The Woodland Mills HM126 from 2016 may be hard to crank up and down due to the following reasons:

1. Sawhead Not Level – The sawhead may not be level, which can cause difficulty in raising or lowering it. This can be fixed by adjusting the lift cable ends under the lift mechanism.

2. Front Posts Not Lubricated – The front posts may not have sufficient lubrication, increasing friction and making movement harder. Applying a water-resistant silicone lubricant to the front posts can help resolve this issue.

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Summary of Contents for Woodland Mills HM126

Page 1 HM126 PORTABLE SAWMILL 9.5 and 14 Horsepower Models OPERATOR’S MANUAL...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
HM126 Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ____________________________________________ INTRODUCTION __________________________________________________ INTENDED USE __________________________________________________ SAFETY, WARNING & INFORMATION SYMBOLS _______________________ SAFETY GUIDELINES _____________________________________________ WORK AREA __________________________________________________ INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE SAFETY _________________________ PERSONAL SAFETY ____________________________________________ TOOL USE AND CARE __________________________________________...
Page 4 HM126 Operator’s Manual CROSS BEAM _________________________________________________ LUBRICATION TANK ____________________________________________ DASHBOARD & HOUR METER __________________________________ LIFT MECHANISM ______________________________________________ LIFT CABLE ROUTING __________________________________________ LOG SCALE ___________________________________________________ PUSH HANDLE ________________________________________________ THROTTLE HANDLE AND CABLE ________________________________ BAND WHEEL DOOR LATCHES __________________________________ ADJUSTABLE BLADE GUIDE HANDLE...
Page 5 HM126 Operator’s Manual BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT ____________________________________ ADJUSTABLE BLADE GUIDE CALIBRATION ________________________ ECCENTRIC V-ROLLER ADJUSTMENT ___________________________ BALL PLUNGER ADJUSTMENT __________________________________ CARRIAGE & GUIDE ARM ADJUSTMENT _________________________ SAWMILL MAINTENANCE _________________________________________ CHANGING THE BLADE ________________________________________ REPLACING BELTS ____________________________________________ TROUBLESHOOTING ____________________________________________ REPLACEMENT PARTS ORDERING...
Page 6: Introduction
For technical questions and replacement parts, please contact Woodland Mills Inc. INTENDED USE Woodland Mills wood sawmills are designed for acreage owners to aid in the milling of natural, untreated wood with the mill firmly supported on the ground. Materials that are processed may contain chemicals or by-products that could corrode the machine or damage it, resulting in safety concerns.
Page 7: Safety, Warning & Information Symbols
HM126 Operator’s Manual SAFETY, WARNING & INFORMATION SYMBOLS Throughout this operator’s manual there are safety, warning, and information symbols. Please heed and obey all warnings. Symbol Description Refer to instruction/operator’s manual Wear protective gloves Wear safety footwear Wear eye protection...
Page 8: Safety Guidelines
HM126 Operator’s Manual SAFETY GUIDELINES **SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS** WARNING! Read and understand all instructions. Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result in electric shock, ﬁre, and/or serious injury. WARNING! The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction manual cannot cover all possible conditions or situations that could occur.
Page 9: Work Area
HM126 Operator’s Manual WORK AREA Keep work area clean, free of clutter and well lit. Cluttered and dark work areas can • cause accidents. Do not use your sawmill where there is a risk of causing a ﬁre or an explosion; e.g. in •...
Page 10: Personal Safety
HM126 Operator’s Manual PERSONAL SAFETY • Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating a power tool. Do not use a power tool when you are tired or under the inﬂuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication.
Page 11: Tool Use And Care
HM126 Operator’s Manual TOOL USE AND CARE Always be sure the operator is familiar with proper safety precautions and operation • techniques before using machine. Never touch the engine or mufﬂer while the engine is on or immediately after it has been •...
Page 12: Equipment Operation
