woodmizer LT15S Manual instruction

Wood-Mizer® Sawmill
Safety, Setup, Operation
& Maintenance Manual
LT15S rev. A1.03
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
Form #2302

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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..........................................................1-3
1.3 Specifications .........................................................................................1-4
1.4 Customer and Sawmill Identification.....................................................1-5
1.5 Warranty .................................................................................................1-5
SECTION 2 SAFETY 2-1
2.1 Safety Symbols.......................................................................................2-1
2.2 Safety Instructions..................................................................................2-1
SECTION 3 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY 3-1
3.1 Unpacking...............................................................................................3-1
3.2 Leg Assembly.........................................................................................3-3
3.3 Bed Section Assembly............................................................................3-4
3.4 Clamp Assembly ....................................................................................3-6
3.5 Saw Carriage Assembly .........................................................................3-7
3.6 Miscellaneous .........................................................................................3-8
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 ..............................................................................4-3
4.5 Tensioning The Blade.............................................................................4-4
4.6 Tracking The Blade ................................................................................4-5
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 ...............................................................................5-3
5.3 Blade Guide Arm Operation...................................................................5-4
5.4 Clutch Operation ....................................................................................5-5
5.5 Cutting The Log .....................................................................................5-5
5.6 Edging.....................................................................................................5-6
5.7 Blade Height Scale .................................................................................5-6
5.8 Water Lube Operation ............................................................................5-8
5.9 Loading & Transporting the Sawmill.....................................................5-9

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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 .........................................................................................6-3
6.7 Blade Wheel Belts ..................................................................................6-4
6.8 Drive Belt Adjustment............................................................................6-4
6.9 Up/Down System....................................................................................6-6
6.10 Maintenance chart ..................................................................................6-9
6.10 MAINTENANCE LOG 6-9
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
Blade Wheel Alignment.......................................................8-10
Blade Guide Installation .....................................................8-14
Blade Guide Arm Alignment ...............................................8-15
Blade Guide Deflection.......................................................8-16
Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Alignment...................................8-17
Blade Guide Horizontal Tilt Adjustment.............................8-19
Blade Guide Flange Spacing ..............................................8-20
Side Support Alignment.......................................................8-21
Blade Height Scale Adjustment...........................................8-22
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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.
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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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.
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.
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
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

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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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1.3 Specifications
Model: LT15S Rev. A1.00+
Dimensions: Metric
Length: 161" 4.09m
Width: 6'-3" 1.89m
Height (Ground To Mast): 5'-4" 1.98m
Height (Max Head Position): 6'-6" 2.0m
Bed Height (Ground To Bed): 11" 0.27m
Blade Length: 158" 4.01m
Weights: G14
Basic Unit(with heaviest power option): 915 lbs
Cutting Capacity:
Length:
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: G14
Manufacturer: Kohler
Fuel: gas
Horsepower Rating*: 14
Weight (lbs)*: 90
Cooling System*: air
Fuel Capacity*: 7L/7.4qts
Engine Oil & Type*: API SJ 10W30
Engine Oil Capacity w/Filter*: 1.32L/1.4qts
Coolant Type*: N/A
Coolant Capacity*: N/A
Rates:
Hourly Production (Average range w/experienced
operators/average size logs):
320 bd ft/hr
*Manufacturer's Specification

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1.4 Customer and Sawmill Identification
Each Wood-Mizer LT15 sawmill is identified with a model number, revision, and serial number
(see the figure below).
The model number includes the base model and the engine/motor configuration. The serial num-
ber contains the month and year of manufacture and a sequence number. The revision number
helps identify the exact design of the equipment. See the figure for a description of the model,
serial, and revision numbers.
1.5 Warranty
Wood-Mizer® LLC
Limited Product Warranty
Wood-Mizer LLC (“Warrantor”), an Indiana corporation with its principal place of business at 8180 West Tenth Street,
Indianapolis, IN 46214-2400 USA, warrants to the purchaser (“Purchaser”) that for the time periods specifically stated
herein and subject to the terms, conditions and limitations stated herein, the equipment manufactured by the Warrantor
will be free from defects in material and workmanship attributable to Warrantor so long as, during the warranty periods
SERIAL NUMBER TAG
MODEL, SERIAL, AND REVISION NUMBER DESCRIPTION.
MFG BY/FABRIQUÉ PAR: WOOD-MIZER PRODUCTS, INC. 8180 W. 10th St. Indianapolis, IN
46214-2400 U.S.A. 317/271-1542 Or 800/553-0182
Model No.:
Serial No.: Rev.:
LT15 G14S
11170001 A1.00
LT15S
Basic Sawmill I.D.
G14
Configuration
Engine/Motor
1117
Month/Year of
0001
Sequence
Manufacture
Manufacture
A1.
Major Revision Code
00
Code
Minor Revision
Model Number
Serial Number
Revision Number

