woodmizer LT20 B1-4 E15 SMH User manual

Wood-Mizer®
Safety, Setup, Operation
& Maintenance Manual
LT20 B1-4 E15 SMH rev. A6.08
LT20 B1-4 D22 SMH rev. A7.04
LT20 B1-4 G25 SMH rev. A7.04
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before
operating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
Form #631
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This is the original language
for the manual.

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General Contact Information
Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America)
SECTION 1 SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1
1.1 Blade Handling.......................................................................................1-2
1.2 Sawmill Setup.........................................................................................1-2
1.3 Sawmill Operation..................................................................................1-3
1.4 Sawmill Maintenance .............................................................................1-5
1.5 Safety Instructions ..................................................................................1-5
Observe Safety Instructions
Wear Safety Clothing
Keep Sawmill And Area Around Sawmill Clean
Dispose Of Sawing By-Products Properly
Check Sawmill Before Operation
Keep Persons Away
Keep Hands Away
Use Proper Maintenance Procedures
Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition
1.6 Belt Sizes ..............................................................................................1-15
1.7 Blade Sizes ...........................................................................................1-16
1.8 Cutting Capacity...................................................................................1-16
1.9 Engine/Motor Specifications ................................................................1-17
1.10 Noise Level...........................................................................................1-18
1.11 Overall Dimensions ..............................................................................1-18
1.12 Overall Dimensions (Packed)...............................................................1-19
1.13 Chains ...................................................................................................1-19
1.14 Dust Extractor Specifications...............................................................1-20
SECTION 2 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 2-1
2.1 Mounting Parts of LT20 Sawmills with Electric Motors .......................2-1
Specifications of Parts
Specifications of Fasteners
Tools Necessary for Assembling the Sawmill
2.2 Unpacking the Sawmill ..........................................................................2-6
Standard Version of the Sawmill
Sawmill with Remote Equipment
2.3 Bed Frame Assembly .............................................................................2-9

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SECTION 3 SETUP & OPERATION 3-1
3.1 Sawmill Setup.........................................................................................3-1
Setting up sawmills equipped with non-adjustable legs
Setting up sawmills equipped with outrigger legs
Sawmills with cable guide
3.2 Middle Track Cover .............................................................................3-10
3.3 Replacing the Blade..............................................................................3-11
3.4 Tensioning the Blade............................................................................3-12
3.5 Tracking the Blade ...............................................................................3-13
3.6 Starting the Motor (AC Sawmill).........................................................3-14
3.7 Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs ...............................................3-16
3.8 Up/Down Operation .............................................................................3-19
3.9 Blade Guide Arm Operation.................................................................3-20
3.10 Power Feed Operation ..........................................................................3-21
3.11 Cutting The Log ...................................................................................3-23
3.12 Edging...................................................................................................3-24
3.13 Blade Height Scale ...............................................................................3-25
3.14 Water Lube Operation ..........................................................................3-27
SECTION 4 MAINTENANCE 4-1
4.1 Wear Life................................................................................................4-1
4.2 Blade Guides ..........................................................................................4-2
4.3 Sawdust Removal ...................................................................................4-2
4.4 Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers .........................................................4-3
4.5 Vertical Mast Rails .................................................................................4-4
4.6 Miscellaneous .........................................................................................4-4
4.7 Blade Tensioner......................................................................................4-5
4.8 Blade Wheel Belts ..................................................................................4-6
4.9 Brake Pads Adjustment ( Gas / Diesel Sawmills Only ) ........................4-6
4.10 Drive Belt Adjustment ...........................................................................4-8
4.11 Up/Down System..................................................................................4-11
4.12 Power Feed System ..............................................................................4-13
4.13 Safety Devices Inspection (CE Version Only).....................................4-17
4.14 Filling Blade Tensioner Cylinder with Oil...........................................4-22
SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 5-1
5.1 Sawing Problems....................................................................................5-1
5.2 Electrical Problems.................................................................................5-3
5.3 Power Feed Problems .............................................................................5-4
5.4 Engine/Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment..........................................5-6

