woodmizer LT40L DH User manual

Wood-Mizer® Sawmill
Safety, Setup, Operation
& Maintenance Manual
LT40L DH rev. E7.00
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before
operating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
Form #947
!
This is the original language
for the manual.

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Sawmill
and
Customer
Identification
Each Wood-Mizer sawmill has a 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). See the
figure below for VIN locations. See the chart for VIN description.
V.I.N. LOCATIONS
456 A 4 24 1 X J N A F9 017 F9 .01
V.I.N. DESCRIPTION
Company Identification Number
456=Wood-Mizer Indiana
Weight Class; A=Under 1300 kg, B=1301-1800 kg,
C=1801-2200 kg, D=2201-3000kg
Product No.; 1=LT15, 2=LT20, 4=LT40 Series,
7=LT70 Series
Length of the Trailer;
20=20 Ft., 24=24’, 35=35’
Number of axles on the trailer
Year of Manufacture;
P=2016, R=2017, S=2018, T=2019
Place 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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Each
sawmill
is
also
identified
with
a
model
number
which
includes
the
base
model
and
the engine/motor configuration. See the figure for a description of the model number.
When you pick up your mill, you will receive a customer number. Both the VIN and your
customer number expedite our service to you. Please write these numbers below so you
have quick, easy access to them.
MODEL NUMBER DESCRIPTION.
Customer No. Model No. V.I.N. Revision
LT40
Basic Sawmill I.D.
E25
Configuration
Engine/Motor

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SECTION 1 SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION 1-1
1.1 Blade Handling.......................................................................................1-2
1.2 Sawmill Setup.........................................................................................1-2
1.3 Sawmill Operation..................................................................................1-3
1.4 Sawmill Maintenance .............................................................................1-6
1.5 Transporting the Sawmill .....................................................................1-13
1.6 Belt Sizes ..............................................................................................1-13
1.7 Blade Sizes ...........................................................................................1-14
1.8 Cutting Capacity...................................................................................1-15
1.9 Engine/Motor Specifications ................................................................1-16
1.10 Overall Dimensions ..............................................................................1-17
1.11 Chains ...................................................................................................1-17
1.12 Hydraulic System .................................................................................1-17
1.13 Dust Extractor Specifications...............................................................1-18
1.14 Components..........................................................................................1-19
SECTION 2 SETUP & OPERATION 2-1
2.1 Sawmill Setup.........................................................................................2-1
2.2 Stationary Sawmill Setup .......................................................................2-2
2.3 Portable Sawmill Setup ..........................................................................2-4
2.4 Middle Track Cover ...............................................................................2-7
2.5 Replacing The Blade ..............................................................................2-8
2.6 Tensioning The Blade.............................................................................2-9
2.7 Tracking The Blade ..............................................................................2-10
2.8 Starting The Motor ...............................................................................2-11
2.9 Hydraulic Control Operation................................................................2-13
2.10 Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs ...............................................2-16
2.11 Up/Down Operation .............................................................................2-19
2.12 Blade Guide Arm Operation.................................................................2-20
2.13 Clutch/Brake Operation........................................................................2-21
2.14 Power Feed Operation ..........................................................................2-23
2.15 Cutting The Log ...................................................................................2-25
2.16 Edging...................................................................................................2-26
2.17 Optional Cutting Procedure for Super Series Mills..............................2-27
2.18 Blade Height Scale ...............................................................................2-27
2.19 Water Lube Operation ..........................................................................2-30
2.20 Preparing The Sawmill For Towing.....................................................2-31
SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE 3-1
3.1 Wear Life................................................................................................3-1

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3.2 Blade Guides ..........................................................................................3-2
3.3 Sawdust Removal ...................................................................................3-2
3.4 Carriage Track, Wiper & Scrapers .........................................................3-3
3.5 Vertical Mast Rails .................................................................................3-4
3.6 Drum Switches .......................................................................................3-4
3.7 Miscellaneous .........................................................................................3-5
3.8 Blade Tensioner......................................................................................3-6
3.9 Blade Wheel Belts ..................................................................................3-7
3.10 Blade Wheel Belts ..................................................................................3-7
3.11 Brake Strap Adjustment .........................................................................3-8
3.12 Drive Belt Adjustment............................................................................3-9
3.13 Clutch Handle Adjustment ...................................................................3-12
3.14 Hydraulic System .................................................................................3-13
3.15 Drive Bearing .......................................................................................3-14
3.16 Up/Down System..................................................................................3-15
3.17 Power Feed ...........................................................................................3-17
SECTION 4 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE 4-1
4.1 Sawing Problems ....................................................................................4-1
4.2 Electrical Problems.................................................................................4-3
4.3 Power Feed Problems .............................................................................4-4
4.4 Hydraulic Problems ................................................................................4-6
4.5 Motor and Drive Pulleys Alignment ....................................................4-10
4.6 Power Feed Variable Speed Switch Test..............................................4-10
4.7 Power Feed Preliminary Test ...............................................................4-10
4.8 Power Feed Mechanical Test................................................................4-10
4.9 Hydraulic Pressure Test........................................................................4-11
SECTION 5 SAWMILL ALIGNMENT 5-1
5.1 Pre-Alignment Procedures......................................................................5-1
5.2 Frame Setup............................................................................................5-2
5.3 Blade Installation And Alignment..........................................................5-3
5.4 Saw Head Slide Pad Adjustment............................................................5-6
5.5 Adjusting The Lower Track Rollers.......................................................5-8
5.6 Adjusting Bed Rails To The Blade.......................................................5-10
5.7 Blade Guide Arm Vertical Adjustment ................................................5-14
5.8 Blade Guide Arm Horizontal Adjustment............................................5-16
5.9 Aligning the Blade Guides ...................................................................5-18
5.10 Blade Deflection...................................................................................5-19
5.11 Blade Guide Vertical Tilt Adjustment..................................................5-20
5.12 Blade Guide Spacing ............................................................................5-22
5.13 Horizontal Tilt Adjustment...................................................................5-23
5.14 Horizontal Adjustment of Side Supports..............................................5-24

