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  • Page 3 Wood-Mizer Sawmill ® Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual LT40 B1-4 Series rev. A2.02 LT40 B1-4 Wide rev. A2.02 Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper- ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
  • Page 4 From Europe call our European Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Kolo, Poland at +48-63-2626000. Please have the vehicle identification number and your customer number ready when you call. Wood-Mizer will accept these methods of payment: Visa, Mastercard, or Select Purchase ...
  • Page 5 Sawmill and Customer Identification Each Wood-Mizer sawmill has a 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See the fig- ure below for VIN locations. See the chart for VIN description. V.I.N. LOCATIONS. F9 017 F9 .01 V.I.N. DESCRIPTION HDSdoc092820...
  • Page 6 Each sawmill is also identified with a model number which includes the base model and the engine/motor configuration. See the figure for a description of the model number. LT40 Engine/Motor Basic Sawmill I.D. Configuration MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION. When you pick up your mill, you will receive a customer number. Both the VIN and your customer number expedite our service to you.
  • Page 7 Getting Service Wood-Mizer is committed to providing you with the latest technology, best quality and strongest customer service available on the market today. We continually evaluate our customers’ needs to ensure we’re meeting current wood-processing demands. Your comments and suggestions are welcome.
  • Page 8 Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) EUROPE UNITED STATES European Headquarters World Headquarters Wood-Mizer Industries Sp. z o.o. Wood-Mizer LLC Nagórna 114, 62-600 Koło, Poland 8180 West 10th Street Tel.: +48-63-26-26-000 Indianapolis,Indiana 46214-2400, Fax: +48-63-27-22-327 www.woodmizer.eu Tel.: +1-317-271-1542...
  • Page 9 CROATIA Krešimir Pregernik ITALY Pasquale Felice SERBIA Dragan Markov Pregimex d.o.o. Wood-Mizer Italia Srl Wood-Mizer Balkan d.o.o. S. Batušiæa 31, 10090 Zagreb Cda. Capoiaccio SN Svetosavska GA 3/3; P. Fah 25 Tel.:/Fax: +3851-38-94-668 86012 Cercemaggiore 23 300 Kikinda Krešimir Pregernik Campobasso Tel.:/Fax: +381-230-25-754...
  • Page 10 Robert Moxham DENMARK Kevin Christiansen TRANSILVANIEI Nr. 5 Regional Direction - Asia Kevin Christiansen's Sibiu, Cisnadie 555300 Wood-Mizer Asia Manufacturing Co., Ltd. savværker PMV Tel.:/Fax: : +40-369-405-433 No.2, Gongyequ 40th Rd. Xitun District, Arnborgvej 40, 7330 Brande- Fasterholt GSM: +40-745-707-323 Taichung City, 40768, Taiwan, R.O.C.
  • Page 11 Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) Serving Brazil Serving Europe, Africa, West Asia Wood-Mizer do Brasil Wood-Mizer Industries Sp z o.o. Rua Dom Pedro 1, No: 205 Bairro: Sao Jose Nagorna 114 Ivoti/RS CEP:93.900-000 62-600 Kolo, Poland Tel: +55 51 9894-6461/ +55 21 8030-3338/ +55 51 3563-4784 Phone: +48.63.26.26.000...

  • Page 12: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Section-Page General Contact Information Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America) SECTION 1 SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION Blade Handling..................1-1 Sawmill Setup..................1-2 Sawmill Operation..................1-2 Sawmill Maintenance ................1-5 Belt Sizes ....................1-10 Blade Sizes ...................1-10 Cutting Capacity...................1-11 Engine/Motor Specifications ..............1-12 Noise Level...................1-14 1.10...
  • Page 13 Table of Contents Section-Page 3.12 Clutch/Brake Operation................3-24 3.13 Power Feed Operation ................3-26 3.14 Blade Height Scale ................3-27 3.15 Water Lube Operation ................3-30 SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE Wear Life....................4-1 Blade Guides ..................4-2 Steel Blade Guide Blocks Sawdust Removal ...................4-3 Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers ............4-4 Vertical Mast Rails .................4-5 Drum Switches ..................4-5 Miscellaneous ..................4-6...
  • Page 14 Table of Contents Section-Page Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment..........6-22 6.10 Blade Guide Spacing ................6-25 6.11 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment..............6-27 6.12 Blade Guide Disc Adjustment ..............6-29 6.13 Horizontal Adjustment of Side Supports..........6-32 6.14 Vertical Adjustment of Side Supports..........6-34 6.15 Saw Head Tilt ..................6-35 6.16 Blade Height Scale Adjustment............6-38 SW-07doc092820Table of Contents...

  • Page 15: 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, operation and towing of your Wood-Mizer sawmill. All Wood-Mizer mill owners are encouraged to become thoroughly familiar with these appli- cable laws and comply with them fully while using or towing the mill.

  • Page 16: Sawmill Setup

    Safety & General Information Sawmill Setup WARNING! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand. Spinning the blade wheels by hand may result in serious injury. Sawmill Setup WARNING! Securely fasten the feet of a stationary sawmill to the floor before operating the sawmill.
  • Page 17 Safety & General Information Sawmill Operation DANGER! Always be sure the blade is disengaged and all persons are out of the path of the blade before starting the engine or motor. Failure to do so will result in serious injury. DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of returning boards.
  • Page 18 Safety & General Information Sawmill Operation the power feed motors must be repaired by a qualified electrician. DANGER! Any repairs done to the electric installation may be done by a qualified electrician with the power off. DANGER! The electric connector must be equipped with a safety device to protect against shock.

