Wood-mizer LT10 - Cutting the Log; Feed Operation

Setup & Operation
Feed Operation
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3.9 Feed Operation
To move the saw head, use brackets locating on the control box.
HINT: To get a straight cut in the first part of the board, feed the blade into the log at a
slow speed. This stops the blade from flexing and dipping up or down. Use a slow speed
until the whole width of the blade has entered the cut. Then increase the feed rate as
desired. Maximum feed rate varies with width and hardness of the wood. Over-feeding
results in blade and drive belt wear.
CAUTION! Be sure to stop the blade when returning the
cutting head. 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.
HINT: Try to stop the blade while the heel of the blade is still on the log. Then bring the
carriage back without adjusting the blade up. This lets you keep the blade at the current
height setting so you can make the next blade height adjustment more quickly.
3.10 Cutting The Log
The following steps guide you through normal operation of the Wood-Mizer sawmill.
1. Once the log is placed where you want it and clamped firmly, position the blade close to
the end of the log.
2. Use the blade height scale to determine where to make your first cut (See Section 3.12
).
Set the blade to the desired height with the up/down crank handle. Make sure that the
blade will clear all side supports and clamps. Adjust the outer blade guide (See Section
3.8).
3. Make sure all covers and guards are in place and secured. Start the engine.
4. Start the water lube if necessary to prevent sap buildup on the blade (See Section 3.13
).
5. Feed the blade into the log slowly. Once the blade completely enters the log, increase the
feed rate as desired. Always try to cut at the fastest speed you can while keeping an
accurate cut. Cutting too slowly will waste blade life and lower production!
6. As you get to the end of the log, slow down the feed rate. When the teeth exit the end of
the log, release the safety handle on the control box. Remove the slab that you have just
cut from the log.
7. Use the feed crank to return the cutting head to the front of the mill. Always disengage the