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Wood-mizer LX450-RA Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Safety, Setup, Operation
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LX450-RA
rev. A1.05
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
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  • Page 1 ® Wood-Mizer Sawmill Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual LX450-RA rev. A1.05 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine. Form #2336...
  • Page 2 Printed in the United States of America, all rights reserved. No part of this manual 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 INTRODUCTION About This Manual.................1-1 Getting Service ..................1-1 General Contact Information..............1-1 Wood-Mizer Locations................1-3 Specifications ..................1-4 Customer and Sawmill Identification.............1-5 Warranty ....................1-6 SECTION 2 SAFETY Safety Symbols..................2-9 Safety Instructions ..................2-9 Electrical Lockout Procedures..............2-18 SECTION 3...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Section-Page 4.15 Cutting The Log ...................4-27 4.16 Optional Cutting Procedure..............4-29 4.17 Edging....................4-29 4.18 Blade Height Scale ................4-30 4.19 Water Lube Operation ................4-32 4.20 Preparing The Sawmill For Towing .............4-33 Securing the mill .................. 4-33 Hitch the mill to the vehicle ..............4-37 SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE Wear Life....................5-1...
  • Page 5 Table of Contents Section-Page SECTION 7 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT Routine Alignment Procedure ..............7-1 Blade Installation................... 7-1 Saw Head Tilt..................7-2 Blade Guide Arm Alignment ..............7-3 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment............7-5 Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment..........7-7 Blade Guide Flange Spacing ..............7-8 Side Support Alignment................

  • Page 6: Introduction

    All Products Catalog in your support package 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.
  • Page 7 Introduction General Contact Information Please have your vehicle identification number and your customer number ready when you call. Wood-Mizer will accept these methods of payment: Visa, Mastercard, or Discover   Prepayment  Net 15 (with approved credit)  Be aware that shipping and handling charges may apply. Handling charges are based on size and quantity of order.

  • Page 8: Wood-Mizer Locations

    Brazilian Headquarters European, African, and Asian Headquarters Serving Brazil Serving Europe, Africa, Western 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 Phone: +48.63.26.26.000...

  • Page 9: Specifications

    Introduction Specifications Specifications Model: LX450-R Rev. A1.00+ Dimensions: Metric Length: 27'-9" 8.45m Width: 7'-8" 2.34m Height (Ground To Mast): 8'-4" 2.55m Height (Max Head Position - Gas Only): 10'-2" 3.1m Height (Max Head Position- Diesel Only): 10'-9" 3.27m Bed Height (Ground To Bed): 32 3/4" 0.83m Blade Length: 178"...

  • Page 10: Customer And Sawmill Identification

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

  • Page 11: Warranty

    Wood-Mizer Limited Product Warranty Wood-Mizer LLC (“Warrantor”), an Indiana corporation with its principal place of business at 8180 West Tenth Street, Indianapolis, IN 46214-2400 USA, warrants to the purchaser (“Purchaser”) that for the time periods specifically stated herein and subject to the terms, conditions and limitations stated herein, the equipment...
  • Page 12 Introduction Warranty misuse, negligence, alterations, damage due to overload, abnormal conditions, excessive operation, acci- dent, or lack of performance of normal maintenance services. Several components which are used in the manufacture of the equipment but not manufactured by Warrantor, such as cant hooks, power plants, laser sights, batteries, tires, and trailer axles have warranties provided by the original equipment manufacturer (written copies available upon request).
  • Page 13 This warranty cannot be amended, except in writing, which refers to this warranty that is signed by both Warrantor and Purchaser. © 2018 Wood-Mizer LLC – 8180 West 10 Street, Indianapolis, IN 46214...

  • Page 14: Safety

    OWNER/OPERATOR'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 LLC to ensure all operators are properly trained and informed of all safety protocols.
  • Page 15 Wood-Mizer sawmill. All Wood-Mizer mill opera- tors are encouraged to become thoroughly famil- iar with these applicable laws and comply with them fully while using or towing the mill.
  • Page 16 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, espe- cially during times of fueling. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death.
  • Page 17 Safety Safety Instructions WARNING! Do not attempt to charge a frozen battery. Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death. IMPORTANT! When working with batteries, use extreme care to avoid spilling or splashing electrolyte (dilute sulfuric acid) as it can destroy clothing and burn the skin.
  • Page 18 Safety Safety Instructions WARNING! Ensure the trailer is supporting the sawmill frame when operating a sawmill with adjustable outriggers, as the adjustable outrig- gers are intended to support the saw frame with assistance from the trailer. Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Securely fasten the feet of a stationary sawmill to the floor before operating the sawmill.
  • Page 19 Safety Safety Instructions KEEP PERSONS AWAY DANGER! Stay clear of the area between the trailer axle and saw carriage. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death. DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of mov- ing equipment and logs when operating sawmill or loading and turning logs.
  • Page 20 Safety Safety Instructions WARNING! Never adjust the engine drive belts or belt support bracket with the engine running. Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Keep hands, feet, and any other objects away from the sawdust chute when operating sawmill.
  • Page 21 Safety Safety Instructions WARNING! Do not wear rings, watches, or other jewelry while working around an open electrical circuit. Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death. WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (0) position and remove the key.
  • Page 22 Safety Safety Instructions UP/DOWN SYSTEM SAFETY WARNING! Secure the saw head with a support (chains, blocks, etc.) with at least 1900 lbs. working load capacity before adjusting: the up/down chains  mast pads  up/down motor belt  to prevent sawhead falls. Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death.

