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Wood-Mizer

Safety, Setup, Operation

& Maintenance Manual

LT15 S2-4 E11S

rev. F3.07

LT15 M2-3 E11S

rev. F3.07

Safety is our #1 concern!

Read and understand all safety

information and instructions before operating, setting up or
maintaining this machine.

May 2005

Form #796

This is the original language

for the manual.

Summary of Contents for LT15 M2-3 E11S

Page 1: ...Table of Contents Section Page Table of Contents SW 07doc1214121...

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Page 3: ...LT15 S2 4 E11S rev F3 07 LT15 M2 3 E11S rev F3 07 Safety is our 1 concern Read and understand all safety information and instructions before operating setting up or maintaining this machine May 2005 F...

Page 4: ...ngine Motor A1 Major Revision Code 00 Minor Revision Model Type Revision Number Configuration Code Company Identification Number 456 Wood Mizer Indiana Weight Class A Under 1300 kg B 1300 1800kg C 180...

Page 5: ...call our European Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Kolo Poland Nagorna 114 St at 48 63 2626000 Ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative Please have your vehicle identification nu...

Page 6: ...Assembly 2 8 2 4 Frame Leg Adjustment 2 14 2 5 Saw Head Assembly 2 15 2 6 Manual Feed Rope Assembly 2 22 2 7 Power Feed Rope Assembly 2 25 2 8 Auxiliary Bed Rail 2 28 2 9 Log Loading Ramp Option 2 29...

Page 7: ...ng Problems 7 1 SECTION 6 ALIGNMENT 8 1 6 1 Pre Alignment Procedures 8 1 6 2 Preparing The Sawmill For Alignment 8 1 6 3 Blade Installation and Alignment 8 1 6 4 Blade Wheel Alignment 8 2 6 5 Blade Gu...

Page 8: ...including dangers warnings and cautions Always be sure that all safety decals are clean and readable Replace all damaged safety decals to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment Contact yo...

Page 9: ...ANGER Always keep hands away from moving bandsaw blade Failure to do so will result in serious injury DANGER Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and logs when operating sawmill or loa...

Page 10: ...els with a brush or a scraper during sawmill operation CAUTION Before installation of the blade inspect it for damage and cracks Use only properly sharpened blades Always handle the blade with extreme...

Page 11: ...l View W M No Description 096317 CAUTION Read thoroughly the manual before operating the machine Observe all safety instructions and rules when operating the sawmill 099220 CAUTION Close all guards an...

Page 12: ...Keep all persons a safe distance away from work area when operating the machine 098176 CAUTION Keep away from debarker blade 096316 CAUTION Do not open or close the electric box when the switch is no...

Page 13: ...1 6 1 096321 Blade movement direction S12004G CAUTION Always wear safety goggles when operating the sawmill S12005G CAUTION Always wear protective ear muffs when operating the sawmill 501465 CAUTION A...

Page 14: ...e blade on the wheels 092597 Setting the blade tension indicator P85070 CE safety certification 099401 Russian safety certification S20097F 2925 RPM Motor rotation direction 100582 a Debarker On Off o...

Page 15: ...Safety General Information Sawmill Maintenance Safety General Information 15doc121912 1 8 1 P85066 Blade positioning TABLE 1 1 P85066 3 4 mm...

Page 16: ...1 014819 Up Down Drive Belt SF AVX 13x1100 La 095306 Blade Pulley Belts B57 1 1 To insure proper blade tracking use Goodyear Dayco Super II or Browning belts only P04185 TABLE 1 2 Engine Motor Size Re...

Page 17: ...e LT15 sawmill DANGER It is recommended that a 30mA GFI Ground Fault Interrupter Max Diameter Max Length 1 1 Each additional bed frame segment adds approximately 195 cm 6 5 to length capacity LT15 S2...

Page 18: ...els and are not necessarily safe working levels Whilst there is a correlation between the emission and exposure levels this cannot be used reliably to determine whether or not further precautions are...

Page 19: ...neral Information Overall Dimensions Safety General Information 15doc121912 1 12 1 1 12 Overall Dimensions See Figure 1 1 The overall dimensions of the LT15 sawmills with M type frames are shown below...

Page 20: ...Safety General Information Overall Dimensions 1 1 13 15doc121912 Safety General Information See Figure 1 2 The overall dimensions of the LT15 sawmills with S type frames are shown below FIG 1 2...

Page 21: ...s of the Wood Mizer LT15 are shown below See Figure 1 4 The picture below shows the operator s position FIG 1 3 FIG 1 4 150105E Water Tank Sawmill Mast Saw Head Blade Tension Handle Blade Drive Motor...