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SECTION 6 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT 6-1
6.1 Pre-Alignment Procedures......................................................................6-1
6.2 Frame Setup............................................................................................6-2
6.3 Blade Installation And Alignment..........................................................6-2
6.4 Blade Wheel Alignment .........................................................................6-5
6.5 Adjusting The Lower Track Rollers.....................................................6-10
6.6 Adjusting Bed Rails To The Blade.......................................................6-13
6.7 Blade Guide Arm Vertical Adjustment ................................................6-14
6.8 Blade Guide Arm Feed Chain Adjustment...........................................6-15
6.9 Saw Head Backlash Removal...............................................................6-17
6.10 Blade Guide Arm Horizontal Adjustment............................................6-19
6.11 Aligning the Blade Guides ...................................................................6-21
6.12 Blade Deflection...................................................................................6-22
6.13 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment..................................................6-23
6.14 Blade Guide Spacing ............................................................................6-25
6.15 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment...................................................................6-26
6.16 Horizontal Adjustment of Side Supports .........................................6-27
6.17 Vertical Adjustment of Side Supports..............................................6-28
6.18 Saw Head Tilt .......................................................................................6-29
6.19 Blade Height Scale Adjustment............................................................6-31
SECTION 7 MOTOR BRAKE 7-1
7.1 Motor Brake Maintenance......................................................................7-1
Maintenance intervals
Checking the rotor thickness
Check the air gap

Sawmill and Customer Identification
Each Wood-Mizer sawmill has a 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See the
figure below for VIN locations. See the chart for VIN description.
V.I.N. LOCATIONS
456 A 4 24 1 X H P A F9 017 F9 .01
V.I.N. DESCRIPTION
1.
2.
Company Identification Number
456=Wood-Mizer Indiana
Weight Class; A=Under 1300 kg, B=1301-1800 kg,
C=1801-2200 kg, D=2201-3000kg, X- Stationary.
Product No.; 1=LT10/15, 2=LT20 Series,
4=LT40 Series, 7=LT70 Series
Length of the Trailer;
20= 20’ (6 m), 24=24’ (7 m), 35=35’ (11 m)
Number of axles on the trailer
Year of Manufacture;
N=2015, P=2016, R=2017, S=2018, T=2019
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

Each sawmill is also identified with a model number which includes the base model and
the engine/motor configuration. See the figure for a description of the model number.
When you pick up your mill, you will receive a customer number. Both the VIN and your
customer number expedite our service to you. Please write these numbers below so you
have quick, easy access to them.
MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION
Customer No. Model No. V.I.N. Revision
LT20B
Basic Sawmill I.D.
E15
Configuration
Engine/Motor

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
Koło, 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.
Technical data are subject to change without prior notice.
Actual product may differ from product images. Some illustrations show machines with optional
equipment.
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

Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America)
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 Stefan Wespi
Maschinen u. Geräte
Spezialarbeiten GmbH
Eichistraße 4
6353 Weggis
Tel.: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
[email protected]
www.woodmizer.ch
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]
BULGARIA Kalin Simeonov
Ecotechproduct
38 Star Lozenski pat str.
Sofia 1186
Tel.: [phone]
Tel.: [phone]
Tel:/Fax
: [phone]
Kalin Simeonov
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
HUNGARY Wiktor Turoczy
Wood-Mizer Hungary K.F.T.
Szonyi Ut 67., 2921 Komárom
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
RUSSIA Far East Wladimir Głazaczew
“WM Service”
Krasnoretchenskaya Str.111
680006 Khabarovsk
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]

