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LX25 Sawmill Safety, Operation, Maintenance, & Parts Manual LX25G9 rev. A1.01 LX25G7 rev. A1.01 Safety is our #1 concern! May 2020 Form #2426 WARNING! Read and understand this manual before using this machine.
SECTION 1 INTRODUCTION About This Manual ® This manual replaces any previous information received on your Wood-Mizer equipment. The information and instructions in this manual do not amend or extend the limited warranties for the equipment given at the time of purchase.
The procedures listed in this manual may not include all ANSI, OSHA, or locally required safety procedures. It is the owner/operator’s responsibility and not Wood-Mizer LLC 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 maintenance to the equipment.
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Do not use flammable liquids (diesel fuel or kerosene) in the water lube accesso- ries. Clean fuel/flammable liquid spills immediately. NOTICE Remove blades from equipment before cleaning them with fuel/flammable liquid. Dispose of fuel/flammable liquids per local ordinances. Safety LX25 8/25/21...
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Use a lifting device (fork lift, crane, etc.) for parts over 100 lbs. Use two persons for lifting parts over 50lbs. Keep all non-essential personnel out of the area while setting up the sawmill. 1.For more information on lifting safety see NOISH Lifting Equation at https://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/94-110/ LX25 8/25/21 Safety...
096319 Disconnect Power Supply Before Opening (Electric version only) 096321 Blade Movement Direction 099220 Sawmill Covers Caution CAUTION! Close all guards and cov- ers before starting the machine. 099222 Warning Projectile Hazard Wear safety goggles. Safety LX25 8/25/21...
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Wear protective boots at all times when operating the mill! S12004g Use Eye Protection Wear safety goggles at all times when operating the mill! S12005g Use Ear Protection Wear ear protection at all times when operating the mill! LX25 8/25/21 Safety...
TABLE 1: PARTS BOX CONTENTS Part # Description Part # Description Engine Manual M2426 Manual Operator's/Parts 130360 Bag Kit, LX25 Fastener X100-1050 Rod Lift Cable C209 Black Brushed Bill Hat X100-1056 Cable, Lift Paddle X100-1057 Wrench, 7/8 Ratcheting Plate, End Stop Lock...
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Bracket, Scale Handle, 33/64 ID x 1-1/4 OD x X100-348 046627 4 PLASTIC (Sub 1) X100-984 Block, Plastic Scale Timbery F05011-123 Washer, 12mm Split Lock (Sub 1) Nut, M12x1.75 Free Zinc Nut, M12-1.75 Zinc Jam F05010-212 F05027-19 LX25 8/25/21 Setup...
Washer, M10 Flat for the sawhead assembly, as Cross Member shown. TDLX2503-03 b. Attach the track rails to the cross FIG. 3-1 rail. Make sure all of the cross rails face the same direction. Setup LX25 8/25/21...
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(on top). (See FIG. 3-3 .) d. Tighten the bolts on the clamp (M10-1.5x85) to draw bed sections together. NOTE: Be sure the track rails of each bed section are aligned before tightening the plate bolts. LX25 8/25/21 Setup...
Wooden Skid FIG. 3-5 2. Use a 4-foot level (or laser level) to level the bed in all dimen- sions. (See FIG. 3-6 .) 3. Adjust the bed for leveling by shimming under low spots. Level FIG. 3-6 Setup LX25 8/25/21...
4. Adjust the bearings now so that the carriage glides smoothly back and forth with little effort. (See FIG. 3-9 .) Bearings Rail Bearing 100B-004 FIG. 3-9 5. Repeat on the opposite side of the saw bed. 6. Remove the carriages from the rails for further installation with the mast. LX25 8/25/21 Setup...
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(See FIG. 3-9 .) 7. When the carriage and mast are properly aligned, tighten FIG. 3-12 or re-tighten all bolts in the mast uprights and the car- riages. Setup LX25 8/25/21...
Ratchet handle The clutch cable was attached to the operator’s handle before shipping. The cable has an attaching eye and two adjustment nuts. (See FIG. 3-17 .) Attaching Eye Adjustment Nuts 100B-006 FIG. 3-17 Setup LX25 8/25/21 3-11...
FIG. 3-18 6. Tighten the clutch cable in the bracket with a wrench. (See FIG. 3-19 .) NOTE: The throttle should be adjusted after the LX25 is fully assembled and ready for use. Nut, M6 8 FE/ZN5 PN-85/M-82144 Nut, M6-1.0 Nylon...
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5. Repeat this procedure on the left side of the sawhead. Leave room for adjustment up or down. NOTE: For ease of adjustment, set the left side anchor bolt nuts in approximately the same position as the right side. Setup LX25 8/25/21 3-13...
Fasten the dust chute to the sawhead with the three M6-1 x 14 Class 8 bolts and nuts provided in the hardware kit. (See Washer, M6 Split Lock FIG. 3-27 .) Washer, M6 Flat Class 4 100B-013 FIG. 3-27 3-16 LX25 8/25/21 Setup...
NOTE: Do not remove the blade from the shipping box at this time. 2. Go to: HOW TO COIL, UNCOIL, AND INVERT A BLADE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43TWwSgSOaQ 3. Open the blade housing cover. 4. Carefully remove and uncoil the blade from the shipping box. Setup LX25 8/25/21 3-17...
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6. Position 1 1/4” wide blades on the wheels so the gullet is 1/8" (3.0 mm) out from the edge of the wheel. (See FIG. 3-29 .). 150060 1/8” (3.0 mm) ± 1/32” (0.75 mm) 1 1/4” Blade FIG. 3-29 Go directly to the Section 4, to align it before use. Sawmill adjustments 3-18 LX25 8/25/21 Setup...
