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Safety & General Information

Sawmill Maintenance

Safety & General Information

15doc120709

1-5

1

096316

CAUTION! Do not open or close the 
electric box when the switch

 is not 

in the 

“0” position.

096319

CAUTION! Disconnect power supply 
before opening the box.

096321

Blade movement direction

S12004G

CAUTION! Always wear safety goggles 
when operating the sawmill!

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Summary of Contents for LT15 M2 E11S

Page 1: ...Table of Contents Section Page Table of Contents SW 07doc1207091...

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Page 3: ...ion Maintenance Manual LT15 S2 4 E11S rev F2 00 LT15 M2 3 E11S rev F2 00 Safety is our 1 concern Read and understand all safety information and instructions before operating setting up or maintaining...

Page 4: ...11 Engine 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 3 000 lbs B 3 001 4 000...

Page 5: ...n Kolo Poland Nagorna 114 St at 48 63 2626000 or 48 3912 1319 From the continental U S call us toll free at 1 800 525 8100 Ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative Please have your vehicle...

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Page 7: ...Power Feed Rope Assembly 2 24 2 8 Auxiliary Bed Rail 2 25 SECTION 3 SETUP OPERATION 3 1 3 1 Sawmill Setup 3 1 3 2 Replacing The Blade 3 10 3 3 Tensioning The Blade 3 11 3 4 Tracking The Blade 3 12 3...

Page 8: ...3 Blade Installation and Alignment 8 1 6 4 Blade Wheel Alignment 8 2 6 5 Blade Guide Arm Alignment 8 6 6 6 Aligning The Blade Guides 8 7 6 7 Blade Deflection 8 8 6 8 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustm...

Page 9: ...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 10: ...serious injury DANGER Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary movement around the mill and lumber stacking areas Failure to do so will result in serious injury DANGER Always be sure the blad...

Page 11: ...should be equipped with a 4 kg or bigger dry powder extinguisher 1 5 Sawmill Maintenance CAUTION The up down screw bellows should completely cover the screw If either of the bellows is damaged replac...

Page 12: ...starting the machine 099219 Blade tension Turning the bolt clockwise will increase the blade tension and turning the bolt counterclockwise will decrease the tension 099221 CAUTION Keep all persons a s...

Page 13: ...20709 1 5 1 096316 CAUTION Do not open or close the electric box when the switch is not in the 0 position 096319 CAUTION Disconnect power supply before opening the box 096321 Blade movement direction...

Page 14: ...005G 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 wh...

Page 15: ...direction 100582 a Debarker On Off option b Starting motor c Debarker In Out option P85066 Blade positioning Description Belt Size Wood Mizer Part Motor Drive Belt E11 B81 014819 Up Down Drive Belt A...

Page 16: ...ll only Rates based on using Tru Sharp 1 1 4 x 042 blades Engine Motor Size Recommended Blade For Sawing Softwood Hardwood Frozen or Hard to Cut Wood 5 hp 15hp B275IH1030 B275IH741030 B375IH929 B375IH...

Page 17: ...C2 HPS08 3x 230 400VAC 50Hz Power Feed Motor 0 55kW Dutchi Motors Holland DMA 80K4 230 400V 50 Hz TABLE 1 6 3 Phase V Switch Fuse Recommended wire section 400 VAC 16 A 2 5 mm2 to 15m length TABLE 1 7...

Page 18: ...1 10 15doc120709 Safety General Information Airflow 1200 m3 h Inlet diameter 150 mm Motor power 1 5 kW Number of sacks for waste 1 pcs Total capacity of sacks 0 25 m3 Weight 110 kg Conveying speed whe...

Page 19: ...Safety General Information Overall Dimensions Safety General Information 15doc120709 1 11 1 1 12 Overall Dimensions See Figure 1 1 The overall dimensions of the LT15 sawmills are shown below FIG 1 1...

Page 20: ...omponents of the Wood Mizer LT15 are shown below See Figure 1 3 The picture below shows the operator s position FIG 1 2 FIG 1 3 Water Tank Sawmill Mast Saw Head Blade Tension Handle Blade Drive Motor...