Page 22: ...ty LT15 S3 S3 P Qty LT15 S4 S4 P Qty LT15 EC LT15 S3 LT15 S3 P LT15 S4 LT15 S4 P 094132 LT15 Sawmill Saw Head 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 094697 LT15 Bed Section Complete 2 75 m 2 3 094514 LT15 Bed Section Complete...

Page 23: ...ated 3 4 3 4 4 6 6 3 086745 Middle Track Cover with Felt Wiper 1 1 1 1 1 1 092378 1 Bracket Blade Guide Roller Guard 1 1 092379 1 Blade Guide Roller Guard 1 1 093859 Plate PC Guard 1 1 1 1 1 1 094250...

Page 24: ...08236 1 Feed Rope Mount Front Bracket LT15 EC 1 1 508237 1 Feed Rope Mount Rear Bracket LT15 EC 1 1 094427 1 LT15S3 094696 1 LT15M2 Track Rail 2 3 2 3 3 4 4 LTBGAT Tool Blade Guide Alignment 1 R02080...

Page 25: ...bly 506427 1 Power Feed Crank Handle 1 1 1 1 1 094142 Bushing 2 2 2 2 2 086338 Crank Handle Grip 1 1 1 1 1 F81033 1 Hex Nylon Lock Nut M10 1 1 1 1 1 Power Feed Assembly R80663 Rope 9 9 4 500839 Track...

Page 26: ...2 2 091614 Clamp Rope 4 4 Outrigger Leg Kit Option 095745 1 Leg Mounting Block 12 18 8 12 12 16 16 087771 1 LT15 Foot Mount Plate 12 18 8 12 12 16 16 Table 2 Wood Mizer No Description Qty LT15 M2 Qty...

Page 27: ...8 2 F81004 35 Bolt M12x140 4 6 6 6 6 8 8 F81004 36 M12x130 Bolt 6 F81004 38 M12x120 Bolt 8 12 8 12 12 16 16 12 F81030 2 M5 Nut 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 F81031 2 M6 8 B Nut 10 12 8 12 14 16 14 F81032 2 M8 Nut 3 3...

Page 28: ...ands holding the components together 2 Remove the parts arranged inside the bed section F81037 1 M20 Nut 12 18 8 12 12 16 16 F81059 2 21 Flat Washer 12 18 8 12 12 16 16 Table 3 Required Tools Flat Wre...

Page 29: ...the saw head WARNING When removing the saw head use extreme care and keep all persons at a safe distance Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death See Figure 2 1 2 3 Bed Frame Assembly I...

Page 30: ...MBLY See Figure 2 2 2 In case of stationary sawmills Mount four or six legs to each bed section Use two hex head bolts and lock nuts to secure each leg to the bed section FIG 2 2 150158b M10x75 Bolt M...

Page 31: ...obile sawmills Mount four or six leg brackets to each bed section Use two hex head bolts and lock nuts to secure each leg bracket to the bed section Be sure the nut on the bracket faces up Thread a le...

Page 32: ...y the frame sections end to end so the track portion of each section is on the same side Slide the sections together and secure with four hex head bolts and nylon lock nuts FIG 2 4 150160a M10x120 Bol...

Page 33: ...the outside of the frame See the figure above Secure each strap to the track rail with two hex head bolts Tighten the track rail mounting nuts FIG 2 5 150159D M6 M6x16 O 6 4 A A 10 2 Split Lock Washe...

Page 34: ...h bed section using the existing hex head bolts and nylon lock nuts 8 Install the log side supports as shown in Figure 2 7 Tighten the nuts so that the side supports can be moved with little resistanc...

Page 35: ...Figure 2 7 2 4 Frame Leg Adjustment 1 Place a foot plate under each bed leg 2 Using an appropriate wrench adjust each leg so that the nut is approximately 25mm below the top of the bed tube FIG 2 7 15...

Page 36: ...to avoid putting the track rollers in a bind WARNING When setting the saw head on the bed frame use extreme care and keep all persons at a safe distance Failure to do so may result in serious injury...

Page 37: ...ack wipers to the idle side upright using hex head bolt and flat washers NOTE Before installing the middle track cover and the remaining felt wipers soak the felt strips with lubricating fluid e g Min...

Page 38: ...doc121912 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY See Figure 2 10 7 Install the PC operator guard See Figure 2 11 8 Install the blade guides FIG 2 10 FIG 2 11 Pin 086743 1 Spring 087301 Cotter Pin F81043 2 Washer F81058 1 1...

