Wood-mizer LT60HD Safety, Setup, Operation & Maintenance Manual Download

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Wood-Mizer

Sawmill

Safety, Setup, Operation

& Maintenance Manual

LT70HD Remote DCS

rev. B7.00

Safety is our #1 concern!

Read and understand

all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.

Form #1708

Summary of Contents for LT60HD

Page 1: ...Safety Setup Operation Maintenance Manual LT70HD Remote DCS rev B7 00 Safety is our 1 concern Read and understand all safety information and instructions before oper ating setting up or maintaining this machine Form 1708 ...

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Page 3: ...cing The Blade 3 14 3 4 Tensioning The Blade 3 15 3 5 Tracking The Blade 3 16 3 6 Starting The Engine or Motor 3 18 3 7 Board Return 3 19 3 8 Debarker Setup 3 21 SECTION 4 SAWMILL OPERATION 4 1 4 1 Hydraulic Control Operation DCS 4 1 4 2 Loading Turning And Clamping Logs 4 5 4 3 Up Down Operation DCS 4 7 4 4 Blade Guide Arm Operation DCS 4 8 4 5 Autoclutch Operation DCS 4 9 4 6 Power Feed Operatio...

Page 4: ...oval 5 4 5 4 Carriage Track Wiper Scraper 5 5 5 5 Vertical Mast Rails 5 7 5 6 Miscellaneous 5 8 5 7 Blade Tensioner 5 9 5 8 Blade Wheel Belts 5 10 5 9 Drive Belt Adjustment 5 11 Adjust belt tension 5 12 Adjust the drive belt support Excludes E25 E30 D55 5 13 5 10 Brake Adjustment DC Only 5 14 5 11 Autoclutch Belt DC Only 5 15 5 12 Hydraulic System 5 16 5 13 Up Down System 5 18 5 14 Power Feed 5 23...

Page 5: ... Blade Installation 7 16 Blade Wheel Alignment 7 17 Track Roller Adjustment 7 21 Bed Rail Adjustment 7 24 Blade Guide Installation 7 26 Blade Guide Arm Alignment 7 28 Blade Guide Deflection 7 33 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment 7 33 Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment 7 35 Blade Guide Flange Spacing 7 36 Blade Guide Level 7 37 Blade Block Adjustment 7 37 Manual Side Support Alignment 7 38 Hy...

Page 6: ...ctions given in this manual do not amend or extend the limited warranties for the equipment given at the time of purchase For general information regarding Wood Mizer and our Forest to Final Form products please refer to the All Products Catalog in your support package Wood Mizer is a registered trademark of Wood Mizer Products Inc U S Patent No 6 655 429 600498 Engine Drive Assembly DCS Control S...

Page 7: ...ehicle identification number and your customer number ready when you call Wood Mizer will accept these methods of payment Visa Mastercard or Discover COD Prepayment Net 15 with approved credit Be aware that shipping and handling charges may apply Handling charges are based on size and quantity of order In most cases items will ship on the day they are ordered Second Day and Next Day shipping are a...

Page 8: ...ada 396 County Road 36 Unit B Lindsay ON K9V 4R3 Phone 705 878 5255 or 877 357 3373 Fax 705 878 5355 Email ContactCanada woodmizer com Brazilian Headquarters European Headquarters Serving Brazil Wood Mizer do Brasil Rua Dom Pedro 1 No 205 Bairro Sao Jose Ivoti RS CEP 93 900 000 Tel 55 51 9894 6461 55 21 8030 3338 55 51 3563 4784 Email info woodmizer com br Serving Europe Africa West Asia Wood Mize...

Page 9: ...Maximum Log Weight 4400 lbs 1995kg 4400 lbs Max Clamp Width from stop block 26 0 66m 26 Max Throat Width guide to guide 28 1 2 0 72m 34 1 2 0 88m Max Cant Width outer guide to stop block 25 5 8 0 65m 31 5 8 0 8m Min Cut Height 1 25 4mm 1 Max Cut Height 35 3 16 0 9m 35 3 16 Maximum Throat Depth 12 3 4 0 32m 12 3 4 Power Unit D55 E25 E30 Manufacturer Yanmar Lincoln Lincoln Fuel Diesel Electric Elect...

Page 10: ...o them See the following figures for model number and V I N descriptions See below for a description of the V I N To be filled in by purchaser Mill Model _____________________________ Mill VIN _____________________________ Customer No _____________________________ WOOD MIZER LLC 8180 W 10th St Indianapolis IN 46214 2400 U S A 317 271 1542 Or 800 553 0182 MFG BY FABRIQUÉ PAR VIN NIV DATE One or mor...

Page 11: ...9 1 6 1 Company Identification Number Weight Class Product Designation number Length of the Trailer Axle count Check Digit Year of Manufacture coded Manufacture location Month of Manufacture Revision Level Sequence Number Sample VIN 456 D 9 27 1 X S N D A1 017 V I N DESCRIPTION ...

Page 12: ...rings bushings cable carriers and spark plugs All wear components are furnished as is without any warranty from Warrantor This limited warranty does not cover any defects caused by PRODUCT MODEL CLASS LENGTH OF WARRANTY EFFECTIVE DATE USA CANADA NON USA CANADA Portable Sawmills Resaws Edgers LT LX HR EG Two years One year Date of purchase Portable Sawmills with Chassis LT28 LT35 LT40 LT50 LT70 LX4...

Page 13: ...however that Warrantor will not be responsible for labor travel time mileage removal installation and or incidental or consequential damages However any part in excess of 140 pounds must be returned by the Purchaser to the Warrantor s nearest authorized facility at the Purchaser s expense if return is requested by Warrantor Warrantor shall have a reasonable time within which to repair or replace t...

Page 14: ...itations as to the duration of implied warranties or to the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages therefore some of the limitations and exclusions detailed set forth above may not apply In the event that any one or more of the provisions of this warranty shall be or become invalid illegal or unenforceable in any respect the validity legality and enforceability of the remai...

Page 15: ...ructions DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING suggests a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION refers to potentially hazardous situations which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury or damage to equip ment IMPORTANT indicates vital informa...

Page 16: ...ilure to do so may result in fire causing death or serious injury OBSERVE SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT Read the 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 regardless of ownership Also read any additional manufacturer s manuals and observe any applica...

Page 17: ...n and clear path for all necessary movement around the mill and lumber stacking areas Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death HANDLE FUEL LUBRICANTS SAFELY DANGER Do not smoke weld grind or allow sparks near your engine or storage tanks especially during times of fueling Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death DANGER Never allow fuel to spill on a hot en...

Page 18: ...ive gases keep sparks flames burning cigarettes or other ignition sources away at all times Fail ure to follow this will result in serious injury or death WARNING Always wear safety goggles and a face shield when working near batteries Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death WARNING Wash hands after handling batteries to remove possi ble lead acid or other contaminants Failu...

Page 19: ...railer is supporting the sawmill frame when operating a sawmill with adjustable outriggers Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death The adjustable outrig EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR CONTACT WITH BATTERY COMPONENTS LEAD SUL FURIC ACID per SDS Safety Data Sheet EYE CONTACT Sulfuric Acid and Lead Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes while liftin...

Page 20: ...e and secured before operating or towing the sawmill Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death DANGER Do not use blades with stress cracks Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death Blade guide alignment is essential for optimal cutting performance blade life and safety Failure to check and maintain proper blade guide alignment will result in stress cracks ...

Page 21: ...on DANGER Always keep hands away from moving bandsaw blade Failure to follow this will result in serious injury or death DANGER Always be aware of and take proper protective measures against rotating shafts pulleys fans etc Always stay a safe distance from rotating members and make sure that loose clothing or long hair does not engage rotating members resulting in serious injury or death WARNING D...

Page 22: ... to prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment Contact your local distributor or call your Customer Service Representative to order more decals IMPORTANT If replacing a component which has a safety decal affixed to it make sure the new component also has the safety decal affixed USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH HEAVY LOGS WARNING Always make sure log is clamped securely before sawing Failure ...

Page 23: ...pressure from the up down assist prior to per forming any service to the assembly Failure to follow this could result in the assembly flying apart causing serious injury or death WARNING The gas spring cylinders are pressurized Disassembly of cylinder may result in serious injury or death POWER FEED SYSTEM SAFETY DANGER If leaving the blade engaged for maximum production rates make sure the off be...

Page 24: ... the hydraulic clamp and turner to provide maximum ground clearance before towing Failure to follow this could result in damage to the sawmill ADDITIONAL SAFETY FOR ELECTRIC BRAKE TRAILERS DANGER Make sure the electric brake wire is secured as close to the trailer axle as possible to prevent wire disconnection during towing Failure to follow this will result in serious personal injury or death DAN...