  • Page 19: Sawmill Maintenance

    Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance onds before you open the blade housing cover. CAUTION! The sawmill’s work-stand should be equipped with a 4 kg or bigger dry powder extinguisher. Sawmill Maintenance WARNING! Always secure the cutting head with a chain or a brace before adjusting the up/down chain.
  • Page 20 Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance adjust the stop bolts can cause saw head damage, especially during mill transportation. 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.
  • Page 21 Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance TABLE 1-1 099223 Blade tension - See manual. 099223 099221 CAUTION! Keep all persons a safe distance away from work area when operating the machine. 099221 098176 CAUTION! Keep away from debarker blade! 098176 096316 CAUTION! Do not open or close the electric box when the switch is not in the...
  • Page 22 Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance TABLE 1-1 096319 CAUTION! Disconnect power supply before opening the box. 099222 CAUTION! Sawdust outlet. Protect eyes! 099542 CAUTION! Trailer. 099542 096321 Blade movement direction 512235 Clean chain from sawdust every 50 hours of operation or once a week 512235 512157 Lubricate chain every 50 hours of opera-...
  • Page 23 Safety & General Information Sawmill Maintenance TABLE 1-1 S12004G CAUTION! Always wear safety goggles when operating the sawmill! S12005G CAUTION! Always wear protective ear muffs when operating the sawmill! 501465 CAUTION! Always wear safety boots when operating the sawmill 501467 Lubrication Point P11789 Aligning the blade on the wheels...

  • Page 24: Belt Sizes

    To insure proper blade tracking, use Goodyear, Dayco Super II, or Brown- ing belts only. Blade Sizes See Table 1-3. Wood-Mizer TRU•SHARP™ offers three types of blades to provide efficient sawing for all models of sawmills. The engine/motor size of your sawmill and the type of wood you saw 1-10 doc092820 Safety &...

  • Page 25: Cutting Capacity

    Safety & General Information Cutting Capacity should determine which blade you choose for optimum performance. Medium Frozen Timber or Softwood Hardwood Dense Hardwood 5-15HP Gas B275IH1030 B375IH929 B375IH929 B275IH741030 7.4-11kW (10-15HP) Electric B376IH1030 B275IH1030 B375IH929 16-25HP Gas B376IH741030 B275IH741030 33HP Diesel B376IH1030 B376IH741030 15-18.5kW (20-25HP) Electric...

  • Page 26: Engine/Motor Specifications

    TABLE 1-7 Use diesel fuel for D42. The electric motors supplied on Wood-Mizer sawmills carry a rating assigned by the motor manufacturer for the continuous duty operation of the motor, potentially, 24 hours per day, day after day. This rating is useful in sizing motors for use in applications like blowers for heating and ventilation that are never cycled off except for system maintenance.
  • Page 27 Safety & General Information Engine/Motor Specifications Up/Down Motor Besel, Poland 3x400V 0,55/0,9 kW, (2-Speed, Super only) 950/1400 RPM Blade Guide Arm Motor Motor Products 17W, 60 RPM Owosso, USA TABLE 1-8 See Table 1-9. See the table below for power supply specifications for the LT40 sawmill 3-Phase Fused Recommended...

  • Page 28: Noise Level

    Safety & General Information Noise Level DANGER! It is recommended that a 30mA Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) be used. Noise Level See Table 1-10. The average noise level is given in the table below Sawmill Noise Level L LT40AE15H 77,1 dB (A) LT40AE20H 78,0 dB (A) LT40AE25H...

  • Page 29: Overall Dimensions

    Safety & General Information Overall Dimensions 1.10 Overall Dimensions See Table 1-11. The overall dimensions of the Wood-Mizer LT40 B1-4 Series sawmills are listed below. Model With Length Height Weight (Operating Position with Loading Arms) LT40B1 4.35 m 8’ 2"...

  • Page 30: Dust Extractor Specifications

    Safety & General Information Dust Extractor Specifications 1.13 Dust Extractor Specifications See Table 1-14. Specifications of the dust extractors used on the resaw for each saw head are listed below. Airflow 1200 m 3937ft Inlet diameter 100 mm (5.9”) Motor power 1,5 kW Number of sacks 1 pcs...

  • Page 31: Components

    Safety & General Information Components 1.14 Components See Figure 1-1. The major components of the LT40 B1-4 sawmill are shown below. Control Panel Motor Saw Head Loading Ramps Blade Tensioner FIG. 1-1 Safety & General Information doc092820 1-17...

  • Page 32: Sawmill Assembly

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Mounting Parts of LT40 Sawmills SECTION 2 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Mounting Parts of LT40 Sawmills 2.1.1 Specifications of Parts Table 1: Fig. Wood-Mizer Part Description LT20B3 503630 Sawmill Saw Head 093012 D33 Motor Kit 093006 E20 Motor Kit 100634...

  • Page 33: Specifications Of Parts

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Specifications of Parts Table 1: 100868-1 Leg, Side (non-adjustable legs kit) 101186-1 Leg, Long with Tube (non-adjustable legs kit) 099281-1 Foot Assembly (adjustable legs kit) 100553-1 Leg, Short (adjustable legs kit) 100554-1 Leg, Side (adjustable legs kit) 100559-1 Leg, Long (adjustable legs kit) 101187-1...
  • Page 34 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Specifications of Parts Table 1: 015023 Cover 510230 Clamp, Complete Depends on order 100903-1 Sawdust Chute Weldment 100999 Tube, Sawdust Chute Rubber 089712-1 Bumper Bracket 091852-1 Limit Switch Bracket 15doc092820 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...