Page 39: ...12 2 18 2 See Figure 2 12 9 Unbolt the control box mounting bolts in travel position Adjust the control box in operation position and use the mounting bolts to mount it FIG 2 12 M10x1x20 Screw 7 Blade...

Page 40: ...SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly 2 2 19 15doc121912 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY See Figure 2 13 FIG 2 13 150199 Control box in travel position 150200 Control box in operation position...

Page 41: ...2 20 2 10 Turn the power feed motor if equipped from the travel position to the work position The motor should be positioned as shown in the figure below Tighten the motor mounting screws 11 Install...

Page 42: ...Y Saw Head Assembly 2 2 21 15doc121912 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY See Figure 2 14 12 Adjust the cam engaging the limit switch as well as the saw head stop bolt See Section step 3 8 FIG 2 14 150163c Power Cord B...

Page 43: ...e frame at which it is mounted as shown below See Figure 2 15 2 Tie a knot in one end of the feed rope Slip the knotted end of the rope into the front rope mount bracket Route the rope between the saw...

Page 44: ...nner groove of the lower v groove roller and route to the feed crank spool See Figure 2 17 4 Loop the rope around the feed crank spool three times and route back down to the outer v groove roller See...

Page 45: ...121912 2 24 2 See Figure 2 19 6 Route the rope to the rear mounting bracket Tie a knot in the end of the rope and insert into the mounting bracket Position the knot in the rope so when installed to th...

Page 46: ...in the figure below If not turn the motor until it is in the operation position Secure the motor to the gear box with the mounting screws 2 Mount rubber bumpers with brackets to the bed extensions Se...

Page 47: ...bly SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc121912 2 26 2 3 Prepare the rope for installation by placing steel caps on its ends 4 Install the rope route it around the pulley as shown below and secure with clamps 1 1 1...

Page 48: ...SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Power Feed Rope Assembly 2 2 27 15doc121912 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 5 Adjust the rope tension so that gaps between the spring coils are 8 1 2 mm 0 8 1 2mm 0 031 0 047...

Page 49: ...mounting holes provided between the two bed rails Remove the existing bolt and lock nut that secures the track at this position Use three hex head bolts and lock nuts to secure the bed rail to the bed...

Page 50: ...ng ramp mount the ramp bracket 1 to the bed frame section tube using two bolts 2 four washers 3 and two nuts 4 in the place shown below Insert the ramp assembly 5 into the ramp bracket 1 See Figure 2...

Page 51: ...erator s position should be at least 300lx The sawmill operator s position is shown below Have a qualified electrician install the power supply according to EN 60204 Standard The power supply must mee...

Page 52: ...occur and misalignment is suspected see SECTION 6 for complete alignment instructions 1 Adjust the frame legs so the sawmill appears level If sawmill is on soft ground use shims under the legs if nec...

Page 53: ...f the blade near the inside fixed blade guide 8 Measure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom of the blade near the outside movable blade guide See Figure 3 2 When the blade is parallel to the...

Page 54: ...down 9 Make sure the entire face of each slide pad makes contact with the mast Use the adjustment nuts shown below to adjust the slide pads if necessary FIG 3 2 FIG 3 2 150116D Roller Bracket Mountin...

Page 55: ...nts differ by more than 1 16 1 5 mm adjust the vertical tilt of the idle side blade wheel See Figure 3 4 Remove the tool from the blade and reattach it near the inner blade guide Measure from the tool...

Page 56: ...om adjustment screw and tighten the bottom screw Tighten the top and bottom nuts To tilt the wheel up loosen the bottom adjustment screw loosen the nut on the top adjustment screw and tighten the top...

Page 57: ...ides in the vertical plane and make the final adjustments to the blade deflection The proper blade deflection is 6 mm After adjusting the blade deflection recheck the vertical alignment of the blade g...

Page 58: ...3 3 8 15doc121912 Setup Operation 15 Bolt the blade guide guard so that its bottom edge is about 5 mm above the blade 16 Adjust the cam engaging the limit switch as well as the saw head stop bolt so t...

Page 59: ...hen handling bandsaw blades Changing blades is safest when done by one person Keep all other persons away from area when coiling uncoiling carrying or changing a blade Failure to do so may result in s...

Page 60: ...g cover Next turn the tension handle until the blade is tensioned correctly 3 3 Tensioning The Blade See Figure 3 6 Turn the blade tension handle clockwise to compress the rubber spring and tension th...