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stated herein, the equipment is installed, operated and maintained in accordance with the instructions provided by
Warrantor.
EXCLUSIONS FROM 90 DAY, LIMITED ONE YEAR AND TWO YEAR WARRANTY
Warrantor shall have no responsibility under this warranty for any wear components, including, but not limited to: belts,
blade guides, blades, electric motor brushes, drum switches, filters, fuses, hoses, bearings (excluding cylindrical drive
bearings), bushings, cable carriers, and spark plugs. All wear components are furnished “as is”, without any warranty
from Warrantor. This limited warranty does not cover any defects caused by misuse, negligence, alterations, damage
due to overload, abnormal conditions, excessive operation, accident, or lack of performance of normal maintenance
services.
Several components which are used in the manufacture of the equipment but not manufactured by Warrantor, such as
cant hooks, power plants, laser sights, batteries, tires, and trailer axles have warranties provided by the original equip-
ment manufacturer (written copies available upon request). Warrantor does not separately warrant such items. Com-
ponents or equipment manufactured by third parties are not covered by this warranty. Warrantor, however, will provide
reasonable assistance to the Purchaser to make claims against any warranties applicable to such component parts as
provided by such original equipment manufacturers. Components or equipment manufactured by third parties are not
covered by this Warranty.
FIVE YEAR LIMITED CHASSIS WARRANTY
The limited five year chassis warranty, described above, DOES NOT extend to (a) any damage stemming from acci-
dent, improper towing, overload, abuse, misuse, abnormal conditions, negligence, excessive operation, or lack of
maintenance, (b) rust caused by exposure to corrosive atmospheric conditions, or (c) the sawmill head, carriage, axle,
brakes, or any hydraulic or electrical components attached to the chassis.
PRODUCT MODEL CLASS LENGTH OF WARRANTY EFFECTIVE DATE
USA & CANADA NON USA
& CANADA
Portable Sawmills, Resaws,
Edgers LT, LX, HR, EG Two years One year
Date of purchase
Portable Sawmills with
Chassis
LT28, LT35, LT40, LT50,
LT70, LX450
Two years, excluding
the chassis, which
chassis shall have a
five year warranty
One year
Industrial Sawmills, Resaws,
Edgers
WM, HR, EG, TVS, SVS,
FS One year One year Date of purchase or
date of installation /
training (if applicable),
whichever occurs first,
not to exceed 6
months from date of
purchase
TITAN Industrial WB, TV, HR, EG, EA, MR One year One year
Material Handling TWC, IC, TD, LD, GC, CR,
CB, CC One year One year
Blade Maintenance Equipment BMS, BMT, BMST One year One year
Date of purchase
Options and Accessories Various One year1One year 1
1 Warranty on Options will match the warranty on the primary equipment when purchased on same invoice.
Moulders, Kilns MP, SD, KD One year One year
Pallet Dismantler PD One year One year
Log Splitter FS One year One year
Replacement Parts Various 90 days 90 days