  • Page 23: Electrical Lockout Procedures

    Safety Electrical Lockout Procedures ADDITIONAL SAFETY FOR ELECTRIC BRAKE TRAILERS DANGER! Ensure the electric brake wire is secured as close to the trailer axle as possible to prevent wire disconnection during towing. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death. DANGER! Be sure electric brake battery is charged and is working properly before towing the sawmill.
  • Page 24 Safety Electrical Lockout Procedures LOCKOUT PROCEDURES MUST BE USED DURING: Changing or adjusting blades Electrical maintenance Unjamming operations Retrieval of tools/parts from work area Cleaning Activities where guards or electrical panel guard is open or removed Mechanical repair MAINTENANCE HAZARDS INCLUDE: Blade contact Missiles (thrown blades/wood chips) Pinch points...
  • Page 25 Safety Electrical Lockout Procedures GENERAL The following simple lockout procedure is provided to assist owner/operators in develop- ing their procedures so they meet the requirements of OSHA regulation 1910.147. When the energy isolating devices are not lockable, tagout may be used, provided the owner/operator complies with the provisions of the standard which require additional training and more rigorous periodic inspections.
  • Page 26 Safety Electrical Lockout Procedures 6. Stored or residual energy (such as that in capacitors, springs, elevated machine mem- bers, rotating flywheels, hydraulic systems, and air, gas, steam, or water pressure, etc.) must be dissipated or restrained by methods such as grounding, repositioning, blocking, bleeding down, etc.

  • Page 27: Sawmill Setup

    Sawmill Setup Site setup SECTION 3 SAWMILL SETUP Site setup WARNING! To avoid tipping the mill over, do not set up the mill on ground with more than a 10 degree incline. Failure to follow this could result in death or serious injury. WARNING! Chock the trailer wheels in front and behind each tire to prevent movement before unhitching it from the towing vehicle.
  • Page 28 Sawmill Setup Site setup UNHITCH THE MILL FROM THE VEHICLE. 1. Chock the wheels on all sides. See Figure 3-1. Transport Position Operating Position LX0006-06 FIG. 3-1 2. Rotate the jack from the transport position and pin it in the operation position. See Figure 3-2.
  • Page 29 Sawmill Setup Site setup 6. Disconnect electric break. 7. Raise the tongue off of the ball hitch with the jack. LOWER OUTRIGGERS AND LEVEL MILL WARNING! Put 2 rear outriggers down before moving cutting head from the rest position. Failure to follow this may result in serious injury. 1.
  • Page 30 Sawmill Setup Site setup See Figure 3-4. Locking Bracket Adjustment nut Locking Pin Retainer Locking Pin LX0006 LX0006-19 FIG. 3-4. OUTRIGGER ADJUSTMENT. IMPORTANT! The LX450 Remote has one locking bracket with a guard. This guarded bracket goes on the outrigger closest to the cable chain.
  • Page 31 Sawmill Setup Site setup 3. Lower the adjustable leg to align the locking pin holes so that the foot is as close to the ground as possible. 4. Reinstall the locking pin and secure with the retainer. 5. Use the provided crank handle to turn the outrigger adjustment nut counterclockwise to push the foot pad down to support the weight of the sawmill frame.
  • Page 32 Sawmill Setup Site setup 6. Remove the locking pin. 7. Swivel the controls 180 degrees. 8. Reinsert the locking pin. Ready for operation. See Figure 3-7. Travel Position Operation Position Mount Pin Set Screws Locking pin LX0072-2 FIG. 3-7 3-27 WMdoc072919 Sawmill Setup...
  • Page 33 Sawmill Setup Site setup RAISE THE SAWHEAD 1. Remove the travel lock pin from the sawhead mast and store it in the bracket. See Figure 3-8. Remove travel pin from travel position insert pin into storage bracket and secure with cotter pin LX0006-22 FIG.
  • Page 34 Sawmill Setup Site setup 5. Hold the switch in position until the sawhead reaches the desired height, then release. FOR NON-TIER 4 ENGINES LX0018 FOR TIER 4 ENGINES FIG. 3-8 CAUTION! To prevent fender damage, remove fenders before operat- ing sawmill or loading logs. 6.
  • Page 35 Sawmill Setup Site setup See Figure 3-9. LX0006-16 FIG. 3-9 7. Use the carriage forward/reverse drum switch (left side of control box) to move the cutting head toward the rear (taillight end) of the mill. 8. Remove the travel pins from both log lift arms. See Figure 3-10.

  • Page 36: Replacing The Blade

    Sawmill Setup Replacing The Blade 10. Lower and set the remaining outriggers. IMPORTANT! Adjust all outriggers evenly to avoid twisting the mill frame by jacking one outrigger higher than the others. It IS POSSIBLE to twist the mill frame by jacking one foot higher than the others. Ensure the unit is level before securing.
  • Page 37 Sawmill Setup Replacing The Blade Changing blades is safest when done by one person! 1. Open the blade cover by releasing the two lower rubber latches and swinging the door upward until it locks. See Figure 3-12. Door Catch Release Handle Rubber latch Rubber latch Blade Tension...
  • Page 38 Sawmill Setup Replacing The Blade See Figure 3-13. The cutting teeth should be pointing toward sawdust chute. FIG. 3-13 4. Install the blade so it is lying around the wheels. 5. Position 1 1/4” wide blades on the wheels so the gullet is 1/8" (3.0 mm) out from the edge of the wheel.

