woodmizer SVSE11S Manual

Single Vertical Saw SVS
Safety, Operation,
Maintenance Manual
SVSE11S rev.A3.00
SVSE15S rev.A3.00
Safety is our #1 concern! Read and understand
all safety information and instructions before oper-
ating, setting up or maintaining this machine.
September 2007
Form #1008
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SECTION 1 SAFETY 1-1
1.1 Safety Symbols.......................................................................................1-1
1.2 Safety Instructions..................................................................................1-2
SECTION 2 OPERATION 2-1
2.1 Control Overview...................................................................................2-1
2.2 SVS Setup...............................................................................................2-3
2.3 Replacing The Blades.............................................................................2-5
2.4 Tensioning The Blade.............................................................................2-6
2.5 Tracking The Blade................................................................................2-7
2.6 Machine Start..........................................................................................2-8
2.7 Cutting Position Setting........................................................................2-12
2.8 The LubeMizer System ........................................................................2-13
2.9 Operation Procedure.............................................................................2-15
SECTION 3 MAINTENANCE 3-1
3.1 Wear Life................................................................................................3-1
3.2 Blade Guides ..........................................................................................3-2
3.3 Sawdust Removal...................................................................................3-2
3.4 Miscellaneous Lubrication .....................................................................3-3
3.5 Blade Tensioner......................................................................................3-4
3.6 Belts........................................................................................................3-4
3.7 Drive Belt Adjustment............................................................................3-5
3.8 Feed Chains Tension ..............................................................................3-8
3.9 Lube Mizer System...............................................................................3-14
SECTION 4 ALIGNMENT 4-1
4.1 Alignment Procedure..............................................................................4-1
SECTION 5 SPECIFICATIONS 5-1
5.1 Overall Dimensions................................................................................5-1
5.2 Cutting Capacity.....................................................................................5-3
5.3 Blade Motor Specifications....................................................................5-4
5.4 Electrical Diagram..................................................................................5-5
5.5 Electrical Diagram, US Version.............................................................5-6
5.6 Electrical Component List, SVS.............................................................5-7
5.7 Dust Extractor Specifications.................................................................5-8
SECTION 6 DC ELECTROMAGNETIC BRAKE 6-1
6.1 Design and Principle of Operation.........................................................6-1
6.2 Service....................................................................................................6-2
If You Need To Order Parts...
From Europe call our European Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Kolo-Poland,
Nagorna 114 St., at [phone] or [phone]. From the continental U.S., call

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our toll-free Parts hotline at 1-800-448-7881. Please have the vehicle identification num-
ber and your customer number ready when you call. Wood-Mizer will accept these meth-
ods of payment:
Visa, Mastercard, or Select Purchase
COD
Prepayment
Net 15 (with approved credit)
Be aware that shipping and handling charges may apply. Handling charges are based on
size and quantity of order. In most cases, items will ship on the day they are ordered.
Second Day and Next Day shipping are available at additional cost.
If You Need Service...
From Europe call our European Headquarters and Manufacturing Facility in Kolo-Poland,
Nagorna 114 St. at [phone] 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.
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 4:30 p.m. 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Closed
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SAFETY
Safety Symbols
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SECTION 1 SAFETY
1.1 Safety Symbols
The following symbols and signal words call your attention to instructions concerning your
personal safety. Be sure to observe and follow these instructions.
DANGER! indicates an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING! suggests a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION! refers to potentially hazardous situations which,
if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury or
damage to equipment.
IMPORTANT! indicates vital information.
NOTE: gives helpful information.
Warning stripes are placed on areas where a single decal
would be insufficient. To avoid serious injury, keep out of
the path of any equipment marked with warning stripes.
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SAFETY
Safety Instructions
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1.2 Safety Instructions
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 machine. Take notice of all safety warnings
throughout this manual and those posted on the machine.
Keep this manual with this machine at all times, regardless
of ownership.
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 machine.
The machine is not intended for use by or around children.
IMPORTANT! It is always the owner's responsibility to
comply with all applicable national and local laws, rules and
regulations regarding the ownership and operation of your
Wood-Mizer Twin Vertical Saw. All Wood-Mizer TVS/SVS
owners are encouraged to become thoroughly familiar with
these applicable laws and comply with them fully while
using the machine.
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SAFETY
Wear Safety Clothing
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Wear Safety Clothing
WARNING! Secure all loose clothing and jewelry before
operating the machine. Failure to do so may result in
serious injury or death.
WARNING! Always wear gloves and eye protection when
handling bandsaw blades. Changing blades is safest when
done by one person! Keep all other persons away from
area when coiling, carrying or changing a blade. Failure to
do so may result in serious injury.
WARNING! Always wear eye, ear, respiration, and foot
protection when operating or servicing the machine.
Keep the Machine And Area Around Clean
DANGER! Maintain a clean and clear path for all necessary
movement around the machine and lumber stacking areas.
Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
Dispose Of Sawing By-Products Properly
IMPORTANT! Always properly dispose of all sawing
by-products, including sawdust and other debris.
CAUTION! The sawmill’s work-stand should be equipped
with a 4 kg or bigger dry powder extinguisher.
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SAFETY
Check the Machine Before Operation
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Check the Machine Before Operation
DANGER! Make sure all guards and covers are in place
and secured before operating the machine. Failure to do so
may result in serious injury.
Keep Persons Away
DANGER! Keep all persons out of the path of moving
equipment and lumber when operating the machine. Failure
to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Always be sure all persons are out of the path of
the blade before starting the motor. Failure to do so will
result in serious injury.
WARNING! Allow blade to come to a complete stop before
opening the blade housing cover. Failure to do so will result
in serious injury.