Page 61: ...Do not spin the blade wheels by hand Spinning the blade wheels by hand may result in serious injury 3 Turn off the engine and check the position of the blade on the blade wheels See Figure 3 7 Positio...

Page 62: ...r See the appropriate manual supplied with your specific motor configuration for starting and operating instructions IMPORTANT When starting the machine for the first time check that main motor rotati...

Page 63: ...the side of the bed 4 Position the log at the foot of the ramps 5 Use a cant hook to roll the log up the ramps and onto the sawmill bed Position the log against the side supports 6 Remove the log ram...

Page 64: ...they are not back the clamps off slightly and push the side supports down until they are positioned below the height of your last cut on a given side of the log To Level A Tapered Log Use shims or th...

Page 65: ...ation 1 Install a blade if needed and check for correct blade tension See Section 3 3 Set the cutting head to the desired height The blade height scale shows the height of the blade above the bed rail...

Page 66: ...n system may result 3 8 Blade Guide Arm Operation 1 Look down the length of the log to see its maximum width The outer blade guide roller should be adjusted to clear the widest section of the log by l...

Page 67: ...otor will be stopped Electric Motors Only 1 Clear any loose objects from the area of the blade motor and drive belt 2 Make sure the clamps and side supports are positioned low enough for the blade to...

Page 68: ...System The feed system includes a hand crank to move the carriage forward or backward The speed at which the carriage travels forward depends on how fast you turn the feed crank 1 To move the carriag...

Page 69: ...de when returning the cutting head This will not only prevent the blade from being pulled off and ruined by a wood sliver but also will increase the life of the blade HINT Try to stop the blade while...

Page 70: ...ake sure the blade clears the log Feed Rate HINT To get a straight cut in the first part of the log feed the blade into the log at a slow speed This stops the blade from flexing and dipping up or down...

Page 71: ...wer production 6 As you get to the end of the log slow down the feed rate When the teeth exit the end of the log release the safety button on the control box Remove the slab that you have just cut fro...

Page 72: ...ust the blade height to edge a few of the widest boards 5 Loosen the clamps and turn the edged boards over to edge the other side 6 Repeat steps 2 4 7 Loosen the clamps and remove the boards that have...

Page 73: ...cluded 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 The Grade Hardwoo...

Page 74: ...be 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 fl...

Page 75: ...ion Setup Operation 15doc121912 3 25 3 See Figure 3 6 Route the water hose as shown below Secure it with the provided hose clamps at the locations marked with red points in the figure FIG 3 6 150155B...

Page 76: ...WARNING Use ONLY water with the water lube accessory Never use flammable fuels or liquids If these types of liquids are necessary to clean the blade remove it and clean with a rag Failure to do so may...

Page 77: ...ttom of the bed frames 4 Position the bed of the truck at the end of the frame opposite the cutting head 5 While two people lift the end of the frame without the cutting head back the truck under the...

Page 78: ...ROCEDURE MANUAL REFERENCE EVERY BLADE CHANGE Check Blade Guide Roller Performance SEE SECTION 4 2 Remove Excess Sawdust From Blade Wheel Housings And Sawdust Chute SEE SECTION 4 2 EVERY 8 HOURS Clean...

Page 79: ...Rotate drive idle blade wheel belts Check for wear See Section 4 6 Lubricate blade tensioner screw See Section 4 5 WOOD MIZER LT15 MAINTENANCE LOG Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Mainte...

Page 80: ...Rotate drive idle blade wheel belts Check for wear See Section 4 6 Lubricate blade tensioner screw See Section 4 5 WOOD MIZER LT15 MAINTENANCE LOG Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maint...

Page 81: ...le blade wheel belts Check for wear See Section 4 6 Lubricate blade tensioner screw See Section 4 5 WOOD MIZER LT15 MAINTENANCE LOG Check Engine And Option Manuals For Additional Maintenance Procedure...

Page 82: ...ife See Table 4 1 This chart lists estimated life expectancy of common replacement parts if proper maintenance and operation procedures are followed Due to the many variables which exist during sawmil...

Page 83: ...e mast with motor oil or automatic transmission fluid e g Dextron II or Dextron III CAUTION Never use grease on the mast rails as it will collect sawdust 4 5 Miscellaneous Lubrication 1 Lubricate the...

Page 84: ...ve you longer belt life Replace belts as necessary Use only B57 belts manufactured by Goodyear or Browning 2 Periodically check all belts for wear Replace any damaged or worn belts as needed 4 7 Up Do...

Page 85: ...sed or is dry or crusted reduce the maintaince interval The up down screw bellows should completely cover the screw If either of the bellows is damaged replace it immediately Before installing the new...