CROATIA Krešimir Pregernik
Pregimex d.o.o.
S. Batušiæa 31, 10090 Zagreb
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
Krešimir Pregernik
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
ITALY Pasquale Felice
Wood-Mizer Italia Srl
Cda. Capoiaccio SN
86012 Cercemaggiore
Campobasso
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
CZECH REPUBLIC Miroslaw Greill
Wood-Mizer CZ s.r.o.
Za Kasárny 946
339 01 Klatovy
tel: [phone]
Greill Miroslav
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
SLOVAKIA Wiktor Turoczy
Wood-Mizer Danubia s.r.o.
Hadovce 5, 94501 Komárno
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
CZECH REPUBLIC Lubomir Kudlik
Wood-Mizer Moravia
Sovadinova 6
69002 Breclav
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
Lubomir Kudlik
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
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: [email protected]
FINLAND Howard Blackbourn
Oy Falkberg Jordbruk Ab
Falkintie 220
25610 Ylonkyla
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Howard Blackbourn
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
LITHUANIA Andrius Zuzevicius
UAB Singlis
Savanoriu pr. 187, 2053 Vilnius
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Dmitrij Gaiduk
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
UKRAINE Ivan Vinnicki
MOST UKRAINA
bul. Myru 3, Bajkivtsi Ternoplskyj r-j
Ternopolska oblast
47711 Ukraine
Tel/Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
FRANCE Tizoc Chavez
Wood-Mizer France
556 chemin des Embouffus,
ZAC des Basses Echarrieres
38440 SAINT JEAN DE BOURNAY
Tel: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
Mail: [email protected]
NORWAY Tor Bakken Flaathe
Bakken Flaathe A/S
Løkenvegen 5, 2034 Holter
Tel: + 47-638 74 989
Sales: + 47- 412 80 076
Service: [phone]
[e-mail]
www.woodmizer.no
UNITED KINGDOM & IRELAND
Wood-Mizer UK
Hopfield Barn
Kenward Road, Yalding
Kent ME18 6JP, UK
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-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: [email protected]
Matjaz Kolar
Tel.: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]

GERMANY\AUSTRIA Klaus Longmuss
Wood-Mizer GmbH
Dorfstraße 5, 29485 Schletau
Büro
Tel: [phone]
Werkstatt
Tel: [phone]
Ersatzteilservice
Tel: +49 58 83 - 98 80 250
Schärfservice
Tel: +49-58 83 - 98 80 270
E-mail:
[email protected]
www.woodmizer.de
Klaus Longmuss
Tel.: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Subagent:
SWEDEN Kjell Larsson
Mekwood AB
Slingan 14, 812 41 Gästrike-Hammarby
Tel.: [phone]
Kjell Larsson
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
IRELAND
Wood-Mizer Ireland
Stephen Brennan
Cum Lahardane Ballina County Mayo
Tel:[phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Subagents:
DENMARK Kevin Christiansen
Kevin Christiansen's
savværker PMV
Arnborgvej 40, 7330 Brande- Fasterholt
Mobile: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
[email protected]
www.woodmizer.dk
ROMANIA Adrian Echert
SC WOOD-MIZER RO SRL
TRANSILVANIEI Nr. 5
Sibiu, Cisnadie 555300
Tel.:/Fax: : [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
Regional Manager - Asia
Robert Moxham
Regional Direction - Asia
Wood-Mizer Asia Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
No.2, Gongyequ 40th Rd. Xitun District,
Taichung City, 40768, Taiwan, R.O.C.
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
CELL: [phone]
EMAIL: [email protected]
www.woodmizerasia.com
Skype: r.g.moxham
NETHERLANDS Gerlo Breukers
Breukers Houtzagerij en Bosbouwmachines
Hazenweg 5, 7481 PC Haaksbergen
Tel: [phone]
Mobile: [phone]
[email protected]
www.woodmizer.nl
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 - Africa
Gavin Prowse
Regional Sales Director - Africa
Wood-Mizer Africa (Pty) Ltd.
Unit 1,Leader Park
20 Chariot Street
Stormill Ext.5
Maraisburg, Johannesburg
South Africa
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
CELL: [phone]
EMAIL: [e-mail]
www.woodmizerafrica.com
Skype: gavin.prowse
USA World Headquarters Canadian Headquarters
Serving North & South America, Oceania, East Asia
Wood-Mizer LLC
8180 West 10th Street
Indianapolis, IN 46214
Phone: [phone] or 800.553.0182
Customer Service: 800.525.8100
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Serving Canada
Wood-Mizer Canada
396 County Road 36, Unit B
Lindsay, ON K9V 4R3
Phone: [phone] or 877.357.3373
Fax: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Brazil Headquarters Europe Headquarters
Serving Brazil
Wood-Mizer do Brasil
Rua Dom Pedro 1, No: 205 Bairro: Sao Jose
Ivoti/RS CEP:93.900-000
Tel: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Serving Europe, Africa, West Asia
Wood-Mizer Industries Sp z o.o.
Nagorna 114
62-600 Kolo, Poland
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Branches & Authorized Sales Centers
For a complete list of dealers, visit www.woodmizer.com

