Wood-mizer LT40 Series, User Manual

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Safety & General Information
Cutting Capacity
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1.8 Cutting Capacity
See Table 1-4. The log size capacities of the LT40 Series DH sawmills are listed below.
See Table 1-5. The performance capacity of the LT40 Series sawmills is listed below. Peak cutting
rates are measured in 12” (30 cm) wide red oak and represent the capability of the sawmill only.
Rates based on using Tru-Sharp 1 1/2” x .045 blades.
Max.
Diameter
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Maximum log capacity for a basic mill is 4400 lbs. (1996 Kg).
Max.
Length 1
LT40 S DH 36" (91.5 cm) 15' 7" (4.8 m)
LT40 M DH 36" (91.5 cm) 20' (6.1 m)
LT40 S DH with Optional 6' Bed
Extension 2
36" (91.5 cm) 22' 8" (6.9 m)
LT40 M DH with Optional 6' Bed
Extension 2
36" (91.5 cm) 27' (8.2 m)
LT40 S DH with Optional 12' Bed
Extension
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Logs over 4400 lbs. must be distributed so that neither the basic mill
or extension is loaded beyond the 4400 lb. maximum weight rating.
Loading logs heavier than 4400 lbs. (1996 Kg.) on a mill equipped
with bed extension requires auxiliary log handling equipment.
36" (91.5 cm) 28' 8" (8.7 m)
LT40 M DH with Optional 12'
Bed Extension 2
36" (91.5 cm) 33' (10.1 m)
LT40 S DH with Optional 24' Bed
Extension 2
36" (91.5 cm) 40' 8" (12.4 m)
LT40 M DH with Optional 24'
Bed Extension 2
36" (91.5 cm) 45' (13.7 m)
TABLE 1-4
Model Cutting Rate
LT40 D33 48 ft./min. (14.6 m/min.)
TABLE 1-5