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5.15 Vertical Adjustment of Side Supports..................................................5-25
5.16 Clamp Stop/Stop Bolt Adjustment .......................................................5-26
5.17 Saw Head Tilt .......................................................................................5-27
5.18 Blade Height Scale Adjustment............................................................5-28
SECTION 6 HYDRAULIC INFORMATION 6-1
6.1 LT 40/70L DH Hydraulic Schematic ....................................................6-2
6.2 LT 40/70L DH Hydraulic Hoses ...........................................................6-3

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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

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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]

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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]

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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
Wood-Mizer Asia Pte Ltd.
James Wong
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
WWW: www.woodmizerasia.com
E-mail: [email protected]
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
Wood-Mizer Africa
Jean-Jacques Oelofse
UNIT 3, LEADER PARK, NO: 20 CHARIOT
ROAD
STORMILL, EXT 5, Roodepoort,
Johannesburg
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Jean-Jacques Oelofse E-mail:
[email protected]
Jean-Jacques Oelofse
Skype:jean.jacques.pierre.oelofse
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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SECTION 1 SAFETY & GENERAL INFORMATION
This symbol calls your attention to instructions concerning your personal safety. Be sure to observe
and follow these instructions. This symbol accompanies a signal word. 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. Read all safety instructions before
operating this equipment and observe all safety warnings!
Warning stripes are placed on areas where a single decal would be insufficient. To avoid serious
injury, keep out of the path of any equipment marked with warning stripes.
Read and observe all safety instructions before operating this equipment! Also read any additional
manufacturer’s manuals and observe any applicable safety instructions including dangers, warnings,
and cautions.
Always be sure that all safety decals are clean and readable. Replace all damaged safety decals to
prevent personal injury or damage to the equipment. Contact your local distributor, or call your
Customer Service Representative to order more decals.
IMPORTANT! It is always the owner's responsibility to comply with all applicable federal, state and
local laws, rules and regulations regarding the ownership, operation and towing of your Wood-Mizer
sawmill. All Wood-Mizer mill owners are encouraged to become thoroughly familiar with these
applicable laws and comply with them fully while using or towing the mill.
Always properly dispose of all sawing by-products, including sawdust and other debris, coolant, oil,
fuel, oil filters and fuel filters.
Safety instructions are listed in this section by the following operations:
Blade Handling
Sawmill Setup
Sawmill Operation
Sawmill Maintenance

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Blade Handling
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1.1 Blade Handling
DANGER! Shut off the sawmill motorbefore changing the blade.
Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when handling
bandsaw blades. Changing blades is safest when done by one person!
Keep all other persons away from area when coiling, carrying or
changing a blade. Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
WARNING! Do not spin the blade wheels by hand. Spinning the blade
wheels by hand may result in serious injury.
1.2 Sawmill Setup
WARNING! Securely fasten the feet of a stationary sawmill to the floor
before operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury or death.
WARNING! Always make sure the trailer is supporting the sawmill
frame when operating a sawmill with adjustable outriggers. Failure to
do so may result in serious injury or death. The adjustable outriggers
are intended to support the saw frame with assistance from the trailer.
WARNING! Do not set up the mill on ground with more than
a 10 degree incline. If setup on an incline is necessary, put blocks
under one side of the mill or dig out areas for outrigger legs to keep mill
level. Setting up the mill on an incline could cause it to tip over,
resulting in serious personal injury.
CAUTION! Changes in temperature could cause increased pressure in
the blade tensioner and loss of fluid from the gauge. Release the blade
tension when the mill is not in use to avoid damage to the tensioner.