Page 21: ...iption Qty LT15S3 Qty LT15M2 094132 LT15 Sawmill Saw Head 1 1 094697 LT15 Bed Section Complete 2 75 m 2 094514 LT15 Bed Section Complete 1 95 m 3 094249 1 Bed Extension Tube Painted 2 2 092569 1 Feed...

Page 22: ...R02080 Rope 9 8 7 086745 Middle Track Cover with Felt Wiper 1 1 086323 Left Track Wiper 2 2 086322 Right Track Wiper 2 2 093859 Plate PC Guard 1 1 086171 1 Side Bracket 2 2 086172 1 Bottom Bracket 1...

Page 23: ...12 Vertical Mast Lock Assembly 086743 1 Zinc plated Pin 2 2 F81045 1 Roll Pin 6x50 2 2 F81044 21 Roll Pin 3x20 2 2 087301 CompressionSpring 18x37x1 8 2 2 F81043 2 Cotter Pin S Zn 4x25 2 2 F81058 1 Fl...

Page 24: ...wer 1 1 501417 1 Link Power Feed System Rope 2 2 501414 1 Plate LT15 Power Feed Support 2 2 500848 1 Tensioner Short 1 1 500846 1 Tensioner 1 1 089689 Spring Press Roller 1 1 086182 1 Mount Wdmt Carri...

Page 25: ...lt 2 2 F81001 7 M6x12 Bolt 2 2 F81054 1 8 4 Flat Washer 16 16 F81032 2 M8 Nut 3 3 F81002 6 M8x12 Bolt 2 2 F81002 5 M8x25 Bolt 3 3 F81002 4 M8x20 Bolt 10 10 F81002 20 M8x16 Bolt 2 2 F81055 2 10 2 Split...

Page 26: ...4 F81082 1 Band 2 2 100076 1 M10 20 Special Bolt 6 6 Outrigger Leg Kit Option F81003 58 M10x120 Bolt 24 24 F81037 1 M20 Nut 12 12 F81059 2 21 Flat Washer 12 12 F81007 1 M20x240 Bolt 12 12 Table 3 Req...

Page 27: ...arranged inside the bed section 3 Using a forklift truck or a winch with lifting capacity of minimum 500 kg carefully lift the saw head and set it aside Then attach the winch hook to the bracket on t...

Page 28: ...SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Unpacking the Sawmill 2 2 8 15doc120709 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY See Figure 2 1 FIG 2 1 500kg...

Page 29: ...ll screw joints without split lock washer or lock nylon nut use the LOCTITE 243 blue of average durability for screw joints 1 Mount preliminarily the track rail as shown in Figure 2 2 Do not tighten t...

Page 30: ...SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 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 See Figure 2 3 FIG 2 3 M10x75 Bo...

Page 31: ...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 leg into each bracket See Figur...

Page 32: ...ock nuts See Figure 2 5 5 Fasten the track rails together using the frame mounting straps on the outside of the frame See the figure above Secure each strap to the track rail with two hex head bolts T...

Page 33: ...he rear ends of the bed frame See Figure 2 6 7 Assemble a log clamp to a bed rail on each bed section using the existing hex head bolts and nylon lock nuts FIG 2 6 M10 Hex Nylon Lock Nut 13 Flat Washe...

Page 34: ...LY 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 resistance Adjust the side supports See Section 6 11 See Figure 2 7 FIG 2...

Page 35: ...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 See Figure 2 8 CAUTION The top of t...

Page 36: ...d bolts and lock washers 3 Install a track wiper with a felt strip to each track roller housing using a 8 4 flat washer and M8x12 hex head bolt See Figure 2 9 4 Assemble the retaining bracket to the i...

Page 37: ...bly SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 15doc120709 2 17 2 See Figure 2 10 7 Install the PC operator guard See Figure 2 11 FIG 2 10 FIG 2 11 Pin 086743 1 Spring 087301 Cotter Pin F81043 2 Washer F81058 1 10 5 Washer M10...