Page 25: ...TRICAL SAFETY CHECKS AND MAINTENANCE DANGER Make sure all electrical installation service and or mainte nance work is performed by a qualified electrician and is in accordance with applicable electrical codes DANGER ARC FLASH AND SHOCK HAZARD Hazard ous voltage inside the electric sawmill disconnect box starter box and at the motor can cause shock burns or death Disconnect and lock out power suppl...

Page 26: ...ted serious injury or death could result WARNING Remove the blade before performing any service to the engine or sawmill Failure to follow this could result in serious injury or death 2 3 Electrical Lockout Procedures RULES FOR USING LOCKOUT PROCEDURE The sawmill shall be locked out to protect against accidental or inadvertent operation when such operation could cause injury to personnel Do not at...

Page 27: ... the workplace SAWMILL LOCKOUT PROCEDURE Lockout procedures per OSHA regulation 1910 147 appendix A GENERAL The following simple lockout procedure is provided to assist owner operators in develop ing their procedures so they meet the requirements of OSHA regulation 1910 147 When the energy isolating devices are not lockable tagout may be used provided the owner operator complies with the provision...

Page 28: ...uired on a machine or equipment and that the machine or equipment must be shut down and locked out to per form the servicing or maintenance 2 The authorized employee shall refer to the company procedure to identify the type and magnitude of the energy that the machine or equipment utilizes shall understand the haz ards of the energy and shall know the methods to control the energy 3 If the machine...

Page 29: ...ential items have been removed and that the machine or equipment compo nents are operationally intact 2 Check the work area to ensure that all personnel have been safely positioned or removed from the area 3 Verify that the controls are in neutral 4 Remove the lockout devices and re energize the machine or equipment NOTE The removal of some forms of blocking may require re enervation of the machin...

Page 30: ...7 for stationary sawmill foot anchor locations See Form 359 for stationary sawmill with bed extension foot anchor locations See Form 1084 for complete electric sawmill installation instructions LT70DCS Only Replace the hitch with the provided front stationary DCS leg assembly as shown below Reinstall the guide cable to the leg bracket NOTE Make sure the unit is level before securing It IS possible...

Page 31: ...control stand to the travel bracket Lift the stand from the bracket turn so the legs are at the bottom and set on the ground 2 Remove the retaining pin securing the control box to the travel bracket 3 Lift the control box from the bracket and set on the stand at the desired height Secure the control box to the stand with the retaining pin in the uppermost bracket hole FIG 3 3 Disengage retaining p...

Page 32: ...battery operated accessories See Section 3 6 Push the right joystick forward to raise the cutting head from the carriage rest pin Remove the locking pin and swing the rest pin down below bed level CAUTION DC Models Only Always make sure the engine is running before operating the sawmill controls Operating the controls without the engine running will result in power drainage from the battery 7 Pull...

Page 33: ...ionary Sawmill Setup Sawmill Setup 60HD Rdoc072619 3 4 3 Setup the board return table for operation 1 First remove three retaining pins to detach the long table assembly from the sawmill See Figure 3 6 FIG 3 7 600187 1B ...

Page 34: ...ssembly off the rest pin and slide toward the front of the mill Rest the long table on the short bottom table so it is balanced Replace the three retaining pins 3 Remove the rest pin retaining pin and pivot the rest pin down below bed level Replace the retaining pin See Figure 3 8 FIG 3 9 600187 2B ...

Page 35: ... 4 Pull the outrigger pins and lower the legs See Figure 3 10 5 Slide the long table until it rests in position level with the short table assembly 6 If necessary adjust the outrigger legs up or down so the table is level See Figure 3 12 FIG 3 11 FIG 3 13 600187 3B 600187 4B ...

Page 36: ...awmill Setup 7 Slide the long table until it rests in position level with the short table assembly 8 If necessary remove the leg adjustment pins and adjust the legs up or down so the table is level Replace the leg adjustment pins See Figure 3 14 FIG 3 15 600149 5 ...

Page 37: ...utriggers Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death The adjustable outriggers are intended to support the saw frame with assistance from the trailer WARNING The adjustable outriggers supplied with porta ble sawmills are not intended for setup on concrete or other hard surfaces Long term use of the adjustable outriggers on hard surfaces may cause the outriggers to fail causing the sawm...

Page 38: ...ontrol stand to the travel bracket Lift the stand from the bracket turn so the legs are at the bottom and set on the ground 4 Remove the retaining pin securing the control box to the travel bracket 5 Lift the control box from the bracket and set on the stand at the desired height Secure the control box to the stand with the retaining pin in the uppermost bracket hole FIG 3 16 Disengage retaining p...

Page 39: ... CAUTION DC Models Only Always make sure the engine is running before operating the sawmill controls Operating the controls without the engine running will result in power drainage from the battery 9 Remove the fenders by lifting them out of the slots CAUTION To prevent fender damage remove fenders before operating sawmill or loading logs 10 Pull the left joystick back to move the cutting head tow...

Page 40: ...able Sawmill Setup 3 3 11 60HD Rdoc072619 Sawmill Setup Setup the board return table for operation 1 First remove three retaining pins to detach the long table assembly from the sawmill See Figure 3 18 FIG 3 18 600187 1B ...

Page 41: ...sembly off the rest pin and slide toward the front of the mill Rest the long table on the short bottom table so it is balanced Replace the three retaining pins 3 Remove the rest pin retaining pin and pivot the rest pin down below bed level Replace the retaining pin See Figure 3 19 FIG 3 19 600187 2B ...

Page 42: ... 4 Pull the outrigger pins and lower the legs See Figure 3 20 5 Slide the long table until it rests in position level with the short table assembly 6 If necessary adjust the outrigger legs up or down so the table is level See Figure 3 21 FIG 3 20 FIG 3 21 600187 3B 600187 4B ...

Page 43: ...til the wheel is pulled in and the blade is lying loose in the blade housing Lift the blade out of the blade housing When installing a blade make sure the teeth are pointing the correct direction The teeth should be pointing toward the operator side of the mill when you are looking at the blade below the blade guides Install the blade so it is lying around the wheels CAUTION Be careful when placin...

Page 44: ... push in the valve stem Replace the air valve stem cover when finished adjusting the air pressure To tension the blade turn the release valve clockwise to close Pump the lever until the air bag plate is approximately 1 8 3 0mm from the stop plate To release blade tension turn the release valve counterclockwise to open Pry the assembly forward until the blade can be removed The tension gauge should...

Page 45: ... Do not spin the blade wheels by hand Spinning the blade wheels by hand may result in serious injury 4 Disengage the blade Turn off the engine remove the key and check the position of the blade on the blade wheels See Figure 3 23 Position 1 1 4 wide blades so the gullet is 1 8 3 0 mm out from the edge of the blade wheel 1 16 1 5 mm Position 1 1 2 blades so the gullet is 3 16 4 5 mm out from the ed...

Page 46: ...nsion the blade and spin the blade again Repeat this procedure until the blade tracks on the blade wheels properly 7 Adjust the blade tension if necessary to compensate for any changes that may have occured while adjusting the cant control DANGER Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before operating or towing the sawmill Failure to do so may result in serious injury Be sure the...

Page 47: ...e blade housing and pulley covers are in place and secure DANGER Always be sure the blade is disengaged and all persons are out of the path of the blade before starting the engine or motor Failure to do so will result in serious injury WARNING Always wear eye ear respiration and foot protection when operating the sawmill Failure to do so may result in serious injury WARNING Be sure the power feed ...

Page 48: ...ad and a board return table to catch the board as it is removed from the log Use of the board return not recommended with material shorter than 8 foot When the blade reaches the end of the log the arms will drop down to catch the board and drag it back toward the operator as the saw head is returned DANGER Keep all persons out of the path of returning boards Failure to do so will result in serious...

Page 49: ...up 60HD Rdoc072619 3 20 3 See Figure 3 24 To bypass the board return feature pin the board return arms in the storage position FIG 3 24 600001 2C Retaining Pin Lock Pin Rotate arms up slide lock pin through holes and reinstall retaining pin ...

Page 50: ... 2 and move the debarker all the way in Turn the key to OFF 0 and remove the key This will prevent the debarker from being turned on while performing alignment procedures 2 Check the squareness of the debarker with the sawmill blade Adjust the debarker mounts if necessary until the debarker is square with the sawmill blade Loosen the bottom debarker mounting bolt and loosen the jam nuts on the adj...

Page 51: ...tor and blade down Turn the adjustment bolt counterclockwise and slide the motor up to raise the motor and blade Retighten the adjustment bolt jam nut and four motor mount bolts 5 Insert the key and use the debarker in out switch to move the debarker all the way out Turn the key to OFF 0 and remove the key 6 Move the blade guide alignment tool on the sawmill blade and check the position of the deb...