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1.3 Sawmill Operation
DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place and secured
before operating or towing the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury.
Be sure the blade housing and pulley covers are in place and secure.
Use the safety retainer pin and cable to fasten blade housing covers.
DANGER! Always keep hands away from moving bandsaw blade.
Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Stay clear of the area between the trailer axle and saw
carriage. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and
logs when operating sawmill or loading and turning logs. Failure to do
so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary movement
around the mill and lumber stacking areas. Failure to do so will result in
serious injury.
DANGER! Always be sure the blade is disengaged and all persons are
out of the path of the blade before starting the engine or motor. Failure
to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of returning boards. Failure
to do so will result in serious injury.
WARNING! Always wear eye, ear, respiration, and foot protection
when operating the sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.
WARNING! Be sure the power feed switch is in the neutral position
before turning the key switch to the (#1) or (#2) position. This prevents
accidental carriage movement which may cause serious injury
or death.
WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before operating the
sawmill. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! Always make sure log is clamped securely before sawing.
Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
WARNING! The automatic board return is intended to assist a second
operator in removing boards quickly. Do not use the board return when
operating the sawmill alone. Serious injury, death or damage to the
equipment may result.

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WARNING! Never use the board return table as a platform to stand on.
This table is designed and intended to assist in the removal of boards
only. Standing on the table may result in serious injury.
WARNING! Use ONLY water with the water lube accessory. Never use
flammable fuels or liquids. If these types of liquids are necessary to
clean the blade, remove it and clean with a rag. Failure to do so may
result in serious injury or death.
CAUTION! Be sure the pivot rails, turning arm, clamp, and toe boards
are below bed level before loading a log onto the bed. Failure to do so
may result in machine damage or cause misalignment.
CAUTION Before loading a log, be sure the cutting head is moved far
enough forward so the log does not hit it. Failure to do so may result in
machine damage.

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CAUTION! Be careful when manually lowering the log loader. Do not
drop the loader onto the ground or perform any action which might
break the velocity fuse valves on the loader cylinders. These valves
control hydraulic flow and are necessary to prevent the loading arm
from collapsing during use.
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! Always make sure the up/down switch moves to the
neutral or off position when released to ensure that the saw head stops
moving. Failure to do so may result in machine damage.
CAUTION! Move the hydraulic clamp and turner to provide maximum
ground clearance before towing. Failure to do so may result in damage
to the sawmill.
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.
DANGER! Any arbitrary repairs of the electric installation could result
in serious injury or death.
DANGER! Any damaged electric parts, especially the wires supplying
the power feed motors must be repaired by a qualified electrician.
DANGER! Any repairs done to the electric installation may be done by
a qualified electrician with the power off.
UDANGER! The electric connector must be equipped with a safety
device to protect against shock.
DANGER! The electric connector must be installed by a qualified
electrician.
DANGER! Do not operate the sawmill with an open electric box.
DANGER! In the event that water appears in the electric box further
work on the sawmill may result in electric shock as well as damage to
the power feed motor.
DANGER! The electric box door must always be closed, even when
the sawmill is not in use.
DANGER! Always disconnect the power when the sawmill has been
not in use for a long period.

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DANGER! Any maintenance or repair must be done with the power off
(the plug must be taken out of the outlet).Maintain a clean and clear
path for all necessary movement around the mill and lumber stacking
areas. Failure to do so may result in personal injury or machine
damage.
CAUTION! 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.
CAUTION! Before towing the machine, move the log clamp all the way
out. Failure to do so may cause damage to the log clamp during mill
transportation.
1.4 Sawmill Maintenance
WARNING! Always secure the cutting head with a chain or a brace
before adjusting the up/down chain. The cutting head may fall, causing
severe injury or death.
WARNING! Always secure the cutting head with a chain or a brace
before adjusting the mast pads. The cutting head may fall, causing
severe injury or death.
WARNING! Always secure the cutting head with a chain or a brace
before removing the up/down motor belt. The cutting head may fall,
causing severe injury or death.
WARNING! Drum switch grease contains Petroleum Hydrocarbon
Lubricant. Eye and skin irritant. If introduced into eyes, flush with water
for at least 15 minutes. If film or irritation persists, seek medical
attention. Wash skin with soap and water. If ingested, do not induce
vomiting - contact a physician. KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF
CHILDREN.
CAUTION! Do not over-grease the blade guide bearings.
Over-greasing will push the seals out of the bearings causing
premature failure.
CAUTION! Reinstall the track wiper so that it lightly touches the track
rail. If the wiper presses too firmly against the rail, it can cause the
power feed to bind.
CAUTION! Never use grease on the mast rails as it will collect
sawdust.
CAUTION! Do not use chain lube. It causes sawdust buildup in chain

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Sawmill Maintenance
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CAUTION! Do not over-tension the up/down chain. Over-tensioning
may lead to early failure of the gear reducer.
CAUTION! Do not overtighten the feed chain. Damage to the power
feed motor may result.
CAUTION! Do not overtighten the contact set screws on the hydraulic
valve assembly. Overtightening may cause the threads in the screw
hole to strip.
CAUTION! Due to variations in the vertical mast, the pad spacing may
vary throughout the travel of the saw head. Check the pad spacing at
the top and bottom ends of the mast only. Pads adjusted too tight will
cause premature up/down motor failure.
CAUTION! It is important that the lower stop bolts are properly
adjusted to secure the carriage on the track rail. Failure to properly
adjust the stop bolts can cause saw head damage, especially during
mill transportation.