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WARRANTOR’S OBLIGATIONS AS TO DEFECTS
In the event that the equipment fails to perform due to defective materials or workmanship attributable to Warrantor
under normal use and service within the established warranty period, Purchaser’s sole and exclusive remedy and War-
rantor’s sole liability shall be to replace or repair, in Warrantor’s sole and subjective discretion, any defective part at
Warrantor’s principal place of business without cost to the Purchaser if such defect exists. The determination of
whether a product is defective shall be made by Warrantor in Warrantor’s sole and subjective discretion. The Pur-
chaser must notify Warrantor prior to shipping any defective part. Warrantor, at its sole discretion, may cover expenses
incurred in shipping the defective part to Warrantor for evaluation; provided, however, that Warrantor will not be
responsible for labor, travel time, mileage, removal, installation, and/or incidental or consequential damages. However,
any part in excess of 140 pounds must be returned by the Purchaser to the Warrantor’s nearest authorized facility at
the Purchaser’s expense, if return is requested by Warrantor. Warrantor shall have a reasonable time within which to
repair or replace the defective part. If Warrantor determines that the product is not defective under the terms of this
warranty in Warrantor’s sole and subjective discretion, then Purchaser shall be responsible for any expenses incurred
by Warrantor in returning the equipment to the Purchaser.
LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMERS OF OTHER WARRANTIES
EXCEPT FOR THE EXPRESS WARRANTY PROVISIONS STATED ABOVE, WARRANTOR DISCLAIMS ALL WAR-
RANTIES, EXPRESS AND/OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING AND WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY, AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, NONINFRINGEMENT AND TITLE. No
representation or other affirmation of fact by representatives of Warrantor, whether verbal or in writing, including photo-
graphs, brochures, samples, models, or other sales aids, shall constitute a warranty, or any other basis, for any legal
action against Warrantor. There are no other representations, promises, agreements, covenants, warranties, guaran-
tees, stipulations or conditions, expressed or implied, by Warrantor, except as expressly set forth herein. THE PUR-
CHASER AND ANY INTENDED USER OR BENEFICIARY OF THIS EQUIPMENT, SHALL NOT BE ENTITLED TO
RECOVER ANY INDIRECT, SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, EXEMPLARY, CONSEQUENTIAL, SPECIAL, OR INCIDENTIAL
DAMAGES OR LOSES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO, DAMAGES OF LOST PRODUCTION, LOST REVE-
NUE, LOST PRODUCT, LOST PROFITS, LOST BUSINESS, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF GOODWILL, OR BUSINESS
INTERRUPTION, FROM WARRANTOR FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION,
WARRANTY OR DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT REGARDLESS OF THE SOLE, JOINT, AND/OR CONCURRENT
NEGLIGENCE, BREACH OF CONTRACT, BREACH OF WARRANTY, STRICT LIABILITY IN TORT OR STATUTORY
CLAIMS, OR OTHER LEGAL FAULT, OR RESPONSIBILITY OF EITHER WARRANTOR OR PURCHASER OR ITS
EMPLOYEES OR AGENTS. Warrantor does not warrant that its equipment meets or complies with the requirements of
any particular safety code or governmental requirements.
Defective items, replaced under the terms of this warranty, become the property of Warrantor.
DESIGN CHANGES
Warrantor reserves the right to change the design of its products from time to time without notice and without obligation
to make corresponding changes in or to its products previously manufactured.
RIGHTS OF PURCHASERS
The validity and effect of this limited warranty, as well as its interpretation, operation and effect, shall be determined
exclusively by the principles of law and equity of the State of Indiana, USA. This limited warranty gives Purchaser spe-
cific legal rights. Purchaser may also have other rights, which may vary from state to state. Some states may not allow
limitations as to the duration of implied warranties or to the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential dam-
ages, therefore some of the limitations and exclusions detailed set forth above may not apply. In the event that any one
or more of the provisions of this warranty shall be or become invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect, the valid-
ity, legality and enforceability of the remaining provisions of this warranty shall not be affected thereby.
INTERPRETATIONS
This Warranty constitutes the entire warranty agreement between Warrantor and Purchaser and supersedes any prior
understandings or agreements pertaining to the same subject matter. This warranty cannot be amended, except in writing,
which refers to this warranty that is signed by both Warrantor and Purchaser.
© 2018 Wood-Mizer LLC – 8180 West 10th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46214

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SECTION 2 SAFETY
2.1 Safety Symbols
The following symbols and signal words call your attention to instructions concerning your per-
sonal 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.
2.2 Safety Instructions
WARNING! Clean sawdust from all guards, vents, control
boxes, or any area where sawdust may gather after every
shift. Failure to do so may result in fire, causing death or seri-
ous injury.
OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
IMPORTANT! The procedures listed in this manual may not include all ANSI,
OSHA, or locally required safety procedures. It is the owner/operator’s respon-
sibility and not Wood-Mizer Products to ensure all operators are properly
trained and informed of all safety protocols. Owner/Operators are responsible
for following all safety procedures when operating and performing mainte-
nance to the Sawmill.
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 saw-
mill. 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.