Page 52: ...e power strip A second power strip is located at the rear of sawmill frame to allow operation of the hydraulic clamp side supports and toe boards with the cutting head at the rear of the mill Avoid high current operations such as loading or turning logs unless the saw head is in contact with the front power strip See Figure 4 1 Components of the DCS control are shown below Use the joystick control...

Page 53: ...1 Move the clamp out and down so it will not get in the way of logs being loaded onto the bed Move the left joystick to the right to move the clamp out toward the loading side of the sawmill Push the left joystick forward to lower the clamp below bed level 2 Move the right joystick to the left to extend the legs of the log loader out as far as they will go 3 The chain securing the log loading arm ...

Page 54: ... supports rise first After reaching a fully vertical position the turner arm will engage and start to rise 7 Manually lower the log loader so it rests on the ground CAUTION Be careful when manually lowering the log loader Do not drop the loader onto the ground or perform any action which might break the velocity fuse valves on the loader cylinders These valves control hydraulic flow and are necess...

Page 55: ...t or rear end of the log may be lifted to parallel the heart of the log to the path of the blade See Figure 4 4 Press and hold the right and left joystick bottom buttons simultaneously to place the DCS Control in Bed Mode 3 10 The front toe board is raised by pulling back on the left joystick The rear toe board is raised by pulling back on the right joystick Once a flat has been made and the log i...

Page 56: ...of the loading arms 4 Roll the log onto the loader so that it is approximately centered with the sawmill bed The log turner will operate much easier if the log is centered on the sawmill bed DANGER Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and logs when operating sawmill or loading and turning logs Failure to do so will result in serious injury 5 Raise the loader to lift the log onto th...

Page 57: ...rn the cant 1 Lower the clamp below bed level 2 Move the clamp in beneath the edge of the cant 3 Raise the clamp and flip the cant TO CLAMP LOGS 1 Clamp the log against the side supports 2 Lower the turner until the arm falls below the bed 3 When the turner arm is lowered all the way the side supports will begin to lower Back the clamp off slightly and let the side supports come down until they ar...

Page 58: ...rrect blade tension See Section 3 3 2 Set the cutting head to the desired height The control display shows the height of the blade above the bed rails See Figure 4 5 Pull the right joystick back to raise the cutting head push the joystick for ward to lower the cutting head Hold the joystick in position until the cutting head reaches the desired height then release CAUTION DO NOT try to force the c...

Page 59: ...5 4 mm 2 Use the rocker switch on the right hand joystick to adjust the outer blade guide as neces sary Push the switch to the left to move the arm in Push the switch to the right to move the arm out See Figure 4 6 3 Use the blade guide toggle switch to readjust the outer blade guide as you are cutting in order to keep the guide within 1 2 5 cm of the log Be sure to adjust the arm back out before ...

Page 60: ...tch on the control panel You must push the switch twice within a few seconds to activate the blade The autoclutch mechanism will disengage the brake rev the motor to full throttle and start the blade spinning DANGER Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and logs when operating sawmill or loading and turning logs Failure to do so will result in serious injury To stop the blade and en...

Page 61: ... carriage travels forward Turn the switch clockwise to increase speed Turn it counterclockwise to reduce speed Carriage Forward and Reverse The left joystick controls the direction in which the carriage travels Push the joystick for ward to move the carriage forward Pull the joystick back to move the carriage backward As you push or pull the joystick further the feed travel rate will increase up t...

Page 62: ... to idle Remove the board from the top of the log Always disengage the blade before returning the carriage for the next cut CAUTION Be sure to stop the blade when returning the carriage 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 See Section 4 11 for optional sawing procedure 3 Make sure that the blade does not...

Page 63: ...n Display Overview See Figure 4 9 See a description of the various display components below FIG 4 9 A Lube Mizer Off On Flow Rate B Laser none Option not installed Off On C Debarker none Option not installed Off On Auto Down 2 12 40 120 0 0 2 1 A A Auto Up Pattern Manual A B C D E G H I J K L M N F 600330 ...

Page 64: ...E Notification none No warning or critical errors Warning detected Critical error detected F Ambient Temperature G Operating Voltage H Engine Oil Pressure I Engine Water Temperature J Feed Motor Current K Up Down Motor Current L Inch or MM Scale M Blade Position N Sawing Mode Selection 12 40 120 0 A 0 A 2 2 1 Auto Manual ...

Page 65: ...ion screen push the UP button while in Man ual Mode FIG 4 10 D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol ystem D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol ystem Auto Down 2 12 40 120 0 0 2 1 A A Auto Up Pattern Manual 600337 1 Push UP button to enter Configuration Menu Push UP or DOWN arrow to select Push CHECK button to accept Push EXIT button to exit Auto Mode Settings System...

Page 66: ... desired language used for the DCS display Push the SAVE button to save the changes and to exit the User Language Settings screen See Figure 4 11 FIG 4 11 D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol ystem 600337 2 Head Calibration Regional Settings Head Calibration Unit of Measure PID Settings Languages D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol ystem Espanol Portuguese User L...

Page 67: ... to change the set ting Push the SAVE button to save the changes and exit See Figure 4 12 PID Proportional Integral Differential These settings allow a technician to diagnose and fine tune the DCS control for various environmental factors These settings are made at the factory and should not normally need adjusting by the operator FIG 4 12 D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol yste...

Page 68: ...r the kerf should not normally need adjusting by the operator See Figure 4 13 FIG 4 13 D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol ystem 600337 8 Head Calibration Settings Head Position 14 19 32 in Kerf 0 000 in Head Limit Min 1 0 0 in Head Limit Max 34 1 2 in Push SAVE button to save changes and exit Push UP DOWN button to change setting Push UP or DOWN arrow to choose setting Gradient ...

Page 69: ...HECK button to enter Use the UP DOWN arrows at the bottom to select the engine type used on the sawmill Push the SAVE button to save the changes and exit See Figure 4 14 FIG 4 14 D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol ystem 600337 4 Engine Type Gasoline AC Diesel 1 Glow Plug Diesel 3 Glow Plug Diesel 2 Glow Plug Diesel 4 Glow Plug Push SAVE button to save changes and exit Push UP or...

Page 70: ...t the setting Use the UP DOWN buttons to change the setting Push the SAVE button to save the changes and exit See Figure 4 15 Auto Mode Settings See Section 4 8 for more information on the Auto Mode Settings FIG 4 15 D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol ystem 600337 5 Dashboard Settings Battery Voltage Yes Engine Values Yes Power Feed Current Yes Head Positioning Current Yes Push ...

Page 71: ...ic functions To change any of the settings use the UP DOWN arrows at the bottom to select the desired setting Use the side UP DOWN buttons to change the setting as nec essary Push the SAVE button to save the changes and exit See Figure 4 16 FIG 4 16 D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol ystem 600337 6 System Options Debarker Installed Yes Log Deck Installed No Laser Inactivity Time...

Page 72: ... position and press the calibration button as shown below Error Log The Error Log allows you to see any errors that occurred during sawmill operation This information can be used to diagnose and correct the problem To display the Error Log screen select the Error Log option from the User Configuration menu See Section 6 5 for error code definitions FIG 4 17 600337 7 Diagnostics Diagnostics con t D...

Page 73: ...Sawmill Operation Error Log Sawmill Operation 60HD Rdoc072619 4 22 4 ...

Page 74: ...d by the control system Auto Down Mode This mode references the current blade height and allows you to choose an increment to move the blade down The control system will automatically move the saw head down and stop at the next increment when you push the joystick down You can store sixteen different increment levels using the four numbered Increment Settings buttons Each button stores four adjust...

Page 75: ...d without having to hold the joystick up freeing the operator to perform other functions while the saw head is being raised The Increment Settings buttons work in the same manner as described in Auto Down Mode Pattern Mode This mode references the bed surface and allows you to program up to six different increments calculated up from the bed The sixth top increment repeats itself up to the upper l...

Page 76: ...push the Up or FIG 4 2 3H0822 In Manual Mode position blade for trim cut Switch to Auto Down and make trim cut Cut first face as desired in Auto Down Mode then turn log Switch to Manual Mode and position blade for trim cut Switch to Auto Down and make trim cut Cut second face as desired in Auto Down Mode then turn log Switch to Manual Mode and position blade for trim cut Switch to Auto Down and ma...

Page 77: ...ade and stop at the next setting determined by the increment you have chosen Make a cut raise the saw head and return the carriage for the next cut Push the up down joystick forward and release The saw head will stop at the setting for the next cut Repeat this procedure down this face of the log as desired Turn the log as you normally would and push the Manual Mode button to place the control syst...

Page 78: ...ar the top of the log Push the Pattern button to return to Pattern Mode Push the up down joystick forward and release The saw head will automatically stop at the first setting determined by the top pattern increment Make a cut raise the saw head and return the carriage for the next cut Push the up down joystick forward and release The saw head will stop at the setting for the next cut Repeat this ...