  • Page 35: Specifications Of Fasteners

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Specifications of Fasteners 2.1.2 Specifications of Fasteners Table 2: Wood-Mizer No. Description Qty. LT20B3 Sample designations of fasteners: M8 Nut M8x20 Bolt 8.4 Washer F81036-1 NUT, M16-5.8 HEX ZINC F81055-1 WASHER, 10.5 FLAT ZINC F81033-1 NUT, M10-8-B HEX NYLON ZINC LOCK F81003-33 BOLT, M10X120 8.8 CARRIAGE ZINC...

  • Page 36: Tools Necessary For Assembling The Sawmill

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

  • Page 37: Unpacking The Sawmill

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Sawmill Unpacking the Sawmill IMPORTANT! The machine can be lifted with a forklift only. Use a forklift with lifting capacity of minimum 2000kg and forks at least 2m long. 2.2.1 Standard Version of the Sawmill FIG. 2-0 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc092820...

  • Page 38: Sawmill With Remote Equipment

    SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Sawmill with Remote Equipment 2.2.2 Sawmill with Remote Equipment FIG. 2-0 1. Cut the bands holding the components together. 2. Remove the parts which are placed on the box. Next remove the parts from inside of the box. Remove the box from the pallet. 3.
  • Page 39 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Sawmill with Remote Equipment correct rotation directions of all sawmill motors. 4. Carefully raise the cutting head by about 20 cm. 5. Turn the key switch to the “0” position. Turn the main power switch to the OFF position and disconnect the power cord.

  • Page 40: 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 the legs to each bed section as shown below. See Figure 2-1.
  • Page 41 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-2. Adjustable legs are shown below. 100559-1 Carriage Bolt, M10x120 101187-1 Nut, M10 Washer, 10.5 Bolt, M10x125 Washer, 10.5 Nut, M20 500775-1 099281-1 FIG. 2-2 2. Mount the bed segments together. SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc092820 2-10...
  • Page 42 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly Nut, M16 Washer, 13 Washer, 17 Nut, M12 Bolt, M12x100 Bolt, M16x160 Washer, 13 Bolt, M12x130 FIG. 2-2 3. Align the bed sections. Put the flat bar against the upper track rail and check if it touches the rail along its entire lenght.
  • Page 43 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-3. Mounting bolt Adjustment bolt Track Rail Bar must touch the track rail along its entire lenght FIG. 2-3 Next place the bar on the top of the upper track rail. The bar must touch the rail along its entire lenght.
  • Page 44 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly 4. Mount the bed extensions. Mount the legs to the bed extensions. Next mount the main tube of the bed extension and the supporting tube together. Mount the complete bed extension to the sawmill frame. See Figure 2-5.
  • Page 45 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-6. Adjustment Bolt, M16x160 FIG. 2-6 6. Mount the saw head front bumper with the bracket and the main tube cover. SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc092820 2-14...
  • Page 46 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-7. Bolt M12x35 Bumper (091828) Washer 13 Nut, M12 Cover (015023) Bumper Bracket (087105-1) Bolt M8x16 Washer 8,4 FIG. 2-7 7. Mount the rear bumper. 2-15 15doc092820 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 47 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-8. Bumper Bracket (089712-1) Washer, 8,4 Bolt, M8x25 Limit Switch Nut, M8 Bracket 091852-1 FIG. 2-8 8. Mount the side tube with the leg. SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc092820 2-16...
  • Page 48 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-9. Carriage Bolt, M10x120 Nut, M10 Lock 100868-1 Washer, 10,5 Side Tube Nut, M12 Lock 100551-1 Washer, 13 Washer, Bolt, M12x55 10,5 Bolt, M10x75 Nut, M10 Lock FIG. 2-9 9. Mount the log clamp. 2-17 15doc092820 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 49 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-10. les_033_C Nut, M10 Lock Washer, Bolt, M10x80 10,5 FIG. 2-10 10. Mount the sawdust chute. See Figure 2-11. Bolt, M8x20 Washer, FIG. 2-11 11. Mount the power cord bracket. SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc092820 2-18...
  • Page 50 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-12. Washer, 10,5 Nut, M10 Bolt, M10x50 Power Cord FIG. 2-12 12. Mount the log ramps (optional equipment). 2-19 15doc092820 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY...
  • Page 51 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Bed Frame Assembly See Figure 2-13. Log Ramps les_036_B FIG. 2-13 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc092820 2-20...

  • Page 52: Setup & Operation

    SETUP & OPERATION Sawmill Setup SECTION 3 SETUP & OPERATION Sawmill Setup IMPORTANT! Before starting to use the sawmill you have to meet the following conditions: Set up the sawmill on firm and level ground.  The sawmill can be operated with the sawdust collection system only. ...

  • Page 53: Setting Up Sawmills Equipped With Outrigger Legs

    SETUP & OPERATION Setting up sawmills equipped with outrigger legs les_009_A FIG. 3-1 3.1.2 Setting up sawmills equipped with outrigger legs WARNING! If it is necessary to set up the sawmill on ground with more than 3 incline, dig out areas for outrigger legs to prevent the sawmill SETUP &...
  • Page 54 SETUP & OPERATION Setting up sawmills equipped with outrigger legs from tipping over. 13. After mounting the segments together, level the sawmill frame using the outrigger legs. See Figure 3-2. Adjustment Bolt Level les_015_B Outrigger Leg FIG. 3-2. OUTRIGGER ADJUSTMENT doc092820 SETUP &...
  • Page 55 SETUP & OPERATION Setting up sawmills equipped with outrigger legs See Figure 3-3. les069_A FIG. 3-3. OUTRIGGER PLACEMENT (H1, H2, H3 HYDRAULIC) CAUTION! When setting up the sawmill on boggy terrain (such as deep mud or sand), place a board or a metal plate under each outrigger leg to prevent the legs from sinking.
  • Page 56 SETUP & OPERATION Setting up sawmills equipped with outrigger legs NOTE: Make sure the unit is level before securing.The sawmill mast should not be tilted from the vertical more than 3 towards the loading ramps. The mast should not be tilted in the opposite direction.