  • Page 39: Tensioning The Blade

    Sawmill Setup Tensioning The Blade Tensioning The Blade See Figure 3-15. Tension the blade by turning the hydraulic tensioning handle clockwise until the tension gauge indicates the recommended tension. Blade Tensioner Gauge Cant Control Blade Tensioner Handle LX0009-01 FIG. 3-15 See Table 3-1.
  • Page 40 Sawmill Setup Tracking The Blade 3. Engage the blade, rotating the blade until the blade positions itself on the wheels. WARNING! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand. Failure to follow this could result in death or serious injury. 4.

  • Page 41: Starting The Engine

    Sawmill Setup Starting The Engine 10. Repeat all steps as necessary to correctly position the blade. Starting The Engine A separate manual is available for the specific engine for your mill. See the appropriate manual supplied with your specific engine configuration for starting and operating instruc- tions.
  • Page 42 Sawmill Setup Board Return The sawmill board return system consists of arms on the saw head and a board return table to catch the board as it is removed from the log. When the blade reaches the end of the log, the arms will drop down to catch the board and drag it back toward the operator as the saw head is returned.

  • Page 43: Sawmill Operation

    Sawmill Operation Hydraulic Control Operation SECTION 4 SAWMILL OPERATION Hydraulic Control Operation IMPORTANT! The hydraulic control levers become operational when the contacts at the bottom of the carriage touch the power strip on the frame tube.The hydraulic control levers will only work when the cutting head is close enough to the front end of the mill to touch the power strip.
  • Page 44 Sawmill Operation Hydraulic Control Operation 4. Unpin both log loader arms from the transport position. 5. Raise the LOG LOADER lever to extend the legs of the log loader out as far as they will 6. Press down on the TURNER UP/DOWN lever to completely lower the turner arm. IMPORTANT! After the turner arm is all the way down, the side sup- port braces will begin to lower.

  • Page 45: Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs

    Sawmill Operation Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs TO LOAD LOGS 1. Start the engine and 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.
  • Page 46 Sawmill Operation Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs TO TURN LOGS 1. Engage the log turner arm. Let the arm rise until it touches the log. NOTE: For tapered logs, raise the front or rear toe board until the heart of the log measures the same distance from the bed rails at each end of the log.

  • Page 47: Control Box Arm

    Sawmill Operation Control Box Arm Control Box Arm See Figure 4-2. Angle adjustment handle LX0006-12 Height locking pin FIG. 4-2 1. Adjust the outward angle by pulling the spring-loaded adjustment handle down and mov- ing the control box to the most comfortable of the 5 available positions. 2.

  • Page 48: Up/Down (Simple Set Operation)

    Sawmill Operation Up/Down (Simple Set Operation) See Figure 4-3. FOR NON-TIER 4 ENGINES LX0018 FOR TIER 4 ENGINES FIG. 4-3 CAUTION! Ensure the up/down drum switch moves to the neutral (off) position when released to ensure that the saw head stops moving. If the switch remains engaged, manually move the switch to the neutral or "off"...

  • Page 49: Changing The Default Setup

    Sawmill Operation Changing the Default Setup See Figure 4-4. Display area FIG. 4-4 Changing the Default Setup Simple Set is factory set. To change the default settings, hold down the Manual button and use the Scroll Up button to enter the Setup Menu. Use the Auto button to move between setup criteria.

  • Page 50: Operation

    Sawmill Operation Operation Exit Setup by using the Manual button.  Operation MANUAL OPERATION 1. Select the Manual button, if not already in manual mode by default. 2. Refer to Manual Up/Down operation (previous section) for operation. NOTE: The display will show a ‘D’ when the drum switch is pushed down and a ‘U’...

  • Page 51: Accuset Control Setup

    Sawmill Operation Accuset Control Setup Accuset Control Setup Turn the key switch to the accessory (3) position. The Accuset control starts in Manual Mode by default. See the figure below for identifica- tion of the control buttons and display. See Figure 4-6. Current Blade Height (inches) Increment Settings Toggle...

  • Page 52: Startup Configuration

    Sawmill Operation Startup Configuration Startup Configuration Accuset controls on new sawmills are configured at the factory. IMPORTANT! If you have installed or replaced the control, you must configure the control before operating the Accuset. Follow the proce- dures below in the order they are listed. Configuration Menu 1 1.
  • Page 53 Sawmill Operation Configuration Menu 1 See Figure 4-8. Press UP or DOWN button to adjust Gradient 9.1292 Set Gradient Use <- -> buttons to Save Exit adjust, then save. 3H0989-3 FIG. 4-8 4. Press the Up or Down button until the Gradient Setting is the same as the sensor gradient shown on the sensor label (use the number labeled “us/in”).
  • Page 54 Sawmill Operation Configuration Menu 1 CALIBRATE BLADE HEIGHT The Accuset control should indicate the actual position of the blade above the bed rails. 1. Move the saw carriage so the blade is positioned above a bed rail. 2. Raise the saw head until the blade is positioned 12" (305mm) by actual measurement from the bed rail.
  • Page 55 Sawmill Operation Configuration Menu 1 1. In Manual Mode, press the Up button to enter the Configuration Menu. 2. Press the “Set Kerf” button to display the menu below. See Figure 4-10. Press UP or DOWN buttons to adjust Kerf Setting 0.000 Set Kerf Use <- ->...

