Wood-mizer 1987 LT30, Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual

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Setup & Operation
Tracking The Blade
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2.5 Tracking The Blade
Make sure the middle blade housing cover is closed and all persons are clear of the open
side of the saw head.
Start the engine (or motor). Pull lightly on the clutch handle, rotating the blade until the
blade positions itself on the wheels.
See Figure 2-4. Position 1 1/4” wide blades so the gullet is 1/8" (3.0 mm) out from the
edge of the blade wheel (±1/32 [.75 mm]). Position 1 1/2” blades so the gullet is 3/16” (4.5
mm) out from the edge of the blade wheel (±1/32 [.75 mm]).
To adjust where the blade travels on the blade wheels, use the cant control handle shown
in
Figure 2-3.
If the blade is too far out, back the blade onto the wheel by turning the cant control coun-
terclockwise. If the blade is too far in, turn the cant control clockwise until the gullet of the
blade is is the correct distance from the front edge of the wheel.
Retension the blade to the recommended tension to compensate for any adjustments you
have made in the cant control. Replace the covers.
DANGER! Never operate the sawmill without all guards
and covers in place and secured.
Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are in place
and secure. If applicable, use the safety retainer pin and
cable to fasten 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.
FIG. 2-4
SM0044C
3/16" (4.5 mm)
± 1/32" (0.75 mm)
1 1/2"
Blade
1/8" (3.0 m)
± 1/32" (0.75 mm)
1 1/4"
Blade