woodmizer HR115 User manual

Horizontal Resaw HR115
Wood-Mizer®
Safety, Setup, Operation
& Maintenance Manual
HR115, HR115 EC, HR115 W rev.A3.03
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
Form #924
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This is the original language
for the manual

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Table of Contents Section-Page
General Contact Information
Branches & Authorized Sales CentersWood-Mizer Locations (North and South America)
SECTION 1 SAFETY 1-1
1.1 Safety Symbols.......................................................................................1-1
1.2 Safety Instructions..................................................................................1-2
Observe Safety Instructions
Wear Safety Clothing
Keep Resaw And Area Around Resaw Clean
Dispose Of Sawing By-Products Properly
Check Resaw Before Operation
Keep Persons Away
Keep Hands Away
Use Proper Maintenance Procedures
Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition
SECTION 2 OPERATION 2-1
2.1 Control Overview ...................................................................................2-1
2.2 Resaw Setup ...........................................................................................2-3
2.3 Replacing The Blade ..............................................................................2-5
2.4 Tensioning The Blade.............................................................................2-6
2.5 Tracking The Blade ................................................................................2-7
2.6 Tilt Adjustment.......................................................................................2-9
2.7 Up/Down Operation .............................................................................2-10
2.8 Blade Guide Roller Brackets................................................................2-11
2.9 Machine Start........................................................................................2-12
2.10 Blade Height Scale ...............................................................................2-15
2.11 Water Lube Operation ..........................................................................2-17
2.12 Operation Procedure.............................................................................2-18
SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE 3-1
3.1 Wear Life................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Sawdust Removal ...................................................................................3-1
3.3 Vertical Mast Rails.................................................................................3-1
3.4 Miscellaneous Lubrication .....................................................................3-2
3.5 Blade Wheel Belts ..................................................................................3-2
3.6 Up/Down System....................................................................................3-3
3.7 Miscellaneous Maintenance ...................................................................3-5
3.8 Drive Belt Adjustment............................................................................3-6
3.9 Safety Devices Inspection ......................................................................3-7

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SECTION 4 ALIGNMENT 4-1
4.1 Pre-Alignment Procedures......................................................................4-1
4.2 Preparing The Machine For Alignment..................................................4-1
4.3 Blade Installation and Alignment...........................................................4-1
4.4 Blade Wheel Alignment .........................................................................4-2
4.5 Aligning The Blade Guides....................................................................4-6
4.6 Blade Deflection.....................................................................................4-6
4.7 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment....................................................4-7
4.8 Blade Guide Spacing ..............................................................................4-8
4.9 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment...................................................................4-10
4.10 Motor Drive Belt Adjustment...............................................................4-11
4.11 Hold-Down Roller Adjustment ............................................................4-11
4.12 Feed Belt Tension Adjustment .............................................................4-12
SECTION 5 SPECIFICATIONS 5-1
5.1 Overall Dimensions ................................................................................5-1
5.2 Cutting Capacity.....................................................................................5-4
5.3 Belt Sizes ................................................................................................5-5
5.4 Blade Motor Specifications ....................................................................5-5
5.5 Dust Extractor Specifications.................................................................5-6