  • Page 56: Configuration Menu 2

    Sawmill Operation Configuration Menu 2 Configuration Menu 2 Settings for language, units of measure, and PID (Proportional - Integral - Differential) val- ues are located in Configuration Menu 2. 1. To display Configuration Menu 2, press the Up button while in Manual Mode to display Configuration Menu 1.
  • Page 57 Sawmill Operation Configuration Menu 2 See Figure 4-12. CHANGE LANGUAGE 3 Portuguese English Exit CHANGE LANGUAGE 2 Spanish Polish Other English Press Other button to change language menus CHANGE LANGUAGE 1 English German Other French FIG. 4-12 UNITS 1. Press the Units button from Configuration Menu 2. 2.
  • Page 58 Sawmill Operation Configuration Menu 2 See Figure 4-13. 6 - 3/4 UNIT OF MEASURE Fractional Decimal Millimeter Exit 3H0989-6 FIG. 4-13 PID (PROPORTIONAL - INTEGRAL - DIFFERENTIAL) VALUES These settings allow a technician to diagnose and fine-tune the Accuset control for vari- ous environmental factors.

  • Page 59: Restore Factory Defaults

    Restore Factory Defaults NOTE: This menu provides diagnostic information regarding voltage, current and software revisions. This information can be useful for trou- bleshooting by a qualified Wood-Mizer service representative. Restore Factory Defaults 1. If on, turn the key switch to Off (0).
  • Page 60 Sawmill Operation Accuset Mode Selection itself up to the upper limit of the saw head travel. The bottom increment indicates the size of the remaining cant when the pattern is complete. Reference Mode - This mode allows the operator to program up to four pre-set locations along the saw head travel.

  • Page 61: Using Accuset Auto-Down Mode

    Sawmill Operation Using Accuset Auto-Down Mode Using Accuset Auto-Down Mode See Figure 4-14. In Manual Mode, Cut first face as Switch to Manual Mode position blade desired in Auto-Down and position blade for trim cut. Switch Mode then turn for trim cut. Switch to to Auto-Down and log.
  • Page 62 Sawmill Operation Using Accuset Auto-Down Mode To change an Increment Setting, select the desired setting number and press the Up or Down buttons until the desired Increment Setting is obtained. Pressing the Up and Down buttons simultaneously will scroll the settings faster. Remember to include blade kerf in your setting (i.e.

  • Page 63: Using Accuset Auto-Up Mode

    Sawmill Operation Using Accuset Auto-Up Mode reference the new blade position and stop at the next setting deter- mined by the increment you have chosen. Using Accuset Auto-Up Mode Auto-Up Mode works exactly the same as Auto-Down explained above except it controls the saw head movement in the up direction.

  • Page 64: Using Accuset Reference Mode

    Sawmill Operation Using Accuset Reference Mode pattern setting #4 is 1 3/4"). Press the +/- Drop button to enter pattern edit mode. The top pattern increment is now highlighted. Press the Down button to adjust the setting to 1 1/8". While pressing the Down button, press the Up button to scroll faster. When you get close to 1 1/8", release both buttons.

  • Page 65: Blade Guide Arm Operation

    Sawmill Operation Blade Guide Arm Operation To change the stored setting for any of the four buttons, move the saw head to the desired position. Press the Toggle button to enter Reference Mode. Press the button you wish to store the setting and then press “Store Here”. Press the Toggle button to return to Manual Mode.

  • Page 66: Autoclutch Operation

    Sawmill Operation Autoclutch operation 5. Adjust the arm out before returning the carriage. 4.13 Autoclutch operation DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and logs when operating sawmill or loading and turning logs. Failure to fol- low this will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 67 Sawmill Operation Power Feed See Figure 4-17. Forward Slow Fast Reverse LX0017 FIG. 4-17 CARRIAGE FORWARD AND REVERSE The carriage forward/reverse drum switch controls the direction in which the carriage travels. The middle position (as shown) is the neutral position. The power feed switch is designed to return to the neutral or "off"...
  • Page 68 Sawmill Operation Power Feed WARNING! Ensure the power feed switch is in the neutral position before turning the key switch to the on (1) or accessory (3) position to prevent accidental carriage movement. Failure to follow this will result in death or serious injury. CARRIAGE FEED RATE The carriage feed rate switch controls the speed at which the carriage travels forward.

  • Page 69: Cutting The Log

    Sawmill Operation Cutting The Log IMPORTANT! The power feed motor will bypass the carriage feed rate switch and the carriage will automatically return at the fastest speed available. DANGER! Stay clear of the area between the trailer axle and saw car- riage.
  • Page 70 Sawmill Operation Cutting The Log 12. Use the up/down drum switch to raise the sawhead to clear the log. 13. Use the forward/reverse drum switch to return the carriage to the front of the mill. 14. If using Simple Set, bump the up/down drum switch down to set the blade at your next interval cut height.

  • Page 71: Optional Cutting Procedure

    Sawmill Operation Optional Cutting Procedure 20. Ensure that the flat on the log is placed flat against side supports (if turned 90 degrees) or flat on bed rails (if turned 180 degrees). 21. Raise the front or rear toe board to align the log heart parallel with the bed, if necessary. 22.

  • Page 72: Blade Height Scale

    Sawmill Operation Blade Height Scale 8. Clamp the remaining flitches and repeat steps 2-5. 4.18 Blade Height Scale The blade height scale includes a blade height indicator, an inch scale, and a quarter scale. See Figure 4-19. LX0001-2 FIG. 4-19 The scales are attached to the frame and move up and down with the saw head.
  • Page 73 Sawmill Operation Blade Height Scale THE QUARTER SCALE Two quarter scales are provided with 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. To choose which scale to use, determine what finished thickness you want to end up with.

