Wood-mizer LT10S3 E7, LT10S3 5S User Manual

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Wood-Mizer

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®

Sawmill

Safety, Setup, Operation

& Maintenance Manual

LT10S3 E7,5S rev. A5.00

Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand

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

December 2006

Form #794

This is the original language

for the manual.

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General Contact Information
Branches & Authorized Sales Centers

SECTION 1 SAFETY 1-1

1.1 Safety Symbols...................................................... ..... ............................1-1

1.2 Blade Handling.......................................................................................1-2

1.3 Sawmill Setup.........................................................................................1-2

1.4 Sawmill Operation..................................................................................1-2

1.5 Sawmill Maintenance.............................................................................1-4

1.6 Belt Sizes................................................................................................1-8

1.7 Blade Sizes .............................................................................................1-9

1.8 Cutting Capacity.....................................................................................1-9

1.9 Engine/Motor Specifications..................................................................1-9

1.10 Noise Level...........................................................................................1-10

1.11 Sawdust Extractor Specifications.........................................................1-10

1.12 Overall Dimensions..............................................................................1-11

1.13 Components..........................................................................................1-12

SECTION 2 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 2-1

2.1 Mounting Parts of LT10 Sawmills with Electric Motors.......................2-1

Parts Specifications
Specifications of Fasteners
Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill

2.2 Unpacking the Sawmill ..........................................................................2-5

2.3 Bed Frame Assembly .............................................................................2-7

2.4 Frame Leg Adjustment.........................................................................2-12

2.5 Saw Head Assembly .............................................................................2-13

2.6 Log Loading Ramp (Option)................................................................2-19

SECTION 3 SETUP & OPERATION 3-1

3.1 Sawmill Setup.........................................................................................3-1

3.2 Replacing The Blade ..............................................................................3-9

3.3 Tensioning The Blade...........................................................................3-10

3.4 Tracking The Blade..............................................................................3-11

3.5 Starting The Motor...............................................................................3-12

3.6 Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs...............................................3-13

3.7 Up/Down Operation .............................................................................3-15

3.8 Blade Guide Arm Operation.................................................................3-17

3.9 Blade Drive Operation..........................................................................3-18

3.10 Feed Operation .....................................................................................3-20

3.11 Cutting The Log ...................................................................................3-20

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3.12 Edging...................................................................................................3-21

3.13 Blade Height Scale...............................................................................3-22

3.14 Water Lube Operation..........................................................................3-24

3.15 Transporting the Sawmill.....................................................................3-25

SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 4-1

4.1 Wear Life................................................................................................4-1

4.2 Sawdust Removal...................................................................................4-1

4.3 Carriage Track & Rollers .......................................................................4-1

4.4 Vertical Mast Rails....................................................................... .... ..... .4-2

4.5 Miscellaneous Lubrication ........................................................... .... ..... .4-2

4.6 Blade Wheel Belts..................................................................................4-3

4.7 Up/Down System....................................................................................4-3

4.8 Miscellaneous Maintenance ...................................................................4-4

4.9 Safety Devices Inspection ....................................................... ...............4-4

SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 5-1

5.1 Sawing Problems....................................................................................5-1

SECTION 6 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT 6-1

6.1 Pre-Alignment Procedures......................................................................6-1

6.2 Preparing The Sawmill For Alignment ..................................................6-1

6.3 Blade Installation and Alignment...........................................................6-2

6.4 Blade Wheel Alignment.........................................................................6-3

6.5 Blade Guide Arm Alignment..................................................................6-8

6.6 Aligning The Blade Guides..................................................................6-10

6.7 Blade Deflection...................................................................................6-10

6.8 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment..................................................6-11

6.9 Blade Guide Flange Spacing................................................................6-13

6.10 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment...................................................................6-14

6.11 Side Supports........................................................................................6-14

6.12 Blade Height Scale Adjustment............................................................6-16

6.13 Motor Drive Belt Adjustment...............................................................6-18

6.14 Safety Handle Linkage Adjustment......................................................6-19

6.15 Track Roller Distance Adjustment.......................................................6-20

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Sawmill and Customer Identification

LT10

Basic Sawmill I.D.

E7,5

Motor/Engine

A1.

Major “Revision” Code

00

Minor ”Revision”

Typ e

Revision Number

Code

S3

Bed Frame Type

Each Wood-Mizer LT10 sawmill is identified with a revision and VIN numbers.

REVISION AND VIN NUMBERS

See the chart for VIN description.

456=Wood-Mizer Indiana

Company Identification Number

456 A 4 24 1 X H P A F9 017 F9 .01

When you pick up your mill, you will receive a customer number. The VIN number,
revision, and your customer number expedite our service to you. Please write these
numbers below so you have quick, easy access to them.

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Length of the Trailer;

C=1814-2268 kg, D=2269-3000kg

Weight Class; A=Under 1361 kg, B=1361-1814 kg,

4=LT40 Series, 7=LT70 Series

Product No.; 1=LT10/15, 2=LT20 Series,

Check Digit

Number of axles on the trailer

Add all the number and divide by 11

20= 20’ (6 m), 24=24’ (7 m), 35=35’ (11 m)

Year of Manufacture;

State of Manufacture

N=Indiana, P=Poland

Month of Manufacture

G=2009, H=2010, J=2011, K=2012, L=2013, M=2014

Revision Level

Sequence Number

Ranging from 000-999

A=January, B=February, C=March, etc...

End of 17-Digit VIN

Revision Level (Repeated)

Two-Digit Minor Revision Level

V.I.N. DESCRIPTION

Customer No. Type VIN No. Revision No.

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IIMPORTANT! 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.

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Introduction

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General Contact Information

Getting Service

Wood-Mizer is committed to providing you with the latest technology, best quality and
strongest customer service available on the market today. We continually evaluate our
customers’ needs to ensure we’re meeting current wood-processing demands. Your com­ments and suggestions are welcome.

General Contact Information

From Europe call your local distributor or our European Headquarters and Manufacturing
Facility in Kolo, Nagórna 114 St, Poland at [phone]. From the continental U.S.,
call our U.S. Headquarter 8180 West 10th St.Indianapolis, IN 46214, toll-free at

1-800-525-8100.

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 of your machine. He also can schedule you for a service call.

Office Hours:

Ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative. Please have

Country Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday

Poland

US

Please have your vehicle 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.

7 a.m.- 3 p.m.

8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 8 a.m.- 12 p.m

Closed Closed

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Branches & Authorized Sales Centers

Introduction

Branches & Authorized Sales Centers

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European Headquarters

Wood-Mizer Industries Sp. z o.o.

Nagórna 114, 62-600 Koło, Poland
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.woodmizer.eu

BELARUS
MOST-GRUPP

Siemashko 15, k.3
Minsk 2200116
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

EUROPE UNITED STATES

World Headquarters

Wood-Mizer LLC

8180 West 10th Street
Indianapolis,Indiana 46214-2400,

USA
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

www.woodmizer.com

SWITZERLAND Bruno Steiner

Striegelgasse 2
CH-6214 Schenkon
Tel.: [phone]

Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

RUSSIA Dariusz Mikołajewski
OOO WOOD-MIZER INDUSTRIES

141031, Moscow
Reg., Mytishenski raj., pos. Veshki,
Zavodskaja str., 3B
Tel.Fax: [phone]
Tel.Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

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Branches & Authorized Sales Centers

BULGARIA Kalin Simeonov
Ecotechproduct

38 Star Lozenski pat str.
Sofia 1186
Tel.: [phone]
Tel.: [phone]
Tel:/Fax
: [phone]

Kalin Simeonov

GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

CROATIA Krešimir Pregernik
Pregimex d.o.o.

S. Batušiæa 31, 10090 Zagreb
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]

Krešimir Pregernik

GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

CZECH REPUBLIC Miroslaw Greill
Wood-Mizer CZ s.r.o.

Osvaldova 91
339 01 Klatovy-Luby

Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Miroslaw Greill

GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

CZECH REPUBLIC Lubomir Kudlik
Wood-Mizer Moravia

Sovadinova 6
69002 Breclav
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]

Lubomir Kudlik

GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

HUNGARY Wiktor Turoczy
Wood-Mizer Hungary K.F.T.

Szonyi Ut 67., 2921 Komárom
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

ITALY Felice Pasquale
Wood-Mizer Italia Srl
Cda. Capoiaccio SN

86012 Cercemaggiore
Campobasso
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Subagent:
ITALY Franz Josef Reichsigl

Muls 21, 39058 Sarnthein
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]

LATVIA Vilmars Jansons
OBERTS Ltd

Gaujas str. 32/2
LV-2167 Marupe, Rigas Raj.
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Vilmars Jansons

GSM: [phone]

Andris Orols

GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

RUSSIA Far East Wladimir Głazaczew
“WM Service”

Krasnoretchenskaya Str.111
680006 Khabarovsk
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

SERBIA Dragan Markov
Wood-Mizer Balkan d.o.o.

Svetosavska GA 3/3; P. Fah 25
23 300 Kikinda
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

SLOVAKIA Wiktor Turoczy
Wood-Mizer Danubia s.r.o.

Hadovce 5, 94501 Komárno
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

TURKEY
Er-Ka Ahsap Profil Kerestecilik San.
ve Tic. Ltd. Sti.

Adana Keresteciler Sitesi 191 sk No.41
ADANA
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

FINLAND Howard Blackbourn
Oy Falkberg Jordbruk Ab

Falkintie 220
25610 Ylonkyla
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Howard Blackbourn

GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

LITHUANIA Andrius Zuzevicius
UAB Singlis

Savanoriu pr. 187, 2053 Vilnius
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Dmitrij Gaiduk

GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

UKRAINE Ivan Vi nnicki
MOST UKRAINA

bul. Myru 3, Bajkivtsi Ternoplskyj r-j
Ternopolska oblast
47711 Ukraine
Tel/Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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FRANCE Laurence Serrurier
Wood-Mizer France
Zac du Prѐ Marechal Route de Fruges
62560 Fauquembergues
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
Mail: [e-mail]

SLOVENIA Jan Fale
FAMTEH d.o.o.