The blade should track straight without moving in or out from the final setting, and the blade remains flush to 1/8" overhang to the rear edge of the wheel. (See FIG. 4-4 .) When the blade tracks straight, tighten the rear set nuts. FIG. 4-3 Sawmill Operation LX25 8/25/21...
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Conversely, when the throttle handle is released, the engine should revert to idle, and the blade drive wheel stop turn- ing. (See FIG. 4-7 .) Clutch Set screw Adjustment nuts 100B-016 FIG. 4-6 FIG. 4-7 LX25 8/25/21 Sawmill Operation...
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2. Measure the blade from a tooth pointing down on both sides of the sawhead. Pull the adjustable blade guide arm all the way out before measuring. (See FIG. 4-9 .) 100B-019 FIG. 4-9 Sawmill Operation LX25 8/25/21...
Ensure the clamp is far enough down so the log does not hit it, resulting in machine damage. 3. Raise the side supports on the sawmill bed to prevent the log from falling off the side of the bed. 4. Position the log parallel to the sawmill bed. LX25 8/25/21 Sawmill Operation...
Use crank handle to change sawhead height 3. Ensure the log is clamped securely. FIG. 4-14 4. Open the fuel supply valve and turn on the ignition by moving the ignition/fuel lever to the “ON” position. Sawmill Operation LX25 8/25/21...
5. Start the water lube if necessary to prevent sap buildup on the blade. 6. Feed the blade into the log slowly. 7. When the teeth exit the end of the log, disengage the clutch and remove the cut slab. LX25 8/25/21 Sawmill Operation...
Make a trim cut. Return the mast for the second cut and lower it 1 1/8" (29 mm) below the original measurement. (The extra 1/8" (3 mm) allows for saw kerf and shrinkage of the lumber.) FIG. 4-16 Sawmill Operation LX25 8/25/21...
2. Divide the bed frame into the segments. 3. Slide the bed frame segments into the truck. 4. Use a forklift to load the sawhead with the mast and bed segment into the truck and secure it with transport straps. LX25 8/25/21 Sawmill Operation...
Monthly (160 hours of operation) Grease the lift cables on both sides of the sawhead with white lithium grease. (See FIG. 5-2 .) Grease FIG. 5-2 100B-025 Engine maintenance Refer to the manufacturer’s engine manuals for maintenance. Maintenance LX25 8/25/21...
Sheave, Bandwheel, 15 3/8 OD X100-303 Bearing, 6305 62 OD x 25 ID x 17 W P08066 Washer, .313x1.5x.125 Retaining S08220 Bolt, M8x1.25x25mm C/S 8.8 Din 933 HH F05004-40 Belt, B69 Carlisle Super II (Drive side) X100-905 6-13 LX25 8/25/21 Sawhead Parts...
Bearing, 6305 62 OD x 25 ID x 17 W P08066 Ring, 2 7/16 IR N 5002-244 Beveled Snap F04254-21 Washer, .313x1.5x.125 Retaining S08220 Bolt, M8x1.25x25mm C/S 8.8 Din 933 HH F05004-40 Belt, B47.4 (Idle side) X100-900 Sawhead Parts LX25 8/25/21 6-14...
Sawhead Parts Decals 6.14 Decals TDLX25-01 TDLX25-02 DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. DECALS Decal, LX25 128388 Decal, Built In The USA 074008 Decal, Close Guards Before Operating 099220 6-17 LX25 8/25/21 Sawhead Parts...
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PART # QTY. Decal, Blade Movement Direction 096321 Decal, Wood-Mizer Website Logo 003325 Decal, Saw Dust Protection-Pictogram 099222 Decal, Wood-Mizer Quality & Information 079278 Decal, Eye Warning S12004G Decal, Wear Safety Boots 501465 Decal, Ear Warning S14005G Decal, Blade Alignment...
NOTE: Use the S31027 key in place of the S04124 key (G7 engines only), (ECN:37805/ 28.05.21/ Rev.) NOTE: Exhaust deflector has been added, PN 110187, to power option assemblies, PNs G7 & G9, (ECN:37801/ 28.05.21/ Rev.) Engine Parts LX25 8/25/21...
Bed and Carriage Assembly SECTION 8 BED AND CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY TDLX2503-01 DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. BED ASSY, LX25 128353 Pin, 3/8x2 1/4 Sq Wire Lock 014151 Plate, T100 Drive/Idle Side Rail X100-929-W Bracket, Center Bed Rail 123031-W Bolt, M10-1.5x85 Class 8 HH...
PART # QTY. Post, Log Rest X200-1026 Bolt, M10-1.5x30 Class 8 Hex Head F05022-3 Washer, M10 Flat SAE F05011-134 Bracket, Log Rest X200-1027 Nut, M10-1.5 Flanged Nylon Lock F05027-47 Post, Log Rest, Short X200-1045 LX25 8/25/21 Bed and Carriage Assembly...
Weldment, Bed Level 514996-1_US For optional bed segments DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. KIT, SAWMILL FEET 130833 Nut, M20-2.5 Free F05027-26 Washer, M20 Flat Zinc F05026-16 Weldment, Bed Level 514996-1_US LX25 8/25/21 Bed and Carriage Assembly...
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Bed and Carriage Assembly Optional Log Ramps Bed and Carriage Assembly LX25 8/25/21...
Bed and Carriage Assembly Optional Log Taper Wedge Optional Log Taper Wedge DESCRIPTION (♦ Indicates Parts Available in Assemblies Only) PART # QTY. WLDMNT, LOG TAPER WEDGE 130005 LX25 8/25/21 Bed and Carriage Assembly...
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Bed and Carriage Assembly Optional Log Taper Wedge Bed and Carriage Assembly LX25 8/25/21 8-10...
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