Page 38: ...SAWMILL ASSEMBLY Saw Head Assembly 2 2 18 15doc120709 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 8 Install the blade guides See Figure 2 12 FIG 2 12 M10x1x20 Screw 7 Blade Guide M10x1x25 Bolt M10x1 Washer Blade Guide...

Page 39: ...0709 2 19 2 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 See Figure 2 13 FIG 2 13 150199 Control box i...

Page 40: ...ly 2 2 20 15doc120709 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 10 Install the power cord bracket See Figure 2 14 11 Adjust the cam engaging the limit switch as well as the saw head stop bolt See Section step 3 8 FIG 2 14 150...

Page 41: ...r bracket should be angled toward the end of the 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 ro...

Page 42: ...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 43: ...120709 2 23 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 44: ...120709 2 24 2 2 7 Power Feed Rope Assembly 1 Prepare the cable by closing its ends up with steel caps 2 Mount the cable Install it on the pulley as shown below and secure with clamps 1 Tighten the cab...

Page 45: ...of 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...

Page 46: ...awmill operator s position is shown below Have a qualified electrician install the power supply according to EN 60204 Standard The power supply must meet the specifications given in the table below IM...

Page 47: ...ould be performed whenever the sawmill is moved or reassembled If sawing problems occur and misalignment is suspected see SECTION 6 for complete alignment instructions 1 Adjust the frame legs so the s...

Page 48: ...of 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 49: ...ustment nuts shown below to adjust the slide pads if necessary 10 Check the vertical alignment of each blade wheel using the blade guide alignment tool Attach the tool to the blade near the outer blad...

Page 50: ...igure 3 4 Remove the tool from the blade and reattach it near the inner blade guide Measure from the tool to the bed rail at both ends of the tool If the measurements at the front and rear ends of the...

Page 51: ...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 52: ...up Operation Recheck the vertical alignment of each blade wheel Readjust if necessary FIG 3 5 150075 1G To tilt wheel up tighten top screw loosening ealier bottom screw To tilt wheel down tighten bott...

Page 53: ...ents to the blade deflection The proper blade deflection is 6 mm After adjusting the blade deflection recheck the vertical alignment of the blade guides and adjust if necessary 14 Install the blade he...

Page 54: ...Setup 3 3 9 15doc120709 Setup Operation moving at its lower travel limit i e at the height of 25 mm above the bed FIG 3 5 Loosen bolts and adjust cam engaging limit switch Loosen the nut and adjust th...

Page 55: ...he way open Open the blade housing cover that cover the blade wheels Turn the blade tension handle to release the blade tension until the wheel is pulled in and the blade is lying loose in the blade h...

Page 56: ...he cant control or while cutting As the blade and belts heat up and stretch the blade tension will change Also ambient temperature changes can cause tension to change Adjust the tension handle as nece...

Page 57: ...ING 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 Pos...

Page 58: ...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 rotation...

Page 59: ...ine damage 3 Raise the side supports on the sawmill bed to prevent the log from falling off the side of the bed 4 Place the optional loading ramps in the frame brackets that will evenly support the le...

Page 60: ...ainst the log far enough down so they are below your cuts on a given side of the log Using the clamp handles move the log firmly against the side supports See Figure 3 10 2 Make sure the side supports...

Page 61: ...d Log Use shims or the optional wedge to raise either end of a tapered log if desired Shim one end of the log until the heart of the log measures the same distance from the bed rails at each end of th...

Page 62: ...desired height The blade height scale shows the height of the blade above the bed rails See Figure 3 11 Use the up and down buttons shown below to raise or lower the cutting head CAUTION DO NOT try to...

Page 63: ...est section of the log by less than 1 25 4 mm 2 Use the blade guide arm handle to adjust the outer blade guide as necessary Move the blade guide arm handle right to move the arm out Move the handle le...

Page 64: ...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 pass over them Make sure the log is clamped...

Page 65: ...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 Use a slow speed until the whole width of the blade has entered the...

