woodmizer LT15 G13 Manual instruction

Wood-Mizer® Sawmill
Safety, Setup, Operation
& Maintenance Manual
LT15 rev. A.00 - E3.02
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
December 2000 Form #852

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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 About This Manual.................................................................................1-1
1.2 Customer and Sawmill Identification.....................................................1-2
1.3 Getting Service.......................................................................................1-4
General Contact Information................................................1-4
Branches & Authorized Sales Centers..................................1-5
1.4 Specifications .........................................................................................1-7
SECTION 2 SAFETY 2-1
2.1 Safety Symbols.......................................................................................2-1
2.2 Safety Instructions..................................................................................2-2
SECTION 3 SAWMILL SETUP 3-1
3.1 Sawmill Setup.........................................................................................3-1
3.2 Replacing The Blade ..............................................................................3-5
3.3 Tensioning The Blade.............................................................................3-6
3.4 Tracking The Blade................................................................................3-7
3.5 Starting The Engine..............................................................................3-10
SECTION 4 SAWMILL OPERATION 4-1
4.1 Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs..................................................4-1
4.2 Up/Down Operation ...............................................................................4-7
4.3 Blade Guide Arm Operation...................................................................4-9
4.4 Clutch Operation ..................................................................................4-10
4.5 Feed Operation .....................................................................................4-12
4.6 Cutting The Log ...................................................................................4-14
4.7 Edging...................................................................................................4-16
4.8 Blade Height Scale...............................................................................4-17
4.9 Water Lube Operation..........................................................................4-19
4.10 Loading & Transporting the Sawmill...................................................4-22
SECTION 5 MAINTENANCE 5-1
5.1 Wear Life................................................................................................5-1
5.2 Blade Guides ..........................................................................................5-2
5.3 Sawdust Removal...................................................................................5-3
5.4 Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers.........................................................5-4
5.5 Vertical Mast Rails.................................................................................5-6
5.6 Miscellaneous.........................................................................................5-7
5.7 Blade Wheel Belts..................................................................................5-8
5.8 Brake Adjustment (Rev. D4.00 - D7.00 Only).......................................5-9
5.9 Drive Belt Adjustment..........................................................................5-10
5.10 Clutch Adjustment................................................................................5-14
5.11 Up/Down System..................................................................................5-17
5.12 Charging The Battery (D10/G15 Only)................................................5-19
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MAINTENANCE LOG 5-21
SECTION 6 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 6-1
6.1 Sawing Problems....................................................................................6-1
SECTION 7 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT 7-1
7.1 Routine Alignment Procedure................................................................7-1
Blade Installation..................................................................7-1
Blade Guide Arm Alignment.................................................7-2
Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment.....................................7-4
Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment...............................7-6
Blade Guide Flange Spacing ................................................7-8
Side Support Alignment.........................................................7-9
Blade Height Scale Adjustment...........................................7-11
7.2 Complete Alignment Procedure...........................................................7-12
Frame Setup ...................................................................7-12
Blade Installation................................................................7-13
Blade Wheel Alignment.......................................................7-14
Blade Guide Installation.....................................................7-20
Blade Guide Arm Alignment...............................................7-21
Blade Guide Deflection.......................................................7-23
Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment...................................7-24
Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment.............................7-26
Blade Guide Flange Spacing ..............................................7-28
Side Support Alignment.......................................................7-29
Blade Height Scale Adjustment...........................................7-30
SECTION 8 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 8-1
8.1 Overview ................................................................................................8-1
8.2 Leg Assembly.........................................................................................8-3
8.3 Bed Section Assembly............................................................................8-4
LT15BS Rev. A...........................................................8-4
LT15BS Rev. B.00+ ...................................................8-5
LT15BS Retrofit.........................................................8-6
8.4 Bed Extension Option.............................................................................8-7
8.5 Clamp Assembly ....................................................................................8-8
8.6 Frame Leg Adjustment.........................................................................8-10
8.7 Saw Carriage Assembly .......................................................................8-11
8.8 Feed Rope Assembly............................................................................8-15
8.9 Engine Assembly..................................................................................8-19
8.10 Battery Assembly .................................................................................8-20
8.11 Auxiliary Bed Rail................................................................................8-22
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Introduction
About This Manual
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION
1.1 About This Manual
This manual is to replace or to be used with all previous information received on the
Wood-Mizer®* sawmill. All future mailings will be an addition to or a revision of individual
sections of this manual as we obtain new information.
The information and instructions given in this manual do not amend or extend the limited
warranties for the equipment given at the time of purchase.
For general information regarding Wood-Mizer and our “Forest to Final Form” products,
please refer to the All Products Catalog in your support package.
*Wood-Mizer®is a registered trademark of Wood-Mizer Products, Inc.
Sawmill U.S. Patent Nos.: 4,878,411
Bed Frame
Bed Rail
Log Clamp
(2 optional clamps shown)
Blade Tension
Handle
Saw Head
Power Supply
Clutch/Brake
Handle
Outer Blade
Guide Arm
Knob
Up/Down &
Feed Crank
Blade Guide
Rollers
Adjustable Frame
Leg
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Customer and Sawmill Identification
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1.2 Customer and Sawmill Identification
Each Wood-Mizer LT15 sawmill is identified with a model number, revision, and serial
number (see the figure below).
The model number includes the base model and the engine/motor configuration. The
serial number contains the month and year of manufacture and a sequence number. The
revision number helps identify the exact design of the equipment. See the figure for a
description of the model, serial, and revision numbers.
SERIAL NUMBER TAG.
MODEL, SERIAL, AND REVISION NUMBER DESCRIPTION.
MFG BY/FABRIQUÉ PAR: WOOD-MIZER PRODUCTS, INC. 8180 W. 10th St. Indianapolis,
46214-2400 U.S.A. 317/271-1542 Or 800/553-0182
Model No.:
Serial No.: Rev.:
LT15 G13
09970001 A1.00
LT15
Basic Sawmill I.D. G13
Configuration
Engine/Motor
0997
Month/Year of 0001
Sequence
Manufacture
Manufacture
A1.
Major Revision Code 00
Code
Minor Revision
Model Number
Serial Number
Revision Number

