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Wood-mizer RS Safety, Operation & Maintenance

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Resaw Attachment
Safety, Operation, Maintenance, &
Parts Manual
RS
rev. A.00 - K.00
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
April 1997
Form #263

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  • Page 1 Resaw Attachment Safety, Operation, Maintenance, & Parts Manual rev. A.00 - K.00 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. April 1997 Form #263...
  • Page 2 Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this man- ual may be reproduced in any form by any photographic, electronic, mechanical or other means or used in any information storage and retrieval system without written permission from Wood-Mizer 8180 West 10th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46214...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 1 SETUP & OPERATION Pre-Installation ..................1-2 Electrical Installation for ‘97+ Super Mills..........1-5 Resaw Revision K................1-5 Electrical Installation for ‘97+ Standard Mills & All ‘92-’96 Mills ..1-8 Resaw Revision K................1-8 Electrical Installation for Pre-‘92 Mills..........1-12 Resaw Revision K................
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  • Page 5: Setup & Operation

    Setup & Operation SECTION 1 SETUP & OPERATION With the Wood-Mizer Resaw Attachment Option, you can resaw cants up to 94" (225100 mm) thick and 1812" (450300 mm) wide. The Resaw Attachment mounts to the sawmill bed. The carriage head of the sawmill remains stationary (in a fixed position) while a pow- ered conveyor beltrollers on the attachment feeds cants through the saw blade.

  • Page 6: Pre-Installation

    Setup & Operation Pre-Installation SM0430 FIG. 1-1 Pre-Installation 1. Remove the carriage locking clamps from the shafts located across the top of the feed assembly. The clamps will be used later during installation of the Resaw Attachment to the sawmill bed. WARNING! Before performing any service to the sawmill control box panel, turn the key to the OFF position, disconnect the negative battery...
  • Page 7 Setup & Operation Pre-Installation See Figure 1-2. 3H0247C FIG. 1-2 3. Identify the harnesses required for your application. Setup & Operation RS28709doc032619...
  • Page 8 Setup & Operation Pre-Installation All Sawmills (except LT28 Rev. A6.02+ and LT35) 10” LT28 LT28 LT15PF Pre-'92 '97+ Std. '97+ Super '92 - '96 Std. & 10" plug harness Rev. A1.00 LT35 Rev. Prior to Super LT30/40 LT30/40 LT30/40 LT30/40/50 w/ring terminals - A6.01 A6.02+...

  • Page 9: Electrical Installation For '97+ Super Mills

    Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘97+ Super Mills Electrical Installation for ‘97+ Super Mills Resaw Revision K IMPORTANT! This section contains wiring instructions for installing current revision resaws to 1997 and later model LT30 Super, LT40 Super, LT30HD Super, or LT40HD Super mills.
  • Page 10 Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘97+ Super Mills See Figure 1-3. Connect black harness wire to top terminal Connect red harness wire to bottom terminal Power Feed Motor Short Harness Original Power Feed Harness Long Harness Clamps Power Feed Battery Belt Guard 3 H 0 1 9 0 B...
  • Page 11 Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘97+ Super Mills 8. Connect the wires that were originally connected to the power feed motor to the short har- ness with the neoprene tube. See Figure 1-4. To connect, bundle the two harness wires together with the small tie wrap.

  • Page 12: Electrical Installation For '97+ Standard Mills & All '92-'96 Mills

    Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘97+ Standard Mills & All ‘92-’96 Mills Electrical Installation for ‘97+ Standard Mills & All ‘92-’96 Mills Resaw Revision K IMPORTANT! This section contains wiring instructions for installing current revision resaws to 1997 and later model LT30, LT40, LT30HD, or LT40HD mills and 1992-1996 model mills.
  • Page 13 Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘97+ Standard Mills & All ‘92-’96 Mills 2. Note how the red and black wires are connected to the motor terminals. Remove the retaining nut and wires from each terminal. If applicable, pull the wires out of the motor end cap grommet.
  • Page 14 Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘97+ Standard Mills & All ‘92-’96 Mills 5. Route the long harness through the battery box as shown. See Figure 1-7. Original Long Power Feed Harness Short Harness Harness Power Feed Battery Motor 3 H 0 1 9 0 FIG.
  • Page 15 Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘97+ Standard Mills & All ‘92-’96 Mills 6. Connect the wires that were originally connected to the power feed motor to the long har- ness with the neoprene tube. See Figure 1-8. To connect, bundle the two harness wires together with the small tie wrap.