Page 79: ... of the display to highlight the Auto Mode Settings Press the CHECK button to enter the Auto Mode Settings menu See Figure 4 3 FIG 4 3 D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol ystem D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol ystem 600338 2 Push CHECK button to accept Push CHECK button to accept System Options Pattern 3 Settings Diagnostics Pattern 4 Settings Error Log Refer...

Page 80: ...ide of the display to adjust the setting Press the SAVE button to save the settings and exit See Figure 4 4 Auto Down Settings Select the Auto Down Settings from the Auto Mode Menu to adjust the Auto Down Settings The Auto Down Settings adjustment works exactly the same as the Auto Up Settings adjustment explained above FIG 4 4 D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol ystem 600338 3 A...

Page 81: ...you want to adjust Use the UP DOWN buttons on the right side of the display to adjust the setting Press the SAVE button to save the settings and exit See Figure 4 5 Select and adjust the Pattern 2 3 and 4 Settings the same way as described for Pattern 1 Settings FIG 4 5 D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol ystem 600338 4 Pattern 1 Settings Push SAVE button to save changes and exit...

Page 82: ...highlight the settings you want to adjust Use the UP DOWN buttons on the right side of the display to adjust the setting Press the SAVE button to save the settings and exit See Figure 4 6 FIG 4 6 D C S D C S istributed ontrol ystem istributed ontrol ystem 600338 5 Reference Settings Top Right Button 24 0 0 in Push SAVE button to save changes and exit Push UP DOWN button to adjust setting Push UP o...

Page 83: ...o to Reference 1 setting Press the top right button on the right joystick while in Manual Mode to go to Ref erence 2 setting While in Reference 1 or 2 actuate the joystick in the appropriate direc tion to move to Reference Point Press the top left button on the right joystick while in Auto Mode to set the current head position as Reference 1 Press the top right button on the right joystick to set ...

Page 84: ...laser sight manual for detailed operating instructions 3 Push the blade on off switch twice to start the blade spinning 4 Start the water lube if necessary to prevent sap buildup on the blade See Section 4 13 5 Push the left joystick forward to feed the blade into the log slowly See Section 4 6 Once the blade completely enters the log push the joystick forward to increase the feed rate as desired ...

Page 85: ...rees If the log was turned 90 degrees and you are using the toe boards to compensate for taper in the log raise the front or rear toe board again on the second side of the log until the heart is parallel with the bed 10 Repeat the steps used to cut the first side of the log until the log is square Cut boards from the remaining cant by adjusting the blade height for the thickness of boards that you...

Page 86: ...height Wider flitches should be placed to the clamp side When they are edged flip them over to edge the sec ond side without disturbing the other flitches or without having to pull them from the mid dle of the stack 4 Adjust the blade height to edge a few of the widest boards 5 Loosen the clamp and turn the edged boards over to edge the other side 6 Repeat steps 2 4 7 Loosen the clamp and remove t...

Page 87: ...res recommend disen gaging the blade before returning the carriage for maximum blade life and fuel economy DANGER If leaving the blade engaged for maximum pro duction rates make sure the off bearer stays out of the path of the blade Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death CAUTION If you choose to leave the blade engaged raise the blade to clear the log before returning the carriage...

Page 88: ... of the mill If you know the height of your blade at each cut you can determine the thickness of lumber you are sawing Example You want to cut 1 25 mm random width boards from a log Position the blade for the first cut Move the carriage to an even measurement on the inch scale Make a trim cut Return the carriage for the second cut and lower it 1 1 8 29 mm below the orig inal measurement The extra ...

Page 89: ...height indicator Tighten the wing studs CAUTION Be sure to leave the wing studs in the vertical orientation to avoid interference with the blade height indicator Failure to do so may result in damage to the indicator Make a trim cut When you return the carriage for a second cut lower the carriage to the next mark on the scale This mark shows where the blade should be positioned to cut a certain th...

Page 90: ...ll be 1 2 gallons 3 8 7 6 liters per hour Before removing the blade engage the blade Let the blade spin with water running on it for about 15 seconds This will clean the blade of sap buildup Wipe the blade dry with a rag before storing or sharpening For further lubrication benefits add one 12oz 0 35L bottle of Wood Mizer Lube Additive to 5 gallons 18 9 liters of water Wood Mizer Lube Additive enab...

Page 91: ... the blade remove it and clean with a rag Failure to do so can damage the equip ment and may result in serious injury or death CAUTION Use windshield washer fluid to the water tank and prime as recommended when sawing or storing thesawmill in below freezing temperatures Use windshield washer fluid with a freezing point of at least 20 F 29 C Failure to do so may cause damage to the LubeM izer syste...

Page 92: ... Man ually lift the loader and hook the loader chain to the turner Use the hydraulic controls to lower the turner until the chain is tight Push the loader lever down to bring the loader arm channels up to the loader 4 Move the carriage forward to the travel position over the rear bed rail IMPORTANT Do not move the saw head beyond the travel position Damage to the equipment may occur 5 Position the...

Page 93: ...acts the stop after it is lowered 3 4 19mm past where it contacts the rest pin See Figure 4 21 10 Disconnect the cable from the back of the control box 11 Remove the locking pin holding the control box to the stand Lift the control box from the stand and place on the travel bracket on the sawmill frame Use the locking pin to secure the control box to the travel bracket Place the stand on the secon...

Page 94: ...ed of the mill Store the outrigger jack handle in the bracket provided on the front loading side outrigger guide 14 Place the board return table in the towing position on the sawmill Reverse the setup pro cedure described in Section 3 2 Be sure to secure the table to the frame with the retain ing pins WARNING Secure the board return table to the sawmill bed before towing Failure to do so may resul...

Page 95: ...r Life See Table 5 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 sawmill operation actual part life may vary significantly This informa tion is provided so that you may plan ahead in ordering replacement parts Part Description Estimated Life Up Down Motor Brushes DC O...

Page 96: ...d shim or a feeler gauge to check the blocks are adjusted 008 010 from the blade 4 As the blocks wear the front inside corner will wear more than the body of the block When the corner wears far enough sawing performance will be affected even if the body of the block is adjusted properly to the blade At this point the block should be replaced If you have access to the appropriate equipment you can ...

Page 97: ...t no ADD 1 5 Make sure the blade screw in the top center of the C frame is 1 16 1 5 mm away from the blade If not loosen the nut and adjust the screw as necessary Check the screw every 500 hours of operation Failing to maintain this adjustment will lead to early blade breakage See Figure 5 2 FIG 5 1 FIG 5 2 600244 3 Turn adjustment bolt clockwise to lower top block Loosen mounting bolt and clamp b...

Page 98: ...eck to ensure the steel fingers inside the saw dust chute are in place before operating the sawmill The steel fingers have been designed to help prevent a broken blade or some other object from becoming a projectile and exiting the sawdust chute Fail ure to have these fingers in place may result in serious injury Remove all sawdust and debris from around the velocity fuse valves every 8 hours of o...

Page 99: ...f rust on the track rail in the areas where the cam bearings roll can cause rapid deteriora tion of the track rail s surface Lubricate the rails by wiping them with Dexron III ATF transmission fluid Lubrication will help protect the rails from corrosive elements such as acid rain and or moisture from nearby bodies of saltwater if applicable This lubrication is essential to maintain the integrity o...

Page 100: ...he scrapers fit firmly against the rail If a track scraper needs to be adjusted loosen the screw push the scraper downward until it fits firmly against the rail and retighten the screw See Figure 5 3 FIG 5 3 AR 600011C Clean sawdust from track roller housings Clean and lubricate track wiper Adjust track scrapers Track Rail ...

Page 101: ...elts and chains first turn the key switch to the OFF 0 position and remove the key If the key is turned on and moving parts activated serious injury may result Clean the vertical mast rails every 50 hours of operation Clean with solvent and remove any rust with a light grade sand paper or emery cloth CAUTION Never use grease on the mast rails as it will collect saw dust 50 ...

Page 102: ...revent it from rusting 3 Adjust the blade guide arm drive chain as necessary to prevent the arm from slipping To adjust the chain loosen the blade guide arm motor mounting plate bolts and slide the motor to take slack out of the chain 4 Apply NLGI No 2 grade lithium grease to the drive belt tensioner pivot every fifty hours of operation See Figure 5 4 5 Grease the clamp mechanism loading arm and s...

Page 103: ...njury may result See Figure 5 5 Add fluid such as Dexron III or Conoco MV32 to the tensioner assembly as needed To add fluid remove the plug from the pump reservoir and turn the release valve counterclockwise to open Pry the assembly forward until the tensioner piston is completely collapsed inside the housing Fill the reservoir to 1 2 12mm from the top Replace the plug to the pump reservoir 8 FIG...

