woodmizer LT15S3 G15 User manual

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Wood-Mizer®
Safety, Setup, Operation
& Maintenance Manual
LT15S3 G15 rev. D5.00
LT15M2 G15 rev. D5.00
LT15S3 D10 rev.D5.00
LT15M2 D10 rev. D5.00
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all safety
information and instructions before operating, setting up or
maintaining this machine.
February 1998 Form #798
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This is the original language
for the manual.

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Sawmill and Customer Identification
Each Wood-Mizer LT15 sawmill is identified with a revision and VIN numbers.
V.I.N. DESCRIPTION
MODEL & REVISION NUMBERS DESCRIPTION
456 A 5 24 1 X H P A F9 017 F9 .01
LT15
Base Model
G15
Engine/Motor
A1.
Major Revision Code
00
Minor Revision
Model Type
Revision Number
Configuration
Code
Company Identification Number
456=Wood-Mizer Indiana
Weight Class; A=Under 1361 kg, B=1361-1814 kg,
C=1814-2268 kg, D=2269-3000kg
Product No.; 1=LT10/15, 2=LT20 Series,
4=LT40 Series, 7=LT70 Series
Length of the Trailer;
20=20 Ft., 24=24’, 35=35’
Number of axles on the trailer
Year of Manufacture;
G=2009, H=2010, J=2011, K=2012, L=2013, M=2014
State of Manufacture
N=Indiana, P=Poland
Month of Manufacture
A=January, B=February, C=March, etc...
Revision Level
Sequence Number
Ranging from 000-999
End of 17-Digit VIN
Revision Level (Repeated)
Two-Digit Minor Revision Level
Check Digit
Add all the number and divide by 11

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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.
IMPORTANT! Read the entire Operator's Manual before
operating the sawmill. Take notice of all safety warnings
throughout this manual and those posted on the machine.
Keep this manual with this machine at all times, regardless
of ownership.
Customer No. Model Type VIN No. Revision Number
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General Contact Information
Branches & Authorized Sales Centers
SECTION 1 SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1
1.1 Blade Handling..........................................................................................................1-1
1.2 Sawmill Setup............................................................................................................1-2
1.3 Sawmill Operation.....................................................................................................1-2
1.4 Sawmill Maintenance................................................................................................1-4
1.5 Belt Sizes...................................................................................................................1-9
1.6 Blade Sizes ................................................................................................................1-9
1.7 Cutting Capacity......................................................................................................1-10
1.8 Engine/Motor Specifications...................................................................................1-10
1.9 Noise Level..............................................................................................................1-10
1.10 Dust Extractor Specifications...............................................................1-11
1.11 Overall Dimensions.................................................................................................1-12
1.12 Components.............................................................................................................1-13
SECTION 2 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 2-1
2.1 Mounting Parts of LT15 Sawmills with Gasoline.....................................................2-1
Parts Specifications
Specifications of Fasteners
Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill
2.2 Unpacking the Sawmill .............................................................................................2-8
2.3 Bed Frame Assembly ................................................................................................2-9
2.4 Frame Leg Adjustment............................................................................................2-13
2.5 Saw Head Assembly................................................................................................2-13
2.6 Feed Rope Assembly...............................................................................................2-16
2.7 Power Feed Rope Assembly....................................................................................2-19
2.8 Auxiliary Bed Rail...................................................................................................2-22
2.9 Log Loading Ramp (Option)...................................................................................2-23

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SECTION 3 SETUP & OPERATION 3-1
3.1 Sawmill Setup............................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Replacing The Blade .................................................................................................3-8
3.3 Tensioning The Blade................................................................................................3-9
3.4 Tracking The Blade.................................................................................................3-10
3.5 Starting The Engine.................................................................................................3-11
3.6 Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs..................................................................3-12
3.7 Up/Down Operation ................................................................................................3-15
3.8 Blade Guide Arm Operation....................................................................................3-16
3.9 Blade Drive Operation.............................................................................................3-16
3.10 Feed Operation ........................................................................................................3-17
3.11 Cutting The Log ......................................................................................................3-20
3.12 Edging......................................................................................................................3-21
3.13 Blade Height Scale..................................................................................................3-21
3.14 Water Lube Operation.............................................................................................3-23
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.......................................................................................................4-4
4.8 Miscellaneous Maintenance ......................................................................................4-5
4.9 Safety Devices Inspection .........................................................................................4-6
SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 5-1
5.1 Sawing Problems.......................................................................................................5-1

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SECTION 6 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..............................................................................6-1
6.4 Blade Wheel Alignment............................................................................................ 6-2
6.5 Blade Guide Arm Alignment.....................................................................................6-7
6.6 Aligning The Blade Guides.......................................................................................6-8
6.7 Blade Deflection........................................................................................................6-9
6.8 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment.....................................................................6-10
6.9 Blade Guide Spacing...............................................................................................6-11
6.10 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment......................................................................................6-13
6.11 Side Supports...........................................................................................................6-13
6.12 Blade Height Scale Adjustment...............................................................................6-15
6.13 Track Roller Distance Adjustment..........................................................................6-16

Introduction
General Contact Information
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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
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. Ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative. Please have
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:
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.
Country Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
Poland 7 a.m.- 3 p.m. Closed Closed
US 8 a.m.- 5 p.m. 8 a.m.- 12 p.m Closed

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Branches & Authorized Sales Centers
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Branches & Authorized Sales Centers
EUROPE UNITED STATES
European Headquarters
Wood-Mizer Industries Sp. z o.o.
Nagórna 114, 62-600 Koło, Poland
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.woodmizer.eu
World Headquarters
Wood-Mizer LLC
8180 West 10th Street
Indianapolis,Indiana 46214-2400,
USA
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
www.woodmizer.com
BELARUS
MOST-GRUPP
Siemashko 15, k.3
Minsk 2200116
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
SWITZERLAND Bruno Steiner
Striegelgasse 2
CH-6214 Schenkon
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
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: [email protected]