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The serial number tag can be found at the following location.
SERIAL NUMBER TAG LOCATION.
Serial Number
Tag
150093

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Getting Service
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1.3 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 com-
ments and suggestions are welcome.
General Contact Information
Toll free phone numbers are listed below for the continental U.S. and Canada. See the
next page for contact information for specific Wood-Mizer locations.
Office Hours: All times are Eastern Standard Time.
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. In most cases, items will ship on the day they are ordered.
Second Day and Next Day shipping are available at additional cost.
If your sawmill was purchased outside the United States or Canada, contact the distribu-
tor for service.
United States Canada
Sales 1-800-553-0182 1-877-866-0667
Service 1-800-525-8100 1-877-866-0667
Website www.woodmizer.com www.woodmizer.ca
E-mail [e-mail] [e-mail]
Monday - Friday Saturday
(Indianapolis Office Only) Sunday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Closed

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Branches & Authorized Sales Centers
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Branches & Authorized Sales Centers
UNITED STATES CANADA
1 World Headquarters
8180 W. 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46214-2400
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
15 Canadian Headquarters
217 Salem Road
Manilla, ON K0M 2J0
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
Wood-Mizer Branches Authorized Sales Centers* Wood-Mizer Canada
Branches
2 Wood-Mizer Northeast
8604 State Route 104
Hannibal, NY 13074
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
6 California
6980 Camp Far West Road
Sheridan, CA 95681
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
16 Wood-Mizer Canada East
Box 173, 1082 #1 Hwy
Aylesford, NS B0P 1C0
Phone/Fax [phone]
3 Wood-Mizer Portland
24435 N.E. Sandy Blvd.
Wood Village, OR 97060
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
7 Maine
541 Borough Road
Chesterville, ME 04938
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
17 Wood-Mizer Canada Quebec
422 Rte. du Canton (Rte. 148)
Chatham, QC J8G 1R1
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
4 Wood-Mizer South
74 Pine Road
Newnan, GA 30263-5141
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
8 New Mexico
425 Bibb Industrial Drive
Las Vegas, NM 87701
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
18 Wood-Mizer Canada West
4770 46th Avenue S.E.
Salmon Arm, BC V1E 2W1
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
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5 Wood-Mizer Missouri
9664 Lawrence 2130
NMt. Vernon, MO 65712
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
9 Pennsylvania
HCR 75 (Off Old Road 522)
Shade Gap, PA 17255
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
Authorized Sales Centers*
19 Ontario North
41 Rubin Drive
Murillo, ON P0T 2T0
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
10 North Carolina
28002 Canton Road
Albemarle, NC 28001
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [e-mail]
20 East New Brunswick
161 Ave. De L’Eglise
St. Antoine, NB E4V 1M2
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
11 Alaska
HCO5 9821
Palmer, AK 99645
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
12 Wisconsin
2201 Highway O
Mosinee, WI 54455
Phone [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
13 Montana
51 Basin Creek Road
Basin, MT 59631
Phone [phone]
Fax [phone]
E-mail [email protected]
14 Mississippi
123 Cable Bridge Road
Perkinston, MS 39573
Phone [phone]
*Authorized Sales Centers offer lim-
ited services such as sawmill
demos and training, routine service
and sales of blades and common
relacement parts

