woodmizer LT15 AL-KO Manual instruction

Wood-Mizer® Sawmill
Safety, Setup, Operation
& Maintenance Manual
LT15 rev. E8.13
LT15W rev. A1.14
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
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Table of Contents Section-Page
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SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION 1-1
1.1 About This Manual.................................................................................1-1
1.2 Getting Service .......................................................................................1-2
General Contact Information................................................1-2
Wood-Mizer Locations..........................................................1-4
1.3 Specifications .........................................................................................1-5
LT15 Dimensions (Top View) ...............................................1-5
LT15Wide Dimensions (Top View) .......................................1-7
1.4 Customer and Sawmill Identification.....................................................1-8
1.5 Warranty .................................................................................................1-9
SECTION 2 SAFETY 2-1
2.1 Safety Symbols.......................................................................................2-1
2.2 Safety Instructions..................................................................................2-1
2.3 Proper Procedure for Conducting Electrical Safety Checks And Maintenance2-7
SECTION 3 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 3-1
3.1 Leg Assembly.........................................................................................3-1
3.2 Bed Section Assembly........................................................................3-2
3.3 Clamp Assembly ....................................................................................3-4
3.4 Frame Leg Adjustment...........................................................................3-4
3.5 Saw Carriage Assembly .........................................................................3-5
3.6 Feed Rope Assembly..............................................................................3-7
3.7 Battery Assembly .................................................................................3-11
3.8 Sawdust Deflector and Push Handle Assembly ...................................3-11
3.9 Fuel Tank Installation...........................................................................3-12
SECTION 4 SAWMILL SETUP 4-1
4.1 Sawmill Setup.........................................................................................4-1
4.2 Carriage Side Adjustment.......................................................................4-2
4.3 Carriage Locking Pins ............................................................................4-3
4.4 Replacing The Blade ..............................................................................4-4
4.5 Tensioning The Blade.............................................................................4-5
4.6 Tracking The Blade ................................................................................4-6
4.7 Starting The Engine................................................................................4-7
SECTION 5 SAWMILL OPERATION 5-1
5.1 Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs ..................................................5-1
5.2 Up/Down Operation ...............................................................................5-4
5.3 Blade Guide Arm Operation...................................................................5-5
5.4 Feed Operation .......................................................................................5-6
5.5 Clutch Operation ....................................................................................5-7
5.6 Cutting The Log .....................................................................................5-8

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5.7 Edging.....................................................................................................5-9
5.8 Blade Height Scale .................................................................................5-9
5.9 Water Lube Operation ..........................................................................5-11
5.10 Loading & Transporting the Sawmill...................................................5-13
SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE 6-1
6.1 Wear Life................................................................................................6-1
6.2 Blade Guides ..........................................................................................6-1
6.3 Sawdust Removal ..................................................................................6-1
6.4 Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers .........................................................6-2
6.5 Vertical Mast Rails.................................................................................6-3
6.6 Miscellaneous .........................................................................................6-4
6.7 Blade Wheel Belts ..................................................................................6-4
6.8 Drive Belt Adjustment............................................................................6-4
6.9 Up/Down System....................................................................................6-6
6.10 Charging The Battery ...........................................................................6-10
6.11 Maintenance chart ................................................................................6-13
6.11 MAINTENANCE LOG 6-13
SECTION 7 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 7-1
7.1 Sawing Problems....................................................................................7-1
SECTION 8 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT 8-1
8.1 Routine Alignment Procedure ................................................................8-1
Blade Installation..................................................................8-1
Saw Head Tilt........................................................................8-1
Blade Guide Arm Alignment .................................................8-2
Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment.....................................8-4
Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment...............................8-5
Blade Guide Flange Spacing ................................................8-7
Side Support Alignment.........................................................8-7
Blade Height Scale Adjustment.............................................8-8
8.2 Complete Alignment Procedure .............................................................8-9
Frame Setup .........................................................................8-9
Blade Installation..................................................................8-9
Saw Head Tilt......................................................................8-10
Blade Wheel Alignment.......................................................8-11
Blade Guide Installation .....................................................8-15
Blade Guide Arm Alignment ...............................................8-16
Blade Guide Deflection.......................................................8-17
Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment...................................8-18
Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment.............................8-20
Blade Guide Flange Spacing ..............................................8-21
Side Support Alignment.......................................................8-22
Blade Height Scale Adjustment...........................................8-23
INDEX I

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 warran-
ties for the equipment given at the time of purchase.
1. 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.
150210-1B
Up/Down
Crank
Bed Frame
Log Clamp
Blade Tension
Handle
Saw Head
Power Supply Water Lube Bottle
Clutch/Brake
Handle
Outer Blade
Guide Arm Handle
Feed Crank
Blade Guide
Rollers
Adjustable Frame
Leg

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Getting Service
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1.2 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
Toll free phone numbers are listed below for the continental U.S. and Canada. See the next page
for contact information for more Wood-Mizer locations.
United States Canada
Sales 1-800-553-0182 1-877-866-0667
Service 1-800-525-8100 1-877-866-0667
Website www.woodmizer.com www.woodmizer.ca
150256-01
Water Lube Bottle
Push Handle
Blade Guide Arm
Handle
Adjustable Frame
Leg
Log Clamp
Bed Frame
Clutch/Brake Handle
Tension Handle
Up/Down Crank

