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Wood-Mizer

Safety, Setup, Operation

& Maintenance Manual

LT15WB E15

rev. A1.00

LT15WB G25

rev. A1.00

LT15WB D17

rev. A1.00

Safety is our #1 concern!

Read and understand all safety

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

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Summary of Contents for LT15WB D17

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Page 3: ...15WB E15 rev A1 00 LT15WB G25 rev A1 00 LT15WB D17 rev A1 00 Safety is our 1 concern Read and understand all safety information and instructions before operating setting up or maintaining this machine...

Page 4: ...Mizer Indiana Weight Class A Under 1300 kg B 1301 1800 kg C 1801 2200 kg D 2201 3000kg X Stationary Product No 1 LT10 15 2 LT20 Series 4 LT40 Series 7 LT70 Series Length of the Trailer 20 20 6 m 24 24...

Page 5: ...Please write these numbers below so you have quick easy access to them IMPORTANT Read the entire Operator s Manual before operating the sawmill Take notice of all safety warnings throughout this manu...

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Page 8: ...s Away Use Proper Maintenance Procedures Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition 1 6 Blade Sizes 1 14 1 7 Cutting Capacity 1 15 1 8 Engine Motor Specifications 1 15 1 9 Noise Level 1 15 1 10 Dust Extract...

Page 9: ...1 SECTION 5 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT 5 1 5 1 Routine Alignment Procedure 5 1 Blade Installation Saw Head Tilt Blade Guide Arm Alignment Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjust...

Page 10: ...ce Representative Please have your machine identification number and your customer number ready when you call The Service Representative can help you with questions about the operation and maintenance...

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Page 14: ...Branches Authorized Sales CentersWood Mizer Locations North and South America 7 doc071918...

Page 15: ...ngers 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 your local dist...

Page 16: ...in place and secured before operating or towing the sawmill Failure to do so may result in serious injury DANGER Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are in place and secured DANGER Always kee...

Page 17: ...CAUTION Do not try to force the saw head beyond its upper and lower travel limits Damage to the up down system may result CAUTION Be sure to stop the blade when returning the carriage This will not on...

Page 18: ...e wiper presses too firmly against the bar it can cause the power feed to bind CAUTION Never use grease on the mast rails as it will collect sawdust Always be sure that all safety decals are clean and...

Page 19: ...entire Operator s Manual before operating the sawmill Take notice of all safety warnings throughout this manual and those posted on the machine Keep this manual with this machine at all times regardle...

Page 20: ...on Keep all other persons away from area when coiling carrying or changing a blade Failure to do so may result in serious injury WARNING Always wear eye ear respiration and foot protection when operat...

Page 21: ...in serious injury Keep Persons Away DANGER Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and lumber when operating the sawmill Failure to do so will result in serious injury DANGER Always be su...

Page 22: ...hot motor Allow the motor to cool sufficiently before beginning any service function DANGER Always keep hands away from moving bandsaw blade Failure to do so will result in serious injury DANGER Alwa...

Page 23: ...take the word of another person that the power is off check it out and lock it out WARNING Do not wear rings watches or other jewelry while working around an open electrical circuit WARNING Remove th...

Page 24: ...ANT 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 your local distributor or call your Cus...

Page 25: ...1 1 Decal 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 g...

Page 26: ...8 Safety General Information 099221 CAUTION Keep all persons a safe distance away from work area when operating the machine 086099 CAUTION Hot elements keep your distance 098176 CAUTION Keep away from...

Page 27: ...8 1 13 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...

Page 28: ...ade hook angle tooth height and tooth set specifications 510643 Setting the blade tension indicator P85070 CE safety certification 099401 Russian safety certification S20097A 3600 RPM engine rotation...

Page 29: ...3 91 cm 5 4 m LT15 S2 91 cm 3 5 m LT15 M2 91 cm 5 2 m LT15 M3 91 cm 7 9 m TABLE 1 3 Engine Motor Type Manufacturer Model No Specifications E10 HP Electric Motor Lincoln Power 10HP 7 5KW 25HP Gasoline...

Page 30: ...determine whether or not further precautions are required Factors that influence the actual level of exposure of the workforce include the characteristics of the work room and the other sources of no...

Page 31: ...Safety General Information Overall Dimensions Safety General Information doc071918 1 17 1 1 11 Overall Dimensions See Figure 1 2 The overall dimensions of the LT15WB sawmills are shown below FIG 1 1...

Page 32: ...s the operator s position 1 12 Components The major components of the Wood Mizer LT15WBS3EH15 are shown below FIG 1 2 FIG 1 3 Water Tank Bed Rail Blade Drive Motor Saw Head Bed Frame Blade Tension Han...

Page 33: ...major components of the Wood Mizer LT15WBS3G25 are shown below FIG 1 4 15WB004 LT15WBS3G25EP_MANUAL Water Tank Bed Rail Blade Drive Engine Saw Head Bed Frame Blade Tension Handle Log Clamp Feed Crank...