  • Page 74: Water Lube Operation

    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. (0.35L) bottle of Wood-Mizer Lube Additive to 5 gallons (18.9 liters) of water. Wood-Mizer Lube Additive enables some previously...

  • Page 75: Preparing The Sawmill For Towing

    Sawmill Operation Preparing The Sawmill For Towing impossible timbers to be cut by significantly reducing resin buildup on the blade. It helps to reduce heat buildup, wavy cuts, and blade noise. This biodegradable and environmen- tally friendly pre-mix includes a water softener additive, so it works with hard water. WARNING! Do not use flammable fuels or liquids such as diesel fuel.
  • Page 76 Sawmill Operation Securing the mill IMPORTANT! Release the turner lever after the turner arm is lowered, but before the side supports begin to lower. 5. Release the blade tension. CAUTION! Changes in temperature could cause increased pressure in the blade tensioner and loss of fluid from the gauge. Release the blade tension when the mill is not in use to avoid damage to the tensioner.
  • Page 77 Sawmill Operation Securing the mill See Figure 4-23. Travel lock mount Travel lock pin Transport Position LX0006-18 FIG. 4-23 10. Engage the autoclutch blade switch to keep the drive belt tight and the motor from bounc- ing while traveling. IMPORTANT! Disengage the clutch/brake lever or autoclutch blade switch after reaching the destination to avoid deformation of the drive belt.
  • Page 78 Sawmill Operation Securing the mill 15. Place the locking pins in the towing position holes and push the log loader lever down to bring the loader arm channels up to the loader arms. See Figure 4-25. Log supports up Log clamp to side Log turner down Locking pin (both arms)

  • Page 79: Hitch The Mill To The Vehicle

    Sawmill Operation Hitch the mill to the vehicle See Figure 4-26. Travel Position Operation Position Mount Pin Set Screws Locking pin LX0072-4 FIG. 4-26 Hitch the mill to the vehicle WARNING! Your vehicle should be equipped with a Class 4 hitch with a solid 2 5/16”...
  • Page 80 Sawmill Operation Hitch the mill to the vehicle See Figure 4-27. Lock engaged Vehicle lights plugged and pinned in and tested Hitch bracket securely covers hitch ball Breakaway safety cable attached to vehicle Both hooks securely fastened Chains crossed LX0019 FIG.
  • Page 81 Sawmill Operation Hitch the mill to the vehicle This cable is designed to activate the brakes in the event the hitch coupling and safety chains fail. The cable should have slightly more slack than the safety chains. 7. Connect the light wiring harness plug from the sawmill to the receptacle on your vehicle. 8.
  • Page 82 Sawmill Operation Hitch the mill to the vehicle 13. Recheck that all loose items are removed or secured. 14. Review safety warnings. DANGER! Ensure that the hitch and safety chains are secure before towing the sawmill. Always connect the break-away cable to the vehicle when towing the sawmill.

  • Page 83: Maintenance

    Maintenance Wear Life SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE This section lists the maintenance procedures that need to be performed. See the Maintenance chart located after this section for a complete list of maintenance procedures and intervals. Keep a log of machine maintenance by recording in the machine hours and the date you perform each procedure.
  • Page 84 NOTE: Preventing sap buildup on the blade is critical when using the high-performance blade guide system. If the wood you are sawing leaves sap buildup using plain water in the blade lube system, use Wood-Mizer lube additive (4-Pak 60 oz. bottles part no. ADD-1). WMdoc072919 Maintenance...

  • Page 85: Sawdust Removal

    Maintenance Sawdust Removal ADJUST MIDDLE THROAT SCREW 1. Inspect the middle throat screw every 500 hours of operation; it should maintain 1/16" (1.5 mm) distance away from the blade. 2. Loosen the nut and adjust the screw as necessary. .IMPORTANT! Failing to maintain this adjustment will lead to early blade breakage.

  • Page 86: Carriage Track, Wiper & Scraper

    Maintenance Carriage Track, Wiper & Scraper CAUTION! Failure to remove sawdust buildup from the battery box lid and/or track rail cover could result in damage to these parts when the saw head is lowered to its lowest position. Remove sawdust buildup from the power feed belt housing. 1.

  • Page 87: Vertical Mast Rails

    Maintenance Vertical Mast Rails CLEAN AND LUBRICATE THE TRACK WIPERS FELT Lubricate the track wiper felt every twenty-five hours of operation. 1. Remove the track roller housing covers and brush any sawdust buildup from the hous- ings. 2. Unbolt the middle track wiper, remove from the sawmill, and remove any sawdust buildup. 3.

  • Page 88: Drum Switches

    Maintenance Drum Switches CAUTION! Never use grease on the mast rails as it will collect saw- dust. See Figure 5-4. LX0006-29 FIG. 5-4 Drum Switches WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (0) position and remove the key.Failure to follow this could result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 89 Maintenance Drum Switches See Figure 5-5. FOR NON-TIER 4 ENGINES Drum switch Drum switch LX0018-02 FOR TIER 4 ENGINES Drum switch Drum switch FIG. 5-5 1. Remove the 8 screws holding on the front control panel cover. .IMPORTANT! Use care not to disrupt the wiring to the various con- trols.

  • Page 90: Miscellaneous

    LX0013 FIG. 5-6 NOTE: Use only contact grease supplied by Wood-Mizer. Miscellaneous WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (0) position and remove the key.

