woodmizer LT10 User manual

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Wood-Mizer®Sawmill
Safety, Setup, Operation
& Maintenance Manual
LT10S3 E7,5S rev. A2.05
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand all
safety information and instructions before operating,
setting up or maintaining this machine.
December 2006
Form #794
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This is the original language
for the manual.

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SECTION 1 SAFETY 1-1
1.1 Safety Symbols.......................................................................................1-1
1.2 Blade Handling..........................................................................................................1-2
1.3 Sawmill Setup............................................................................................................ 1-2
1.4 Sawmill Operation.....................................................................................................1-2
1.5 Sawmill Maintenance................................................................................................1-4
1.6 Belt Sizes...................................................................................................................1-8
1.7 Blade Sizes ................................................................................................................ 1-8
1.8 Cutting Capacity........................................................................................................1-9
1.9 Engine/Motor Specifications.....................................................................................1-9
1.10 Noise Level..............................................................................................................1-10
1.11 Sawdust Extractor Specifications............................................................................1-10
1.12 Overall Dimensions.................................................................................................1-11
1.13 Components.............................................................................................................1-13
SECTION 2 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 2-1
2.1 Mounting Parts of LT10 Sawmills with Electric Motors..........................................2-1
2.2 Unpacking the Sawmill ............................................................................................. 2-5
2.3 Bed Frame Assembly ................................................................................................2-7
2.4 Saw Head Assembly................................................................................................2-12
SECTION 3 SETUP & OPERATION 3-1
3.1 Sawmill Setup............................................................................................................ 3-1
3.2 Replacing The Blade .................................................................................................3-9
3.3 Tensioning The Blade..............................................................................................3-10
3.4 Tracking The Blade.................................................................................................3-11
3.5 Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs..................................................................3-13
3.6 Up/Down Operation ................................................................................................3-16
3.7 Blade Guide Arm Operation....................................................................................3-17
3.8 Blade Drive Operation.............................................................................................3-19
3.9 Feed Operation ........................................................................................................3-21
3.10 Cutting The Log ......................................................................................................3-21
3.11 Edging......................................................................................................................3-22
3.12 Blade Height Scale..................................................................................................3-23
3.13 Water Lube Operation.............................................................................................3-25
3.14 Transporting the Sawmill........................................................................................3-26
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.......................................................................................................4-3
4.8 Miscellaneous Maintenance ...................................................................................... 4-4
4.9 Safety Devices Inspection .........................................................................................4-4

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SECTION 5 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 5-1
5.1 Sawing Problems.......................................................................................................5-1
SECTION 6 SAWMILL 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..............................................................................6-2
6.4 Blade Wheel Alignment............................................................................................ 6-3
6.5 Blade Guide Arm Alignment..................................................................................... 6-8
6.6 Aligning The Blade Guides.....................................................................................6-10
6.7 Blade Deflection......................................................................................................6-10
6.8 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment.....................................................................6-11
6.9 Blade Guide Flange Spacing...................................................................................6-13
6.10 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment......................................................................................6-14
6.11 Blade Height Scale Adjustment...............................................................................6-15
6.12 Motor Drive Belt Adjustment..................................................................................6-17
6.13 Mast Side Bracket Adjustment................................................................................6-18
6.14 Safety Handle Linkage Adjustment.........................................................................6-19

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Sawmill and Customer Identification
Each Wood-Mizer LT10 sawmill is identified with a revision and VIN numbers.
See the chart for VIN description.
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
REVISION AND VIN NUMBERS
456 A 4 24 1 X H P A F9 017 F9 .01
V.I.N. DESCRIPTION
LT10
Basic Sawmill I.D. E7,5
Motor/Engine
A1.
Major “Revision” Code 00
Minor ”Revision”
Type
Revision Number
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’ (6 m), 24=24’ (7 m), 35=35’ (11 m)
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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numbers below so you have quick, easy access to them.
If You Need To Order Parts...
From Europe call our European Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Kolo, Nagór-
na 114 Street, Poland at [phone] or [phone]. From the continental U.S.,
call our toll-free Parts hotline at 1-800-448-7881. 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, Nagór-
na 114 Street, Poland at [phone] or [phone]. From the continental U.S.,
call us toll-free at 1-800-525-8100. 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 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. Type VIN No. Revision No.
Country Monday - Friday Saturday Sunday
U.S., Indiana 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Closed
Poland 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Closed Closed
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SECTION 1 SAFETY
1.1 Safety Symbols
This symbol calls 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 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
Sawmill Maintenance

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Blade Handling
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1.2 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.
1.3 Sawmill Setup
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 the legs to keep mill level.
Setting up the mill on an incline could cause it to tip over, resulting in
serious personal injury.
WARNING! Keep all persons out of the path of the saw head while
loading and unloading the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury or death.
1.4 Sawmill Operation
IMPORTANT! The sawmill is intended for sawing wood only. See
Section Cutting Capacity 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.
DANGER! Be sure the blade housing cover is in place and secured.
Do not open the blade housing when the blade is engaged.
DANGER! Always keep hands away from moving bandsaw blade.
Failure to do so may 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 may 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 may result
in serious injury.
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WARNING! Always wear eye, ear, respiration and foot protection as
well as safety clothing when operating the sawmill. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury.
WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the
sawmill. Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Always make sure log is clamped securely before sawing.
Failure to do so will result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Use ONLY water or alcohol solution 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 will result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION! Be sure the log clamps are all the way down before loading
a log onto the bed. Failure to do so may result in machine damage.
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! 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! Remove the optional loading ramps before sawing.
CAUTION! Never clean the blade or the blade wheels with a brush or
a scraper during sawmill operation.
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.

