Maintenance - Woodland Mills HM122 Series Operator's Manual

HM122 Operator's Manual

MAINTENANCE

Proper and routine maintenance is critical to operator safety, achieving good milling results, and
to prolong the life of your investment.
Band Wheel Bearings — Inspect before use to ensure they are not worn. Bearings are
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sealed and do not need to be greased.
Blade Guide Bearings — Inspect before use for excessive grooves or scoring in the
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bearing case. Replace if necessary.
Blade Tension — Grease threads of tensioning T-handle when dry or as required. Use
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multi-purpose, extreme-pressure grease.
Log Clamp — Spray the cam mechanism with dry silicone spray frequently.
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Belts — Periodically check the condition and wear of the drive and idler belt. Ensure that
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the blade does not ride on the band wheels.
Drive Belt — Periodically check the tension of the drive belt.
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Carriage Posts (Front) — Spray posts before use with a silicone spray lubricant such as
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3-in-1 or Jig-A-Loo.
Band Wheel Guards — Routinely remove any build-up of sawdust that may collect inside
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the band wheel guards.
Lubrication Tank — Only fill with a water and dish soap mixture, or in winter months use
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windshield washer fluid. Do not leave lubricant in tank if temperature falls below 0˚ C.
Blade Lubricant — Never use diesel fuel or kerosene as blade lubricant.
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substances lead to premature wear of your belts and poor sawing performance. For winter
operation, replace the water lubricant with windshield washer fluid.
Engine — Check the engine oil level before each use and maintain the engine per the
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instructions set out by the engine manufacturer in the engine manual.
equipped with an oil alert system and will not start without adding oil before starting.
Lifting Cables — Before, during, and after operation, regularly inspect the cables for any
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wear or kinks. Ensure that the cables are in perfect condition. Oil the coiled part of the
cable often to prevent premature wear. Replace with new cables as necessary.
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