Page 34: ...perated outdoor when it is raining snowing and in case of rain snow the sawmill must be stored under roof or indoor The sawmill can be operated in temperature range from 15o C to 40o C only The illumi...

Page 35: ...ilure to do so will result in serious injury WARNING Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling bandsaw blades Changing blades is safest when done by one person Keep all other persons away fr...

Page 36: ...de 3 Recheck the alignment of the rubber spring washer with the indicator bolt head 4 Check the blade tension occasionally when adjusting the cant control or while cutting As the blade and belts heat...

Page 37: ...lt If the blade is too far out back the blade onto the wheel by turning the cant control counterclockwise If the blade is too far in turn the cant control clockwise until the gullet of the blade is th...

Page 38: ...in place and secured closed before operating the sawmill Failure to do so may result in serious injury DANGER Always be sure the blade is disengaged and all persons are out of the path of the blade be...

Page 39: ...d and or blade guide arm If you did not purchase the optional loading ramps use boards for ramps or use log loading equipment to load the log on the sawmill bed To Turn Logs 1 Use a cant hook to spin...

Page 40: ...re 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 the optio...

Page 41: ...se or lower the cutting head 4 Press the handle lock and turn the crank clockwise to lower the saw head or counterclockwise to raise the saw head Each notch in the crank wheel will move the blade 1 16...

Page 42: ...m Operation 1 Estimate the maximum width of the log The outer blade guide should be adjusted to clear the widest section of the log by less than 1 25 4 mm 2 Use the blade guide arm lever to adjust the...

Page 43: ...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 cut Then increase the feed rate as desir...

Page 44: ...and rotate the feed crank counter clockwise or pull the saw head back using the carriage push pull handle HINT Try to stop the blade while the heel of the blade is still on the log Then bring the carr...

Page 45: ...to the desired height 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...

Page 46: ...e thickness of boards that you want Example Remember that the blade cuts a 1 16 1 8 1 6 3 2 mm wide kerf If you want 1 25 mm thick boards lower the carriage 1 1 16 1 1 8 27 29 mm for each board 2 12 E...

Page 47: ...the carriage for the second cut and lower it 29 mm below the original measurement The extra 3 mm allows for saw kerf and shrinkage of the lumber The yellow area on the scale identifies where the blade...

Page 48: ...keeps the blade clean Water flows from a 5 gallon 18 9 liter bot tle through a hose to the blade guide where the blade enters the log A valve in the bottle cap con trols the amount of water flow See...

Page 49: ...ntly reducing resin buildup on the blade heat buildup wavy cuts and blade noise This biodegradable and environmentally friendly pre mix includes a water softener additive to work with hard water WARNI...

Page 50: ...w head from the bed frame the more easily the mill can be tipped toward the operator side WARNING Ensure the carriage lock pins are properly engaged Failure to follow this may result in serious injury...

Page 51: ...ge in place The other lock pin remains in the operation position 4 Remove the tailgate from your truck to eliminate the possibility of damage and or injury 5 Position the bed of the truck at the end o...

Page 52: ...bed frame to the opposite side of the bed frame on the truck NOTE More people may be required to help push as the saw head gets more dif ficult to push up the incline 10 Engage the lock pin at the end...

Page 53: ...gnificantly This information is provided so that you may plan ahead in ordering replacement parts 3 2 Blade Guides WARNING Turn the key switch to the OFF 0 position and remove the key prior to perform...

Page 54: ...ls to remove any sawdust and sap buildup every eight hours of operation Use a light grade sandpaper or emery cloth to sand off any rust or other adhering particles from the rails CAUTION Keep track ra...

Page 55: ...aneous WARNING Before performing service near moving parts such as blades pul leys motors belts and chains first turn the key switch to the OFF 0 position and remove the key Failure to follow this may...

Page 56: ...egative battery terminal cable Failure to follow this may result in injury and or electrical system damage WARNING Before performing service near moving parts such as blades pul leys motors belts and...

Page 57: ...adjust loosen the throttle linkage adjustment screw and slide the throttle linkage down Retighten the screw Periodically check the drive belt for wear Replace any damaged or worn belts as needed ADJUS...

Page 58: ...irst turn the key switch to the OFF 0 position and remove the key Failure to follow this may result in serious injury or death ADJUST THE UP DOWN CHAIN TENSION AS NEEDED 1 Measure chain tension with t...

Page 59: ...ket down and tension the chain Retighten the jam nut and sprocket nut after tensioning the chain See Figure 3 4 Check the up down lift assist cables daily or between shifts for cuts cracked coating fr...

Page 60: ...am for up down chain routing instructions See Figure 3 6 Lubricate the up down crank handle bearings every 200 hours with a NLGI No 2 grade lithium grease Apply the grease to the fitting on the handle...

Page 61: ...Maintenance Up Down System Maintenance doc071918 3 9 3...

Page 62: ...Every blade change Remove excess sawdust from blade wheel housings and sawdust chute See Section 3 3 8 hours Every blade change Inspect fingers inside sawdust chute See Section 3 3 8 hours Every blade...