Gacnikova pot 2,
2390 Ravne na Koroskem
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Jan Fale

GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Matjaz Kolar

Tel.: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

GERMANY Klaus Longmuss
Wood-Mizer Sägewerke GmbH

Dorfstraße 5, 29485 Schletau
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Klaus Longmuss

Tel.: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

NORWAY Odd Edvoll
Wood-Mizer Nordic AS

Vardelia 17, 2020 Skedsmokorset
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

e-mail: [e-mail]

Subagent:
SWEDEN Kjell Larsson
Mekwood AB

Slingan 14, 812 41 Gästrike-Hammarby
Tel.: [phone]

Kjell Larsson

GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

UNITED KINGDOM & IRELAND
Wood-Mizer UK

Hopfield Barn
Kenward Road, Yalding
Kent ME18 6JP, UK
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: info@

David Darnell
10 Tennyson Avenue
Southend on Sea
Essex, SS2 5HD
David Darnell GSM: [phone]

Stephan Cull
Cembrandy Gardens, Manorwen
Fishguard, Pembrokeshire SA659PT
Tel.: [phone]
GSM: [phone]

IRELAND
Wood-Mizer Ireland

Stephen Brennan
Cum Lahardane Ballina County Mayo
Tel:[phone]

E-mail: [e-mail]

woodmizer.co.uk

Subagents:
DENMARK Brian Jensen

Arnborgvej 9, 7330 Brande- Fasterholt
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Brian Jensen

GSM: [phone]

e-mail: [e-mail]

Netherlands Chris Dragt
Lange Brink 77d,
7317 BD Apeldoorn
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

ROMANIA Adrian Echert
SC WOOD-MIZER RO SRL

TRANSILVANIEI Nr. 5
Sibiu, Cisnadie 555300
Tel.:/Fax: : [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [e-mail]

Subagent:
ROMANIA M. Echert
S.C. Echert Comprod s.r.l

Str. Schitului Nr. 6, Apt.7 etajul-1
725 70 Vatra Dornei, Romania
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
Tel. : [phone]

Regional Manager - Asia
Wood-Mizer Asia Pte Ltd.
James Wong
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
WWW: www.woodmizerasia.com
E-mail: [e-mail]

Regional Manager - Africa
Wood-Mizer Africa
Jean-Jacques Oelofse
UNIT 3, LEADER PARK, NO: 20 CHARIOT
ROAD
STORMILL, EXT 5, Roodepoort,
Johannesburg
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Jean-Jacques Oelofse E-mail:
[e-mail]
Jean-Jacques Oelofse
Skype:jean.jacques.pierre.oelofse

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Safety

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SECTION 1 SAFETY

1.1 Safety Symbols

This symbol calls your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe
and follow these instructions.

The word 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 to persons or
equipment.

Warning stripes are placed on areas where a single decal would be
insufficient. To avoid serious injury, keep out of the path of any
equipment marked with warning stripes.

Read and observe all safety instructions before operating this equipment! Also read any additional
manufacturer’s manuals and observe any applicable safety instructions including dangers, warnings,
and cautions.

Always be sure that all safety decals are clean and readable. Replace all damaged safety decals to
prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment. Contact your local distributor, or call your
Customer Service Representative to order more decals.

IMPORTANT! It is always the owner's responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state and

local laws, rules and regulations regarding the ownership, operation and towing of your Wood-Mizer
sawmill. All Wood-Mizer mill owners are encouraged to become thoroughly familiar with these
applicable laws and comply with them fully while using the mill.

Always properly dispose of all sawing by-products, including sawdust and other debris, coolant, oil,
fuel, oil filters and fuel filters.

Safety instructions are listed in this section by the following operations:

 Blade Handling,

 Sawmill Setup

 Sawmill Operation

 Sawmill Maintenance

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1.2 Blade Handling

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DANGER! Always disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill engine

before changing the blade. Failure 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 from area when coiling, carrying or
changing a blade. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

1.3 Sawmill Setup

WARNING! Do not set up the mill on ground with more than a 10

degree incline. If setup on an incline is necessary, put blocks under
one side of the mill or dig out areas for the legs to keep mill level.
Setting up the mill on an incline could cause it to tip over, resulting in
serious personal injury.

Safety

Blade Handling

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WARNING! Keep all persons out of the path of the saw head while

loading and unloading the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury or death.

1.4 Sawmill Operation

IMPORTANT! The sawmill is intended for sawing wood only.

See Section Cutting Capacity

IMPORTANT! The operator of the sawmill should get adequate

training in the operation and adjustment of the machine.

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.

DANGER! Be sure the blade housing cover is in place and secured.

Do not open the blade housing when the blade is engaged.

DANGER! Always keep hands away from moving bandsaw blade.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury.

for log size capacities of the machine.

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 may result in serious injury.

DANGER! Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary movement

around the mill and lumber stacking areas. Failure to do so may result
in serious injury.

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Safety

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Sawmill Operation

WARNING! Always wear eye, ear, respiration and foot protection as

well as safety clothing when operating the sawmill. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury.

WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the

sawmill. Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death.

WARNING! Always make sure log is clamped securely before sawing.

Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death.

WARNING! Use ONLY water or alcohol solution with the water lube

accessory. Never use flammable fuels or liquids. If these types of
liquids are necessary to clean the blade, remove it and clean with a
rag. Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION! Be sure the log clamps are all the way down before loading

a log onto the bed. Failure to do so may result in machine damage.

CAUTION! Before loading a log, be sure the cutting head is moved far

enough forward so the log does not hit it. Failure to do so may result in
machine damage.

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 only prevent the blade from being pulled off and ruined by
a wood sliver, but also will increase the life of the blade.

CAUTION! Remove the optional loading ramps before sawing.

CAUTION! Never clean the blade or the blade wheels with a brush

or a scraper during sawmill operation.

CAUTION! Before installation of the blade, inspect it for damage and

cracks. Use only properly sharpened blades. Always handle the blade
with extreme caution. Use suitable carrier equipment for transporting
the blades.

CAUTION! Always wear gloves when handling the blade. Never grab

the blade with bare hands!

CAUTION! If the blade breaks during sawmill operation, push the

EMERGENCY STOP button to stop the blade motor and wait
10 seconds before you open the blade housing cover.

CAUTION! The sawmill’s work-stand should be equipped with a 4 kg

or bigger dry powder extinguisher.

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1.5 Sawmill Maintenance

099220

CAUTION! Reinstall the track wiper so that it lightly touches the track

bar. If the 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.

See Table 1-1. Pictogram decals used to warn and inform the user about danger in the LT10.

Decal View W-M No. Description

Sawmill Maintenance

TABLE 1-1

096317 CAUTION! Read thoroughly the manual

before operating the machine. Observe all
safety instructions and rules when
operating the sawmill.

Safety

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099220 CAUTION! Close all guards and covers

before starting the machine.

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Safety

099219

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099221

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TABLE 1-1

099219 Blade tension. Turning the bolt clockwise

will increase the blade tension and turning
the bolt counterclockwise will decrease the
tension.

099221 CAUTION! Keep all persons a safe

distance away from work area when
operating the machine.

096316 CAUTION! Do not open or close the

electric box when the switch is not in the
“0” position.

096319 CAUTION! Disconnect power supply

before opening the box.

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TABLE 1-1

096321 Blade movement direction

S12004G CAUTION! Always wear safety goggles

when operating the sawmill!

S12005G CAUTION! Always wear protective ear

muffs when operating the sawmill!

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501465 CAUTION! Always wear safety boots when

operating the sawmill!

501467 Lubrication Point

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Safety

099226

092597

099401

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TABLE 1-1

P11789 Aligning the blade on the wheels

099226 Power feed system engagement

092597 Setting the blade tension indicator

P85070 CE safety certification

099401 Russian safety certification

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S20097F

2925 RPM

P85066

3-4 mm

S20097F 2925 RPM - Motor rotation direction

P85066 Blade positioning

501477 Safety handle. The blade is stopped when

the handle is released.

Safety

Belt Sizes

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1.6 Belt Sizes

See Table 1-2. Belt sizes for the LT10 are shown.

Description Belt Size Wood-Mizer

Part #

Motor Drive Belt E7.5 B81 014819

Blade Pulley Belts

B57

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P04185

TABLE 1-2

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To insure proper blade tracking, use Goodyear, Dayco Super II, or Browning belts

only.

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Blade Sizes

1.7 Blade Sizes

See Table 1-3. Wood-Mizer TRU•SHARP™ offers three types of blades to provide efficient sawing

for all models of sawmills. The engine/motor size of your sawmill and the type of wood you saw
should determine which blade you choose for optimum performance.

Engine/Motor Size Recommended Blade For Sawing:

5 hp - 15hp B275IH1030

16hp or more B376IH1030

Electric Motor B376IH1030

Softwood Hardwood Frozen or Hard-to-Cut

Wood

B275IH741030

B376IH741030

B376IH741030

B375IH929

B275IH1030
B275IH741030
B376IH1030

B376IH741030

B275IH1030
B275IH741030
B376IH1030

B376IH741030

2

2

B375IH929

B375IH929

B375IH929

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1

1

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TRU•SHARP™ “F” blades use a 9/29 profile (9° hook angle and 29° back angle) and are designed to cut frozen and/or

extremely dense, hard-to-cut wood.

Standard TRU•SHARP™ blades use a 10/30 profile.

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Customer may choose preferred blade.

See The Blade Handbook for blade hook angle, tooth height, and tooth set specifications.

1.8 Cutting Capacity

See Table 1-4. The log size capacities of the LT10 sawmills are listed below.

LT10 S 3 70 cm 5,4 m

LT10 S 4 70 cm 7,3 m

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Each additional bed frame segment adds approximately 195
cm ( 6’ 5” ) to length capacity.

1.9 Engine/Motor Specifications

Max. Diameter

Max. Length

TABLE 1-4

TABLE 1-3

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See Table 1-5. The power options available for the LT10 sawmill are listed below.

Engine/Motor Type Manufacturer Model Number Specifications

5.5 kW Electric Motor Siemens, Germany 1LA7130-2AA60-2 3 x 400V, 50 Hz

TABLE 1-5

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1.10 Noise Level

See Table 1-6. The average level of noise is given in table below12.

LT10 E 7,5 83,3 dB (A)

1.11 Sawdust Extractor Specifications

CAUTION! Always turn on the dust extractor before starting the

machine.

See Table 1-7. The dust extractor specifications are given below.

Noise Level

TABLE 1-6

Safety

Noise Level

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Maximum Capacity

C o l l e c t o r I n l e t D i a m e t e r s

(in front of fan)

Motor Power 1,5 kW

Number of Sacks for Waste 1 pcs

Total Capacity of Sacks

Weight 110 kg

Conveying Speed When 10m

Long Hose is Used

1200 m

150 mm

0,25 m

20 m/s

3

/h

3

TABLE 1-7

1. The noise level measurement was taken in accordance with PN-EN ISO 3746 Standard.
The noise exposure level given above concerns an 8-hour work day.