  • Page 16: Electrical Installation For Pre-'92 Mills

    Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for Pre-‘92 Mills Electrical Installation for Pre-‘92 Mills Resaw Revision K IMPORTANT! This section contains wiring instructions for installing current revision resaws to mills manufactured prior to 1992. If you have a 1997 or later model LT30 Super, LT40 Super, LT30HD Super or LT40HD Super mill, follow the wiring installation instructions found in Section 1.2 Electrical...
  • Page 17 Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for Pre-‘92 Mills 6. Connect the short harness from the power feed motor and the long harness from the con- trol box. Use the remaining tie wraps to strap the harnesses together as shown. The power feed should operate normally with the drum switch and control box as before.

  • Page 18: Electrical Installation For '92+ Mills

    Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘92+ Mills Electrical Installation for ‘92+ Mills Resaw Revision J IMPORTANT! This section contains wiring instructions for installing revision J resaws to 1992 and later model mills only. 1. Raise the cutting head. Remove the battery/power feed cover and the power feed belt guard.
  • Page 19 Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘92+ Mills 3. If applicable, place the short harness cable through the motor end cap grommet. NOTE: A lubricant may be necessary to fit the harness through the grommet. Connect the black harness wire to motor terminal "B". Connect the white harness wire to motor terminal "A". Secure the wires so the ring terminals will not contact the motor housing or the motor end cap and replace the terminal nuts.
  • Page 20 Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘92+ Mills 5. Route the long harness through the battery box as shown. See Figure 1-12. Original Long Power Feed Short Harness Harness Harness Power Feed Battery Motor 3 H 0 1 9 0 FIG.
  • Page 21 Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘92+ Mills 6. Connect the wires that were originally connected to the power feed motor to the Long har- ness with the neoprene tube. See Figure 1-13. To connect, bundle the two harness wires together with the small tie wrap.

  • Page 22: Electrical Installation For Pre-'92 Mills

    Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for Pre-’92 Mills Electrical Installation for Pre-’92 Mills Resaw Revision J IMPORTANT! This section contains wiring instructions for installing revision J resaws to mills manufactured prior to 1992 only. 1. Remove the two screws holding the cover to the power feed motor. Locate the two termi- nal posts "A"...
  • Page 23 Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for Pre-’92 Mills 6. Connect the short harness from the power feed motor and the long harness from the con- trol box. Use the remaining tie wraps to strap the harnesses together as shown. The power feed should operate normally with the drum switch and control box as before.

  • Page 24: Electrical Installation For '92+ Mills

    Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘92+ Mills Electrical Installation for ‘92+ Mills Resaw Revision A-H NOTE: Resaws built before Rev. J are equipped with male/female plug harnesses. If your resaw has been upgraded with generic plug harnesses, See Page IMPORTANT! This section contains wiring instructions for installing revision A-H resaws to 1992 and later model mills...
  • Page 25 Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘92+ Mills 3. If applicable, place the short harness cable through the motor end cap grommet. NOTE: A lubricant may be necessary to fit the harness through the grommet.Connect the black and green harness wires to motor terminal "B". Connect the red and white harness wires to motor terminal "A".
  • Page 26 Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for ‘92+ Mills 5. Route the female harness through the battery box as shown. See Figure 1-17. Female Harness Original Power Feed Male Harness Harness Battery Power Feed Motor 3H0048 FIG. 1-17 6. Connect the wires that were originally connected to the power feed motor to the female harness with the neoprene tube.
  • Page 27 Resaw Attachment, and the female har- ness from the battery box.) Use a cotton swab to coat each plug with a light amount of grease. Use only contact grease supplied by Wood-Mizer CAUTION! Do not over-grease.

  • Page 28: Electrical Installation For Pre-'92 Mills

    Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for Pre-‘92 Mills Electrical Installation for Pre-‘92 Mills Resaw Revision A-H NOTE: Resaws built before Rev. J are equipped with male/female plug harnesses. If your resaw has been upgraded with generic plug harnesses, See Page IMPORTANT! This section contains wiring instructions for installing revision A-H resaws to mills manufactured prior to...
  • Page 29 Setup & Operation Electrical Installation for Pre-‘92 Mills 7. Connect the male harness from the power feed motor and the female harness from the control box. Use the remaining tie wraps to strap the harnesses together as shown. The power feed should operate normally with the drum switch and control box as before. To operate the Resaw Attachment, disconnect the harnesses and connect the male harness from the Resaw Attachment to the female control box harness.

  • Page 30: Resaw Attachment Installation

    Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Installation Resaw Attachment Installation See Figure 1-20. The two roller table assemblies each have mounting brackets on the bottom. 1. Place the front roller table assembly (the table with the mounting bracket at the end) on the sawmill so that the mounting bracket is above the front bed rail.
  • Page 31 Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Installation 4. Slide the U-shaped brackets of each roller table assembly over the bolts at each end of the feed assembly. Make sure the outside edges of the U-shaped brackets are even with the outside edges of the feed assembly brackets and tighten all four bolts. 5.