  • Page 57: Sawmills With Cable Guide

    SETUP & OPERATION Sawmills with cable guide Sawmills with cable guide See Figure 3-5. The figure below shows setup of the sawmill, the control box and the guiding rail columns. Secure the columns to the ground using 16mm anchored bolts. SETUP &...
  • Page 58 SETUP & OPERATION Sawmills with cable guide FIG. 3-5 LT40MRC doc092820 SETUP & OPERATION...
  • Page 59 SETUP & OPERATION Sawmills with cable guide See Figure 3-6. The electrical wires should be installed on the guiding rail as shown below. FIG. 3-6 See Figure 3-7. Install the rail bracket arm as shown below. M8x30 Bolt FIG. 3-7 SETUP &...
  • Page 60 SETUP & OPERATION Sawmills with cable guide See Figure 3-8. Install the guiding rail. FIG. 3-8 doc092820 SETUP & OPERATION...
  • Page 61 SETUP & OPERATION Sawmills with cable guide See Figure 3-9. FIG. 3-9 SETUP & OPERATION doc092820 3-10...

  • Page 62: Middle Track Cover

    SETUP & OPERATION Middle Track Cover See Figure 3-10. The figure below shows how the cable hanger should be set. FIG. 3-10 Unbolt the four bolts, rotate the hanger 90 degrees to the right and tighten the bolts. Middle Track Cover Before operating the sawmill do as follows: 1.
  • Page 63 SETUP & OPERATION Middle Track Cover See Figure 3-11. 3HPL01 Install the track cover and secure with two screws FIG. 3-11 CAUTION! Install the track cover so that it lightly touches the track rail. If the wiper presses too firmly against the rail, it can cause the power feed to bind.

  • Page 64: 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 65: Tensioning The Blade

    SETUP & OPERATION Tensioning The Blade Tensioning The Blade See Figure 3-12. Tension the blade by turning the hydraulic tensioning handle clockwise until the tension gauge indicates the recommended tension. Blade Tensioner Gauge Blade Tensioner Handle Cant Control FIG. 3-12 See Table 3-11.

  • Page 66: Tracking The Blade

    SETUP & OPERATION Tracking The Blade Tracking The Blade 1. Make sure the middle blade housing cover is closed and all persons are clear of the open side of the saw head. 2. Start the motor by pushing the START button located on the control box. WARNING! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand.
  • Page 67 SETUP & OPERATION Tracking The Blade housing covers. IMPORTANT! After aligning the blade on the wheels, always double-check the blade guide spacing and location. (See Section 5 for more information.) SETUP & OPERATION doc092820 3-16...

  • Page 68: Starting The Motor (Lt40 B1-4 Ac)

    SETUP & OPERATION Starting The Motor (LT40 B1-4 AC) Starting The Motor (LT40 B1-4 AC) See the appropriate manual supplied with your specific motor configuration for starting and operating instructions. DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating or towing the sawmill.

  • Page 69: Starting The Engine (Lt40 B1-4 Dc)

    SETUP & OPERATION Starting The Engine (LT40 B1-4 DC) At least once a year the electric wires should be checked for isolation and hazardous voltage by a qualified person. Keep the electrical starter box clean. Remove any dust or wood chips from the box from time to time. Make sure the electric box door is closed before operating the sawmill.
  • Page 70 SETUP & OPERATION Starting The Engine (LT40 B1-4 DC) WARNING! Be sure the power feed switch is in the neutral position before turning the key switch to the on (#1) or accessory (#3) position. This prevents accidental carriage movement. which may cause serious injury or death.

  • Page 71: Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs

    SETUP & OPERATION Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs CAUTION! Make sure the clamps and the toe boards are below bed level before loading a log onto the bed. Also, be sure the cutting head is moved far enough forward so the log does not hit it. To Load Logs: 1.
  • Page 72 SETUP & OPERATION Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs See Figure 3-12. les016_D FIG. 3-12 3. Make sure the side supports are positioned low enough for the blade to pass over them. If they are not, back the clamp off slightly and push the side supports down until they are positioned below the level of your first few cuts.

  • Page 73: Up/Down Operation

    SETUP & OPERATION Up/Down Operation 3.10 Up/Down Operation 1. Install a blade, if needed, and check for correct blade tension. (See Section 3.5). 2. Set the cutting head to the desired height. (The blade height scale shows the height of the blade above the bed rails.) See Figure 3-13.

  • Page 74: Blade Guide Arm Operation

    SETUP & OPERATION Blade Guide Arm Operation 3.11 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 75: Clutch/Brake Operation

    SETUP & OPERATION Clutch/Brake Operation 3.12 Clutch/Brake Operation NOTE: If your sawmill is equipped with the Remote Option, see the option manual for clutch/brake operation. 1. Clear any loose objects from the area of the blade, motor, and drive belt. 2.
  • Page 76 SETUP & OPERATION Clutch/Brake Operation 4. To engage the blade, pull the lever down until it locks in the down position. This engages the drive mechanism, releases the blade brake, and increases the engine speed to full throttle. To disengage the blade, raise the clutch/brake lever to the up position. This disengages the drive belt, engages the blade brake, and returns the engine to idle.