Page 104: ...ys motors belts and chains first turn the key switch to the OFF 0 position and remove the key If the key is turned on and moving parts activated serious injury may result Rotate the blade wheel belts and check them for wear Rotating the belts every 50 hours will provide longer belt life Replace belts as necessary Use only B72 5 belts supplied by Wood Mizer 50 ...

Page 105: ...d serious injury may result WARNING Do not adjust the engine drive belts or belt support bracket with the engine running Doing so may result in serious injury CAUTION Do not over tighten the drive belt Damage to the engine may result See Table 5 2 See the table below for drive belt tension specifications for your model sawmill Measure the belt tension with a gauge NOTE Wood Mizer offers a belt ten...

Page 106: ...oned 4 Tighten the jam nut 5 D55 Only Adjust the enhancement rods approx 1 4 away from the belt See Figure 5 7 6 Replace the key and turn the key switch to the accessory 3 position Turn the blade switch off and back on and recheck the belt tension 7 Repeat adjustments as necessary until proper belt tension is achieved when the belt is engaged 8 DC models only After making adjustments to the drive ...

Page 107: ... the drive belt away from the engine pulley when the clutch handle is disengaged up posi tion Adjust the drive belt support as needed Depending on your engine model the drive belt support may be located near the drive wheel or drive pulley 1 Ensure the power is off 2 Loosen the adjustment bolts 3 Position the bracket so that the rod is close to but does not touch the drive belt with the clutch han...

Page 108: ... blade does not stop quickly Adjust the brake pads if the drive belt jumps from the drive pulley when the autoclutch is disengaged See Figure 5 8 The brake should be adjusted so the blade stops no more than 7 sec onds after turning the blade switch off Loosen the jam nuts around the adjustment turn buckle and turn the turnbuckle to adjust the brake Retighten the jam nuts Multiple adjustments of th...

Page 109: ...ove the cover Loosen the clutch motor mounting bolts and slide the motor up to tighten the belt Tighten the belt to 1 16 deflec tion with 1 4 lb deflection force Wood Mizer offers a belt tension gauge Part No 016309 that will let you accurately measure the belt tension Inspect the belt for wear or cracks and replace as necessary FIG 5 9 Loosen motor mount nuts Adjust motor up to tighten belt Autoc...

Page 110: ...mulated water and help prevent pump failure due to water ingestion It also will prevent excessive fluid wear and allow the fluid to maintain its hot end performance If humidity is not a problem drain and replace one gallon 3 8 liters of fluid every year to prevent fluid wear See Figure 5 10 If you are operating in temperatures 20 to 100 F 29 to 38 C use an all weather hydraulic fluid such as Conoc...

Page 111: ...ulic pump motor brushes every 750 hours of operation Remove brush dust and replace the brushes if they worn to a length of 1 4 6mm or shorter CAUTION Do not operate the hydraulic system if the pump motor brushes are worn shorter than 1 4 6mm Damage to the pump motor may result 4 Periodically check all hydraulic lines and fitting as needed Replace as necessary 500 750 ...

Page 112: ...tion 2 3 Failure to do so may result in injury and or electrical system damage Adjust the up down chain tension as needed Measure chain tension with the head all the way to the top of the vertical mast Secure the head with a chain at the top Find the chain adjusting bolt at the bottom of the mast Use the adjustment nut to adjust the bolt until the center of the chain can be deflected 3 4 1 9cm for...

Page 113: ...rs replacement gear oil in 8 ounce 0 24L bottles 7 Inspect the up down motor brushes every 750 hours of operation Remove brush dust and replace the brushes if they worn to a length of 5 8 16mm or shorter CAUTION Do not operate the up down system if the motor brushes are worn shorter than 5 8 16mm Damage to the up down motor may result The up down system is equipped with a gas spring assist mechani...

Page 114: ...our upper up down assist mounting bolts Remove the two lower set of mounting bolts See Table 5 3 2 Raise the saw head all the way to the top of the mast and secure with a chain 3 Locate the up down assist tension assembly FIG 5 11 600188 2 Remove bottom two upper mountng bolts ...

Page 115: ... the tension bolt counterclockwise to remove tension from the up down system Turn the bolt until it disengages from the mounting plate assembly 6 Remove the four lower mounting bolts and lift the mounting plate to access the up down chain Disassemble the master link securing the chain to the saw head FIG 5 12 600188B Loosen Lower Mounting Bolts 4 Turn Tension Bolt Counterclockwise to Remove Tensio...

Page 116: ...ssembly is removed components may easily be disassembled and ser viced as needed Do not disassemble the gas spring cylinders WARNING The gas spring cylinders are pressurized Disassembly of cylinder may result in injury or damage to the cylinder 9 When service is complete reinstall the assist assembly in the reverse order of the disas sembly procedure Reattach the chain with the master link Replace...

Page 117: ...able For AC powered equipment follow the lockout procedure provided in the safety section See Sec tion 2 3 Failure to do so may result in injury and or electrical system damage 1 Adjust the power feed chain as needed Measure the power feed chain tension with the saw head all the way toward the rear of the mill Use the adjustment nut on the feed ten sioner at the front of the mill to tighten or loo...

Page 118: ...ter CAUTION Do not operate the power feed system if the feed motor brushes are worn shorter than 5 8 16mm Damage to the feed motor may result 3 Check the power feed gearbox oil level Add a synthetic gear oil such as Mobil Glygoyle 460 as needed Drain and refill the gearbox with 12 15 ounces 0 35 0 44L of oil after every 5000 hours of sawmill operation or every 2 years whichever comes first Wood Mi...

Page 119: ...re transporting the sawmill If the battery is not fully charged excessive vibration could reduce the overall service life of the battery 1 Battery Council International copyright 1987 EMERGENCY TREATMENT FOR CONTACT WITH BATTERY COMPONENTS LEAD SUL FURIC ACID per SDS Safety Data Sheet EYE CONTACT Sulfuric Acid and Lead Flush eyes immediately with large amounts of water for at least 15 minutes whil...

Page 120: ...al 7 Connect the negative charger jumper cable to a grounded metal surface 8 Follow the instructions supplied with your specific battery charger IMPORTANT Be careful not to overcharge the battery especially when using a high rate or boost charger 40 amps or higher These are intended to quickly charge a good battery that is discharged They are not intended for unattended or long term charging 9 Aft...

Page 121: ...he saw head to gain access to the battery box lid 2 Turn the key switch to the OFF 0 position and remove the key 3 Remove the battery box cover and disconnect the negative battery terminal WARNING Disconnect the negative battery terminal cable before performing any service to the 12 volt electrical sys tem Failure to do so may cause injury or electrical system damage 4 Use the eye bolt at the top ...

Page 122: ...ro vided pulley Use the provided hex head bolt the provided fender washer the existing washers and the hex nylon lock nut to secure the pulley to the upper pulley mount as shown below See Figure 5 16 6 Unlock and open the distribution box FIG 5 16 600378 11 Upper Pulley Mount Pulley Nylon Lock Nut 1 2 Flat Washer 2 1 2 13 x 2 Hex Head Bolt Fender Washer ...

Page 123: ...provided 1 2 13 x 2 hex head bolts to secure the pulleys and the pulley guard plate in place See Figure 5 17 8 Close and lock the distribution box 9 Reinstall the guide cable to the hitch Use the eye bolt at the top of the rear feed stop post to tension the guide cable as necessary FIG 5 17 Guide Cable 600378 12 Distribution Box Pulley 3 Pulley Guard Plate Lower Mount Pulley Plate 1 2 13 Nylon Hex...

Page 124: ...aintaining the natural coil of the wire It may be necessary to reorient the cable clamp so the smaller cable hole is oriented down as shown below WARNING Always follow the proper installation procedure as described above Failure to do so may result in possible damage to the machine See Figure 5 18 FIG 5 18 600378 13 Guide Cable Cable Trolley 4 Cable Clamp Smaller Cable Hole Oriented Down ...

Page 125: ...cate upper track wiper See Section 5 4 25 hours Clean lube mast rails See Section 5 5 50 hours Lubricate drum switches Except DCS See Section 5 6 50 hours Grease pivot points and bearings oil chains See Section 5 6 50 hours Rotate drive idle blade wheel belts check for wear See Section 5 8 50 hours Inspect hydraulic lines fittings See Section 5 12 50 hours Check belt tensions See Section 5 9 See S...

Page 126: ... Manual Tension too tight Tension blade to recommended specifications Blade Does Not Track Right on Drive Wheel Cant adjustment is incorrect Readjust Drive Belts Wear Prematurely or Jump Engine motor and drive pul leys out of alignment Align pulleys See Section 6 4 Boards Thick Or Thin On Ends Or Middle Of Board Stress in log which causes log to not lay flat on the bed After log has been squared t...