  • Page 32: Resaw Attachment Alignment

    Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Alignment 1.10 Resaw Attachment Alignment To align the Resaw Attachment, complete the following: Adjust the frame as necessary  Align the rubber feed rollers to the blade  Position the throat plate of the feed section below the rubber feed rollers ...
  • Page 33 Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Alignment 2. Move the blade over one of the rubber feed rollers of the feed assembly section. Measure the distance between the bottom of the blade and the top of each end of the roller. See Figure 1-22.
  • Page 34 Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Alignment 3. The measurements should be the same. If they are not, fine tune the tilt adjustment bolts at the end of the roller tables. See Figure 1-23. Tilt Adjustment Bolt 3H0053 FIG. 1-23 4. Now the rubber feed rollers are aligned to the blade. Evenly adjust the support adjust- ment bolts on the front feed roller table until they touch the log deck.
  • Page 35 Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Alignment 5. Adjust the steel throat plate 1/32-1/16" (0.8-1.6 mm) below the top of the rubber rollers Loosen the plate mounting bolts, adjust the plate up or down, then retighten the bolts. See Figure 1-24. Measure between blade and each end of throat plate 'X'+ 1/16"...
  • Page 36 Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Alignment 6. Move the blade over one of the table rollers and measure the distance between the bot- tom of the blade and the top of each end of the roller. Use the eccentric washers to adjust the roller as necessary so it is 1/32-1/16"...

  • Page 37: Resaw Attachment Setup

    Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Setup 1.11 Resaw Attachment Setup 1. Move the blade above the slot of the feed assembly section. Open the blade guide arm as far as possible and lower the blade to about 1" above the throat plate. Move the blade guide arm back in as far as possible.
  • Page 38 Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Setup The rollers should now be turning so that if a board was fed from the rear of the saw, the rollers would push it into the teeth of the blade toward the front of the saw. If the Resaw Attachment does not operate properly, recheck the wiring installation.
  • Page 39 Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Setup 5. Slide the hold-down rollers in or out as necessary so they are centered for the width of the cants you will be cutting.Adjust the rollers to firmly clamp the cants as they pass through the feed assembly section.

  • Page 40: Resaw Attachment Operation

    Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Operation 1.12 Resaw Attachment Operation Resawing Boards/Siding 1. To set the Resaw for tapered sawing (as for siding), place shims between the mounting brackets and bed rails to tilt the Resaw as desired. Use the two tilt adjustment bolts and two support adjustment bolts to fine-tune the angle.
  • Page 41 Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Operation DANGER! Always keep hands away from moving bandsaw blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. Setup & Operation RS28709doc032619 1-37...
  • Page 42 Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Operation DANGER! Always be aware of and take proper protective measures against rotating shafts, pulleys, fans, etc. Always stay a safe distance from rotating members and make sure that loose clothing or long hair does not engage rotating members resulting in possible injury. WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating this machine.

  • Page 43: Resawing Shingles

    Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Operation Resawing Shingles 1. Install the shingle belt and stop plate as described on page 1-28. 2. Use the sawmill carriage feed switch and feed rate dial to start the resaw shingle belt. Stop the belt to position a set of cleats in front of the shingle stop plate. Remove the key from the sawmill control key switch.
  • Page 44 Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Operation DANGER! Always be aware of and take proper protective measures against rotating shafts, pulleys, fans, etc. Always stay a safe distance from rotating members and make sure that loose clothing or long hair does not engage rotating members resulting in possible injury. WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating this machine.

  • Page 45: Resaw Attachment Maintenance

    2. Resaws equipped with male/female plug harnesses only: Keep wiring harness plugs greased to prevent sawdust from entering them. Use only contact grease supplied by Wood-Mizer (Part No. A20463). CAUTION! Do not over-grease. The grease is conductive. Over-greas- ing will cause the contacts to short.
  • Page 46 Setup & Operation Resaw Attachment Maintenance See Figure 1-31. Belt Tensioners Locking Nut 3H1044-4 Adjustment Nut FIG. 1-31 1-42 RS28709doc032619 Setup & Operation...