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1.5 Sawmill Maintenance
CAUTION! Reinstall the track wiper so that it lightly touches the track
bar. If the wiper presses too firmly against the bar, it can cause the
power feed to bind.
CAUTION! Never use grease on the mast rails as it will collect
sawdust.
See Table 1-1. Pictogram decals used to warn and inform the user about danger in the LT10.
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 sawmill.
099220 CAUTION! Close all guards and covers
before starting the machine.
099220

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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.
096316 CAUTION! Do not open or close the
electric box when the switch is not in the
“0” position.
096319 CAUTION! Disconnect power supply
before opening the box.
TABLE 1-1
099219
+
099221

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096321 Blade movement direction
S12004G CAUTION! Always wear safety goggles
when operating the sawmill!
S12005G CAUTION! Always wear protective ear
muffs when operating the sawmill!
501465 CAUTION! Always wear safety boots when
operating the sawmill
501467 Lubrication Point
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P11789 Aligning the blade on the wheels
099226 Power feed system engagement
092597 Setting the blade tension indicator
P85070 CE safety certification
099401 Russian safety certification
TABLE 1-1
099226
092597
099401

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Belt Sizes
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1.6 Belt Sizes
See Table 1-2. Belt sizes for the LT10 are shown.
1.7 Blade Sizes
See Table 1-3. Wood-Mizer TRU•SHARP™ offers three types of blades to provide efficient sawing
for all models of sawmills. The engine/motor size of your sawmill and the type of wood you saw
S20097F 2925 RPM - Motor rotation direction
P85066 Blade positioning
501477 Safety handle. Blade is stopped when the
handle is released.
Description Belt Size Wood-Mizer
Part #
Motor Drive Belt E7,5 B81 014819
Blade Pulley Belts B57 1
1 To insure proper blade tracking, use Goodyear, Dayco Super II, or Browning belts
only.
P04185
TABLE 1-2
TABLE 1-1
S20097F
2925 RPM
P85066
3-4 mm

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should determine which blade you choose for optimum performance.
See The Blade Handbook for blade hook angle, tooth height, and tooth set specifications.
1.8 Cutting Capacity
See Table 1-4. The log size capacities of the LT10 sawmills are listed below.
1.9 Engine/Motor Specifications
See Table 1-5. The power options available for the LT10 sawmill are listed below.
Engine/Motor Size Recommended Blade For Sawing:
Softwood Hardwood Frozen or Hard-to-Cut
Wood
5 hp - 15hp B275IH1030
B275IH741030
B375IH929 B375IH929 1
1 TRU•SHARP™ “F” blades use a 9/29 profile (9° hook angle and 29° back angle) and are designed to cut frozen and/or
extremely dense, hard-to-cut wood.
Standard TRU•SHARP™ blades use a 10/30 profile.
16hp or more B376IH1030
B376IH741030
B275IH1030
B275IH741030
B376IH1030
B376IH741030 2
2 Customer may choose preferred blade.
B375IH929 1
Electric Motor B376IH1030
B376IH741030
B275IH1030
B275IH741030
B376IH1030
B376IH741030 2
B375IH929 1
TABLE 1-3
Max. Diameter Max.Length1
1 Each additional bed frame segment adds approximately 195
cm ( 6’ 5” ) to length capacity.
LT10 with three bed
sections 71 cm 5,4 m
LT10 with two bed
sections 71 cm 3,5 m
TABLE 1-4
Engine/Motor Type Manufacturer Model Number Specifications
5.5 kW Electric Motor Siemens, Germany 1LA7130-2AA60-2 3 x 400V, 50 Hz
TABLE 1-5

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1.10 Noise Level
See Table 1-6. The average level of noise is given in table below12.
1.11 Sawdust Extractor Specifications
CAUTION! Always turn on the dust extractor before starting the
machine.
See Table 1-7. The dust extractor specifications are given below.
Noise Level
LT10E7,5 83,3 dB (A)
TABLE 1-6
1. The noise level measurement was taken in accordance with PN-EN ISO 3746 Standard.
The noise exposure level given above concerns an 8-hour work day.
2. The figures quoted are emission levels and are not necessarily s a f e w o r k i n g l e v e l s . W h i l s t t h e r e i s
a correlation between the emission and exposure levels, this cannot be used reliably to determine
whether or not further precautions are required. Factors that influence the actual level of
exposure of the workforce include the characteristics of the work room and the other sources of
noise etc. i.e. the number of machines and other adjacent processes. Also the permissible exposure
level can vary from country to country. This information, however, will enable the user of the machine
to make a better evaluation of the hazard and risk.
Maximum Capacity 1200 m3/h
Collector Inlet Diameters
(in front of fan) 150 mm
Motor Power 1,5 kW
Number of Sacks for Waste 1 pcs
Total Capacity of Sacks 0,25 m3
Weight 110 kg
Conveying Speed When 10m
Long Hose is Used 20 m/s
TABLE 1-7

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1.12 Overall Dimensions
See Figure 1-1. The overall dimensions of the LT10 sawmills are shown below.
FIG. 1-1
2186
918
385
385
1950
6610
4660
2290
1714
1950
10
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002C

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See Figure 1-2. The picture below shows the operator’s position.
RYS. 1-2
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1.13 Components
See Figure 1-3. The major components of the Wood-Mizer LT10 are shown below.
FIG. 1-3
10_001C
Water Tank
Blade Tension Handle
Up/Down Crank Handle
Sawmill Frame
Clamp
Blade Guide Arm Handle
Blade Drive Motor
Electric Box