Page 127: ...pers to firmly contact track Track is sticky Clean track with solvent and apply silicone spray Wavy Cuts Excessive feed Slow feed rate Improperly sharpened blade This will be the problem 99 of the time Resharpen blade See Sharpener Manual read entire manual Blade guides improperly adjusted Adjust blade guides Sap buildup on blade Use Water Lube Tooth set problem Resharpen and reset blade PROBLEM C...

Page 128: ...forward for battery pos itive contact to touch 6ft strip on main tube Check contact and strip for tarnish or loose wires Clean as necessary Poor ground connection Check ground connection between pump and saw frame and between battery nega tive contact and lower rail Check contact and rail for tarnish or loose wires Clean as neccesary Blown fuse Replace Low or dead battery Test battery amperage cap...

Page 129: ...just pressure relief valve Low air temperature caus ing fluid to thicken Allow fluid to warm up Synthetic fluids are available that allow for hydraulic operation in cold weather conditions Univis HVI 13 Pump Motor Runs Contin uously When Power Con tact Is Made Solenoid is stuck closed Tapping the solenoid may solve this prob lem temporarily Replace solenoid Fluid Leaks From Around Cylinder Piston ...

Page 130: ...oe boards to cushion or break the fall of a cant onto the bed ꞏ damaged hoses ꞏ damaged cylinder seals or cylinder ꞏ damaged valve INITIAL CHECK To check disconnect the toe board hydrau lic hose from its current valve section and temporarily connect it to another valve sec tion Check to see if the hydraulics operate properly If hydraulics operate properly hoses and cylinder seals are good Perform ...

Page 131: ...cated on the pump Pump runs but makes growling sound and hydraulic functions are slow jerky or don t work at all Low fluid level Check fluid level and add fluid as neces sary Check for leaks in the system at the control box fittings hoses and cylinders One of the log loader cyl inders does not move when lowering the loader causing the foot of other to raise completely before loader will start down...

Page 132: ...lief valve adjustment screw shown may be used to fine tune the hydraulic pressure Remove the adjustment screw nut Tighten the adjustment screw clockwise to increase pressure Loosen the adjustment screw counterclockwise to lower pressure CAUTION Pressure should not exceed 2200 psi If it does the amp draw will rise above the design maximum of 200 amps and could cause battery and system problems Pres...

Page 133: ...n the engine motor to the alternator pulley Loosen the bushing on the engine motor pul ley and adjust if necessary until it is aligned with the alternator pulley 3 With the autoclutch disengaged use a straight edge to check the alignment of the engine motor pulley to the main drive pulley Loosen the bushing on the drive pulley and adjust if necessary until it is aligned with the engine motor pulle...

Page 134: ... the problem moves with the joystick if so replace the joystick If the problem stays on the RH side as error code indicates inspect the wiring coming from the HMI for damage if no damage is detected replace the HMI module Joystick Error E03 LH Joystick Undetected 1 Verify Joystick is plugged in 2 Inspect harness for damage 3 Consult the man ual The E03 error code indicates the HMI is sensing that ...

Page 135: ...t age Too Low 1 Verify battery con dition 2 Inspect bat tery charging system connections 3 Check charging system 4 Consult the man ual The E07 error code indicates that the system has detected a low voltage condition Possible Solution s A reoccurring low voltage condition can be caused by several con ditions including weak battery defective charging system loose battery and or ground connections e...

Page 136: ...nected Note With a screwdriver blade in front of the switch look for the target symbol on the switch the switch should be open no continuity when the screwdriver is removed the switch should close Blade Guide Arm Error E11 Current Too High 1 Inspect Blade Guide Arm for binding 2 Inspect motor wir ing for damage 3 Consult the man ual The E11 error code indicates the ECM is detecting that the Blade ...

Page 137: ...enoid is drawing too much current This can be caused by damaged shorted wiring for the starter solenoid a defective solenoid or a defective circuit within the ECM Possible Solution s Remove wire from the starter solenoid and try to crank the engine if error E13 does not reoccur problem is likely the starter solenoid If problem does reoccur problem is in the wiring shorted or there is a defective c...

Page 138: ... to the motor if motor now runs without an E17 reoccurring then problem is a mechanical bind Note The feed motor icon on the display indicates feed motor current amperage this can be used when making mechanical repairs adjustments to know when the binding problem is com pletely fixed Normal max current should be in the 60 70 amp range Up Down Error E18 Current Too High 1 Inspect Up Dn sys tem for ...

Page 139: ...s with the HCM Possible Solution s Check to see if the HCM power fuse F4 is blown if so replace If fuse keeps blowing the problem is either a shorted power cable going to the HCM or a shorted HCM If fuse is not blown and the system is communicating with all of the other modules as indi cated by the revision number next to each module listed in the diagnostic screen then the problem is a defective ...

Page 140: ... the AC Drive manual The E29 error code indicates the ECM has detected that the fault relay on the up down AC inverter drive has changed states indicat ing to the control system that the drive has detected an error and has shut down Possible solution s Determine what the error code is on the inverter drive and consult drive manufacturer s documentation For Rev AC Drive E30 AC Drive Fault 1 Check f...

Page 141: ...t Glow Plug 3 Consult the man ual The E35 error code indicates the ECM has detected that glow plug 3 is not drawing enough current This can be caused by faulty connections damaged open wiring going to the glow plug a burned out open glow plug or a defective circuit within the ECM Possible Solution s Use a properly grounded test light not a meter to probe the wire terminal at the glow plug if E35 e...

Page 142: ... the E41 error does reoccur then problem is either with damaged wiring shorted or the ECM Display Heater E42 LCD Heater Fault 1 Make sure heater is plugged in 2 Inspect wiring for damage 3 Consult the man ual The E42 error code indicates the HMI has detected that the circuit for the display heater is drawing too much current amperage This can be caused by damaged shorted wiring going to the heater...

Page 143: ...bly sticking and may be failing soon If problem still exists disconnect switches and with a voltme ter grounded to the chassis make sure 5 Vdc is getting to the two switches from the ECM on red wires 28 and 29 If no voltage present problem is either a damaged open wire from the ECM or a defective circuit within the ECM Note The ECM drives the Autoclutch motor until it receives a 5 volt sig nal bac...

Page 144: ...ode indicates that the ECM has detected that the circuit for ECU Power on the Yanmar engine is not drawing enough current open circuit This can be caused by damaged open wiring on the engine harness an open coil on the actuator relay a defective ECM or possibly a defective engine ECU Possible Solution s Carefully inspect red wire 5 that runs from the ECM P1 3 to the engine harness round connector ...

Page 145: ...lected is correct Lubemizer Error E59 Lubemizer Pump Undetected 1 Make sure Lubem izer pump is plugged in 2 Inspect wiring for damage 3 Consult the man ual The E59 error code indicates the ECM has detected that the circuit for the Lubemizer pump is not drawing enough current amper age This can be caused by the pump not being plugged in dam aged open wiring going to the pump or a defective circuit ...

Page 146: ...OR_OUTPUT_TURNER_UP 201 ERROR_OUTPUT_TURN_SPIN_CCW 202 ERROR_OUTPUT_TURN_SPIN_CW 203 ERROR_OUTPUT_LOGDECK_OUT 204 ERROR_OUTPUT_LOGDECK_IN 205 Bed Mode 3 Code ERROR_OUTPUT_FRONT_PINCH_DOWN 300 ERROR_OUTPUT_FRONT_PINCH_UP 301 ERROR_OUTPUT_FRONT_TOE_DOWN 302 ERROR_OUTPUT_FRONT_TOE_UP 303 ERROR_OUTPUT_REAR_PINCH_DOWN 304 ERROR_OUTPUT_REAR_PINCH_UP 305 ERROR_OUTPUT_REAR_TOE_DOWN 306 ERROR_OUTPUT_REAR_T...

Page 147: ...e guide blocks for damage or wear and replace as necessary Check the blade guide blocks and drive side deflector plate are properly adjusted See Section 5 2 4 Adjust the idle side cant control to track the blade See Section 3 5 5 Close the blade housing covers and make sure all persons are clear of the saw head 6 Start the engine or motor 7 Engage the blade rotating the blade until the blade posit...

Page 148: ...HD Rdoc072619 Sawmill Alignment See Figure 7 1 3 Measure from the blade to the bed rail near the outer blade guide assembly This mea surement should be 1 16 1 5 mm higher than the inner measurement or 14 13 16 376 5 mm FIG 7 1 A A 1 16 SM0257 ...

Page 149: ...he outside of the saw head is 1 16 1 5mm higher than the inside Retighten the retaining plate bolts 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 guide arm can also cause blade vibration 1 Adjust the blade guide arm in to 1 2 13 mm from fully clo...

Page 150: ... Retighten the jam nuts After tightening the blade guide arm rollers check that the arm is aligned properly 3 With the arm adjusted 1 2 12 7 mm from fully closed measure the distance between the blade guide roller flange and the back of the blade See Figure 7 4 FIG 7 3 FIG 7 4 600025B Roller Adjustment Bolts 600244 8 Measure distance between roller flange and blade with arm open and closed ...