Page 86: ...Figure 4 7 Unbolt the up down top guard Loosen the motor mounting bolts Use the adjustment bolt shown below to adjust the belt tension Tighten the motor mounting bolts Replace the top guard FIG 4 8 M...

Page 87: ...ck and adjust if necessary the up down motor brake air gap 1 Electromagnet body 2 Coil 3 Nut 4 Armature 5 Brake disk 6 Gear wheel 7 Mounting disk 8 Spring 9 Thrust pin 10 Mounting bolt 11 Adjusting bo...

Page 88: ...e friction surface of the disk armature and elements cooperating with the friction linings are free from grease and oil Remove all dirt accumulated from the brake interior If in spite of correct mount...

Page 89: ...ith the E STOP button pressed Blade cover safety switch and its circuit inspection 1 E STOP button and its circuit inspection Press and hold the green safety button Turn on the blade motor Press the E...

Page 90: ...de motor Press the E STOP button located on the left side of the control box The blade motor should be stopped With E STOP button pressed try to move the saw head up and down using the switch and the...

Page 91: ...sharpened completely See Sharpener Manual Blades Break Prematurely Rubber belts on blade wheels worn to a point that blade contacts metal pulley look for shiny spots on edge of wheels Change blade whe...

Page 92: ...properly the entire surface of the pad should touch the mast Adjust pads Lumber Is Not Square Vertical side supports not square to bed Adjust side supports Blade not parallel to bed rails Adjust bed r...

Page 93: ...the frame is level 6 3 Blade Installation and Alignment Install a blade and apply the appropriate tension as shown in Section 3 3 1 Close the blade housing cover and make sure all persons are clear of...

Page 94: ...lignment of each blade wheel Attach the tool to the blade near the inner blade guide mount Be sure the tool does not rest on a tooth or burr and is lying flat against the bottom of the blade See Figur...

Page 95: ...1 16 1 5 mm 6 Remove the tool from the blade and reattach it near the outer blade guide assembly 7 Measure from the tool to the bed rail at both ends of the tool If the measurements at the front and...

Page 96: ...the tool are the same distance from the bed rail within 1 16 1 5 mm 9 Check the position of the blade on the idle side blade wheel See Figure 6 5 The horizontal tilt of the blade wheel should be adjus...

Page 97: ...lockwise 10 Check the position of the blade on the drive side blade wheel The blade should be positioned on the wheel as described for the idle side blade wheel Adjust the drive side blade wheel if ne...

Page 98: ...5 Blade Guide Arm Alignment Before aligning the blade guide arm track the blade on the blade wheels as described in Section 3 4 Move the cutting head so the blade is positioned over the first bed rai...

Page 99: ...all the side screws until they touch the arm Back the screws off 1 4 turn and tighten the jam nuts 2 Sight across the horizontal saw head brace to view the blade guide arm Adjust all side screws on t...

Page 100: ...for various widths of materials to be processed Blade guide alignment includes four steps Blade Deflection Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Blade Guide Flange Spacing Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Perform the...

Page 101: ...oes 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 Open the adjustable blade guide arm 1 2 15 mm from full open 2 Clam...

Page 102: ...other blade guide and repeat the previous steps NOTE If major adjustments to blade guide tilt were made remeasure the distance between the blade and the bed rails to ensure the correct 1 4 6 5 mm bla...

Page 103: ...blade and check the spacing again 6 10 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 1 Finally both blade guides must be tilted horizontally Adjust the blade guide arm half way in See Figure 6 14 2 Place Blade Guide Al...

Page 104: ...ade Handbook Form 600 6 11 Side Supports Logs and boards are clamped against the side supports when sawing The side supports must be square to the bed to ensure square lumber 1 Place a flat board acro...

Page 105: ...until the correct distance is obtained Retighten the bracket mounting bolts 2 Move the saw head so the blade is positioned directly above one of the bed rails Measure from the bottom edge on a down s...

Page 106: ...justment bolts shown below adjust the drive belt until it has 7 16 11 mm deflection with a 8 lbs 3 6 kG deflection force in the case of E11 motor or 7 16 11 mm deflection with a 16 lbs 7 2 kG deflecti...

Page 107: ...5doc121912 6 15 6 6 14 Track Roller Distance Adjustment Using the screw 1 adjust the distance between the track roller 2 and the track rail 3 so that the mast can move freely see the figure below The...

Page 108: ...of the machine SAWMILL Model LT15 TYPE No of manufacturer Applicable EC Directives EC Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC EC Low Voltage Directive 2006 95 EC EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004...

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