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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Introduction
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