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LX25 Sawmill Safety, Operation, Maintenance, & Parts Manual LX25 rev. A2.00 Safety is our #1 concern! May 2020 Form #2426 POWER OPTIONS: G7-LX WARNING! Read and understand this manual before using this machine.
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION About This Manual ® This manual replaces any previous information received on your Wood-Mizer equipment. The information and instructions in this manual do not amend or extend the limited warranties for the equipment given at the time of purchase.
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. Owner/Operators are responsible for following all safety procedures when operating and performing maintenance to the equipment.
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Do not use flammable liquids (diesel fuel or kerosene) in the water lube accesso- ries. Clean fuel/flammable liquid spills immediately. NOTICE Remove blades from equipment before cleaning them with fuel/flammable liquid. Dispose of fuel/flammable liquids per local ordinances. Safety LX25 12/21/22...
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Use a lifting device (fork lift, crane, etc.) for parts over 100 lbs. Use two persons for lifting parts over 50lbs. Keep all non-essential personnel out of the area while setting up the sawmill. LX25 12/21/22 Safety...
Blade Movement Direction 099220 Sawmill Covers Caution CAUTION! Close all guards and cov- ers before starting the machine. 099222 Warning Projectile Hazard Wear safety goggles. 1.For more information on lifting safety see NOISH Lifting Equation at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/94-110/ Safety LX25 12/21/22...
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Wear protective boots at all times when operating the mill! S12004g Use Eye Protection Wear safety goggles at all times when operating the mill! S12005g Use Ear Protection Wear ear protection at all times when operating the mill! LX25 12/21/22 Safety...
Remove and inspect the parts boxes Part # Description Part # Description Engine Manual M2426 Manual Operator's/Parts 130360 Bag Kit, LX25 Fastener X100-1050 Rod Lift Cable (See next table) C209 Black Brushed Bill Hat X100-1056 Cable, Lift Paddle X100-1057 Wrench, 7/8 Ratcheting...
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Setup Remove and inspect the parts boxes Part # Description Part # Description Pin, 3/8x2 1/4 SQ Wire Lock Clamp Assembly, Log Metric 014151 X200-1082 (F05022-25 incl in bag kit) Bracket, Scale Handle, 33/64 ID x 1-1/4 OD x X100-348 046627 4 PLASTIC (Sub 1) X100-984...
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Setup Remove and inspect the parts boxes Part # Description Part # Description Bolt, M12-1.75x120 SHC Shim, .0075 Blade F05023-6 035248 Sweeper, Modular Track Hexagon Lift Cable X100-378 X100-1042 Water Tank Assembly Hook, Cover X100-970 X100-1020 F05011-45 Washer, 8mm Split Lock, Zn F05004-47 Bolt, M8-1.25x16 HH Zinc Setup...
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Setup Remove and inspect the parts boxes Part # Description Part # Description Plate, T100 Drive/Idle Side Bracket, Center Bed Rail X100-929 123031 Rail Plate, T100 Safety Catch Rail Plate, T100 Cross Brace X100-930 X100-932 Lower Carriage Member (w/ Carriage Left Side Post X100-202 X100-1044 bearings installed)
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Setup Remove and inspect the parts boxes Part # Description Part # Description Wldmnt, Carriage Right Side Channel, Upright Cross X100-1045 130947 Pist Bolt, M6-1.0x12 Nut, M601.0 Nylon F05005-99 F05010-200 Washer, M6 Flat Cable Ties F05026-1 F05089-3 Setup WM doc 12/21/223-5...
Setup Assemble the bed sections BAG KIT 130360 BAG KIT, LX25 FASTENER F05022-25 Bolt, M10-1.5x120mm Hex Cl 8.8 F05022-3 Bolt, M10-1.5x30 Class 8 HH F05022-17 Bolt, M10-1.5x70 Carriage F05022-15 Bolt, M10-1.5x75 HH Class 8.8 F81003-125 Bolt, M10-1.5x85 Class 8 HH...
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Setup Assemble the bed sections 2. Assemble the remaining track rails and cross rail in a similar fashion. See FIG. 3-2. Direction of cut TDLX2503-02 FIG. 3-2 3. Connect the bed sections using a connecting plate, a clamp, and hardware. Nut, M10-1.5 Flanged Clamp Nylon Lock...