  • Page 91: Blade Tensioner

    Maintenance Blade Tensioner See Figure 5-7. Blade guide arm chain LX0006-10 FIG. 5-7 4. Grease the clamp mechanism, loading arm, and side support pivots with a NLGI No. 2 grade lithium grease every fifty hours of operation. 5. Check the mill alignment every setup (See Section 7.1).
  • Page 92 Maintenance Blade Tensioner See Figure 5-8. Tensioner screw handle grease fitting Chrome rods SM0058B FIG. 5-8 REFILL THE TENSIONER BLOCK See Figure 5-9. 3H1032-1 Add fluid as you pull rear piston out FIG. 5-9 Add an Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) such as Dexron III ATF to the hydraulic blade tensioner as needed.

  • Page 93: Blade Wheel Belts

    Maintenance Blade Wheel Belts 3. Push the idle-side blade wheel/shaft housing all the way in to collapse the rear tensioner piston. 4. Pull the idle-side blade wheel/shaft housing away from the tensioner. There are two fill plugs provided on the tensioner. For easiest access, it is recommended to use the hole behind the gauge to refill the tensioner.

  • Page 94: Brake Strap Adjustment

    2. Remove wheel belts by carefully rolling them out of the groove as you slowly rotate the wheel by hand. 3. Replace belts as necessary. NOTE: Use only B57 belts supplied by Wood-Mizer. 5.10 Brake Strap Adjustment WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (0) position and remove the key.

  • Page 95: Drive Belt Adjustment

    Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment See Figure 5-10. Adjustment nut LX0006-13 FIG. 5-10 3. Tighten the nut on the top of the brake linkage weldment until the brake strap touches the drum, then turn the nut an additional 1/8“(3mm). 4. Disengage the clutch. 5.
  • Page 96 2. Remove the engine shroud by unfastening all five (5) bolts. 3. Remove the drive belt cover. 4. Use the Tension Gauge (part number 016309) supplied with your Wood-Mizer to measure the drive belt tension. 5. Zero out the pounds indicator on the gauge by sliding the small "O" ring against the yel- low flange.
  • Page 97 Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment See Figure 5-11. Pound scale Straight edge reference O-ring Yellow flange The belt tension gauge should read 8 lbs. (8.16kg) when the belt is depressed 7/16” Inch scale (11mm) O-ring LX0006-15 FIG. 5-11 Check all belts for wear. Replace any damaged or worn belts as needed. ADJUST THE DRIVE BELT 1.

  • Page 98: Engine/Motor And Drive Pulleys Alignment

    Maintenance Engine/Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment See Figure 5-12. Throttle cable tension adjustment Jam nut Belt tension adjustment turnbuckle Jam nut LX0006-14 FIG. 5-12 CHECK THROTTLE CABLE 4. Check throttle cable tension and adjust if necessary. The throttle cable should be tensioned just enough so that the engine revs as soon as the autoclutch is engaged.

  • Page 99: Hydraulic System

    Maintenance Hydraulic System WARNING! Do not adjust the engine drive belts or belt support bracket with the engine running. Failure to follow this could result in death or serious injury. 1. Install and properly tension the drive belt (See Section 5.11).

  • Page 100: System Maintenance

    Maintenance System maintenance See Figure 5-13. TEMPERATURE -30° -20° -10° 0° 10° 20° 30° 40° 50° 60° 70° 80° 90° 100° 110° 120° -35° -29° -23° -18° -12° -7° -1° 5° 10° 16° 21° 27° 32° 38° 44° 49° Level A Fluid Level B Fluid Level C Fluid HD0049D...

  • Page 101: Drive Bearing

    Maintenance Drive Bearing 3. Add fluid as necessary. 4. Drain and replace hydraulic fluid: In a humid environment, drain and replace two quarts (.95 liters) of fluid every six  months If humidity is not a problem, drain and replace one gallon (3.8 liters) of fluid every ...

  • Page 102: Up/Down System

    Maintenance Up/Down System See Figure 5-15. LX0007-02 FIG. 5-15 5.15 Up/Down System WARNING! Before performing service near moving parts such as blades, pulleys, motors, belts and chains, first turn the key switch to the OFF (0) position and remove the key. Failure to follow this could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 103: Adjust The Up/Down Belt

    Maintenance Adjust the up/down belt See Figure 5-16. Adjustment nut LX0001-03 FIG. 5-16 4. Use the adjustment nut to adjust the bolt until the center of the each chain can be deflected 3/4” (1.9cm) forward and 3/4” (1.9cm) backward with a 5 lb. (2.3 Kg) deflection force.

  • Page 104: Check The Up/Down Gearbox

    Drain and refill the gearbox with 24 (0.7L) ounces of oil after every 5000 hours of sawmill 5000 operation or every 2 years, whichever comes first. NOTE: Wood-Mizer offers replacement gear oil in 8 ounce (0.24L) bot- tles. 5.16 Power Feed...
  • Page 105 Maintenance Power Feed 3. Loosen the motor adjustment bolts. 4. Tighten the belt to 1/8” (3 mm) deflection with a 7 lb. (3.2 Kg) deflection force. 5. Retighten the motor bolts and replace the feed motor cover. See Figure 5-18. Adjustment bolts LX0001-05 FIG.