Page 63: ...to the teeth Use water coolant while sharpening blade Poor sharpening techniques Make sure the tip is being sharpened completely Read the instructions with your blade sharpening equipment carefully Bl...

Page 64: ...wn chain Vertical wear pads are too tight Adjust pads Lumber Is Not Square Vertical side supports not square to bed Adjust side supports Blade not parallel to bed rails Adjust bed rails parallel to bl...

Page 65: ...lade housing cover and make sure all persons are clear of the saw head 5 Start the engine 6 Engage the blade rotating the blade until the blade positions itself on the wheels WARNING Do not spin the b...

Page 66: ...Blade Guide Arm Alignment The blade guide arm moves the outer blade guide in and out If the arm becomes loose the blade guide will not deflect the blade properly causing inaccurate cuts A loose blade...

Page 67: ...blade guide arm in all the way toward the other blade guide 3 Use the outside top and bottom screws to adjust the arm up until the slide pad touches the saw head brace tube Tighten the jam nuts NOTE...

Page 68: ...f 1 4 turn and tighten the jam nuts 6 To move the blade guide end of the arm toward the rear of the sawmill loosen jam nuts on the front outside screw and the rear inside screw Turn the screws counter...

Page 69: ...adjustment screws To tilt the roller up loosen the bottom screw and tighten top screw To tilt the roller down loosen the top screw and tighten the bottom screw Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the til...

Page 70: ...A The roller should be tilted slightly to the left A 1 8 3 mm less than B 1 8 3 mm See Figure 5 7 Loosen the jam nuts on the horizontal tilt adjustment screws To tilt the roller left loosen the right...

Page 71: ...roller to the back edge of the blade This distance should measure 1 8 3 0 mm Adjust the roller back or forward if neces sary See Figure 5 8 Loosen the top and one side screw shown Tap the blade guide...

Page 72: ...ale indicates the true distance from the blade to the bed rails 1 Move the saw carriage so the blade is positioned directly above one of the bed rails Measure from the bottom edge on a down set tooth...

Page 73: ...assemblies Remove sawdust from the blade housings 3 Remove the blade guide assemblies NOTE To remove the blade guide assemblies and maintain the tilt adjust ments only loosen one side screw and the t...

Page 74: ...are tilted horizontally the blade will not track properly on the wheels 1 Use the blade guide alignment tool to check the vertical alignment of each blade wheel Attach the tool to the blade near the...

Page 75: ...op and bottom jam nuts 5 Recheck the vertical tilt of the drive side blade wheel with the blade guide alignment tool Read just the blade wheel as necessary until the front and rear of the tool are the...

Page 76: ...sen the top adjustment screw one quarter turn Loosen the jam nut on the bottom adjustment screw and tighten the screw Tighten the top and bottom jam nuts 8 Recheck the vertical tilt of the idle side b...

Page 77: ...control adjustment to adjust the idle side blade wheel If the blade is too far forward on the wheel turn the cant control counterclockwise If it is too far back on the wheel turn the cant control clo...

Page 78: ...ounted in a stationary position on the drive side of the saw head This assembly is referred to as the inner blade guide assembly The other blade guide assembly is mounted on the idle side of the saw h...

Page 79: ...ter blade guide in and out If the arm becomes loose the blade guide will not deflect the blade properly causing inaccurate cuts A loose blade guide arm can also cause blade vibration See Figure 5 18 U...

Page 80: ...e guide arm housing so the arm is measures the same dis tance from the blade at both ends of the arm 5 To move the blade guide end of the arm toward the front of the sawmill loosen jam nuts on the fro...

Page 81: ...Be sure that the blade guide deflector rod clears the blade on both guide assemblies The rod on the outer guide assembly should be checked with the arm all the way in and all the way out Blade Guide V...

Page 82: ...at the side of the blade guide assembly See Figure 5 22 Loosen the jam nuts on the top and bottom vertical tilt adjustment screws To tilt the roller up loosen the bottom screw and tighten top screw To...

Page 83: ...move the blade guide alignment tool from the blade and adjust the blade guide arm halfway in 2 Remove the clip from the blade guide alignment tool Place the tool against the face of the outer blade gu...

Page 84: ...djusted any cutting variances are most likely caused by the blade See Blade Handbook Form 600 Blade Guide Flange Spacing Each blade guide must be adjusted so the roller flange is the correct distance...

Page 85: ...ade This distance should measure 1 16 1 5 mm Adjust the roller back or forward if neces sary Side Support Alignment Logs and boards are clamped against the side supports when sawing The sides supports...

Page 86: ...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 carriage so the blade is posit...

Page 87: ...the bracket up or down until the indicator is aligned with the correct mark on the scale 0 1 32 0 8 mm Retighten the indi cator mounting nut Example if the measurement from the down set tooth of the b...

Page 88: ...lare that Designation of the machine SAWMILL Model LT15 TYPE Serial Number VIN Number Is in conformity with the following EC directives EC Machinery Directive 2006 42 EC EC Electromagnetic Compatibili...

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