Page 151: ... the arm in toward the blade loosen the rear bolt and tighten the front bolt To tilt the arm out away from the blade loosen the front bolt and tighten the rear bolt Retighten the jam nuts and recheck the blade guide arm horizontal tilt 5 Now check the vertical tilt of the blade guide arm Move the saw carriage so the blade guide arm is positioned over a bed rail 6 With the arm 1 2 13 mm from fully ...

Page 152: ...e blade guide mounting block to the bed rail This measurement should be 15 376 5 mm or slightly higher because the saw head is tilted up 1 16 1 5 mm on the outside See Saw Head Tilt If the blade guide is closer to the bed rail or more than 1 16 1 5mm higher with the arm open adjust the blade guide arm vertically FIG 7 6 A B 600025 2B Measure from blade guide arm to bed rail with arm open and close...

Page 153: ...des should be adjusted properly in the vertical plane If the blade guides are tilted vertically the blade will try to travel in the tilted direction 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 13 mm from full open 2 Clip the alignment tool on the blade Position the tool close to the outer blade guide ass...

Page 154: ...djustment 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 tilt of the blade 7 Move the blade guide alignment tool close to the inner blade guide roller assembly and repeat the above steps Adjust the vertical tilt of the inner blade guide if necessary Blade Guide...

Page 155: ...e outer blade guide roller See Figure 7 10 10 Measure between the back edge of the blade and the tool at the end closest to the inner blade guide B 11 Measure between the back edge of the blade and the other end of the tool A The roller should be tilted slightly to the left A 1 8 3 mm less than B 1 8 3 mm FIG 7 10 A B 600244 6 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment Screws Blade Guide Alignment Tool ...

Page 156: ... roller flange is the correct distance from the back edge of the blade If the flange is too close to or too far from the blade the sawmill will not cut accurately HINT When adjusting blade guide spacing loosen the top set screw and one side set screw only This will ensure horizontal and vertical tilt adjustments are maintained when the adjustment screws are retight ened 1 Measure the distance betw...

Page 157: ...e 1 16 1 5 mm Adjust the roller back or for ward if necessary Manual Side Support Alignment Logs and boards are clamped against the side supports when sawing The sides supports must be square to the bed to ensure square lumber 1 Swing a side support down and measure between the face of the support and the main bed tube The distance at the top of the side support B should be equal to or no more FIG...

Page 158: ... horizontal check for the remaining side supports Adjust as necessary 3 Place square alignment tubes Part No S12831 2 required across the bed rails Swing a side support up so that it is vertical 4 Pull back at the top of the support to eliminate slack as if a log were being clamped against it 5 Place a square against the face of the side support The side support should be square or slightly tilted...

Page 159: ...the vertical check for the remaining side supports and adjust as necessary Hydraulic Side Support Alignment Place the square against the face of the side support The side support should be square or slightly tilted forward 1 32 0 8 mm Adjust the vertical tilt of the side support if neces sary FIG 7 14 SM0272 1 Place square against side support Loosen mounting bolt Alignment Tubes 2 Use 3 8 ratchet...

Page 160: ...rails 1 Move the saw carriage so the blade is positioned directly above one of the bed rails Mea sure from the bottom edge on a down set tooth of the blade to the top of the bed rail near the inner blade guide assembly 2 View the blade height scale with eyes level with the indicator The scale should indicate the actual distance from the blade to the bed rail Adjust the indicator if necessary See F...

Page 161: ...er HD Sawmill Alignment 60HD Rdoc072619 7 15 7 For example if the measurement from the down set tooth of the blade to the bed rail was 14 3 4 375 mm make sure the indicator reads 14 3 4 375 mm on the scale FIG 7 16 Blade Height Indicator Scale Bracket Mounting Bolts 600123 1 ...

Page 162: ...N 3 for additional setup information Blade Installation 1 Remove the blade and replace the blade wheel belts New blade wheel belts are required to perform the complete alignment procedure 2 Blow sawdust off of the blade guide assemblies Remove sawdust from the blade hous ings 3 Remove the blade guide assemblies NOTE To remove the blade guide assemblies and maintain the tilt adjustments only loosen...

Page 163: ... 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 Figure 7 17 2 Move the saw carriage so the front end of the tool is positioned over the first bed rail Measure from the bottom of the tool to the top surface of the bed rail 3 Move the saw carriage so the rear of the tool is positioned over the bed rail Again me...

Page 164: ...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 tool differ by more than 1 16 1 5 mm adjust the vertical tilt of the idle side blade wheel See Figure 7 19 Use the vertical adjustment screws to adjust the idle side blade wheel To tilt the wheel up loosen the bottom adjustment screw one quarter turn Loosen the jam nut on the top ad...

Page 165: ...just the blade wheel as necessary until the front and rear of 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 7 21 The horizontal tilt of the blade wheel should be adjusted so that the gul let of an 1 1 4 blade is 1 8 3 mm out from the front edge of the wheel 1 16 1 5 FIG 7 19 600025 5B Adjust vertical ad...

Page 166: ...d on the wheel turn the cant control counterclockwise If it is too far back on the wheel turn the cant control clockwise 10 Check the position of the blade on the drive side blade wheel The blade should be posi tioned on the wheel as described for the idle side blade wheel Adjust the drive side blade wheel if necessary FIG 7 21 FIG 7 22 SM0044D 3 16 4 5 mm 1 16 1 5 mm 1 1 2 Blade 1 8 3 0 mm 1 16 1...

Page 167: ...e side blade wheel Tighten the horizontal adjustment screw jam nut and the top verti cal screw See Figure 7 24 Track Roller Adjustment Making these adjustments correctly will insure the saw carriage travels smoothly along the track and blade will remain parallel with the bed frame 1 Using the feed controls move the saw carriage so that the blade is positioned over the front pivot end rail 2 Check ...

Page 168: ...rs should touch the rail throughout most of the saw carriage travel Be careful not to tighten the rollers so they cause the carriage to bind as it travels down the track If the rollers do not spin at least half the distance of the track tighten them as described above 3 Open the adjustable blade guide arm to within 1 2 15 mm of full open 4 Move the carriage back to the front pivot end rail Raise t...

Page 169: ...of the pivot rail support All measurements should be equal within 1 32 0 8 mm See Figure 7 27 To adjust the saw head tilt use the bolts located at the bottom of the saw head mast Loosen the three sets of four retaining plate bolts To raise the outside of the saw head back the stop bolts out then tighten the adjustment bolts To lower the out FIG 7 26 SM0137 17 400 mm to blade ...

Page 170: ... are properly adjusted to secure the carriage on the track rail Failure to properly adjust the stop bolts can cause saw head damage especially during mill transportation Bed Rail Adjustment 1 Move the clamp so it is 10 254mm from the clamp stop Adjust the clamp down to its lowest postion Move the saw head forward until it is positioned over the clamp Raise the saw head until the blade measures 15 ...

Page 171: ...urn the inner height adjustment nut to adjust the height of the inner end of the pivot rail Loosen the jam nut and turn the outer adjustment bolt to adjust the height of the outer end of the pivot rail 6 Move the saw head so the blade is positioned over the center of the front main bed rail 7 Measure the distance between the bottom of the blade and the bed rail at each end of the bed rail The bed ...

Page 172: ...e assemblies are positioned on the saw head to guide the blade on each side of the material being cut One blade guide assembly is mounted 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 head It is referred to as the outer assembly and is adjustable for var...

Page 173: ...om the back of the blade Adjust the inner blade guide assembly so the roller flange is 1 16 from the blade Tighten the two previously loosened tilt adjustment screws to secure the blade guide assembly Turn the top adjustment bolt clockwise to raise the blade guide assembly so the roller does not contact the blade NOTE Before adjusting the top bolt unload pressure on the bolt by turning 1 2 turn in...

Page 174: ... properly causing inaccurate cuts A loose blade guide arm can also cause blade vibration 1 Adjust the blade guide arm in to 1 2 13 mm from fully closed 2 Manually try to move the arm up and down If you can move the arm by hand you will need to tighten the arm rollers FIG 7 31 Turn bolt clockwise to raise assembly so roller does not touch the blade 600214 2 Tighten tilt screws to secure blade guide...

Page 175: ...de Arm Alignment Sawmill Alignment 60HD Rdoc072619 7 29 7 See Figure 7 32 Loosen the jam nuts and turn the adjustment bolts in to tighten the blade guide arm rollers Retighten the jam nuts FIG 7 32 600025B Roller Adjustment Bolts ...