  • Page 77: Power Feed Operation

    SETUP & OPERATION Power Feed Operation 3.13 Power Feed Operation See Figure 3-16. The power feed system moves the carriage forward and backward by using two switches on the control panel. Carriage Forward Forward Feed Rate Carriage Reverse 3H0280a1 FIG. 3-16 Carriage Feed Rate The carriage feed rate switch controls the speed at which the carriage travels forward.

  • Page 78: Blade Height Scale

    SETUP & OPERATION Blade Height Scale Using The Power Feed HINT: To get a straight cut in the first part of the board, feed the blade into the log at a slow speed. This stops the blade from flexing and dipping up or down. Turn the carriage feed rate switch to a slow speed until the whole width of the blade has entered the cut.
  • Page 79 SETUP & OPERATION Blade Height Scale a quarter scale  Blade Height Quarter Indicator Scale Inch Scale 3H0007B FIG. 3-17 The scales are attached to the frame and move up and down with the carriage head. The blade indicator, used to read the inch and quarter scales, remains stationary. Blade Height Indicator The blade height indicator has two horizontal, red lines on both sides.
  • Page 80 SETUP & OPERATION Blade Height Scale The Quarter Scale See Table 3-3. 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 81: Water Lube Operation

    SETUP & OPERATION Water Lube Operation 3.15 Water Lube Operation See Figure 3-18. The 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 82: 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 83: Blade Guides

    Maintenance Blade Guides Blade Guides 1. Check the rollers for performance and wear every blade change. Make sure the rollers are clean and spinning freely. If not, rebuild them. Replace any rollers which have worn smooth or have become cone shaped. See The LT40LT40 Series AH Parts manual for blade guide rebuild kits and complete roller assemblies.

  • Page 84: Sawdust Removal

    Maintenance Sawdust Removal insert mounting plate so the insert is parallel to the blade. After adjusting the drive side blade guide block insert up, check the deflector. If necessary, loosen the two deflector mounting screws and adjust the deflector so it does not touch the blade. See Figure 4-2.

  • Page 85: Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers

    Maintenance Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers See Figure 4-3. 1. Clean the upper and lower track rails to remove any sawdust and sap buildup every eight hours of operation. Lubricate the lower track rail by wiping it with Dexron III ATF. 2.

  • Page 86: Vertical Mast Rails

    Lubricate the up/down and power feed drum switch contacts inside the control panel every fifty hours of operation. Use only contact grease supplied by Wood-Mizer. Remove the control panel cover. Use a cotton swab to apply grease to the switch contact ends.

  • Page 87: Miscellaneous

    Maintenance Miscellaneous Miscellaneous 1. Apply a thin film of a NLGI No. 2 grade lithium grease to the blade guide arm every fifty hours of operation to help prevent it from rusting. 2. Lubricate the log turner (if equipped) with a NLGI No. 2 grade lithium grease every fifty hours of oper- ation.

  • Page 88: Blade Tensioner

    Maintenance Blade Tensioner Blade Tensioner 1. Lubricate the chrome rods of the tensioner system with a heavy duty teflon spray lubricant, such as Gunk L508, every 50 hours of operation. 2. Lubricate the tensioner screw handle with a NLGI No. 2 grade lithium grease as needed. See Figure 4-4.
  • Page 89 Maintenance Blade Tensioner 3. Add an Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) such as Dexron III ATF to the hydraulic blade tensioner as needed. See Figure 4-5. To add enough fluid to completely fill the tensioner block: Remove the tensioner handle and ball. Remove the sawmill blade housing covers, blade and ...

  • Page 90: Brake Strap Adjustment

    Maintenance Brake Strap Adjustment Brake Strap Adjustment Check the brake strap for wear every 200 hours of operation. Replace if damaged or worn. Also check and adjust the brake strap if the blade does not stop quickly, unusual sounds occur when the brake is applied, or a sudden change is noticed in the clutch handle position when the clutch is disengaged.

  • Page 91: Drive Belt Adjustment

    Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment 4.11 Drive Belt Adjustment WARNING! Do not for any reason adjust the engine drive belts or belt support bracket with the engine running. Doing so may result in seri- ous injury. See Table 4-2. Check the drive belt tension after the first 20 hours, and every 50 hours thereafter. See the table below for drive belt tension specifications for your model sawmill.
  • Page 92 Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment See Figure 4-8. Hold top portion with wrench Turn bottom jam nut clockwise to tighten belt 3H0505-3 FIG. 4-8 4. Gas/Diesel Engines Only: After tensioning the drive belt, 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 clutch/brake handle is engaged.
  • Page 93 Maintenance Drive Belt Adjustment Adjust the drive belt support as needed. The drive belt support is designed to extend belt life. The bracket should be adjusted to NOT touch the drive belt when the clutch handle is engaged (down position), AND to hold the drive belt away from the engine pulley when the clutch handle is disen- gaged (up position).

  • Page 94: Clutch Handle Adjustment

    Maintenance Clutch Handle Adjustment 4.12 Clutch Handle Adjustment After the drive belts and brake strap are properly adjusted, the clutch handle should lock in the down position when the drive belts are engaged. If the clutch handle does not stay locked, adjust the han- dle turnbuckle.