  • Page 106: Charging The Battery

    Maintenance Charging The Battery See Figure 5-19. Adjustment Sawhead nuts forward LX0001-06 FIG. 5-19 5.17 Charging The Battery DANGER! Batteries expel explosive gases; keep sparks, flames, burn- ing cigarettes, or other ignition sources away at all times. Failure to fol- low this will result in death or serious injury.
  • Page 107 Maintenance Charging The Battery EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR CONTACT WITH BATTERY COMPONENTS (LEAD/SUL- FURIC ACID) per SDS (Safety Data Sheet): EYE CONTACT Sulfuric Acid and Lead: Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while lifting lids. Seek immediate medical atten- tion if eyes have been exposed directly to acid.

  • Page 108: Maintenance Chart

    Maintenance Maintenance chart 7. Connect the negative charger/jumper cable to a grounded metal surface. 8. After the battery is completely recharged, remove the negative charger/jumper cable from ground. 9. Remove the positive charger/jumper cable from the battery. 10. Replace the battery box lid and replace the flat washers and wing nuts. 5.18 Maintenance chart MAINTENANCE LOG MANUAL...
  • Page 109 Maintenance Maintenance chart Replace hydraulic system filter See Section 5.13 500 hours Inspect motor brushes See Section 5.15 750 hours See Section 5.16 Grease up/down shaft bearing See Section 5.15 1000 hours Maintenance WMdoc072919 5-27...

  • Page 110: Troubleshooting Guide

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

  • Page 111: Electrical Problems

    Troubleshooting Guide Electrical Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Tooth set problems Resharpen and reset blade Sawdust builds up on track Excessive oiling Do not oil track Track wipers worn Adjust wipers to firmly contact track Track is sticky Clean track with solvent and apply silicone spray Wavy cuts Excessive feed...

  • Page 112: Circuit Breaker Operation

    Troubleshooting Guide Circuit Breaker Operation PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Up/down or power feed Worn contacts in switch. Manually move the power feed or switches remain engaged up/down drum switch back to neutral or when switch is released "off" position. Replace switch. See Sec- tion 5.6 Drum switch spring broken.

  • Page 113: Power Feed Problems

    Troubleshooting Guide Power Feed Problems blade guide, accessory, ignition, and start breakers are located inside the control box. Remove the circuit breaker panel to access the internal breakers. NOTE: If the breaker is hot, it may not reset immediately. Allow the breaker to cool before attempting to reset.
  • Page 114 Drum switch is dirty. Clean drum switch and lubricate speeds or does not move until with contact grease supplied by speed is above halfway mark. Wood-Mizer. Drum switch contacts are bad Check that contacts are in good condition and positively close cir- cuit.

  • Page 115: Power Feed Rate Switch Test

    Troubleshooting Guide Power Feed Rate Switch Test PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Saw head load is excessive. Avoid unnecessary modifications to saw heads that would give them extra weight. Allow motor to cool before restarting. Blade is dull or improperly set. Use proper blade maintenance procedures.

  • Page 116: Hydraulic Problems

    Troubleshooting Guide Hydraulic Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Power feed is jerky, but power Track rollers do not turn Replace track roller wheel bear- feed motor runs properly at all smoothly and easily with very ings speeds. little play with weight removed Track cover is not bent or Repair or replace track cover touching the top rail...
  • Page 117 Troubleshooting Guide Hydraulic Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Poor cable connection Check cable connection and ensure that battery terminals are in good condition (not corroded) Defective solenoid (may be After checking all other possibilities for indicated by solenoid click- low voltage to solenoid, check solenoid. ing) Tapping on solenoid may fix temporarily.

  • Page 118: Hydraulic Pressure Test

    Troubleshooting Guide Hydraulic Pressure Test PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION One of the log loader cylin- Damaged cylinder shaft Replace the cylinder that is not moving ders does not move when lowering the loader causing the foot of other to raise completely before loader will start down.

  • Page 119: Engine/Motor And Drive Pulleys Alignment

    Troubleshooting Guide Engine/Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment See Figure 6-2. Relief Valve Adjustment Screw Hydraulic Pressure Gauge Loading Arm HD0140-2 Control Lever FIG. 6-2 5. Move the saw head back until it contacts the power strip. 6. Operate the loading arm hydraulic lever and read the pressure on the gauge. Hydraulic pressure is factory-set at 2000 ±100 psi and should not need to be readjusted.
  • Page 120 Troubleshooting Guide Engine/Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment WARNING! Do not adjust the engine drive belts or belt support bracket with the engine running. Failure to follow this could result in death or serious injury. 1. Install and properly tension the drive belt (See Section 5.11).

  • Page 121: Accuset Error Messages

    Troubleshooting Guide Accuset Error Messages Diagnostic lights are provided on the motor control module. When the saw head is in neu- tral (not moving up, down, forward or in reverse), the Status light is green. Up/Down lights: When the up/down drum switch is moved to the up position, the switch and motor lights are green.

  • Page 122: Accuset Diagnostic Screen

    Troubleshooting Guide Accuset Diagnostic Screen PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CHECK TRANSUCER Defective or loose transducer cable Defective transducer MOTOR CURRENT Excessive current draw on Up/Down motor caused by mechanical bind in saw head movement Short in up/down motor wires VOLTAGE ERROR Low voltage at the H-bridge or HMI (front panel) Weak battery Over-charging alternator...
  • Page 123 Troubleshooting Guide Accuset Diagnostic Screen See Figure 6-5. To display the Diagnostic Screen, press the Up button while in Manual Mode to display Configuration Menu 1. Select Other to display Configuration Menu 2. Press the Diagnostic button to display the Diagnostic Screen. Push UP button to enter Configuration Menu 1 6 - 3/4...
  • Page 124 Troubleshooting Guide Accuset Diagnostic Screen See Figure 6-6. The Diagnostic Screen is shown below. Push UP/DOWN button to scroll up/down Battery Voltage: 12.0 Controller Voltage: 11.8 Motor Current: Feed Current: Exit Feed Current: Feed Potentiometer: |X-------------------------| HBridge Module: Version C.12 [DC] HMI Module: Version C.11 Exit...