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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 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 regu-
lations regarding the ownership, operation
and/or 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.
WEAR SAFETY CLOTHING
WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the sawmill.
Failure to follow this may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protec-
tion 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 follow this
may result in serious injury.
WARNING! Always wear eye, ear, and foot protection
when operating or servicing the sawmill.
WARNING! Some woods require respiration protection
when operating the sawmill. It is the sawyer’s responsibil-
ity to know which woods require respiration protection.
KEEP SAWMILL AND AREA AROUND SAWMILL CLEAN
DANGER! Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary movement around
the mill and lumber stacking areas. Failure to follow this will result in serious
injury.
HANDLE FUEL/LUBRICANTS SAFELY
DANGER! Due to the flammable nature of fuel and oil, never smoke, weld,
grind or allow sparks near your engine or storage tanks, especially during
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DANGER! Never allow fuel to spill on a hot engine during fueling operations or
otherwise. The hot temperature of your engine could induce a fire or explo-
sion.
WARNING! Store gasoline away from sawdust and other
flammable materials. Failure to follow this may result in
serious injury.
WARNING! Use ONLY water and Wood-Mizer Lube
Additive with the water lube accessory. Never use flam-
mable fuels or liquids such as diesel fuel. If these types
of liquids are necessary to clean the blade, remove it and
clean with a rag. Failure to follow this can damage the
equipment and may result in serious injury or death.
DISPOSE OF SAWING BY-PRODUCTS PROPERLY
IMPORTANT! Always properly dispose of all sawing by-products, including
sawdust and other debris, coolant, oil, fuel, oil filters and fuel filters.
CAUTIONS FOR 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! The sawmill weighs 1100 lbs. The center of gravity of the carriage
is off-center toward the operator side. The higher the saw head from the bed
frame, the more easily the mill can be tipped toward the operator side. A mini-
mum of three people (four recommended) is required to safely load or unload
the sawmill from a pickup truck.
WARNING! Keep all persons out of the area between the frame rails while
loading and unloading the sawmill. Failure to follow this may result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING! Because the sawmill can easily rotate and tip over when lifted, do
not lift the sawmill using ropes, cables or chains, etc. Doing so may result in
machine damage, serious injury or death.
CHECK SAWMILL BEFORE OPERATION
DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured before
operating or towing the sawmill. Failure to follow this may result in serious
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Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers
are in place and secure. Use the safety
retainer pin and cable to fasten blade hous-
ing covers.
WARNING! Do not operate the sawmill with-
out the bed end retaining brackets properly
installed; the saw head may to fall from the
log bed. Failure to follow this may result in
serious injury or death.
KEEP PERSONS AWAY
DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and logs
when operating sawmill or loading and turning logs. Failure to follow this 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 follow this
will result in serious injury.
KEEP HANDS AWAY
DANGER! Always disengage the blade and shut off the sawmill engine before
changing the blade. Failure to follow this will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Engine components can become very hot during operation. Avoid
contact with any part of a hot engine. The exhaust components of your engine
are especially hot during and following operation. Contact with hot engine
components can cause serious burns. Therefore, never touch or perform ser-
vice functions on a hot engine. Allow the engine to cool sufficiently before
beginning any service function.
DANGER! Always keep hands away from moving bandsaw blade. Failure to
follow this 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! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand.
Spinning the blade wheels by hand may result in seri-
ous injury.
WARNING! Always disengage the clutch/brake mech-
anism whenever the sawmill is not cutting. Failure to
follow this may result in serious injury.