  • Page 95: Autoclutch Option Adjustment

    Maintenance Autoclutch Option Adjustment 4.13 Autoclutch Option Adjustment If your sawmill is equipped with the Autoclutch option, check the clutch linkage after every drive belt or brake strap adjustment. 1. Remove the blade from the sawmill. 2. Remove the inside belt guard and push the Autoclutch switch up to engage the drive belts. 3.

  • Page 96: Drive Bearing

    Maintenance Drive Bearing 4.14 Drive Bearing Refill the fluid in the drive-side cylinder bearing housing every 500 hours of operation. Remove the top and bottom oil plugs. Pour an Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) such as Dexron III ATF into the top hole until it begins to flow from the bottom hole. Reinstall the square oil plug to the bottom hole and the vented oil plug to the top hole.

  • Page 97: Up/Down System

    Maintenance Up/Down System 4.15 Up/Down System 1. Grease the up/down gear reducer shaft bearing with a NLGI No. 2 grade lithium grease every 1000 hours of operation. 1000 See Figure 4-13. Up/Down Gear Reducer Shaft Bearing 3H0016B FIG. 4-13 2. Super model up/down systems feature a spring loaded belt design. Belt tension is automatically maintained and requires no adjustment.
  • Page 98 Maintenance Up/Down System 3. Adjust the up/down chain tension as needed. Measure chain tension with the head all the way to the top of the vertical mast. Secure the carriage with a chain at the top, or shim it underneath. Find the chain adjusting bolt at the bottom of the mast, behind the battery box.

  • Page 99: Power Feed

    Maintenance Power Feed 4.16 Power Feed 1. Adjust the power feed belt as needed. When the power feed belt gets loose, it will begin slipping. This causes the carriage to not move forward when cutting. To retighten the belt: See Figure 4-15. Remove the four cover bolts and belt cover and measure the belt tension. The belt should be tightened so there is 1/8"...
  • Page 100 Maintenance Power Feed See Figure 4-16. 3H0018B Feed Chain Adjustment Nuts FIG. 4-16 4-19 doc092820 Maintenance...

  • Page 101: Safety Devices Inspection

    Maintenance Safety Devices Inspection 4.17 Safety Devices Inspection LT40 AC – Safety devices inspection Safety devices on the LT40AC machine which must be checked before every shift: E-STOP button and its circuit inspection  Inspection of the control circuits with the E-STOP button pressed ...
  • Page 102 Maintenance Safety Devices Inspection 2. Inspection of the control circuits with the E-STOP button pressed Turn on the blade motor;  Press the E-STOP button located on the left side of the control box. Blade motor should be  stopped. With E-STOP button pressed try to move the saw head up and down (using switch and setwork ...
  • Page 103 Maintenance Safety Devices Inspection Saw Head Saw Head Forward Debarker Motor On/Off Saw Head Down Saw Head Reverse Debarker Arm In/Out Emergency Stop Button Blade Guide Arm In/Out 20_121d Engine Key Switch 2. Inspection of the control circuits with the E-STOP button pressed Start the engine;...
  • Page 104 Maintenance Safety Devices Inspection Start the engine;  Turn the tensioner handle to engage the blade;  Open left blade housing cover;  Engine should be stopped;  Try to start the engine. The engine should remain stopped;  Close blade housing cover; ...
  • Page 105 LT40 Series A/DH Short Interval Maintenance Schedule (Check engine and option manuals for additional maintenance procedures) PROCEDURE MANUAL REFERENCE EVERY BLADE CHANGE Check Blade Guide Roller Performance See Section 3.2 Remove Excess Sawdust From Blade Wheel Housings And Sawdust Chute See Section 3.3 Check Blade Screw See Section 3.2...
  • Page 106 WOOD-MIZER LT40 SERIES A/DH 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 107 WOOD-MIZER LT40 SERIES A/DH 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 108 WOOD-MIZER LT40 SERIES A/DH 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 109 WOOD-MIZER LT40 SERIES A/DH 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 110: 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 111 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 112: Electrical Problems

    Troubleshooting Guide Electrical Problems Electrical Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Up/down Excessively Slow. Vertical wear pads too tight. Adjust pads. Up/down belt loose. Adjust belt to be as loose as possible without slipping Up/down Or Power Feed Worn/dirty contacts in drum Replace switch or remove con- Motors Do Not Work.
  • Page 113 Replace drum switch or remove control panel cover and clean and lubricate con- tacts NOTE: Use only contact grease supplied by Wood-Mizer. Drum switch spring broken. Manually move the power feed or up/down switch back to neutral or "off" position.

  • Page 114: Power Feed Problems

    Drum switch is dirty. Clean drum switch and lubricate Speeds Or Does Not Move with contact grease supplied by Until Speed Is Above Halfway Wood-Mizer. Mark. Drum switch contacts are bad Check that contacts are in good condition and positively close cir- cuit.
  • Page 115 Troubleshooting Guide Power Feed Problems PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION Power Feed Motor Overheats. Middle track oiler is dragging. Clean middle track oiler and lubricate with 30-weight oil or ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid) such as Dexron II. Allow motor to cool before restarting. Ground is not level.

  • Page 116: Motor And Drive Pulleys Alignment

    Troubleshooting Guide Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment 1. Install the drive belt. 2. Use a straight edge to align the engine/motor pulley to the drive pulley. Also check that the engine pulley is within 1/8" square with the drive pulley. Loosen the engine mounting bolts and rotate the engine if necessary.

  • Page 117: Power Feed Variable Speed Switch Test

    Troubleshooting Guide Power Feed Variable Speed Switch Test Power Feed Variable Speed Switch Test With the feed rate dial switch all the way down, move the shaft of the dial back and forth to see if there is a jerky response. Turn the dial and move the shaft back and forth again. Repeat several times.