SAFETY
Keep Hands Away
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Keep Hands Away
DANGER! Always shut off the blade motor before changing
the blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Motor components can become very hot during
operation. Avoid contact with any part of a hot motor.
Contact with hot motor components can cause serious
burns. Therefore, never touch or perform service functions
on a hot motor. Allow the motor to cool sufficiently before
beginning any service function.
DANGER! Always keep hands away from moving bandsaw
blade. Failure to do so will result in serious injury.
DANGER! Always be aware of and take proper protective
measures against rotating shafts, pulleys, fans, etc. Always
stay a safe distance from rotating members and make sure
that loose clothing or long hair does not engage rotating
members resulting in possible injury.
WARNING! Use extreme caution when spinning the blade
wheels by hand. Make sure hands are clear of blade and
wheel spokes before spinning. Failure to do so may result
in serious injury.

SAFETY
Use Proper Maintenance Procedures
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Use Proper Maintenance Procedures
DANGER! Make sure all electrical installation, service
and/or maintenance work is performed by a qualified
electrician and is in accordance with applicable electrical
codes.
DANGER! Hazardous voltage inside the electric boxes and
at the motor can cause shock, burns, or death. Disconnect
and lock out power supply before servicing! Keep all
electrical component covers closed and securely fastened
during machine operation.
WARNING! Consider all electrical circuits energized and
dangerous.
WARNING! Disconnect and lock out power supply before
servicing! Failure to do so may result in serious injury.
WARNING! Never assume or take the word of another
person that the power is off; check it out and lock it out.
WARNING! Do not wear rings, watches, or other jewelry
while working around an open electrical circuit.
WARNING! Remove the blade before performing any
service to the motor. Failure to do so may result in serious
injury.
DANGER! Operator can not for any reason perform any
laser maintenance or repair work.
DANGER! Never clean the blade or blade wheels using the
hend-held brush or scraper whilst the saw blade is in
motion.

SAFETY
Keep Safety Labels In Good Condition
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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.
Fire-Fighting
CAUTION! The sawmill’s work-stand should be equipped
with a 4 kg or bigger dry powder extinguisher.
Safety Labels Description
See Table 1-1. See table below for safety labels description.
TABLE 1-1
Decals View Decal No. Description
096317 Carefully read operator’s manual before
handling the machine. Observe
instructions and safety rules when
operating.
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Safety Labels Description
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099220 Close guards prior to operating the
machine
099219 Blade tension adjustment. Turn right to
tighten, turn left to release.
099221 Keep safe distance when the machine is
operating.
TABLE 1-1
099220
099219
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099221

SAFETY
Safety Labels Description
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096314 Keep safe distance when the machine is
operating.
096316 Electric box opening is possible with the
switch in “0” position only.
096319 Always disconnect the power cord before
opening the electric box.
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SAFETY
Safety Labels Description
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098177 Always disconnect the power cord before
performing any service.
099540 CAUTION! Gear train - Keep safe distance!
096321 Blade movement direction
500031 CAUTION! Do not adjust turnbuckles!
TABLE 1-1
098177
099540

SAFETY
Safety Labels Description
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S12004G Always wear eye protection equipment
when operating this machine.
S12005G Always wear ear protection equipment
when operating this machine.
501465 CAUTION! Always wear safety boots when
operating the sawmill.
501467 Lubrication point
P11789 Blade alignment. Turn right to move the
blade out on wheel; turn left to move the
blade in on wheel.
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SAFETY
Safety Labels Description
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092597 Blade tension adjustment (See Section
2.4.)
P85070 CE certified machine
S20097 Motor rotation direction
099504 Visible and/or invisible laser radiation.
Avoid eye or skin exposure to direct or
scattered radiation.
TABLE 1-1
092597
S20097
099504

Operation
Control Overview
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SECTION 2 OPERATION
2.1 Control Overview
1. Control Panel
See Figure 2-1. The control panel includes switches to start and stop the feed track and
the saw heads.
2. Blade Drive
To start the blade motor, turn the key switch to the position. Then press the START
button. To stop the blade motor, press the STOP button.
3. Feed Track
To start spinning the feed track forward, turn the switch right. To start spinning the feed
FIG. 2-1 CONTROL PANEL COMPONENTS
START
STOP
I
II
STOP
“0”

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Control Overview
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backward turn the switch left.
4. Feed Track Speed Adjustment
The feed track speed switch controls the speed at which the feed track moves. Turn the
switch right to increase the speed, turn left to reduce the speed.
5. Key Switch
The key switch has three positions:
“0” position - all electrical circuits are off,
position - all electrical circuits are on,
position - releases the motors disk brake, the blade and the track feed motors
are off.
6. Emergency Stop
Push the emergency stop button to stop the blade and the track feed motors. Turn the
emergency stop clockwise to release the stop. The machine will not restart until the
emergency stop is released.
7. LMS
8. Laser

Operation
SVS Setup
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2.2 SVS Setup
IMPORTANT! Before starting to use the machine you have
to meet the following conditions:
Set up the machine on firm and level ground.
The machine can be operated with the sawdust collection system only.
The machine can be operated under roof only.
The machine can be operated in temperature range from -15oC to 40oC only.
The machine operator’s position is shown below.
Have a qualified electrician install the power supply (according to EN 60204
Standard). The power supply must meet the specifications given in the table
below.
3-Phase
Volts
Fuse
Disconnect
Suggested Wire Size
400 VAC 40 Amps 4 mm2, up to 15 m long
TABLE 2-0
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Operator’s
Position Operator’s
Position