2. The figures quoted are emission levels and are not necessarily s af e w or k in g l ev e ls . W hi l s t t h e re i s
a correlation between the emission and exposure levels, this cannot be used reliably to 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
noise etc. i.e. the number of machines and other adjacent processes. Also the permissible exposure
level can vary from country to country. This information, however, will enable the user of the machine
to make a better evaluation of the hazard and risk.

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967

2

2

8

0

1

7

0

4

10_002d

1

Overall Dimensions

1.12 Overall Dimensions

See Figure 1-1. The overall dimensions of the LT10 sawmills are shown below.

FIG. 1-1

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1.13 Components

10_001_E

Water Tank

Blade Tensioner

Up/Down Crank Handle

Sawmill Frame

Log

Clamp

Blade Guide Arm Handle

Blade Drive Motor

Electric Box

See Figure 1-2. The major components of the Wood-Mizer LT10 are shown below.

Safety

Components

1

FIG. 1-2

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510720-1

2

Mounting Parts of LT10 Sawmills with Electric Motors

SECTION 2 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY

2.1 Mounting Parts of LT10 Sawmills with Electric Motors

2.1.1 Pa rt s Sp ec if ic at ion s

Table 1:

Sawmill Mounting Parts

Fig. Wood-Mizer No. Description Qty.

LT10 S 3 LT10 S 4 LT10 E C

094514 LT15 Bed Section,

Complete (1.95 m)

085981-1 Thick Spacer

Washer

085982-1 Log Side Support,

Complete

085994-1 Bed Leg Mounting

Washer, Painted

510720-1 Leveling Wedge,

Painted

086132-1 Power Cord Bracket 1 1 1

343

68-

68-

12 16 -

1

11

086171-1 Side Bracket 2 2 2

086172-1 Bottom Bracket 1 1 1

086322 Right Track Wiper 2 2 2

086323 Left Track Wiper 2

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Table 1:

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Parts Specifications

2

086659-1 Frame Mounting

Strap, Zinc-plated

086745 Middle Track Cover

with Felt Wiper

093859 Plate, PC Guard 1

094250-1 Track Rail,

Zinc-plated (Short)

095490-1 Auxiliary Bed Rail 1

100903-1 Sawdust Chute 1

463

1

2

11

11

2-

1-

1-

500844-1 Bed Extension

Tube, Painted

502725-1 Feed Rope Mount

Front Bracket

502726-1 Feed Rope Mount

Rear Bracket

506287-1 PLATE, LT15 BED

SECTION
CONNECTOR

507565 Log Clamp 3

508236-1 Feed Rope Mount

Front Bracket

(LT15-EC)

12

2

1

1

1

2-

1-

1-

16 -

43

-1

508237-1 Feed Rope Mount

Rear Bracket

(LT15-EC)

1

-1

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6

,

5

8

8

,

4

20

1

3

M8 Nut

M8x20 Bolt

8.4 Washer

2

Specifications of Fasteners

Table 1:

094427-1 (LT15S3)

094696-1 (LT15M2)

LTBGAT Tool, Blade, Guide,

R02080 Rope 9

100903-1 Sawdust Chute 1 -

503768-1 Guide Upright - 1

2.1.2 S p ec i f ic at ions of Fasteners

Track Rail 3

Alignment

12 11

Table 2:

Wood-Mizer No. Description Qty. LT10-EC

Sample designations of fasteners:

F81003-17 M10x35 Bolt 1 -

F81030-2 M5 Nut 2

F81000-7 M5x25 Bolt 2

F81001-7 M6x12 Bolt 2

F81054-1 Flat Washer 8.4 264

F81032-2 M8 Nut 127

F81002-5 M8x25 Bolt 118

-

-

2

24

7

7

F81002-4 M8x20 Bolt 5

12

F81055-2 Washer, 10.2 Split Lock 2 6

F81003-11 M10x25 Bolt 4 6

F81003-1 M10x20 Bolt 2 2

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Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill

Table 2:

F81055-1 Flat Washer 10.5 4 8

F81037-1 M20 Nut 28 -

F81032-1 M8 Nut 1 -

F81002-20 M8x16 Bolt 6 -

F81002-23 M8x100 Bolt 12 -

F81059-2 Washer, M20 Flat Zinc 28 -

F81053-1 Washer, M6 Flat Zinc 2 2

095919 Cap, A 50x30 Black 2 -

097480 Pipe Cap 40x40x(3-4) 6 -

F81056-1 13 Flat Washer 2 28

F81034-1 M12 Hex Nut 2 2

F81034-2 M12 Hex Nylon Lock Nut - 14

2

F81004-38 M12x120 Bolt - 12

F81004-12 M12x55 Bolt - 2

F81054-4 Washer, 8.2 Split Lock - 14

F81082-1 Clamp - Plastic Hose 2 -

2.1.3 Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill

Table 3:

Required tools

Flat Wrench #8 1pcs

Flat Wrench #10 2pcs

Flat Wrench #13 2pcs

Flat Wrench #17 2pcs

Flat Wrench #19 2pcs

Ratchet Wrench #30 1pcs

Hammer 1pcs

Allen Wrench #4 1pcs

Allen Wrench #5 1pcs

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2

Unpacking the Sawmill

2.2 Unpacking the Sawmill

FIG. 2-1

1. Cut the bands holding the components together.

2. Remove frame parts from the pallet.

3. Remove up/down crank from the saw head, slide on the up/down handle and secure with the pin

(Part No F81045-1).

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Locking Pin

F81045-1

Unpacking the Sawmill

2

FIG. 2-1

4. Using the up/down crank raise the saw head. Open the box with the sawmill’s equipment.

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!

150158b

M10x75 Bolt

M10 Hex Nylon Lock Nut

10.5 Washer

094427-1 (LT15S3)

094696-1 (LT15M2)

2

Bed Frame Assembly

2.3 Bed Frame Assembly

IMPORTANT! With all screw joints without spring lock washer or lock

nylon nut, use the "LOCTITE 243" (blue, of average durability, for
screw joints).

1. Mount preliminarily the track rail as shown in Figure 2-2. Do not tighten the nuts.

See Figure 2-2.

FIG. 2-2

2. In case of sawmills with non-adjustable legs - Mount four (or six) legs to each bed section. Use two hex

head bolts and lock nuts to secure each leg to the bed section.

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See Figure 2-3.

150185B

M10x75 Bolt

085994-1

100064-1

M10 Hex Nylon

Lock Nut

10.5 Washer

SAWMILL ASSEMBLY

Bed Frame Assembly

2

FIG. 2-3

3. In case of sawmills adjustable legs - Mount four (or six) leg brackets to each bed section. Use two hex head

bolts and lock nuts to secure each leg bracket to the bed section. Be sure the nut on the bracket faces up.
Thread a leg into each bracket.

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150160a

M10x120 Bolt

085994-1

086723-1

M10 Hex Nylon

Lock Nut

10.5 Washer

095745-1

095742-1

M20 Nut

21 Washer

2

Bed Frame Assembly

See Figure 2-4.

FIG. 2-4

4. Lay the frame sections end-to-end so the track portion of each section is on the same side. Slide the sections
together and secure with four hex head bolts and nylon lock nuts.

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See Figure 2-5.

150159F

M6

M6x16

O

\

6.4

A

A

M12

10.2 Split Lock Washer

M10x25 Bolt

Frame Mounting

Strap (086660)

M12 Hex Nylon Lock

Nut

13 Flat Washer

M12x120 Bolt

(4pcs)

M10x30 Bolt

(4pcs)

10.5 Flat Washer

M10 Hex Nylon Lock

Nut

SAWMILL ASSEMBLY

Bed Frame Assembly

2

5. Fasten the track rails together using the frame mounting straps, on the outside of the frame. (See the figure
above.) Secure each strap to the track rail with two hex head bolts. Tighten the track rail mounting nuts.

FIG. 2-5

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M10 Hex Nylon

Lock Nut

13 Flat

Washer

M10x75 Bolt

10.5 Washer

094250-1

M12x120

Bolt

086659-1

M10x30

Bolt

10.2 Split Lock
Washer

M12 Hex Nylon

Lock Nut

2

Bed Frame Assembly

6. Mount a bed extension to the front and the rear ends of the bed frame.

See Figure 2-6.

FIG. 2-6

7. Assemble a log clamp to a bed rail on each bed section using the existing hex head bolts and nylon lock nuts.

8. Install the log side supports as shown in Figure 2-7. Tighten the nuts so that the side supports can be moved

with little resistance. Adjust the side supports. Patrz Rozdzia³ 6.11

.

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See Figure 2-7.

150157b

M10

M12x140 Bolt

100076-1 Bolt

M12 Nut

13 Washer

097224

085981-1

014972

SAWMILL ASSEMBLY

Frame Leg Adjustment

2

FIG. 2-7

2.4 Frame Leg Adjustment

1. Place a foot plate under each bed leg.

2. Using an appropriate wrench, adjust each leg so that the nut is approximately 25mm below the top of the bed

tube

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25mm

(1")

150108b

Foot Plate

2

Saw Head Assembly

See Figure 2-8.

FIG. 2-8

CAUTION! The top of the leg should not be higher than the top surface of

the bed rail.

2.5 Saw Head Assembly

1. Using a forklift truck or a winch with lifting capacity of minimum 500 kg, carefully lift the saw head and

set it aside. Attach the winch hook to the bracket on the saw head.

WARNING! When removing the saw head, use extreme care and keep

all persons at a safe distance. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury or death.

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See Figure 2-9.

500kg

SAWMILL ASSEMBLY

Saw Head Assembly

2

FIG. 2-9

1. Position the saw head at the end of the bed frame assembly. Carefully slide the saw head rollers
onto the bed frame track. Keep the saw head square to the bed to avoid jamming the track rollers.

WARNING! When setting the saw head on the bed frame, use extreme

care and keep all persons at a safe distance. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury or death.

2. Install a track wiper with a felt strip and to each track roller housing as shown below.

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10_054_A

M8x12 Bolt

M8x12 Bolt

Track Wiper

(086322)

8.4 Washer

Track Wiper

(086322)

M8x12 Bolt

2

Saw Head Assembly

See Figure 2-10.