  • Page 118: Sawmill Alignment

    SECTION 6 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT Pre-Alignment Procedures The Wood-Mizer sawmill is factory aligned. Two alignment procedures are available to realign the sawmill if necessary. The Routine Alignment instructions should be performed as necessary to solve sawing problems not related to blade performance. The Complete Alignment procedure should be performed approximately every 1500 hours of operation (sooner if you regularly transport the sawmill over rough terrain).

  • Page 119: Frame Setup

    Sawmill Alignment Frame Setup Frame Setup Stationary sawmills should be setup on firm, level ground before proceeding with align- ment. Shim the feet so the weight of the sawmill is evenly supported. Blade Installation And Alignment Sawmill Alignment AHDSdoc081821...
  • Page 120 Sawmill Alignment Blade Installation And Alignment See Figure 6-1. Install a blade and apply the appropriate tension (See Section 2.5). Blade tension is adjusted with the tension handle shown. Blade Tensioner Gauge Blade Tensioner Handle Cant Control FIG. 6-1 1. Raise the middle blade housing cover and make sure all persons are clear of the open side of the saw head.
  • Page 121 Sawmill Alignment Blade Installation And Alignment See Figure 6-2. The blade wheels should be adjusted so that the gullet of 1 1/4" blades ride 3.0 mm (0.12") out from the front edge of the wheels (± 1.0 mm[0.04"]). The gullet of 1 1/2"...
  • Page 122 Sawmill Alignment Blade Installation And Alignment See Figure 6-3. For horizontal adjustment, use the horizontal adjustment nuts. If the blade is running too far back on the drive-side blade wheel, locate the long U-bolt on the right which mounts the bearing housing to the mounting plates. Loosen the hex nuts on the U-bolt (on the back side of the back plate).

  • Page 123: Saw Head Slide Pad Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Saw Head Slide Pad Adjustment Saw Head Slide Pad Adjustment There are eight nylon pads positioned between the saw head frame and vertical mast. The spacing of the pads is factory set and rarely needs adjusting. To check the pad spac- ing, perform the following steps.
  • Page 124 Sawmill Alignment Saw Head Slide Pad Adjustment See Figure 6-4. FIG. 6-4 AHDSdoc081821 Sawmill Alignment...
  • Page 125 Sawmill Alignment Saw Head Slide Pad Adjustment 1. Raise the saw head to the top of the vertical mast and secure the saw head with a chain at the top, or shim it underneath. Check the top set of four pads.The outer two pads should be touching the mast rails.

  • Page 126: Adjusting The Lower Track Rollers

    Sawmill Alignment Adjusting The Lower Track Rollers Adjusting The Lower Track Rollers AHDSdoc081821 Sawmill Alignment...
  • Page 127 Sawmill Alignment Adjusting The Lower Track Rollers See Figure 6-5. Making these adjustments correctly will give you square cuts and accurate dimensions across the width of your boards. 1. Using the feed controls, move the saw carriage so that the blade is positioned over the front pivot end rail.
  • Page 128 Sawmill Alignment Adjusting The Lower Track Rollers 6. Open the adjustable blade guide arm to within 1/2" (15 mm) of full open. 7. Move the carriage back to the front pivot end rail. Raise the cutting head until the bottom of the blade is 17"...
  • Page 129 Sawmill Alignment Adjusting The Lower Track Rollers See Figure 6-6. 400 ± 1 mm from blade 400mm from blade FIG. 6-6 8. Move the carriage forward to check the distance to the blade at the inside of the pivot rail support.

  • Page 130: Adjusting Bed Rails To The Blade

    Sawmill Alignment Adjusting Bed Rails To The Blade to properly adjust the stop bolts can cause saw head dam- age, especially during mill transportation. Adjusting Bed Rails To The Blade 1. Move the cutting head so the blade is positioned over the center of the front main bed rail. 2.

  • Page 131: Blade Guide Arm Alignment

    Blade Guide Arm Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment 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 132 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment See Figure 6-8. Loosen the jam nuts and turn the adjustment bolts in to tighten the blade guide arm rollers. Retighten the jam nuts. Roller Adjustment Bolts FIG. 6-8 After tightening the blade guide arm rollers, check that the arm is aligned properly. 3.
  • Page 133 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment See Figure 6-9. Measure distance between roller flange and blade Zmierzyć odległość pomiędzy kołnierzem rolki prowadzącej with arm open and closed piłę a piłą przy ramieniu prowadnika piły przesuniętym w kierunku wewnętrznym oraz zewnętrznym. 3H0802-10b FIG.
  • Page 134 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment See Figure 6-10. Loosen the horizontal adjustment bolt jam nuts. To tilt the arm in toward the blade, loosen the right bolt and tighten the left bolt. To tilt the arm out away from the blade, loosen the left bolt and tighten the right bolt.
  • Page 135 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment See Figure 6-11. Measure from blade guide arm to bed rail with arm open and closed FIG. 6-11 7. Adjust the blade guide arm to 1/2" (15 mm) from fully open. Measure the distance from the bottom of the blade guide mounting block to the bed rail.
  • Page 136 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Arm Alignment See Figure 6-12. Loosen the vertical adjustment bolt jam nuts. To tilt the blade guide arm down, loosen the right bolt and tighten the left bolt. To tilt the blade guide arm up, loosen the left bolt and tighten the right bolt.