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WARNING! Do not for any reason adjust the engine drive belt with the engine
running. Doing so may result in serious injury.
WARNING! Always keep clear of exiting sawdust. Keep hands, feet and any
other objects away from the sawdust chute when operating sawmill. Failure to
follow this may result in serious injury.
CAUTIONS FOR GAS ENGINE OPERATION
DANGER! Operate your engine/machine only in well ventilated areas. The
exhaust gases of your engine can cause nausea, delirium and potentially
death unless adequate ventilation is present.
DANGER! Never operate an engine with a fuel or oil leak. The leaking fuel or
oil could potentially come in contact with hot surfaces and ignite into flames.
WARNING! Do not operate engine without proper and operational spark
arrester/muffler. Sparks emitted from the engine exhaust could ignite sur-
rounding materials, causing serious injury or death.
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.
USE CAUTION WHEN WORKING WITH HEAVY LOGS
WARNING! Always make sure log is clamped securely before sawing. Failure
to follow this may result in serious injury or death.
UP/DOWN SYSTEM SAFETY
WARNING! Always secure the saw head with a 5/16" chain with at least 800
lbs. working load capacity before adjusting the up/down chain. The saw head
may fall, causing severe injury or death.

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SECTION 3 SAWMILL ASSEMBLY
3.1 Unpacking
1. Cut open the plastic shipping shroud; remove and discard.
IMPORTANT! Wear safety goggles; some shipping straps are under pressure
and may spring out when cut.
2. Cut the shipping straps holding the bed sections to the pallet.
3. Remove the push handle and plate holding the sawhead in place; retain the hardware and dis-
card the shipping plate.
4. Replace the push handle with the retained hardware at the upper location.
5. Remove the head-locking bolt from the right-side mast and discard.
See Figure 3-1.
6. Remove the hardware/blade boxes from the crate for later installation.
7. Remove the carriage hold down clamps.
FIG. 3-1
150209-5
150209-7
Remove and dis-
card shipping
plate
Move push handle
from shipping location
to operation location. Locking
Bolt

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See Figure 3-2. .
8. Remove the bolt for the hold-down bracket for the right side of the mast; do not remove the
bracket at this time.
See Figure 3-3.
9. Remove the rail wiper and log clamp from the shipping locations on the ends of the bed sections.
WARNING! Use proper lifting equipment rated for lifting over 800 lbs (forklift,
hoist, crane) to lift the mill mast and saw head. Failure to follow this may result
in serious injury or death.
IMPORTANT! Ensure the mast and head assembly is balanced while lifting. If
not set it down and reposition the lift straps.
10. Attach lifting straps to the mast cross beam and lift the mast and head of the mill from the crate;
set them aside until the bed is ready.
11. Remove the shipping straps from the bed sections.
NOTE: The top bed will shift when the shipping straps are removed.
FIG. 3-2
FIG. 3-3
150209-6
150209-8
Remove bolt ONLY

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See Figure 3-4.
NOTE: Bed sections weight approximately 160 lbs. Use at least two people to
move them.
12. Set the bed sections on a level surface.
3.2 Leg Assembly
1. Place a hex nut on each leg approximately half way down the shaft.
2. Slide the outrigger (nut keeper) plate into the mounting bracket.
3. Position the square nut between the plate and the bracket.
4. Thread each leg through the bracket, the square nut, and the plate. (See FIG. 3-2.)
5. Tighten the hex nut around the leg bracket (requires 1 5/16” wrench).
6. Assemble four legs to each bed section.
FIG. 3-4
Shipping bolts (x4)
Shipping strap (x2)

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See Figure 3-5.
7. Install all the legs; adjust the nuts as necessary to level the bed.
8. Use a 1 1/4” wrench to turn the hex nut and adjust each leg until the top of the leg is approxi-
mately 1” (25mm) below the bed tube.
The bed weight should rest evenly on all legs
See Figure 3-6.
3.3 Bed Section Assembly
1. Lay the bed sections end-to-end so the rail portion of each section is on the same side.
2. Slide the sections together and secure with four (each side, inside and outside) 1/2-13 x 5” hex
head bolts and nylon lock nuts.
FIG. 3-5
FIG. 3-6
150228-1B
Square Nut
Hex Nut
Plate
150228-2B
1" (25mm)
Turn hex nut
to adjust leg
up or down