If You Need To Order Parts...
From Europe call our European Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Kolo-Poland,
Nagorna 114 St., at [phone]. Please have the vehicle identification number and your
customer number ready when you call. Wood-Mizer will accept these methods of payment:
Visa, Mastercard, or Select Purchase
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 You Need Service...
From Europe call our European Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Kolo-Poland,
Nagorna 114 St. at [phone]. Ask to speak with a Customer Service Representative.
Please have your vehicle identification number and your customer number ready when you call.
The Service Representative can help you with questions about alignment of your mill, blade
sharpening, or cutting a particular species of wood. He also can schedule you for a service call.
Office Hours: All times are Eastern Standard Time. Please remember that Indiana does not go
on Daylight Savings Time in the summer.
IMPORTANT! Read the entire Operator's Manual before operating
the machine. 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.
Manufactured by:
114 Nagorna Street, 62-600 Kolo, Poland
Country Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
U.S., Indiana 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Closed Closed
Poland 7 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Closed Closed
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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 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.: +41-(0)41 - 3900312
GSM: +41-(0)79 - 9643594
[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]
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.
Osvaldova 91
339 01 Klatovy-Luby
Tel.:/Fax: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Miroslaw Greill
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 Odd Edvoll
Wood-Mizer Nordic AS
Vardelia 17, 2020 Skedsmokorset
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
GSM: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
e-mail: [email protected]
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 Klaus Longmuss
Wood-Mizer Sägewerke GmbH
Dorfstraße 5, 29485 Schletau
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
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 Brian Jensen
Arnborgvej 9, 7330 Brande- Fasterholt
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Brian Jensen
GSM: [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: [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 Chris Dragt
Lange Brink 77d,
7317 BD Apeldoorn
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
e-mail: [email protected]
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

Safety
Safety Symbols
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SECTION 1 SAFETY
1.1 Safety Symbols
The following symbols and signal words call your attention to instructions concerning your
personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions.
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 or
damage to equipment.
IMPORTANT! indicates vital information.
NOTE: gives helpful information.
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.
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Safety
Safety Instructions
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1.2 Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT! The machine is intended for sawing wood
only. See Section 5.2 for log size capacities of the machine.
IMPORTANT! The operator of the machine should get
adequate training in the operation and adjustment of the
machine.
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 resaw. 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
dangers, warnings, and cautions.
Only persons who have read and understood the entire
operator's manual should operate the resaw. The resaw 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 resaw. All Wood-Mizer resaw
owners are encouraged to become thoroughly familiar with
these applicable laws and comply with them fully while
using the machine.
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Safety
Wear Safety Clothing
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Wear Safety Clothing
WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before
operating the resaw. 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 resaw.
Keep Resaw And Area Around Resaw Clean
DANGER! Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary
movement around the resaw 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.
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Safety
Check Resaw Before Operation
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Check Resaw Before Operation
DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place
and secured before operating the resaw. 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 resaw. 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.

Safety
Keep Hands Away
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Keep Hands Away
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.

Safety
Use Proper Maintenance Procedures
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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
during resaw operation.
WARNING! Consider all electrical circuits energized and
dangerous.
WARNING! Disconnect and lock out power supply before
servicing the resaw! 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 resaw. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury.
DANGER! Never clean the blade or blade wheels using the
hend-held brush or scraper whilst the saw 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.

Safety
Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition
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CAUTION! Always wear gloves when handling the blade.
Never grab the blade with bare hands!
CAUTION! If the blade breaks during machine operation,
push the EMERGENCY STOP button to stop the blade
motor and wait 10 seconds before you open the blade
housing cover.
CAUTION! The machine’s work-stand should be equipped
with a 4 kg or bigger dry powder extinguisher.
Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition
IMPORTANT! 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! If replacing a component which has a safety
decal affixed to it, make sure the new component also has
the safety decal affixed.
See Table 1-1. Pictogram decals used to warn and inform the user about danger in the
resaw.
TABLE 1-1
Decal View W-M No. Description
096317 CAUTION! Read thoroughly the manual
before operating the machine. Observe all
safety instructions and rules when
operating the machine.
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Safety
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099220 CAUTION! Close all guards and covers
before starting the machine.
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.
TABLE 1-1
099220
099219
+
099221

Safety
Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition
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099540 CAUTION! Gear danger – keep a safe
distance away!
096316 Do not open or close the electric box when
the switch is not in the ”0” position.
096319 Disconnect power supply before opening
the box.
099222 CAUTION! Sawdust outlet. Protect eyes!
TABLE 1-1
099540

Safety
Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition
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096321 Blade movement direction
S12004G CAUTION! Always wear safety goggles
when operating the machine!
S12005G CAUTION! Always wear protective ear
muffs when operating the machine!
501465 CAUTION! Always wear safety boots when
operating the machine
501467 Lubrication Point
TABLE 1-1