  • Page 137: Blade Deflection

    Sawmill 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. 2.
  • Page 138 Sawmill Alignment Blade Deflection See Figure 6-13. Turn jam nuts to adjust roller up or down S m0068b FIG. 6-13 3. Loosen the bottom jam nut and tighten the top jam nut until the blade guide deflects the blade down 4.0 mm. 4.

  • Page 139: Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment

    Sawmill 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 140 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment See Figure 6-14. FIG. 6-14 3. Measure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom of the tool. NOTE: If the sawmill is equipped with stainless steel bed rail covers, be sure to measure from the blade guide alignment tool to the top surface of the cover rather than the bed rail tube.
  • Page 141 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment See Figure 6-15. Loosen jam nuts and turn screws to tilt roller up or down Sm0070c FIG. 6-15 8. Move the carriage forward so the back end of the tool is over the bed rail. 9.

  • Page 142: Blade Guide Spacing

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Spacing 6.10 Blade Guide Spacing HINT: When adjusting blade guide spacing, loosen the top set screw and one side set screw only. This will ensure horizontal and vertical tilt adjustments are maintained when the set screws are retightened. 1.
  • Page 143 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Spacing See Figure 6-16. Loosen one top and one side set screw Adjust blade guide to desired position SM0071 FIG. 6-16 3. Retighten the two set screws. 4. Adjust the outer blade guide in the same way so the blade guide flange is approximately 3.0 mm from the back of the blade.

  • Page 144: Horizontal Tilt Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 6.11 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 1. Finally, both blade guides must be tilted horizontally. Adjust the blade guide arm halfway 6-27 AHDSdoc081821 Sawmill Alignment...
  • Page 145 Sawmill Alignment Horizontal Tilt Adjustment See Figure 6-17. FIG. 6-17 2. Place the Blade Guide Alignment Tool against the face of the outer blade guide roller. 3. Center the tool on the roller and measure between the back edge of the blade and the ruler at the end closest to the inner blade guide ("B").

  • Page 146: Blade Guide Disc Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Disc Adjustment 6.12 Blade Guide Disc Adjustment To ensure correct cutting, adjust the gap between the blade guide disc and the blade. Perform the adjustment with the blade installed and properly tensioned. 6-29 AHDSdoc081821 Sawmill Alignment...
  • Page 147 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Disc Adjustment See Figure 6-18. Loosen both nuts and retaining bolts. Use the adjustment bolt to raise or lower the disc until its distance from the blade is 0.3 - 0.5 mm. Then retighten the retaining bolts so that the disc is parallel to the blade. Retighten the retaining bolt nuts. Adjustment bolt Loosen both nuts and retainingbolts.
  • Page 148 Sawmill Alignment Blade Guide Disc Adjustment See Figure 6-19. The gap between the disc and the blade should measure 0.3 - 0.5 mm. 0.3-0.5 mm S m0290b FIG. 6-19 6-31 AHDSdoc081821 Sawmill Alignment...

  • Page 149: Horizontal Adjustment Of Side Supports

    Sawmill Alignment Horizontal Adjustment of Side Supports 6.13 Horizontal Adjustment of Side Supports Logs and boards are clamped against the side supports when sawing. The sides sup- ports must be square to the bed to ensure square lumber. 1. Swing the side support down. 2.
  • Page 150 Sawmill Alignment Horizontal Adjustment of Side Supports See Figure 6-20. 3. Use the two lower bolts to adjust the side support so B=A. 4. Repeat for remaining side supports. Side support Measure distances Adjustment Bolts "A" and "B" Bed rail les019 B FIG.

  • Page 151: Vertical Adjustment Of Side Supports

    Sawmill Alignment Vertical Adjustment of Side Supports 6.14 Vertical Adjustment of Side Supports 1. Place a flat board across the bed rails. 2. Swing a side support up so that it is vertical. 3. Pull back at the top of the support to eliminate slack as if a log were being clamped against it.

  • Page 152: Saw Head Tilt

    Sawmill Alignment Saw Head Tilt See Figure 6-21. Square Side Support Board les020_B Adjustment Bolt FIG. 6-21 4. Check the angle of each support with a square on the board. 5. The side support should be 90° to the bed rails. Loosen the top adjustment bolt, adjust the side support, and retighten the bolt.
  • Page 153 Sawmill Alignment Saw Head Tilt 1. Move the saw head so the blade is positioned 14 3/4" (375 mm) above a bed rail. 2. Adjust the lower track roller horizontal nuts until the blade measures 14 13/16" (376 mm) from the bed rail near the outer blade guide. Sawmill Alignment AHDSdoc081821 6-36...
  • Page 154 Sawmill Alignment Saw Head Tilt See Figure 6-22. SM0135B Upper Rollers (4) Stop Screw (2) Stop Bolt (2) Inside Lower Rollers (2) Bottom Lower Horizontal Rollers (2) Vertical Adjustment Adjustment Bolt Nuts FIG. 6-22 6-37 AHDSdoc081821 Sawmill Alignment...

  • Page 155: Blade Height Scale Adjustment

    Sawmill Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment 6.16 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).
  • Page 156 Sawmill Alignment Blade Height Scale Adjustment See Figure 6-23. 2. View the blade height scale with eyes level with the indicator. Blade Height Indicator Quarter Scale Inch Scale 3H0007 FIG. 6-23 3. Loosen the indicator bracket mounting bolts and adjust the bracket until the indicator is aligned with the correct mark on the scale.
  • Page 157 EC declaration of conformity according to EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC, Annex II, 1.A Manufacturer: Wood-Mizer Industries sp. z o.o. Nagórna 114, 62- Tel. +48 63 26 26 000 This declaration of conformity is issued under the sole responsibility of the manufacturer.

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