Problem with woodmizer original simple setworks

BandsawBen · September 09, 2020, 07:22:59 PM

Just curious if anyone knows or has any ideas about simple setworks on my lt40hd? While cuting i will set the computer to cut 2 inch it will cut consistently for maybe 2, 3, maybe 4 cuts then the head will drop only 1 3/4. I was thinking that maybe encoder was failing? The only thing that is consistent is that it will be inconsistent. I have cleaned and oiled the chain and masts real well. I get the plus and minus sign while moving the head up and down so, not real sure where to go from here. I called woodmizer and original setworks are obsolete, the decoder is 700 dollars on the web, or i can upgrade to accuset 2 for only 2600.00 and 7hr install time. If anyone has any ideas or advice it would be greatly appreciated. The pic

is the encoder.

Magicman · September 09, 2020, 09:01:57 PM

Use a water hose if necessary and remove any caked/compacted sawdust on the encoder sprocket. Be sure to get it off all of the way around the sprocket.

I started occasionally getting ~3/4" instead of 1" and just gave my sprocket and chain a good cleaning a few weeks ago. Since then I have sawn over 15Mbf with no more problem.

WV Sawmiller · September 09, 2020, 09:17:32 PM

I'd disconnect the battery and see if it reboots when you reconnect. Hey, it can't hurt and might help. Mine got funky Easter and that fixed mine. Good luck.