FIG. 2-10

NOTE: Before installing the track cover and the remaining felt wipers, soak the felt strips with

lubricating fluid (e.g. mineral oil).

3. Assemble the sawdust chute (100903-1).

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See Figure 2-11.

10_052c

100903-1

M8x16 Bolt

8.4 Washer

10_055a

M10x50 Bolt

M8x16 Bolt

M8x25 Bolt

8.4 Washer

Guard (093859)

Nut, M8 Hex Nylon Zinc Lock

10.5 Washer

M8x20 Bolt

SAWMILL ASSEMBLY

Saw Head Assembly

2

4. Install the operator guard.

See Figure 2-12.

FIG. 2-11

FIG. 2-12

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Screw, M10x1x20 (7)

Blade Guide

(094682)

M10x1x25 Bolt

Nut, M10x1 Thin (8)

Blade Guide

(094683)

2

Saw Head Assembly

5. Install the blade guides.

See Figure 2-13.

6. Install the power cord bracket.

FIG. 2-13

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See Figure 2-14.

Power Cord Bracket

086132-1

Holder, Plastic Cable Tie

(F81082-1)

Screw, M4x16

4.3 Washer

M4 Nut

SAWMILL ASSEMBLY

Saw Head Assembly

2

FIG. 2-14

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1

2

3

3

4

150232a

5

2

Log Loading Ramp (Option)

2.6 Log Loading Ramp (Option)

To install the log loading ramp, mount the ramp bracket (1) to the bed frame section tube using two bolts (2),
four washers (3) and two nuts (4) in the place shown below. Insert the ramp assembly (5) into the ramp

bracket.

See Figure 2-15.

1

FIG. 2-15

1. See the Parts List for detailed information about part numbers and mounting hardware dimensions.

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SECTION 3 SETUP & OPERATION

!

150189a

!

3.1 Sawmill Setup

IMPORTANT! Before starting to use the sawmill you have to meet the

following conditions:

Set up the sawmill on firm, level ground and level the sawmill. Secure the sawmill to the

ground to prevent moving during operation. A concrete foundation or pads (rated to support

2

31 T/m

Under roof, the sawmill should always be operated with the sawdust collection system.

The sawmill can be operated under roof only.

at each sawmill foot position) and 16mm anchored bolts are recommended.

Setup & Operation

Sawmill Setup

3

The sawmill can be operated in temperature range from -15

The illumination at the operator's position should be at least 300lx.

The sawmill operator’s position is shown below.

Have a qualified electrician install the power supply (according to EN 60204 Standard).

The power supply must meet the specifications given in the table below.

o

C to 40o C only.

3-Phase

Volt s

400 VAC 16 A

IMPORTANT! When starting the machine for the first time, check that

main motor rotation direction is as indicated by the arrow located on
the motor body (fan guard). If the rotation direction is incorrect, invert
the phases in the phase inverter in the power socket (electric box).
Setting the phases in the phase inverter correctly will ensure correct
rotation directions of all sawmill motors.

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Fuse disconnect Suggested Wire Size

2,5 mm

to 15m length

2

TABLE 3-0

Setup & Operation

String across

bed rails

Equal height

object

Equal height

object

Measure distance
between string
and bed rails

150115c

Equal height

object

Measure distance

between string

and bed rails

Equal height

object

String Across

bed rails

3

Sawmill Setup

The LT10 sawmills are only partially aligned at the factory. Some assemblies need to be aligned by the
user before first usage of the sawmill.

Assemblies aligned at the factory:

 Blade drive belt tension;

 Blade wheels (in vertical and horizontal planes);

 Blade guide arm alignment - See Section 6.5;
 Blade guides - See Section 6.6;
 Blade Height Scale - See Section 6.12;

The following setup procedure should be performed whenever the sawmill is moved or reassembled. If

sawing problems occur and misalignment is suspected, see See SECTION 6

instructions.

1. Adjust the frame legs so the sawmill appears level. If sawmill is on soft ground, use shims under the legs if

necessary.

for complete alignment

2. Run a string from the front bed rail to the rear bed rail near the operator’s side of the frame. Place identical

spacers between the string and the front and rear bed rails. Measure the distance between the string and the
other bed rails. Adjust the frame legs until all bed rails measure the same distance from the string.

3. Loosen the auxiliary bed rail bolts and adjust the rail so it is the same distance from the string as the main bed
rails. Retighten the bolts.

See Figure 3-1.

FIG. 3-1

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Setup & Operation

150116D

Roller Bracket

Mounting Bolt (4)

Saw Head

Adjustment Nuts (2)

Lock Nut

Mast Retaining

Bracket Mounting

Bolts (2)

Scraper Mounting

Bolts (2)

4. Repeat the bed rail adjustment with the string at the other side of the sawmill frame.

Sawmill Setup

3

5. Install a blade (See Section 3.2

over the front bed rail.

6. The blade guide rollers should not touch and deflect the blade and the blade guide arm should be adjusted all
the way out, away from the other blade guide.

7. Measure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom of the blade near the inside (fixed) blade guide.

8. Measure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom of the blade near the outside (movable) blade guide.

See Figure 3-2. When the blade is parallel to the bed, it will measure the same distance from the bed rail at the

inside and outside of the saw head. To adjust the saw head tilt, loosen the four mounting bolts of the idle side
roller bracket, the two scraper mounting bolts and the two mounting bolts of the mast retaining bracket. Use the
saw head adjustment nuts to move the outside of the saw head up or down.

through Section 3.4) and move the saw carriage until the blade is positioned

FIG. 3-2

9. Make sure the entire face of each slide pad makes contact with the mast. Use the adjustment nuts

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Setup & Operation

Slide Pad Adjustment Nuts

(4)

Clip tool to blade

SM0069

3

Sawmill Setup

shown below to adjust the slide pads if necessary.

FIG. 3-3

10. Check the vertical alignment of each blade wheel using the blade guide alignment tool.

 Attach the tool to the blade near the outer blade guide. Be sure the tool does not rest on a tooth

or burr, and is lying flat on the blade.

See Figure 3-4.

FIG. 3-4

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Setup & Operation

150075-2_E

To tilt wheel up, tighten top

screw (loosening earlier

bottom screw).

To tilt wheel down, tighten

bottom screw (loosening

earlier top screw).

Sawmill Setup

 Move the saw head 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.

 Move the saw head so the rear of the tool is positioned over the bed rail. Again, measure from

the bottom of the tool to the bed rail.

 If the two measurements differ by more than 1/16” (1.5 mm), adjust the vertical tilt of the

idle-side blade wheel. See Figure 3-5.

 Remove the tool from the blade and reattach it near the inner blade guide. Measure from the

tool to the bed rail at both ends of the tool. If the measurements at the front and rear ends of the
tool differ by more than 1/16” (1.5 mm), adjust the vertical tilt of the drive-side blade wheel.

See Figure

See Figure 3-5. To tilt the idle-side blade wheel up, loosen the bottom adjustment screw 1/2 turn.
Loosen the nut on the top adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the top and bottom nuts.

To tilt the wheel down, loosen the top adjustment screw 1/2 turn. Loosen the nut on the bottom
adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the top and bottom nuts .

3-6.

3

Setup & Operation 15doc080113 3-5

FIG. 3-5

Setup & Operation

150075-1G

To tilt wheel up, tighten top

screw (loosening earlier

bottom screw).

To tilt wheel down, tighten

bottom screw (loosening

earlier top screw).

Alignment

To ol

3

Sawmill Setup

See Figure 3-6. To tilt the drive-side blade wheel down, loosen the top adjustment screw, loosen the
nut on the bottom adjustment screw and tighten the bottom screw. Tighten the top and bottom nuts.

To tilt the wheel up, loosen the bottom adjustment screw, loosen the nut on the top adjustment screw
and tighten the top screw. Tighten the top and bottom nuts.

 Re-check the vertical alignment of each blade wheel. Readjust if necessary.

11. Adjust the spacing between each blade guide roller flange and the back of the blade.

See Section 6.9

12. Adjust the horizontal angle of the blade guides. See Section 6.10

13. Adjust the blade deflection (See Section 6.7

(See Section 6.8

HINT: It is best to preliminarily set the blade deflection so that it is 3 - 4 mm, then adjust the blade
guides in the vertical plane and make the final adjustments to the blade deflection. The proper blade
deflection is 6 mm. After adjusting the blade deflection, recheck the vertical alignment of the blade

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.

).

.

) and the vertical angle of the blade guides

FIG. 3-6

Setup & Operation

Sawmill Setup

guides and adjust if necessary.

14. Install the blade height scale. To do that, first measure the distance from the bottom edge on a
down-set tooth of the blade to the top of the bed rail. Then stick the blade height scale on the
mounting bracket so that it indicates the true distance from the blade to the bed. Adjust the scale if

necessary. See Section 6.13

15. Bolt the blade guide guard so that its bottom edge is about 5 mm above the blade.

.

3

FIG. 3-7

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Setup & Operation

Loosen the nut and

adjust the stop bolt

3

Sawmill Setup

16. Adjust the cam engaging the limit switch as well as the saw head stop bolt so that the saw head
stops moving at its lower travel limit, i.e. at the height of 25 mm above the bed.

17. Adjust the side bracket. See Section 6.13

WARNING! Adjust the side bracket before first operating the sawmill.

Failure to do so may result in serious injury and machine damage.

FIG. 3-8

.

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3.2 Replacing The Blade

DANGER! Always disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill motor

before changing the blade. Disconnect the power supply using the
main switch. Failure 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 from area when coiling, uncoiling,
carrying or changing a blade. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.

Adjust the blade guide arm all the way open.

Open the blade housing cover. Turn the blade tension handle to release the blade tension until the
wheel is pulled in and the blade is lying loose in the blade housing. Lift the blade out of the blade
housing.

Setup & Operation

Replacing The Blade

3

Install a new blade on the blade wheels. When installing the blade, make sure the teeth are pointing
the correct direction. The teeth located between the blade guide assemblies should be pointing
toward the sawdust chute.

Position 1 1/4” wide blades on the wheels so the gullet is 1/8" (3.0 mm) out from the front edge of the
wheel. Position 1 1/2” wide blades on the wheels so the gullet is 3/16” (4.5 mm) out from the front
edge of the wheel.

Close the blade housing cover.

Next, turn the tension handle until the blade is tensioned correctly.