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Specifications
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1.4 Specifications
Model:LT15Rev. E1.00+
Dimensions: Length: 13'-6 1/2"
Width: 6'-3"
Height (Ground To Mast): 5'-5"
Height (Max Head Position): 6'-3"
Bed Height (Ground To Bed): 10"
Bl
a
d
e
L
eng
th
:
158"
Weights (Actual/Estimated): G13 G15 G25 E10 D10 D18 D19
Basic Unit (Wet): 935 lbs 944 lbs 976 lbs 957 lbs 929 lbs
With
T
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er
(
requ
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3
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d
b
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sec
ti
on
)
:
1518
lb
s
1527
lb
s
1559
lb
s1540 lbs
1512
lb
s
Trailer: Axle Capacity: 1540 lbs
Tire Capacity: 1045 lbs
Tire Size: 5.3 x 12
W
e
i
g
ht
:
408
lb
s
Log Capacity: Length: 11'-0"
Diameter: 28"
Max Clamp Width (from stop block): 24"
Max Throat Width (guide to guide): 26"
M
ax
C
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t
Width
(
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er gu
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o s
t
op
bl
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k)
:
23"
Engine: G13 G15 G25 E10 D10 D18 D19
Manufacturer: Kohler Kohler Kohler Lincoln Yanmar Kohler Deutz
Fuel: Gas Gas Gas Electric Diesel Diesel Diesel
Horsepower Rating: 13 15 25 10 10 16.8 19
Weight: 110 119 151 132 104
Idle Speed: 1800 RPM 1800 RPM 1800 RPM 3495 RPM 1000 RPM 1500 RPM
High Throttle Speed (No Load): 3750 RPM 3750 RPM 3600 RPM 3495 RPM 3600 RPM 3600 RPM
Noise Level - @ operator position: 98 dBA 96 dBA 102 dBA
Noise Level - 20 feet away: 77 dBA 86 dBA 94 dBA
Blade Speed (No Load): 4940 sfpm 4940 sfpm
Fuel Consumption (per hour): 0.4 gal. 0.5 gal. 0.9 gal. 0.2 gal.
Cooling System: Air Air Air Air Air Water Air
Drive Shaft O.D.: 1" 1" 1 1/8" 1 3/8" 1" 1 9/16" 1 1/8"
Drive Pulley O.D.: 5" 5" 5.6" 4.25" 5.6" 5.6" 5.6"
Drive Belt: BX87 BX87 2/3VFL900 BX85 BX87 2/3VFL900 2/3VFL900
Blade Braking: 5 Seconds 5 Seconds 5 Seconds 5 Seconds 5 Seconds 5 Seconds 5 Seconds
Oil Capacity w/Filter: 2 qts. 2 qts. 2.1 qts. N/A 1.7 qts.
B
a
tt
ery:
N/A 12V
524/26A 12V
524/26A N/A
12V 524/26A 12V 524/26A
12V
524/26A
Rates:
Hourly Production (Average range w/experienced
operators/average size logs): up to 125 bdft.
Optional Power Feed Rate:
Options: Single/Lap Siding Option: 143 lbs
6'-8" Bed Section: 175 lbs
Pro Pack: 75 lbs
Power Feed Option:
Load Assist Kit Option:
95 fpm (forward & reverse)