  • Page 47: Replacement Parts

    Replacement Parts Resaw Drive Assembly SECTION 2 REPLACEMENT PARTS Resaw Drive Assembly 3H0180C DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. MOTOR, POWER FEED 014359 Brush Kit, Power Feed Motor (2007) 006619 Brush Kit, Power Feed Motor A09086 Brush Holder, Motor ...
  • Page 48 Replacement Parts Resaw Drive Assembly WASHER, 1/4" SAE FLAT F05011-11 WASHER, 1/4" SPLIT LOCK F05011-14 BOLT, 1/4-20 X 1 3/4" HEX HEAD GRADE 2 F05005-4 PULLEY, POWER FEED MOTOR S09579 SCREW, 3/8-16 X 1/2" CUP POINT SOCKET F05007-12 BELT, 3L230 V P08846 PULLEY, OK30 5/8"...

  • Page 49: Resaw Drive Frame Assembly

    Replacement Parts Resaw Drive Frame Assembly Resaw Drive Frame Assembly DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. FRAME WELDMENT, RESAW DRIVE W08802  ROLLER, PLASTIC SIDE S08849 WASHER, 1/2" SAE FLAT F05011-2 SHAFT, PLASTIC SIDE ROLLER S08817 BOLT, 1/4-20 X 3/4"...
  • Page 50 Replacement Parts Resaw Drive Frame Assembly WASHER, 1/4" SAE FLAT F05011-11 NUT, 1/4-20 HEX SELF-LOCKING F05010-9 WASHER,.64" X 1.38" X .25 S08834 BOLT, 5/8-11 X 1 1/4" HEX HEAD GRADE 5 F05009-13 CLAMP, 9/16" CABLE P08858 BOLT, #10-24 X 1/2" SLOTTED HEAD F05004-1 NUT, #10-24 HEX SELF-LOCKING F05010-14...

  • Page 51: Upper Hold-Down Assembly

    Replacement Parts Upper Hold-Down Assembly Upper Hold-Down Assembly 3H0182 DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. ROD, .63" X 15.88" CHROME S08853 COLLAR, 5/8" I.D. P05035 ROD, .5" X 14.5" ZINC S08813 WASHER, 5/16" SPLIT LOCK F05011-13 BOLT, 5/16-18 X 3/4"...
  • Page 52 Replacement Parts Upper Hold-Down Assembly Spring, #LE-063E-8MW P08848 Bolt, 1/4-20 X 1" Hex Head Grade 2 F05005-38 Nut, 1/4-20 Hex Self-Locking F05010-9 Spring, #LE-093G-8MW P08847 Handle , Resaw Hold-Down Roller Adjustment A08841 Screw, Resaw Hold-Down Roller Adjustment Handle S08839  Pin, 3/16"...
  • Page 53 Replacement Parts Upper Hold-Down Assembly Washer, 3/8” SAE Flat F05011-3 Washer, 3/8” Split Lock F05011-4 Bolt, 3/8-16 x 1 1/4” Hex Head Grade 5 F05007-123 Shaft, Resaw Hold-Down Roller 059402 COLLAR, HOLD-DOWN ROLLER LOCKING 007148 SCREW, 5/16-18 X 5/16” CUP POINT SOCKET SET F05006-6 Replacement Parts RS28709doc032619...

  • Page 54: Resaw Clamp Assembly

    Replacement Parts Resaw Clamp Assembly Resaw Clamp Assembly DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. CLAMP ASSEMBLY, SAWMILL CARRIAGE LOCKING A08865 Plate, Carriage Locking Clamp Left S08866  Plate, Carriage Locking Clamp Right S08867  Bolt, 3/8-16 X 2" Hex Head Full Thread F05007-16 Nut, 3/8-16 Hex F05010-1...

  • Page 55: Resaw Roller Table (Infeed)

    Replacement Parts Resaw Roller Table (Infeed) Resaw Roller Table (Infeed) DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. ROLLER TABLE ASSEMBLY, RESAW INFEED A08886 Roller Table Weldment, Resaw Infeed W08887  Roller Assembly, Resaw Feed Table 14 1/8” P10342 Roller Assembly, Resaw Feed Table 13 5/8”...

  • Page 56: Resaw Roller Table (Outfeed)

    Replacement Parts Resaw Roller Table (Outfeed) Resaw Roller Table (Outfeed) DESCRIPTION ( Indicates Parts Available In Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. ROLLER TABLE ASSEMBLY, RESAW OUTFEED A08882 Roller Table Weldment, Resaw Outfeed W08883  Roller Assembly, Resaw Feed Table 14 1/8” P10342 Roller Assembly, Resaw Feed Table 13 5/8”...

  • Page 57: Index

    INDEX alignment 1-28 installation electrical 1-5, 1-8, 1-12, 1-14, 1-20, 1-24 frame 1-26 maintenance 1-41 operation 1-36 boards/siding 1-36 shingles 1-39 replacement parts clamp assembly drive assembly drive frame roller table (infeed) roller table (outfeed) 2-10 upper hold-down setup 1-33 setup &...

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