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Setup & Operation

10_074b

Blade Tensioner

Handle

Cant Control Bolt

Blade Tension

Indicator

3

Tensioning The Blade

3.3 Tensioning The Blade

See Figure 3-9. Turn the blade tension handle clockwise until the tension gauge indicates the

recommended tension. Check the blade tension occasionally when adjusting the cant control or
while cutting. As the blade and belts heat up and stretch, the blade tension will change.
Also, ambient temperature changes can cause tension to change.

FIG. 3-9

CAUTION! Release the blade tension when the mill is not in use.

See Table 3-1. The recommended tension for different blades is shown below.

Blade Type Blade Dimensions Tension range

Width (mm) Height (mm) PSI Bar

275 1.07 32 1015-1088 70-75

375 1.14 32 1088-1160 75-80

2735 1.07 35 1160-1233 80-85

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TABLE 3-1

Setup & Operation

150060

1 1/4"
Blade

± 1 mm (0.04”)

3.0 mm (0.12”)

3.4 Tracking The Blade

1. Make sure the blade housing cover is closed and all persons are clear of the blade.

2. Start the motor for a moment until the blade positions itself on the wheels.

WARNING! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand. Spinning the blade

wheels by hand may result in serious injury.

3. Turn off the engine and check the position of the blade on the blade wheels.

See Figure 3-10. Position 1 1/4” wide blades so the gullet is 1/8" (3.0 mm) out from the edge of the

blade wheel (±1/32 [.75 mm]).

Tracking The Blade

3

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FIG. 3-10

Setup & Operation

15B017_D

Cant Control Bolt

!

3

Starting The Motor

See Figure 3-11. To adjust where the blade travels on the blade wheels, use the cant control bolt.

FIG. 3-11

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 the correct
distance from the front edge of the wheel.

4. Adjust the blade tension if necessary to compensate for any changes that may have occurred while
adjusting the cant control.

5. Close the blade housing cover.

DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and

secured/closed before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury.

IMPORTANT! After aligning the blade on the wheels, always double-check the blade guide spacing

and location. (See SECTION 6

for more information.)

3.5 Starting The Motor

See the appropriate manual supplied with your specific motor configuration for starting and operating
instructions.

IMPORTANT! When starting the machine for the first time, check that main

motor rotation direction is as indicated by the arrow located on the motor body
(fan guard). If the rotation direction is incorrect, invert the phases in the phase
inverter located in the power socket (electric box). Setting the phases in the
phase inverter correctly will ensure correct rotation directions of all sawmill

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motors.

DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are 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 before starting the engine or motor. Failure to do so
will result in serious injury.

WARNING! Always wear eye, ear, respiration, safety clothing and foot

protection when operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.

3.6 Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs

To Load Logs

Setup & Operation

Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs

3

1. Move the cutting head to the front end of the frame.

CAUTION! Before loading a log, be sure the cutting head is moved far

enough forward so the log does not hit it. Failure to do so may result in
machine damage.

2. Adjust the log clamps all the way down and move them toward the loading side of the sawmill frame.

CAUTION! Be sure the log clamps are all the way down before loading a log

onto the bed. Failure to do so may result in machine damage.

3. Raise the side supports on the sawmill bed to prevent the log from falling off the side of the bed.

4. Place the optional loading ramps (optional equipment) in the frame brackets that will evenly support the length

of the log.

5. Position the log at the foot of the ramps.

6. Use a cant hook to roll the log up the ramps and onto the sawmill bed. Position the log against the side

supports.

7. Remove the log ramps and set aside.

CAUTION! The saw head will hit the spring-loaded ramp stops when

adjusted for low cuts. Remove the loading ramps before sawing to prevent
damage to the saw head 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 the log against the side supports until it is turned the way you want it for the first cut.

To Clamp Logs

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Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs

1. Position the clamps against the log, far enough down so they are below your cuts on a given side of the log.
Using the clamp handles move the log firmly against the side supports.

See Figure 3-12.

FIG. 3-12

2. Be sure to leave crank in the bottom position to avoid damage to the blade.

See Figure 3-13.

FIG. 3-13

3. Make sure the side supports are positioned low enough for the blade to pass over them. If they are not, back
the clamps off slightly and push the side supports down until they are positioned below the height of your last
cut on a given side of the log.

To Level A Tapered Log

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Level log so
heart is same
distance from
bed rails at
both ends

Leveling
Wedge

Up/Down Operation

Use shims or the optional wedge to raise either end of a tapered log, if desired.

Shim one end of the log until the heart of the log measures the same distance from the bed rails at each end of
the log.

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3.7 Up/Down Operation

1. Install a blade, if needed, and check for correct blade tension. (See Section 3.3)

Set the cutting head to the desired height. (The blade height scale shows the height of the blade
above the bed rails.)

FIG. 3-13

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To raise the saw head turn the crank
handle clockwise; to lower – turn the

crank handle counterclockwise.

Pull the handle grip, to engage the

up/down drive.

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Up/Down Operation

See Figure 3-14. Use the up/down crank to raise or lower the cutting head.

FIG. 3-14

2. Pull the crank grip to lock it in the locking pins.

3. To raise the saw head, turn the up/down crank handle clockwise; to lower – turn the crank handle

counterclockwise.

WARNING! DO NOT try to force the carriage above the 27" (68 cm)

mark or below the 1" (2.54 cm) mark. Damage to the up/down system
may result.

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Move the handle right

to move the blade arm out.

Move it left to move

the blade guide in.

Blade Guide Arm Operation

3.8 Blade Guide Arm Operation

1. Look down the length of the log to see its maximum width. The outer blade guide roller should be

adjusted to clear the widest section of the log by less than 1" (25.4 mm).

2. Use the blade guide arm handle to adjust the outer blade guide as necessary. Move the blade guide
arm handle right to move the arm out. Move the handle left to move the arm in.

See Figure 3-15.

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FIG. 3-15

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Blade Drive Operation

3.9 Blade Drive Operation

IMPORTANT! When starting the machine for the first time, check that

main motor rotation direction is as indicated by the arrow located on
the motor body (fan guard). If the rotation direction is incorrect, invert
the phases in the phase inverter located in the power socket (electric
box). Correct motor rotation direction is indicated by the arrow located
on the motor body.

DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and

secured/closed before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may
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.

Be sure the blade housing cover is in place and secured before starting the engine or motor. Use the
rubber latches to fasten the blade housing cover shut. If the blade housing cover is not closed and
secured, the safety switch located on it interrupts the ignition circuit and the motor/engine cannot be
started. If the cover is opened during the mill operation, the engine/motor will be stopped.

To engage the blade, perform the following steps:

1. Clear any loose objects from the area of the blade, motor, and drive belt.

2. Make sure the clamps and side supports are positioned low enough for the blade to pass over them.

Make sure the log is clamped securely.

3. Turn the main switch on the electrical box to the ON position, and check if the red safety button is
released.

4. Press AND HOLD the safety handle on the control box. NOTE: If the safety handle is released, the
blade disengages and stops.

5. Press the START button on the control box to start the motor.

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Switch,

Emergency

Stop

Switch,

Start-Stop

Safety Handle

Main Switch

Blade Drive Operation

3

CAUTION! If at any time you need to immediately stop the blade

motor, press the emergency stop button located on the electric box.

FIG. 3-15

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Feed Operation

3.10 Feed Operation

To move the saw head, use the two handles located on the electric box bracket.

HINT: To get a straight cut in the first part of the board, feed the blade into the log at a slow speed.
This stops the blade from flexing and dipping up or down. Use a slow speed until the whole width of
the blade has entered the cut. Then increase the feed rate as desired. Maximum feed rate varies
with width and hardness of the wood. Over-feeding results in blade and drive belt wear.

CAUTION! Be sure to stop the blade when returning the cutting head.

This will not only prevent the blade from being pulled off and ruined by
a wood sliver, but also will increase the life of the blade.

HINT: Try to stop the blade while the heel of the blade is still on the log. Then bring the carriage back
without adjusting the blade up. This lets you keep the blade at the current height setting so you can
make the next blade height adjustment more quickly.

IMPORTANT! Secure the saw head when loading, turning or clamping the log. Use the transporting

lock pin as described in Section 3.15

.

3.11 Cutting The Log

The following steps guide you through normal operation of the Wood-Mizer sawmill.

1. Once the log is placed where you want it and clamped firmly, position the blade close to the end of
the log.

2. Use the blade height scale to determine where to make your first cut (See Section 3.13

blade to the desired height with the up/down crank handle. Make sure that the blade will clear all side
supports and clamps. Adjust the outer blade guide (See Section 3.8).

3. Make sure all covers and guards are in place and secured. Start the engine.

4. Start the water lube if necessary to prevent sap buildup on the blade (See Section 3.14

5. Feed the blade into the log slowly. Once the blade completely enters the log, increase the feed rate

as desired. Always try to cut at the fastest speed you can while keeping an accurate cut. Cutting too
slowly will waste blade life and lower production!

6. As you get to the end of the log, slow down the feed rate. When the teeth exit the end of the log,
release the safety handle on the control box. Remove the slab that you have just cut from the log.

). Set the

).

7. Use the feed crank to return the cutting head to the front of the mill. Always disengage the blade
before returning the cutting head for the next cut.

8. Repeat until the first side of the log is cut as desired. Set aside the usable flitches (boards with bark
on one or both sides).You can edge them on the mill later.

9. Remove the leveling wedge if it was used. Release the clamps and turn the log 90 or 180 degrees.

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Edging

Make sure the flat on the log is placed flat against side supports if turned 90 degrees. Make sure it is
placed on bed rails if turned 180 degrees. If the log was turned 90 degrees and you are using the
wedge to compensate for taper in the log, use the wedge again to adjust the heart of the log 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.

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.

3.12 Edging

The following steps guide you through edging boards on the Wood-Mizer sawmill.

1. Raise the side supports to 1/2 the height of the flitches, or the boards that need to be edged.

2. Stack the flitches on edge against the side supports.

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3. Clamp the flitches against the side supports halfway up the flitch height. (Wider flitches should be
placed to the clamp side. When they are edged, flip them over to edge the second side without
disturbing the other flitches.)

4. Adjust the blade height to edge a few of the widest boards.

5. Loosen the clamps and turn the edged boards over to edge the other side.

6. Repeat steps 2-4.

7. Loosen the clamps and remove the boards that have good clean edges on both sides. Clamp the

remaining flitches and repeat steps 2-5.

