 12. Adjust the blade deflection (See Section 6.7) and the vertical angle of the blade guides (See Section...
  • Page 47 Setup & Operation Sawmill Setup 14. 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 15doc051506...

  • Page 48: 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 49: Tensioning The Blade

    Setup & Operation Tensioning The Blade Tensioning The Blade See Figure 3-7. Turn the blade tension handle clockwise to compress the rubber spring and tension the blade. 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.

  • Page 50: Tracking The Blade

    Setup & Operation Tracking The Blade Tracking The Blade 1. Make sure the blade housing covers are closed and all persons are clear of the blade. 2. Start the engine (or motor). 3. Pull lightly on the clutch handle, rotating the blade until the blade positions itself on the wheels.
  • Page 51 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 FIG. 3-9 If the blade is too far out, back the blade onto the wheel by turning the cant control counterclockwise.

  • Page 52: Starting The Motor

    Setup & Operation Starting The Motor Starting The Motor 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 53: 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 54 Setup & Operation Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs 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. 7.
  • Page 55 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 clamp screws in so they move the log firmly against the side supports. See Figure 3-11.
  • Page 56 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 57: 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 3-12.

  • Page 58: 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 59: 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 60 Setup & Operation Blade Drive Operation 4. To engage the blade, press the safety grip with your left hand and hold it down. Then press the START button located on the electric control box. This starts the motor engaged with the drive mechanism. Keep the safety grip pressed all the time the blade is driven in order to prevent the sawmill operator from getting to the path of the blade.
  • Page 61 Setup & Operation Blade Drive Operation 4. To engage the blade, press the safety grip with your left hand and hold it down. Then turn the tensioner handle counterclockwise until it locks in the up position. This engages the drive mechanism and increases the engine speed to full throttle. Keep the safety grip pressed all the time the tensioner is engaged and the blade is driven in order to prevent the sawmill operator from getting to the path of the blade.

  • Page 62: 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 63: 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 64 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 65: 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 66: 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. 3-17 Blade Height Indicator The blade height indicator has two horizontal, red lines on both sides.

  • Page 67: 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 68 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 69: 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 70 Setup & Operation Transporting the Sawmill 7. Use two people to lift the end of the mill still on the ground and slide the sawmill into the truck bed. WARNING! Keep all persons out of the path of the saw head while loading and unloading the sawmill.
  • Page 71 Setup & Operation Transporting the Sawmill 3-31 15doc051506 Setup & Operation...
  • Page 72 Wood-Mizer LT15 Short Interval Maintenance 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 SEE SECTION 4.3...
  • Page 73 WOOD-MIZER LT15 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 74 WOOD-MIZER LT15 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 75 WOOD-MIZER LT15 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 76: 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 77: 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 78: 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 79: 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 80: 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 81: 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 82 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 83: 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 84: 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 85: 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 86 Alignment Blade Installation and Alignment 150060 3.0 mm ± 1.0 mm 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. 15doc051506 Alignment...

  • Page 87: 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 88 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 89 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 90 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 ±...
  • Page 91 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 92: 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 Section 3.4. Move the carriage so the blade is positioned over the first bed rail. Level the blade to the bed rail as shown in Section 3.1.
  • Page 93 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 94: 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 95: 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 96: 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 97 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 98: 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 99: 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 100: 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 101: 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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