  • Page 125: Sawmill Alignment

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

  • Page 126: Saw Head Tilt

    Sawmill Alignment Saw Head Tilt WARNING! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand. Spinning the blade wheels by hand may result in serious injury. 10. Disengage the blade. Turn the engine off and remove the key. Saw Head Tilt 1.

  • Page 127: Blade Guide Arm Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment See Figure 7-2. Jam nut Adjustment nut LX0001-08 FIG. 7-2 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.
  • Page 128 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment 4. Take measurements from the roller flange to the back of the blade when the blade guide arm is both open and closed. These two measurements should be the same. See Figure 7-4. VIEWED FROM ABOVE Measure distance between roller flange and blade with arm open and closed.

  • Page 129: Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment See Figure 7-5. LX0001-09 FIG. 7-5 11. Adjust the blade guide arm to 1/2" (13 mm) from fully open. 12. Measure the distance from the bottom of the blade guide mounting block to the bed rail. This measurement should be 15"...
  • Page 130 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment See Figure 7-6. Clip tool to blade SM0069B FIG. 7-6 3. Position the carriage so that the front end of the tool is positioned above the bed rail. 4. Measure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom edge of the tool. 5.

  • Page 131: Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 8. Move the blade guide alignment tool close to the inner blade guide roller assembly and repeat the above steps. Adjust the vertical tilt of the inner blade guide if necessary. 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.

  • Page 132: Blade Guide Flange Spacing

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Flange Spacing See Figure 7-9. Horizontal Tilt Adjustment Screws Adjust screws right to tilt roller left; Adjust screws left to tilt roller right 3H0802-9 FIG. 7-9 16. Repeat the above steps for the inner blade guide roller assembly. NOTE: Once the blade guides have been adjusted, any cutting vari- ances are most likely caused by the blade.

  • Page 133: Side Support Alignment

    Sawmill Alignment Side Support Alignment See Figure 7-10. Loosen top and one side adjustment screw 1/16” (Inner Blade Guide) 1/8” (Outer Blade Guide) LX0026 FIG. 7-10 Side Support Alignment Logs and boards are clamped against the side supports when sawing. The sides supports must be square to the bed to ensure square lumber.
  • Page 134 Sawmill Alignment Side Support Alignment See Figure 7-11. . Measure between frame tube and face of side support SM0272 at top and bottom of side support Adjustment Plate Loosen adjustment plate mounting bolts FIG. 7-11 5. Repeat the horizontal check for the remaining side supports. Adjust as necessary. 6.

  • Page 135: Blade Height Scale Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment See Figure 7-12. Alignment Tubes (2) Place square against side support Loosen mounting bolt SM0272-1 Use 3/8” ratchet to adjust side support mounting pin FIG. 7-12 11. Repeat the vertical check for the remaining side supports and adjust as necessary. 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.
  • Page 136 Sawmill Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment 5. Adjust the bracket up or down until the indicator is aligned with the correct mark on the scale (+0 -1/32 [0.8 mm]). 6. Retighten the bracket mounting bolts. EXAMPLE: If the measurement from the down-set tooth of the blade to the bed rail was 14 3/4"...

  • Page 137: Hydraulics

    Hydraulics Hydraulic Schematic SECTION 8 HYDRAULICS Hydraulic Schematic See Figure 8-1. RELIEF VALVE SETTING 2200 PSI RELIEF VALVE SETTING 2250 PSI LX0020 FIG. 8-1 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC Hydraulics WMdoc072919...

  • Page 138: Hydraulic Layout Diagram

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

  • Page 139: Hydraulic Hoses

    Hydraulics Hydraulic Hoses Part Number Description C7, C8 042754 Hyd. Cylinder, 3" Bore X 8" Stroke P20301 Filter, Hydraulic Fluid Cartridge P1, P2 P12701 Hydraulic Pump, With Motor V2, V3 015484 Sequence Valve, 700 psi V4, V5 038734 Valve, Hydraulic 6.5GPM Velocity Fuse M1, M2 052807 Motor, Iskra Hydraulic Pump...
  • Page 140 Hydraulics Hydraulic Hoses Color LENGTH Application HOSE PART # Code "A" Plain 6.5” 3/8” Pump to Valve 079001-6.5 TABLE 8-2 WMdoc072919 Hydraulics...
  • Page 141 INDEX blade maintenance breakage, troubleshooting blade guide installation 3-31 blade tensioner tensioning 3-34 blade wheel belts 5-10, 5-11 tracking 3-34 carriage track/wipers drive bearing 5-19 blade guide arm drive belt 5-13 operation 4-23 mast rails miscellaneous part wear life sawdust removal up/down 5-20 chain...
  • Page 142 scale blade height operation 4-30 inch height 4-30 quarter inch 4-31 water lube operation 4-32 service information branch locations customer & sawmill ID general contact info setup contrast adjustment control setup model configuration 4-10 portable sawmill 3-22 restore defaults 4-17 startup configuration 4-10 simple set...

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