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Scale

Blade Height

Indicator

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Blade Height Scale

3.13 Blade Height Scale

See Figure 3-16. The blade height scale is mounted on the vertical mast. It includes:

 a blade height indicator

 centimeter scale (or quarter inch scale)

FIG. 3-16

Blade Height Indicator

The blade height indicator has two horizontal, red lines on both sides. Readings should be taken with
eyes level with the indicator, when the two red lines are in line. This will allow to avoid the parallax
error (different scale readings depending on the angle of vision).

The Scale

The horizontal red line on the blade height indicator shows how many centimeters the bottom of the
blade is above the bed 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 25 mm random width boards from a log. Position the blade for the first cut.
Move the carriage to an even measurement on the scale. Make a trim cut. Return 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 could encounter a side support or log clamp.
Check that these items are below the blade level before sawing.

The Quarter Scale

See Table 3-2. The quarter scale contains of four sets of marks. Each set represents a specific

lumber thickness. Saw kerf and shrinkage allowance are included, but actual board thickness will
vary slightly depending on blade thickness and tooth set.

To choose which scale to use, determine what finished thickness you want to end up with. The Grade
Hardwood Quarter Scale provides thicker finished boards usually required by commercial buyers.

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Blade Height Scale

The Standard Quarter Scale allows for kerf and shrinkage of finished boards suitable for most
custom applications. Always check with your customer before you saw to determine what actual
finished thickness is required.

Standard Quarter Scale Grade Hardwood Quarter Scale

Scale Actual Board Thickness Scale Actual Board Thickness

4/4 25 mm (1") 4/4 29 mm (1 1/8")

5/4 32 mm (1 1/4") 5/4 35 mm (1 3/8")

6/4 38 mm (1 1/2") 6/4 41 mm (1 5/8")

8/4 51 mm (2") 8/4 54 mm (2 1/8")

TABLE 3-0

To use the quarter scale, look at the blade height indicator. Example: You want to cut 1" (25 mm)
(4/4) random width boards from a log. Position the blade for the first cut.
carriage for the second cut. Now, instead of having to measure down 1 1/8" (29 mm) on the inch
scale, you can simply lower the blade so the indicator is aligned with the next 4/4 mark on the quarter
scale. Turn the log 90 degrees and repeat.

Make a trim cut. Return the

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Place water bottle on tray

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Water Lube Operation

3.14 Water Lube Operation

The Water Lube System keeps the blade clean. Water flows from a 5 liter bottle through a hose to
the blade guide where the blade enters the log. A valve in the bottle cap controls the amount of water
flow.

See Figure 3-17. Install the water bottle at the top of the vertical mast.

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FIG. 3-17

Setup & Operation

To close turn valve clockwise; to open

turn valve counterclockwise.

Transporting the Sawmill

See Figure 3-18. Open the valve on the water bottle to start water flow on the blade.

FIG. 3-18

Not all types of wood require the use of the Water Lube System. When it is needed, use just enough
water to keep the blade clean. This saves water, and lowers the risk of staining the boards with
water. Usual flow will be 1-2 gallons (3.8-7.6 liters) per hour. A squirt of liquid dishwashing detergent
in the water bottle will help clean the blade when cutting wood with a high sap content.

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WARNING! Use ONLY water with the water lube accessory. Never use

flammable fuels or liquids. If these types of liquids are necessary to
clean the blade, remove it and clean with a rag. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury or death.

Before removing the blade, engage blade drive. 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.

If you are sawing in freezing temperatures, remove the water lube bottle from the sawmill when done
sawing and store it in a warm place. Blow any remaining water from the water lube hose.

3.15 Transporting the Sawmill

The assembled sawmill can be transported in an appropriately equipped pickup truck:

1. Adjust the cutting head up just far enough so it will clear the sides of your truck bed when loaded. Do not adjust

the cutting head so high that the sawmill will tip easily while being loaded.

2. Move the cutting head to one end of the bed frame. Engage the travel lock pin to prevent the cutting head from
moving. Pull the pin and rotate and release so the roll pin seats in the locking position notch.

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Transporting the Sawmill

See Figure 3-19.

FIG. 3-19

3. Remove the leg assemblies or adjust them above the bottom of the bed frames.

4. Position the bed of the truck at the end of the frame opposite the cutting head.

5. While two people lift the end of the frame without the cutting head, back the truck under the sawmill until the

the end of the frame is resting firmly on the bed of the truck.

6. With a person positioned on either side of the cutting head, disengage the travel lock pin. Push the cutting
head up the bed frame and engage the travel lock pin in the end of the frame in the truck bed.

7. Use two people to lift the end of the mill still on the ground and slide the sawmill into the truck bed.

WARNING! Keep all persons out of the path of the cutting head while

loading and unloading the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury
or death.

8. Secure the sawmill to the truck bed to prevent the sawmill from shifting while it is being transported.

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Wood-Mizer LT10 Short Interval Maintenance Schedule

PROCEDURE MANUAL

REFERENCE

EVERY BLADE CHANGE

Check Blade Guide Roller Performance

Remove Excess Sawdust From Blade Wheel Housings And Sawdust Chute

EVERY 8 HOURS

Clean And Lubricate Track

Remove Sawdust From Upper Cam Housings.

SEE SECTION 4.2

SEE SECTION 4.2

SEE SECTION 4.3

SEE SECTION 4.3

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REFERENCE

Clean & lubricate mast See Section4.4

Check blade wheel belts for wear. See Section4.6

Lubricate blade tensioner screw. See Section4.5

WOOD-MIZER LT10 MAINTENANCE LOG

PROCEDURE MANUAL

REFERENCE

Clean & lubricate mast See Section4.4

Check blade wheel belts for wear. See Section4.6

Lubricate blade tensioner screw. See Section4.5

TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION

FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE.

A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME.

50 HRS 100 HRS 150 HRS 200 HRS 250 HRS 300 HRS 350 HRS 400 HRS 450 HRS 500 HRS

TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION

FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE.

A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME.

550 HRS 600 HRS 650 HRS 700 HRS 750 HRS 800 HRS 850 HRS 900 HRS 950 HRS 1000 HRS

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REFERENCE

Clean & lubricate mast See Section4.4

Check blade wheel belts for wear. See Section4.6

Lubricate blade tensioner screw. See Section4.5

WOOD-MIZER LT10 MAINTENANCE LOG

PROCEDURE MANUAL

REFERENCE

Clean & lubricate mast See Section4.4

Check blade wheel belts for wear. See Section4.6

Lubricate blade tensioner screw. See Section4.5

FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE.

TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION

A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME.

1050 HRS 1100 HRS 1150 HRS 1200 HRS 1250 HRS 1300 HRS 1350 HRS 1400 HRS 1450 HRS 1500 HRS

TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION

FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE.

A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME.

1550 HRS 1600 HRS 1650 HRS 1700 HRS 1750 HRS 1800 HRS 1850 HRS 1900 HRS 1950 HRS 2000 HRS

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REFERENCE

Clean & lubricate mast See Section4.4

Check blade wheel belts for wear. See Section4.6

Lubricate blade tensioner screw. See Section4.5

WOOD-MIZER LT10 MAINTENANCE LOG

PROCEDURE MANUAL

REFERENCE

Clean & lubricate mast See Section4.4

Check blade wheel belts for wear. See Section4.6

Lubricate blade tensioner screw. See Section4.5

FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE.

TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION

A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME.

2050 HRS 2100 HRS 2150 HRS 2200 HRS 2250 HRS 2300 HRS 2350 HRS 2400 HRS 2450 HRS 2500 HRS

TOTAL HOURS OF OPERATION

FILL IN THE DATE AND THE MACHINE HOURS AS YOU PERFORM EACH PROCEDURE.

A SHADED BOX INDICATES MAINTENANCE IS NOT NEEDED AT THIS TIME.

2550 HRS 2600 HRS 2650 HRS 2700 HRS 2750 HRS 2800 HRS 2850 HRS 2900 HRS 2950 HRS 3000 HRS

SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE

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8

This section lists the maintenance procedures that need to be performed on the LT10 sawmills.

The Short Interval Maintenance Schedule lists procedures that need to be performed every 4, 8
or 25 hours.The Maintenance Log lists procedures that need to be performed every 50, 100, 200,
or 1000 hours. Keep track of machine maintenance by filling in the machine hours and the date you
perform each procedure.

This symbol identifies the interval (hours of operation) which each maintenance procedure should
be performed.

4.1 Wear Life

See Table 4-1. This chart lists estimated life expectancy of common replacement parts if proper

maintenance and operation procedures are followed. Due to the many variables which exist during
sawmill operation, actual part life may vary significantly. This information is provided so that you may
plan ahead in ordering replacement parts.

Maintenance

Wear Life

4

Part Description Estimated

Life

B57 Blade Wheel Belts 500 hours

Blade Guide Rollers 1000 hours

Drive Belt 1250 hours

TABLE 3-0

4.2 Sawdust Removal

Remove the excess sawdust from the blade wheel housing and sawdust chute every blade change.

4.3 Carriage Track & Rollers

See Figure 4-1.

1. Clean the track bar to remove any sawdust and sap buildup every eight hours of operation.

2. Remove sawdust from the track roller housings. Remove the track roller housing covers and brush

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Idle Track Wipers

Middle Track Cover

Track Roller
Housing

Track Roller Housing

Middle Track Cover

Track Roller

Housing

Track Roller Housing

Idle Track Wipers

50

4

Vertical Mast Rails

any sawdust buildup from the housings.

4.4 Vertical Mast Rails

Clean and lubricate the vertical mast rails every 50 hours of operation. Clean with solvent and
remove any rust with a light-grade sand paper. Lubricate the mast with motor oil or automatic
transmission fluid (e.g. Dextron II or Dextron III).

CAUTION! Never use grease on the mast rails as it will collect

sawdust.

4.5 Miscellaneous Lubrication

1. Lubricate the tensioner screw and up/down crank handle shaft with a rolling bearing grease (e.g.

ŁT4S or Shell Extreme Pressure Grease) as needed.

FIG. 4-2

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Grease the blade

tensioner thread

50

Maintenance

Blade Wheel Belts

4

4.6 Blade Wheel Belts

1. Check the blade wheel belts for wear. Replace belts as necessary. Rotating the belts every 50 hours

will give you longer belt life. Use only B57 belts manufactured by Goodyear or Browning.