Page 66: ...ed is used it is not necessary to install the feed crank rope v groove rollers and rope mounting brackets 3 10 2 Optional Electric Feed System The feed system includes an electric motor with gear whic...

Page 67: ...eight with the up down buttons Make sure that the blade will clear all side supports and clamps Adjust the outer blade guide to clear the widest section of the log by moving the blade guide arm handle...

Page 68: ...the side supports 3 Clamp the flitches against the side supports halfway up the flitch height Wider flitches should be placed to the clamp side When they are edged flip them over to edge the second s...

Page 69: ...The quarter scale contains four sets of marks Each set represents a specific lum ber thickness Saw kerf and shrinkage allowance are included but actual board thickness will vary slightly depending on...

Page 70: ...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 See Figure 3 5 Install the water bottle at the...

Page 71: ...Setup Operation Water Lube Operation Setup Operation 15doc120709 3 26 3 locations marked with red points in the figure FIG 3 6 150155B Connect water hose to blade guide...

Page 72: ...ater 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 result in serious injury or deat...

Page 73: ...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 74: ...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 75: ...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 76: ...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 77: ...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 78: ...ure should be performed Be sure to refer to option and motor engine manuals for other maintenance procedures 4 1 Wear Life See Table 4 1 This chart lists estimated life expectancy of common replacemen...

Page 79: ...e housings 4 4 Vertical Mast Rails Clean and lubricate the vertical mast rails every 50 hours of operation Clean with solvent and remove any rust with a light grade sand paper Lubricate the mast with...

Page 80: ...rication 4 4 3 15doc101509 Maintenance 4 5 Miscellaneous Lubrication 1 Lubricate the tensioner screw with a rolling bearing grease e g T4S or Shell Extreme Pressure Grease as needed See Figure 4 2 FIG...

Page 81: ...ary 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 Down System 1 Remove any sawdust buildup from the...

Page 82: ...ompletely cover the screw If either of the bellows is damaged replace it immediately Before installing the new bellows clean the up down screw and nut thoroughly with extraction naphtha The acme screw...

Page 83: ...ng 9 Thrust pin 10 Mounting bolt 11 Adjusting bolt 12 Brake casing 13 Manual release lever 14 Locking element 15 Mounting holes ADJUSTMENT OF AIR GAP The air gap a grows gradually larger in consequenc...

Page 84: ...om the brake interior If in spite of correct mounting and proper regulation the brake does not operate failure is due to electromagnet burnt coil damaged supply cable rectifier system installed in the...

Page 85: ...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 86: ...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 87: ...level as described in Section 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...

Page 88: ...al alignment 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 F...

Page 89: ...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 90: ...istance 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 adjusted so that the gullet...

Page 91: ...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 necessary See Figure 6...

Page 92: ...arm adjustment screws marked with blue arrows in the figure above to adjust the arm up until the slide pad touches the saw head brace tube Tighten the jam nuts 3 Adjust the blade guide arm in all the...

Page 93: ...ide screw and the rear outside screw Turn the screws clockwise until they touch the arm back off 1 4 turn and tighten the jam nuts 6 6 Aligning The Blade Guides Each Wood Mizer sawmill has two blade g...

Page 94: ...bove a bed rail Measure the actual distance with a tape from the top of the rail to the bottom of the blade See Figure 6 10 2 Loosen the bottom jam nut and tighten the top jam nut until the blade guid...

Page 95: ...flat on the blade See Figure 6 11 3 Measure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom of the tool 4 Move the carriage so that the front end of the tool is positioned above the bed rail 5 Measure th...

Page 96: ...sen the top set screw and one side set screw only This will insure horizontal and vertical tilt adjustments are maintained when the set screws are retightened 1 Adjust the inner blade guide so the bla...

Page 97: ...of the blade and the ruler at the end closest to the inner blade guide B 4 Measure between the back edge of the blade and the other end of the ruler A 5 The roller should be parallel to the blade A B...

Page 98: ...15 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 4 Check the angle of each support with a square o...

Page 99: ...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 100: ...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...

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