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SECTION 1 SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION
The following symbols and signal words call 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 or
towing 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

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Sawmill Maintenance
1.1 Blade Handling
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.
WARNING! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand.
Spinning the blade wheels by hand may result in serious
injury.
1.2 Sawmill Setup
WARNING! Securely fasten the feet of a stationary sawmill
to the floor before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Always make sure the trailer is supporting the
sawmill frame when operating a sawmill with adjustable
outriggers. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or
death. The adjustable outriggers are intended to support
the saw frame with assistance from the trailer.
WARNING! 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
outrigger legs to keep mill level. Setting up the mill on an
incline could cause it to tip over, resulting in serious
personal injury.
CAUTION! Changes in temperature could cause increased
pressure in the blade tensioner and loss of fluid from the
gauge. Release the blade tension when the mill is not in
use to avoid damage to the tensioner.

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1.3 Sawmill Operation
IMPORTANT! The sawmill is intended for sawing wood
only. The sawmill must not be used for other purposes such
as cutting ice, metal or any other materials. See Section 1.8
for log size capacities of the machine.
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.
Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are in place
and secure. Use the safety retainer pin and cable to fasten
blade housing covers.
DANGER! Always keep hands away from moving bandsaw
blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Stay clear of the area between the trailer axle
and saw carriage. Failure to do so will result in serious
injury.
DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving
equipment and logs when operating sawmill or loading and
turning logs. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary
movement around the mill and lumber stacking areas.
Failure to do so will 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.
DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of returning
boards. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
WARNING! Always disengage the clutch/brake mechanism
whenever the sawmill is not cutting. 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.
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WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before
operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING! Always make sure log is clamped securely
before sawing. Failure to do so may result in serious injury
or death.
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. When cutting in freezing temperatures, use
anti-freeze, non-flammable additive.
CAUTION! Be sure the pivot rails, turning arm, clamp, and
toe boards are below bed level before loading a log onto
the bed. Failure to do so may result in machine damage or
cause misalignment.
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! Do not use the blade guide arm knob to move
the carriage head forward and backward. Damage to the
blade guide arm 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! The sawmill’s work-stand should be equipped
with a 4 kg or bigger dry powder extinguisher.
CAUTION! If at any time you need to immediately stop the
blade engine, press the emergency stop button located on
the control box.
CAUTION! Sawmill can be operated with sawdust
extraction system only.