Setup Level the bed e. Fully tighten the plate bolts in the slotted holes on Nut, M10-1.50 Hex Nyl Lock Washer, 3/8 Flat SAE connecting plate. NOTE: Be sure the slotted holes on the connecting plate are connected to the same bed section on both sides of the bed frame.
Setup Install the mast 4. When the bed is leveled, square up the log rest posts. Tighten the log rest bracket screws. See FIG. 3-7. Square 5. Recheck saw bed for level! Install the mast Log Rest Post Prepare the mast carriages Log Rest Bracket The sawhead carriages come mostly assembled from the factory.
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Setup Prepare mast Prepare mast Carriage Post, Right Side Upright Cross Channel Engine Muffler Notch Bolt, M8x8 SH Shoulder Plain Hexagon, Lift Cable Nut, M8-1.25 Free Rod, Lift Cable Carriage Post, Left Side Washer, M8 Flat Nut, M8-1.25 Bolt, M10-1.5x75 Nylock Nut, M10-1.50 FIG.
Setup Install the sweepers and sawhead stops NOTE: This prevents the sawhead from sliding up the mast while mounting it. FIG. 3-12. Stop Pins 5. Raise the sawhead to the upright position. 6. Install the entire head and mast assembly on the bed rails.
Setup Install the operator’s handle 2. Attach the stop blocks (X100-1275) on the outside surface of the bed section at the head of the bed using M10-1.5x30 bolts. Tighten the nuts. See FIG. 3-15. 3. Repeat at the foot end of the rail. Nut, M10-1.5 Bolt, M10-1.5x30 Stop Block...
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Setup Install the Engine Cable mounting bracket Direct exhaust up and away from operator Nut, M10 Hex Nylock Washer, M10 Flat Bolts, M10x50mm 55007-2 55007-4 FIG. 3-18 FIG. 3-19 4. Install the exhaust deflector. See Fig. 3-19 5. Install the clutch idler pulley. NOTE: For the 9HP engine mount the bolt in the hole number 1 and for the 7HP...
Setup Install the throttle cable 11. Install the belt on bandwheel and pulleys. See Fig. 3-22. Bandwheel Belt Pulley Pulley FIG. 3-22 Install the throttle cable 1. Replace the existing cable bracket on the engine with the supplied cable bracket. See Fig. 3-23. 2.
Setup Install the clutch cable 5. Attach the throttle cable to the clutch. See Fig. 3-24. Throttle Cable Clutch cable (installed later) Set throttle cable in 250011 the “slow” position FIG. 3-24 6. Adjust and tighten the throttle cable at the throttle lever. Loosen, if necessary NOTE: Some engines are shipped with the throttle lever tight.
Assemble the up/down crank 6. Tighten the clutch cable in the bracket with a wrench. See FIG. 3-28. NOTE: The throttle should be adjusted after the LX25 is fully assembled and ready for use. Nut, M6 8 FE/ZN5 PN-85/M-82144 Nut, M6-1.0 Nylon...
Setup Install the scale 2. Attach the lift cables from the hardware kit on the lift cable rod (attached earlier to the upright cross channel on the mast). See FIG. 3-10. and FIG.3-31 3. Back out the set screw from the crank shaft with a 3mm hex wrench and thread the lift cable through the hole in the crank shaft.
Setup Install the dust chute 3.12 Install the dust chute Bolt, M6-1 x 14 Class 8 Fasten the dust chute to the sawhead with the three M6-1 x 14 Class 8 bolts and nuts provided in the hardware kit. See FIG.
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Setup Install the Blade 4. Place the new blade around the blade wheels and through the blade guides. See FIG. 3-34.. 55001-38 FIG. 3-34 NOTE: When installing a blade, make sure the teeth are pointing t toward the dust chute. If necessary, invert the blade as shown in the video. 5.
Setup Install the lube water tank 3.14 Install the lube water tank Nut, M6-1.0 Nylon Lock NOTE: Before install- ing the water tank, Water Lube check for blade Tank straightness. "Blade straightness." In order to loosen the Washer, 1/4 Flat guide block, the water tank must be Bolt, M6-1x12...