2. Periodically check all belts for wear. Replace any damaged or worn belts as needed.

4.7 Up/Down System

1. Adjust the up/down chain tension as needed. Measure chain tension, with the saw head all the way

to the top of the vertical mast. Secure the saw head with a chain at the top or shim it underneath.
Find the chain adjusting bolt at bottom part of the mast. Loosen the nut on the bolt and move the
sprocket down until there is about 1” (2.5cm) total deflection in the center of the chain with a 5 Ib.
(2.3kg) deflection force.

WARNING! Always secure the cutting head with a chain or brace

before adjusting the up/down chain. The cutting head may fall, causing
severe injury or death.

FIG. 4-3

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Loosen the

nut

50

4

Miscellaneous Maintenance

FIG. 4-3

4.8 Miscellaneous Maintenance

1. Check the drive belt tension after the first 20 hours, and every 50 hours thereafter. See Section 6.13

for more informations.

2. Check the mill alignment every setup. See Section 6, Alignment)

3. Make sure all safety warning decals are readable. Remove sawdust and dirt. Replace any damaged

or unreadable decals immediately. Order decals from your Customer Service Representative.

4.9 Safety Devices Inspection

LT10 – Safety Devices Inspection

Safety devices on the LT10 machine which must be checked before every shift:

 E-STOP button and its circuit inspection

 Safety handle and its circuit inspection

 Blade cover safety switches and its circuit inspection.

1. E-STOP button and its circuit inspection

 Press and hold the safety handle;

 Turn on the blade motor;

 Press the E-STOP button located on the control box. The blade motor should be stopped.

Pressing the START button shouldn’t start the motor until the E-STOP button is released.

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Emergency

Stop

Switch, Motor

Start-Stop

Safety Handle

Safety Devices Inspection

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2. Safety handle and its circuit inspection

 Be sure the E-STOP button is released;

 Press and hold the safety handle;

 Turn on the blade motor;

 Release the safety handle. The blade motor should be stopped.

 Press and hold the safety handle. The blade motor should remain stopped.

3. Blade cover safety switch and its circuits inspection

 Press and hold the safety handle;

 Turn on the blade motor;

 Open blade housing cover;

 The blade motor should be stopped;

 Try to start the motor. The blade motor should remain stopped.

 Close the blade housing cover;

 The blade motor should remain stopped until it is restarted with the START button.

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5

Sawing Problems

SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

5.1 Sawing Problems

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Blades Dull Quickly Dirty logs Clean or debark logs, especially on

entry side of the cut.

When grinding teeth, heating too much
and causing teeth to soften

Poor sharpening techniques Make sure the tip is being sharpened

Blades Break Prematurely Rubber belts on blade wheels worn to

a point that blade contacts metal pulley

- look for shiny spots on edge of
wheels.

Poor sharpening techniques See Sharpener Manual.

Tension too tight Tension blade to recommended

Blade Does Not Track Right
on Wheels

Blade Guide Rollers Do Not
Spin While Cutting

Cant adjustment is incorrect Readjust.

Flat/worn belts Replace B-57 belts.

Frozen bearings Replace bearings.

Worn bearings Replace bearings.

Grind just enough metal
to restore sharpness to the teeth.
Use water/coolant while sharpening
blade.

completely (See Sharpener Manual).

Change blade wheel belts (B-57).

specifications.

Drive Belts Wear Prematurely
or Jump

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Engine/motor and drive pulleys out of
alignment

Align pulleys.

Troubleshooting Guide

PROBLEM CAUSE SOLUTION

Sawing Problems

5

Boards Thick Or Thin On
Ends Or Middle Of Board

Height Adjustment Jumps or
Stutters When Moving Up or
Down

Lumber Is Not Square Sawdust or bark between cant and bed

Sawdust Builds Up On Track Excessive lubrication Do not lubricate track with grease.

Wavy Cuts Excessive feed Slow down feed rate.

Stress in log which causes log to not
lay flat on the bed

Set in teeth Resharpen and reset blade.

Bed rails misaligned Realign sawmill.

Mast needs lubrication Lubricate mast track surface.

Mast slide pads are not adjusted
properly (the entire surface of the pad
should touch the mast)

rails

Tooth set problems Resharpen and reset blade.

Track is sticky Clean track with solvent and apply

After log has been squared, take equal
cuts off opposing sides. Repeat,
keeping the heart in the middle of the
cant, and making it your last cut.

Adjust pads.

Remove particles.

silicone spray.

Improperly sharpened blade (This will
be the problem 99% of the time!)

Blade guides improperly adjusted Adjust blade guides.

Sap buildup on blade Remove sap. Use larger amount of

Tooth set problem Resharpen and reset blade.

Resharpen blade. (See Sharpener
Manual - read entire manual!)

water flow to the blade during cutting.

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6

Pre-Alignment Procedures

SECTION 6 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT

6.1 Pre-Alignment Procedures

Periodically check the sawmill alignment and adjust if necessary. This chapter explains how to align
the entire sawmill. Care should be taken in performing these steps. Sawmill alignment determines
the accuracy and squareness of your cuts.

The sawmill alignment steps are:

1. Prepare the sawmill for alignment

2. Adjust the blade parallel to the bed rails

3. Adjust the blade guide arm parallel to the saw head brace

4. Align blade guides to the blade

5. Adjust side supports square to the bed

6. Final Adjustments.

To insure accurate alignment, the sawmill frame must be level and a blade properly installed.

See SECTION 3 Setup & Operation

for setup information.

6.2 Preparing The Sawmill For Alignment

Before performing the following alignment procedures, setup the mill on firm, level ground. String the

bed and adjust the legs so the frame is level ( Section 3.1

).

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1 1/4"
Blade

± 1 mm (0.04”)

3.0 mm (0.12”)

Blade Installation and Alignment

6.3 Blade Installation and Alignment

Install a blade and apply the appropriate tension as shown in Section 3.3.

1. Close the blade housing cover and make sure all persons are clear of the open side of the saw head.

2. Start the motor for a moment.

WARNING! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand. Spinning the blade

wheels by hand may result in serious injury.

3. Turn off the motor, open the blade housing cover, remove the key from the key switch and check the
position of the blade on the blade wheels.

Check the vertical alignment of the idle-side blade wheel. The gullet of the blade should ride the
same distance from the front edge of the wheel at the top and bottom of the wheel. If it does not,
loosen and tighten the appropriate adjustment screws on the wheel shaft.

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See Figure 6-1. The blade wheels should be adjusted so that the gullet of 1 1/4" blades ride 1/8"

(3 mm) out from the front edge of the wheels (±1/26 [1 mm]). The gullet of 1 1/2" blades should ride

3/16" (4.5 mm) from the front edge of the wheels (±1/26 [1 mm]). Do not let the teeth ride on the
wheels.

FIG. 6-1

To adjust where the blade travels on the idle-side and drive-side blade wheel, see next section in this
manual.

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Blade Wheel Alignment

6.4 Blade Wheel Alignment

The blade wheels should be adjusted so they are level in the vertical and horizontal planes. If the
blade wheels are tilted up or down, the blade will want to travel in the tilted direction. If the blade
wheels are tilted horizontally, the blade will not track properly on the wheels.

Use the blade guide alignment tool to check the vertical alignment of each blade wheel.

1. Attach the tool to the blade near the inner blade guide mount. Be sure the tool does not rest on a
tooth or burr, and is lying flat against the bottom of the blade.

See Figure 6-2.

FIG. 6-2

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, measure from the
bottom of the tool to the bed rail.

4. If the two measurements differ by more than 1/16" (1.5 mm), adjust the vertical tilt of the drive-side
blade wheel.

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To tilt the wheel up,

adjust screws down;

to tilt the wheel down,

adjust the screws up.

Alignment Tool

Blade Wheel Alignment

See Figure 6-3. Use the vertical adjustment screws to adjust the drive-side blade wheel. To tilt the
wheel down, loosen the top adjustment screw half turn. Loosen the jam nut on the bottom
adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the top and bottom jam nuts.

To tilt the wheel up, loosen the bottom adjustment screw half turn. Loosen the jam nut on the top
adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the top and bottom jam nuts.

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FIG. 6-3

5. Re-check the vertical tilt of the drive-side blade wheel with the blade guide alignment tool. Readjust
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]).

6. Remove the tool from the blade and re-attach it near the outer blade guide assembly.

7. Measure from the tool to the bed rail at both ends of the tool. If the measurements at the front and

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 6-4. Use the vertical adjustment screws to adjust the idle-side blade wheel. To tilt the
wheel up, loosen the bottom nut and adjustment screw half turn. Loosen the jam nut on the top
adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the top and bottom jam nuts.

To tilt the wheel down, loosen the top adjustment screw half turn. Loosen the jam nut on the bottom

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3.0 mm

± 1.0 mm

Blade 1 1/4”

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Blade Wheel Alignment

adjustment screw and tighten the screw. Tighten the top and bottom jam nuts.

8. Re-check the vertical tilt of the idle-side blade wheel. Readjust if necessary.

9. Check the position of the blade on the idle-side blade wheel.

See Figure 6-5. The horizontal tilt of the blade wheel should be adjusted so that the gullet of an

1-1/4" blade is 1/8" (3 mm) out from the front edge of the wheel (±1/32 [0.75 mm]).

FIG. 6-4

FIG. 6-5

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Cant Control

Blade Wheel Alignment

See Figure 6-6. Use the cant control adjustment, shown on the figure below, to adjust the idle-side
blade wheel. If the blade is too far forward on the wheel, turn the cant control counter clockwise. If it
is too far back on the wheel, turn the cant control clockwise.

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FIG. 6-6

10. Check the position of the blade on the drive-side blade wheel. The blade should be positioned on the
wheel as described for the idle-side blade wheel. Adjust the drive-side blade wheel if necessary.

See Figure 6-7. Use the horizontal adjustment screw to adjust the drive-side blade wheel. Loosen
the jam nut on the adjustment screw. Loosen adjustment screw to move blade out on wheel. Tighten

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Blade Wheel Alignment

adjustment screw to move blade in on wheel. Tighten the jam nut.

FIG. 6-7

11. Adjust the blade vibration damper screw. Distance from the screw to the blade should be about
1 mm.

See Figure 6-8.

FIG. 6-8

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Adjust front top bottom

screws with arm open

Adjust rear top bottom

screws with arm closed

Blade Guide Arm Alignment

6.5 Blade Guide Arm Alignment

Before aligning the blade guide arm, track the blade on the blade wheels as described in Section 3.4.