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1.4 Sawmill Maintenance
WARNING! Always secure the cutting head with a chain or
a brace before adjusting the up/down chain. The cutting
head may fall, causing severe injury or death.
WARNING! Always secure the cutting head with a chain or
a brace before adjusting the mast pads. The cutting head
may fall, causing severe injury or death.
CAUTION! Reinstall the track wiper so that it lightly touches
the track rail. If the wiper presses too firmly against the rail,
it can cause the power feed to bind.
CAUTION! Never use grease on the mast rails as it will
collect sawdust.
CAUTION! Do not use chain lube. It causes sawdust
buildup in chain links.
CAUTION! Due to variations in the vertical mast, the pad
spacing may vary throughout the travel of the saw head.
Check the pad spacing at the top and bottom ends of the
mast only. Pads adjusted too tight will cause premature
up/down motor failure.
CAUTION! It is important that the lower stop bolts are
properly adjusted to secure the carriage on the track rail.
Failure to properly adjust the stop bolts can cause saw
head damage, especially during mill transportation.
1.5 Safety Instructions
NOTE: ONLY safety instructions regarding personal injury are listed in this section.
Caution statements regarding only equipment damage appear where applicable
throughout the manual.
Observe Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT! Read the entire Operator's Manual before
operating the sawmill. Take notice of all safety warnings
throughout this manual and those posted on the machine.
Keep this manual with this machine at all times, regardless
of ownership.
Also read any additional manufacturer’s manuals and
observe any applicable safety instructions including
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dangers, warnings, and cautions.
Only adult persons who have read and understood the
entire operator's manual should operate the sawmill.
The sawmill is not intended for use by or around children.
IMPORTANT! It is always the owner's responsibility to
comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws,
rules and regulations regarding the ownership and
operation of your Wood-Mizer sawmill. All Wood-Mizer
sawmill owners are encouraged to become thoroughly
familiar with these applicable laws and comply with them
fully while using the machine.
Wear Safety Clothing
WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before
operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury or death.
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.
WARNING! Always wear eye, ear, respiration, and foot
protection when operating or servicing the sawmill.

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Keep Sawmill And Area Around Sawmill Clean
DANGER! Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary
movement around the sawmill and lumber stacking areas.
Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
Dispose Of Sawing By-Products Properly
IMPORTANT! Always properly dispose of all sawing
by-products, including sawdust and other debris.
Check Sawmill Before Operation
DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place
and secured before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury.
Keep Persons Away
DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving
equipment and lumber when operating the sawmill. Failure
to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Always be sure all persons are out of the path of
the blade before starting the motor. Failure to do so will
result in serious injury.
WARNING! Allow blade to come to a complete stop before
opening the blade housing cover. Failure to do so will result
in serious injury.
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DANGER! Always shut off the blade motor before changing
the blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Motor components can become very hot during
operation. Avoid contact with any part of a hot motor.
Contact with hot motor components can cause serious
burns. Therefore, never touch or perform service functions
on a hot motor. Allow the motor to cool sufficiently before
beginning any service function.
DANGER! Always keep hands away from moving bandsaw
blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Always be aware of and take proper protective
measures against rotating shafts, pulleys, fans, etc. Always
stay a safe distance from rotating members and make sure
that loose clothing or long hair does not engage rotating
members resulting in possible injury.
WARNING! Use extreme caution when spinning the blade
wheels by hand. Make sure hands are clear of blade and
wheel spokes before spinning. Failure to do so may result
in serious injury.
Use Proper Maintenance Procedures
DANGER! Make sure all electrical installation, service
and/or maintenance work is performed by a qualified
electrician and is in accordance with applicable electrical
codes.
DANGER! Hazardous voltage inside the electric boxes and
at the motor can cause shock, burns, or death. Disconnect
and lock out power supply before servicing! Keep all
electrical component covers closed and securely fastened
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WARNING! Consider all electrical circuits energized and
dangerous.
WARNING! Disconnect and lock out power supply before
servicing the sawmill! Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.
WARNING! Never assume or take the word of another
person that the power is off; check it out and lock it out.
WARNING! Do not wear rings, watches, or other jewelry
while working around an open electrical circuit.
WARNING! Remove the blade before performing any
service to the motor or sawmill. Failure to do so may result
in serious injury.
DANGER! Never clean the blade or blade wheels using the
hand-held brush or scraper whilst the sawmill blade is in
motion.
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.