When the blade tracks straight, tighten the rear set nuts. FIG. 4-3 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment The blade guides should be adjusted properly in the vertical plane. If the blade guides are tilted vertically, the blade will try to travel in the tilted direction. Sawmill Operation LX25 12/21/22...
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2. Remove the clip from the blade guide alignment tool and place the tool against the face of the outer blade guide roller. See FIG. 4-6. Blade Guide 3H0802-5B FIG. 4-6 Alignment Tool LX25 12/21/22 Sawmill Operation...
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A square ceramic guide lies in the middle of the blade guide assembly. This guide should be positioned approximately 1/8 inch from blade back. Use the set screw on the side of the blade guide assembly to hold the position of the square guide. (See FIG. 4-10 .) Sawmill Operation LX25 12/21/22...
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Conversely, when the throttle handle is released, the engine should revert to idle, and the blade drive wheel stop turn- ing. (See FIG. 4-11 .) Adjustment nuts Clutch Set screw 100B-016 FIG. 4-10 FIG. 4-11 LX25 12/21/22 Sawmill Operation...
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2. Measure the blade from a tooth pointing down on both sides of the sawhead. Pull the adjustable blade guide arm all the way out before measuring. (See FIG. 4-13 .) 100B-019 FIG. 4-13 Sawmill Operation LX25 12/21/22...
3. Raise the side supports on the sawmill bed to prevent the log from falling off the side of the bed. 4. Position the log parallel to the sawmill bed. 5. Roll the log onto the sawmill bed. LX25 12/21/22 Sawmill Operation...
Use crank handle to change over them. sawhead height FIG. 4-18 3. Ensure the log is clamped securely. 4. Open the fuel supply valve and turn on the ignition by moving the ignition/fuel lever to the “ON” position. Sawmill Operation LX25 12/21/22...
5. Start the water lube if necessary to prevent sap buildup on the blade. 6. Feed the blade into the log slowly. 7. When the teeth exit the end of the log, disengage the clutch and remove the cut slab. LX25 12/21/22 Sawmill Operation...
Make a trim cut. Return the mast for the second cut and lower it 1 1/8" (29 mm) below the original measurement. (The extra 1/8" (3 mm) allows for saw kerf and shrinkage of the lumber.) FIG. 4-20 Sawmill Operation LX25 12/21/22...
2. Divide the bed frame into the segments. 3. Slide the bed frame segments into the truck. 4. Use a forklift to load the sawhead with the mast and bed segment into the truck and secure it with transport straps. 4-10 LX25 12/21/22 Sawmill Operation...
Maintenance Continuous maintenance SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE WARNING!Shut down the sawmill and allow all moving parts to come to a complete stop before removing any guards and covers. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death. Continuous maintenance Rails, rollers, and sweepers Proper maintenance of the sawmill carriage rollers and rails is critical for smooth operation of the sawmill.
Maintenance Continuous maintenance Monthly (160 hours of operation) Grease the lift cables on both sides of the sawhead with white lithium grease. (See FIG. 5-2 .) Grease FIG. 5-2 100B-025 Engine maintenance Refer to the manufacturer’s engine manuals for maintenance.
Sheave, Bandwheel, 15 3/8 OD P08066 Bearing, 6305 62 OD x 25 ID x 17 W S08220 Washer, .313x1.5x.125 Retaining F05004-40 Bolt, M8x1.25x25mm C/S 8.8 Din 933 HH X100-905 Belt, B69 Carlisle Super II (Drive side) Sawhead Parts LX25 12/21/22 6-13...
Bed and Carriage Assembly SECTION 8 BED AND CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY TDLX2503-01 PART # DESCRIPTION COMMENTS QTY. 128353 BED ASSEMBLY, LX25 014151 Pin, 3/8x2 1/4 Sq Wire Lock X100-929-W Plate, T100 Drive/Idle Side Rail 123031-W Bracket, Center Bed Rail F81003-125 Bolt, M10-1.5x85 Class 8 HH...
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