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General Contact Information
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Office Hours: All times are Eastern Standard Time.
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. In most cases, items will ship on the day they are ordered. Second Day and
Next Day shipping are available at additional cost.
If your sawmill was purchased outside the United States or Canada, contact the distributor for
service.
E-mail [e-mail] [e-mail]
Monday - Friday Saturday
(Indianapolis Office Only)
Sunday
8 a.m. to 5 p.m. 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Closed

Introduction
Wood-Mizer Locations
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Wood-Mizer Locations
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]/ +55 51
3563-4784
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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LT15 Dimensions (Top View)
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1.3 Specifications
LT15 Dimensions (Top View)
Model: LT15 Rev. E6.09+
Dimensions: Metric
Length: 20'-4" 6.19m
Width: 6'-3" 1.89m
Height (Ground To Mast): 5'-4" 1.98m
Height (Max Head Position): 8'-6" 2.59m
Bed Height (Ground To Bed): 11" 0.27m
Height (Ground To Mast - LT15GO Only): 7'-1/2" 2.14m
Height (Max Head Position - LT15GO Only): 9'-9 1/2" 2.98m
Bed Height (Ground To Bed - LT15GO Only): 27" 0.68m
Blade Length: 158 4.01m
Weights: G18
Basic Unit(with heaviest power option): 1459 lbs 661kg
Cutting Capacity:
Length: 17'-8" 5.38m
Diameter: 28" 0.71m
Maximum Log Weight: 4000 lbs. 1814kg
Max Clamp Width (from stop block): 23" 0.58m
Max Throat Width (guide to guide): 26" 0.66m
Max Cant Width (outer guide to stop block): 23" 0.58m
Min. Cut Height: 1" 25.4mm
Max. Cut Height: 27" 0.68m
Maximum Throat Depth: 10 1/2" 0.26m
Power Unit:
G18 G25
D10 D17 E10
Manufacturer: Kohler Kohler Yanmar Kohler Lincoln
Fuel: gas gas Diesel Diesel Electric
Horsepower Rating*: 19 23.5 9.1 15.4 10
Weight (lbs)*: 90 94 145.4
Cooling System*: air air air water air
Noise Level (dba)*: 95-101.3(@3000 rpm) 96-103(@3000 rpm)
97 (Noise Output @ Continuous
Rating, Mean of Four Directions
at 1 Meter)
78 (At 7m in an open field at
3600rpm*)
Fuel Consumption(gallon/hour)*: 1.2-1.6 1.5-2
.6(@Full load)
.54 (Full Load, @1800 rpm)
.43 (75% Load, @1800 rpm)
.32 (50% Load, @1800 rpm)
.19 (25% Load, @1800 rpm)
1.10 (Full Load, @3600 rpm)
.87 (75% Load, @3600 rpm)
.66 (50% Load, @3600 rpm)
.39 (25% Load, @3600 rpm)
Engine Oil & Type*: API SJ 10W30 API CD or Higher 15W40 API SJ/CF 5W40
Engine Oil Capacity w/Filter*: 1.6-1.7 L/1.7-1.9 qts 1.6 L/1.7 qts 2.5 L/2.64 qts
Coolant Type*: N/A N/A AGIP Antifreeze Spezial
Coolant Capacity*: N/A N/A Contact Kohler For Proper Amount
Rates:
Hourly Production (Average range w/experienced
operators/average size logs):
320 bd ft/hr
*Manufacturer's Specification
13-5/16
6x 3-17/32
6x 27-5/8
2x 55
2x 80-1/2
2x 135-1/2
2x 161
2x 216
12-3/16
22-3/8
35-1/16
17-7/16
Operators Side
150198

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LT15 Dimensions (Top View)
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Model: LT15W Rev. A1.00+
Dimensions: Metric
Length: 20'-4" 6.19m
Width: 6'-11" 2.0m
Height (Ground To Mast): 6'-6 3/8" 1.98m
Height (Max Head Position): 10' 3.0m
Bed Height (Ground To Bed): 11" 0.27m
Blade Length: 176" 4.47m
Weights: G25
Basic Unit(with heaviest power option)
:
1783 lbs 809kg
Cutting Capacity:
Length: 17'-8" 5.38m
Diameter: 36" 0.91m
Maximum Log Weight: 4200 lbs 1905kg
Max Clamp Width (from stop block): 29" 0.73m
Max Throat Width (guide to guide): 36" 0.91m
Max Cant Width (outer guide to stop block): 29" 0.73m
Min. Cut Height: 1" 25.4mm
Max. Cut Height: 35 1/2" 0.9m
Maximum Throat Depth: 10 1/2" 0.26m
Power Unit: D17 G25 E10
Manufacturer: Kohler Kohler Lincoln
Fuel: Diesel gas Electric
Horsepower Rating*: 15.4 23.5 10
Weight (lbs)*: 145.4 94
Cooling System*: water air air
Noise Level (dba)*: 78 (At 7m in an open field at
3600rpm*) 96-103(@3000 rpm)
Fuel Consumption (gallon/hour)*:
.54 (Full Load, @1800 rpm)
.43 (75% Load, @1800 rpm)
.32 (50% Load, @1800 rpm)
.19 (25% Load, @1800 rpm)
1.10 (Full Load, @3600 rpm)
.87 (75% Load, @3600 rpm)
.66 (50% Load, @3600 rpm)
.39 (25% Load, @3600 rpm)
1.5-2
Engine Oil & Type*:
Engine Oil Capacity w/Filter*:
Temperature Range & Oil Grades*:
Coolant Capacity*:
Rates:
Hourly Production (Average range w/experienced
operators/average size logs):
375 bd ft/hr
*Manufacturer's Specification