Move the cutting head so the blade is positioned over the first bed rail. Level the blade to the bed rail

as shown in Section 3.1

Vertical Alignment

1. Adjust the blade guide arm all the way out away from the other blade guide (maximum distance
between the guide rollers).

See Figure 6-9.

. Adjust the blade guide rollers so they do not touch the blade.

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FIG. 6-9

2. Use the arm adjustment screws, marked with blue arrows in the figure above, to adjust the arm up
until the slide pad touches the saw head brace tube. Tighten the jam nuts.

3. Adjust the blade guide arm in all the way toward the other blade guide (minimum distance between
the guide rollers).

4. Use the arm adjustment screws, marked with red arrows in the figure above, to adjust the arm up
until the slide pad touches the saw head brace tube. Tighten the jam nuts.

NOTE: When adjusting the blade guide arm screws, be careful not to damage their threads or

deform the arm guide bushing. Operate the blade guide arm handle to ensure the arm moves easily
left and right when the handle is moved.

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Blade Guide Arm Parallel to Saw Head Brace

Adjust side screws to

change arm angle

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Blade Guide Arm Alignment

Horizontal Alignment

See Figure 6-10.

1. With the blade guide arm still all the way in toward the other blade guide, tighten all the side screws

until they touch the arm. Back the screws off 1/4 turn and tighten the jam nuts.

2. Sight across the horizontal saw head brace to view the blade guide arm. Adjust all side screws on
the blade guide arm housing so the arm is parallel to the saw head brace.

3. To move the blade guide end of the arm toward the front of the sawmill, loosen jam nuts on the front
inside screw and the rear outside screw. Turn the screws counterclockwise one full turn and tighten
the jam nuts. Loosen the jam nuts on the front outside screw and the rear inside screw. Turn the
screws clockwise until they touch the arm, back off 1/4” turn, and tighten the jam nuts.

4. 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 counterclockwise one full turn and tighten
the jam nuts. Loosen the jam nuts on the front inside screw and the rear outside screw. Turn the
screws clockwise until they touch the arm, back off 1/4” turn, and tighten the jam nuts.

FIG. 6-10

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6.6 Aligning The Blade Guides

Turn jam nuts to adjust

roller up or down

SM0068

Each Wood-Mizer sawmill has two blade guide assemblies that help the blade maintain a straight
cut. The two blade guide 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 various widths of materials to be processed.

Blade guide alignment includes four steps:

 Blade Deflection,

 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt,

 Blade Guide Flange Spacing,

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 Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt.

Perform the blade guide alignment after you have aligned the blade on the wheels and adjusted the
blade and blade guide arm parallel to the bed rails. After blade guide alignment, check the scale
indicator to make sure it is adjusted properly.

6.7 Blade Deflection

Perform the following steps to achieve proper blade deflection with the blade guides:

1. Raise the carriage until the blade is 15" (375 mm) above a bed rail. Measure the actual distance with
a tape from the top of the rail to the bottom of the blade.

See Figure 6-11.

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FIG. 6-11

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SM0069

6

Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment

2. Loosen the bottom jam nut and tighten the top jam nut until the blade guide deflects the blade down
1/4" (6 mm).

3. Repeat for the other blade guide.

NOTE: Be sure that the blade guard clears the blade on both guide assemblies. The guard on the

outer guide assembly should be checked with the arm all the way in and all the way out.

6.8 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment

Check that the blade guide does not tilt the blade up or down. A Blade Guide Alignment Tool (BGAT)
is provided to help you measure the vertical tilt of the blade.

1. Open the adjustable blade guide arm 1/2" (15 mm) from full open.

2. Clamp the alignment tool on the blade. Position the tool close to a blade guide roller. Be sure the tool

does not rest on a tooth or burr, and is lying flat on the blade.

See Figure 6-12.

3. Measure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom of the tool.

4. Move the carriage so that the front end of the tool is positioned above the bed rail.

FIG. 6-12

5. Measure the distance from the bed rail to the bottom edge of the tool.

6. Use the set screws shown to tilt the blade guide until the measurement from the bed rail to the tool

equals the first measurement taken at the center of the tool.

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See Figure 6-13.

SM0070

Loosen jam nuts and turn screws

to tilt roller up or down

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FIG. 6-13

7. Move the carriage forward so the back end of the tool is over the bed rail.

8. Use the set screws shown to adjust the blade guide tilt until the measurement from the bed rail to the

tool equals the other two measurements taken.

9. Move the tool close to the other blade guide and repeat the previous steps.

NOTE: If major adjustments to blade guide tilt were made, remeasure the distance between the

blade and the bed rails to ensure the correct 1/4" (6.5 mm) blade guide deflection. Adjust if
necessary.

NOTE: After adjustment the blade guides, engage the blade for a moment and recheck blade guides

adjustment.

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1,5 - 3,0 mm

Loosen one top and

one side set screw

Adjust distance
between roller and
back of blade

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Blade Guide Flange Spacing

6.9 Blade Guide Flange Spacing

HINT: When adjusting blade guide flange spacing, loosen the top set screw and one side set screw

only. This will insure horizontal and vertical tilt adjustments are maintained when the set screws are
retightened.

1. Adjust the inner blade guide so the blade guide flange is approximately 1/16" - 1/8" (1.5 - 3.0 mm)
from the back of the blade.

2. Loosen one side and one top set screw shown on the figure below. Tap the blade guide forward or
backward until properly positioned.

See Figure 6-14.

3. Retighten the set screws.

4. Adjust the outer blade guide in the same way so the inner blade guide.

NOTE: After adjusting the spacing of the rollers, start the blade motor for a moment. Then stop the

blade and check the spacing again.

FIG. 6-14

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6.10 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment

5

0

c

m

(

1

9

.

7

")

1. Move the blade guide arm half way in.

See Figure 6-15.

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2. Place Blade Guide Alignment Tool against the face of the outer blade guide roller, as shown above.

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").

5. The roller should be parallel to the blade (A=B) or tilted slightly to the left (A=B-1/4" [6 mm]). Use the

side set screws to adjust the horizontal tilt of the roller.

6. Repeat Steps 3 - 7 for the inner blade guide roller.

NOTE: Once the blade guides have been adjusted, any cutting variances are most likely caused by

the blade. See Blade Handbook, Form #600.

6.11 Side Supports

Logs and boards are clamped against the side supports when sawing. The side supports must be
square to the bed to ensure square lumber.

FIG. 6-15

1. Place a flat board across the bed rails.

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Adjustment Bolt

150039

Side Support

Adjustment Bolt

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Side Supports

See Figure 6-16.

FIG. 6-16

2. Swing a side support up so that it is vertical.

3. Pull back at the top of the support to eliminate slack as if a log were being clamped against it.

4. Check the angle of each support with a square on the board.

5. The side support should be 90° to the bed rails. Turn the adjustment bolt counterclockwise to tilt the

top of the side support forward.

6. Repeat for the remaining side supports.

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6.12 Blade Height Scale Adjustment

Loosen the bolt

Standard Scale

After 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.

See Figure 6-17.

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FIG. 6-17

1. Move the saw head so the blade is positioned directly above one of the bed rails. Measure from the
bottom edge on a down-set tooth of the blade to the top of the bed rail.

2. Loosen the scale bracket mounting bolt and adjust the bracket until the indicator is aligned with the
correct mark on the scale. Retighten the nut on the bracket mounting bolt.

Quarter Inch Scale (Option)

1. The maximum distance between the scale and the scale indicator should be 5 mm. If it is different,

loosen the indicator bracket mounting bolts and move the bracket in the horizontal plane until the
correct distance is obtained. Retighten the bracket mounting bolts.

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Loosen indicator bracket

mounting bolts

Loosen scale bracket

mounting bolts

Loosen scale

bracket mounting

bolt

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Blade Height Scale Adjustment

See Figure 6-18.

FIG. 6-18

2. Move the saw head so the blade is positioned directly above one of the bed rails. Measure from the
bottom edge on a down-set tooth of the blade to the top of the bed rail.

Loosen the scale bracket mounting bolts and adjust the bracket until the indicator is aligned with the
correct mark on the scale. Retighten the nuts on the bracket mounting bolts.

For example, if the measurement from blade to bed rail was 14 3/4" (375 mm), make sure the
indicator reads 14 3/4" (375 mm) on the scale.

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6.13 Motor Drive Belt Adjustment

Motor Mounting

Bolts (4)

Adjustment
Bolts

See Figure 6-19. Loosen the motor mounting bolts. Using the adjustment bolts shown below, adjust
the drive belt until it has 7/16" (11 mm) deflection with a 8 lbs (3.6 kG) deflection force - in the case of
E11 motor or 7/16" (11 mm) deflection with a 16 lbs (7.2 kG) deflection force - in the case of E15
motor. Tighten the four motor mounting bolts.

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FIG. 6-19

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Nuts

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Safety Handle Linkage Adjustment

6.14 Safety Handle Linkage Adjustment

See Figure 6-20. Use the adjustment nuts to adjust linkage tension so the blade stops during

8 seconds after the safety handle is released.

FIG. 6-20

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6.15 Track Roller Distance Adjustment

0,5
mm

1

2

3

Using the screw (1), adjust the distance between the track roller (2) and the track rail (3) so that the
vertical mast can move freely (see the figure below). The distance should be about 0.5 mm.

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FIG. 6-21

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EC declaration of conformity

according to EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC

We herewith declare,

Wood-Mizer Industries sp. Z O.O.

114 Nagorna street, 62-600 Kolo; Poland.

That the following described machine in our delivered version complies with the appropriate basic
safety and health requirements of the EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC based on its design and
type, as brought into circulation by us. In case of alteration of the machine, not agreed by us, this
declaration is no longer valid.

Designation of the machine: SAWMILL

Model: LT10

TYPE: LT10S3E7.5S

No. of manufacturer: ……………………………………..

Applicable EC Directives: EC Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
EC Low-Voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive
2004/108/EC

Applicable Harmonized Standards: EN ISO 12100 : 2009, EN ISO 13857 : 2008;
EN 349 : 2008; EN 1807 : 2009;
EN 60204-1 : 2007;

Notified Body according to annex IV : PZ.LSV; Pruf- und Zertifizierungsstelle des

Spitzenverbandes der landwirtschaftlichen
Sozialversicherung

Notification No 2157

Responsible for: EC type examination

EC type-examination certificate no. LSV-EG-2010/125

Responsible for Technical Documentation Roman Frontczak / R&D Director

Date/Authorized Signature: 26.01.2010.

Title of Signator: R&D Director