Page 176: ... 33 4 Adjust the blade guide arm to 1 2 13 mm from fully open and remeasure the distance from the roller flange to the back of the blade The two measurements should be the same If not adjust the inner rollers in or out to tilt the arm horizontally See Figure 7 34 Loosen the horizontal adjustment bolt jam nuts To tilt the arm in toward the blade loosen the rear bolt and tighten the front bolt To ti...

Page 177: ... saw carriage so the blade guide arm is positioned over a bed rail 6 With the arm 1 2 15 mm from fully closed raise or lower the saw head until the bottom of the blade guide block is 15 375 mm from the top of the bed rail See Figure 7 35 Adjust the blade guide arm to 1 2 15 mm from fully open Measure the distance from the bottom of the blade guide mounting block to the bed rail This mea FIG 7 34 6...

Page 178: ...al adjustment bolt jam nuts To tilt the blade guide arm down loosen the rear bolt and tighten the front bolt To tilt the blade guide arm up loosen the front bolt and tighten the rear bolt Retighten the jam nuts and recheck the blade guide arm vertical tilt FIG 7 35 FIG 7 36 A B 600025 2B Measure from blade guide arm to bed rail with arm open and closed 600025 3B Front Vertical Adjustment Bolt Rear...

Page 179: ...the opposite direction it was last adjusted 8 Repeat for the other blade guide Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment The blade guides should be adjusted properly in the vertical plane If the blade guides are tilted vertically the blade will try to travel in the tilted direction A Blade Guide Alignment Tool BGAT is provided to help you measure the vertical tilt of the blade 1 Open the adjustable blad...

Page 180: ...r blade guide roller 6 Loosen one set screw at the side of the blade guide assembly See Figure 7 39 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 tilt the roller down loosen the top screw and tighten the bottom screw Tighten the jam nuts and recheck the tilt of the blade 7 Move the blade guide alignm...

Page 181: ...e guide alignment tool Place the tool against the face of the outer blade guide roller See Figure 7 40 3 Measure between the back edge of the blade and the tool 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 tool A The roller should be tilted slightly to the left A 1 8 3 mm less than B 1 8 3 mm 5 Loosen the jam nuts on the horizo...

Page 182: ...intained when the adjustment screws are retight ened 1 Measure the distance between the flange on the outer blade guide roller to the back edge of the blade This distance should measure 1 8 3 0 mm Adjust the roller back or for ward if necessary See Figure 7 41 Loosen the top and one side screw shown Back the stop bolt out of the way if necessary Tap the blade guide forward or backward until proper...

Page 183: ... flashlight behind the blade guide assembly to help you see the gap between the bar and the blade To adjust turn the tilt adjustment jam nuts to pivot the block assembly until the alignment bar is parallel to the blade Retighten the jam nuts Repeat for the second blade guide assembly See Figure 7 42 Blade Block Adjustment 1 Remove the blade and remove the alignment bars from the blade guide assemb...

Page 184: ...008 0 010 0 2 0 25mm from the blade using the shim as a guide Tighten the top block mounting bolt and clamp bolt 4 After tightening the clamp bolt recheck the distance from the top block to the blade and readjust if necessary Manual Side Support Alignment Logs and boards are clamped against the side supports when sawing The sides supports must be square to the bed to ensure square lumber 1 Swing a...

Page 185: ... horizontal check for the remaining side supports Adjust as necessary 3 Place square alignment tubes Part No S12831 2 required across the bed rails Swing a side support up so that it is vertical 4 Pull back at the top of the support to eliminate slack as if a log were being clamped against it 5 Place a square against the face of the side support The side support should be square or slightly tilted...

Page 186: ...the vertical check for the remaining side supports and adjust as necessary Hydraulic Side Support Alignment Place the square against the face of the side support The side support should be square or slightly tilted forward 1 32 0 8 mm Adjust the vertical tilt of the side support if neces sary FIG 7 45 SM0272 1 Place square against side support Loosen mounting bolt Alignment Tubes 2 Use 3 8 ratchet...

Page 187: ... repeat for the other hydraulic side support Clamp Stop Stop Bolt Adjustment 1 Once the side supports are aligned pivot them down to their horizontal position 2 Tie a string to the stop block at the first bed rail Stretch the string toward the rear of the frame and tie to the stop block at the last bed rail FIG 7 46 600026 1 Place square against side support Alignment Tubes 2 Adjust jam nuts up to...

Page 188: ...e jam nut and adjust the bolt on the middle rear bed rail until it touches the string Saw Head Tilt As the blade enters a wide log or cant the outside of the saw head will drop down slightly To compensate for the drop the saw head is adjusted 1 16 1 5 mm higher at the out side FIG 7 47 SM0191B String across side supports Adjust clamp stop to string Adjust stop bolt against string ...

Page 189: ... blade to the bed rail near the outer blade guide assembly See Figure 7 49 To adjust the saw head tilt use the bolts located at the bottom of the saw head mast Loosen the two sets of four retaining plate bolts To raise the outside of the saw head back the stop bolts out then tighten the adjustment bolts To lower the out side of the saw head loosen the adjustment bolts and tighten the stop bolts Re...

Page 190: ...ed rails Mea sure from the bottom edge on a down set tooth of the blade to the top of the bed rail near the inner blade guide assembly 2 View the blade height scale with eyes level with the indicator The scale should indicate the actual distance from the blade to the bed rail Adjust the indicator if necessary See Figure 7 50 Loosen the scale bracket mounting bolts Adjust the bracket up or down unt...

Page 191: ...er HD Sawmill Alignment 60HD Rdoc072619 7 45 7 For example if the measurement from the down set tooth of the blade to the bed rail was 14 3 4 375 mm make sure the indicator reads 14 3 4 375 mm on the scale FIG 7 50 Blade Height Indicator Scale Bracket Mounting Bolts 600123 1 ...

Page 192: ...raulic Information SECTION 8 HYDRAULIC INFORMATION 8 1 Hydraulic Schematic FIG 8 1 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC DC FIG 8 2 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC AC 600335B C1 C2 C3 C5 C6 C4 C7 C8 F1 G1 P1 P2 M1 M2 V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 M3 V6 600336B C1 C2 C3 C5 C6 C4 C7 C8 F1 P3 M3 V1 V2 V3 V4 V5 V6 G1 ...

Page 193: ...c Layout Diagram HYDRAULIC LAYOUT DIAGRAM DC ONLY C1 C2 C3 H10 H18 H19 H11 H2 H13 H15 H8 H7 H5 H6 H12 H4 H3 H9 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 M1 P1 G1 F1 M2 P2 V2 V3 V4 V5 H1 600303 H17 M3 H20 H14 H16 H21 H22 V1 Clamp In Out Clamp Up Down Turner Side Supports Front Toe Board Rear Toe Board Log Loader Crossflow Hose 1 2 ...

Page 194: ...oke C7 C8 042754 J D Hydraulic 042754 Hyd Cylinder 3 Bore X 8 Stroke F1 S28 Hyd Filter Supply P20301 Filter Hydraulic Fluid Cartridge G1 CF 1P 210A Pressure Devices Inc P10052 Gauge 5000 PSI Hydraulic P1 P2 M300 0230 Monarch Hyd P12701 Hydraulic Pump With Motor DC V1 HF37165 06 Scott Industrial Sys 025688 Valve 7 Section Hydraulic Expndbl V2 V3 49005 700 Vonberg 015484 Sequence Valve 700 psi V4 V5...

Page 195: ... 8 Loading Arm Top 048312 H9 Plain 16 3 8 Side Support Base 048313 H10 Pink 15 3 8 Side Support Top 048314 H11 Orange 20 3 8 Clamp In Out Base 048315 H12 White 23 3 8 Clamp In Out Top 048316 H13 Green 74 3 8 Loading Arm Branch Top 048317 H14 Green 34 3 8 Loading Arm Branch Top 048318 H15 Yellow 77 3 8 Loading Arm Branch Base 048298 H16 Yellow 34 3 8 Loading Arm Branch Base 048318 H17 Plain 73 3 8 ...

Page 196: ...t 8 3 control operation 4 1 4 5 fluid level 5 16 hose list 8 4 layout diagram 8 2 schematic 8 1 troubleshooting problems 6 3 L leveling logs 4 6 loading logs 4 5 M maintenance autoclutch belt DC only 5 15 blade guide 5 2 blade tensioner 5 9 blade wheel belts 5 10 carriage track wipers 5 5 drive belt 5 11 hydraulic system 5 16 mast rails 5 6 5 7 miscellaneous 5 8 part wear life 5 1 power feed 5 23 ...

Page 197: ...ce information branch locations 1 3 customer sawmill ID 1 5 general contact info 1 2 setup portable sawmill 3 8 stationary sawmill 3 1 T troubelshooting error codes 6 9 troubleshooting 6 1 hydraulic problems 6 3 sawing problems 6 1 turning logs 4 6 U up down operation 4 7 W water lube operation 4 39 ...

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