HM126 Operator’s Manual EQUIPMENT OPERATION Wear heavy-duty work gloves, ANSI-approved goggles behind a full face shield, steel-toed work boots, hearing protection, and a dust mask. Operate only with assistance. Cut-off branches from the lumber to be processed. Place the lumber to be cut on the track supports.
Page 13: Maintenance
HM126 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 •...
Page 14: Technical Specifications
HM126 Operator’s Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The HM126 sawmill comes in two variants: the HM126-9.5 that utilizes a 9.5 horsepower engine and the HM126-14 with a 14 horsepower engine and adjustable blade guide. Both versions are assembled and operated in the same manner.
Page 15: Overall Dimensions
HM126 Operator’s Manual OVERALL DIMENSIONS HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 16: Assembly
HM126 Operator’s Manual ASSEMBLY 1. TOOLS REQUIRED Tool Specification Wrench/Socket 7 mm (2X) Wrench/Socket 10 mm (2X) Wrench/Socket 13 mm (2X) Wrench/Socket 14 mm (2X) Wrench/Socket 15 mm (2X) Wrench/Socket 16 mm (2X) Wrench/Socket 17 mm (2X) Wrench/Socket 18 mm (2X)
Page 17: Unpacking
HM126 Operator’s Manual 2. UNPACKING Unpack the contents of the crate except for the sawhead and the two long boxes in the bottom that contain the sections of track. Unfasten the two (2) M8 bolts/nuts on the front of the crate using a socket/wrench.
Page 18: Track
Levelling Foot Carriage Stop Base * Centre bunk incorporates four (4) mounting holes at each end If a Woodland Mills sawmill trailer was purchased with this sawmill, skip this track assembly section and follow the track assembly instructions in those manuals.
Page 19: Rails & Centre Bunk
HM126 Operator’s Manual RAILS & CENTRE BUNK Assemble the centre bunk over the joint between both pairs of track rails using the components and hardware listed in the table below. M10 X 35 mm Flanged Hex Track Rail Bolt M10 Flanged...
Page 20 HM126 Operator’s Manual Next, assemble the centre bunk over the rail joints with a reinforcement plate under the rails on both the left and right sides. Use eight (8) M10 X 35 mm ﬂanged hex bolts and M10 ﬂanged lock nuts per side.
Page 21: Mid & End Bunks
HM126 Operator’s Manual MID & END BUNKS Assemble the mid and end bunks in the locations shown using the components and hardware listed in the table below. M10 X 25 mm Flanged Hex Mid Bunk Bolt M10 Flanged End Bunk Lock Nut Use sixteen (16) M10 X 25 mm ﬂanged hex bolts and M10 ﬂanged lock nuts (4 per bunk) at all...
Page 22: Squaring The Track And Setting The Width
HM126 Operator’s Manual SQUARING THE TRACK AND SETTING THE WIDTH The assembled track measures 30-½ in [775 mm] wide when measuring from the outside faces of the rails. With the bunk hardware connections only snug-tight, the rails can be moved in or out as needed until the proper width is achieved along the entire length of the track.
Page 23: Levelling Feet
HM126 Operator’s Manual LEVELLING FEET Assemble the levelling feet using the components and hardware listed in the table below. M16 X 120 mm Levelling Foot Hex Bolt Base M16 Hex Nut Assemble twelve (12) sets of levelling feet, each one with a levelling foot base, an M16 X 120 mm hex bolt, and two (2) M16 hex nuts.
Page 24 HM126 Operator’s Manual Attach the twelve (12) levelling feet assemblies to the rails at the locations shown below. Assemble the levelling feet up through the bottom of the rails and thread an M16 hex nut onto each of the M16 X 120 mm hex bolts. Do not tighten the nut. Leave it loose enough so a noticeable gap exists between the nut and the rail to allow for track levelling in a later step.
Page 25: Levelling The Track
HM126 Operator’s Manual LEVELLING THE TRACK Working from the middle of the track out towards each end, check the rails for level lengthwise along the rails and widthwise across the rails. Work from the centre of the track out towards each end Turn the middle nut on each foot to ﬁne-tune the level.
Page 26: Carriage Stops
HM126 Operator’s Manual CARRIAGE STOPS Assemble the carriage stops to the inside face of the rails using the components and hardware listed in the table below. M10 X 25 mm Flanged Hex Carriage Stop Bolt M10 Flanged Lock Nut Use two (2) M10 X 25 mm ﬂanged hex bolts and M10 ﬂanged lock nuts to assemble each carriage stop to the insides of the track rails.
Page 27: Log Clamp
HM126 Operator’s Manual LOG CLAMP Assemble the log clamps using the components and hardware listed in the table below. M10 X 25 mm Log Clamp Flanged Hex Shaft/Bracket Bolt Weldment M10 Flanged Log Clamp Lock Nut Shaft Bracket M10 X 40 mm...
Page 28 HM126 Operator’s Manual Attach the log clamp assembly to the rails as shown below using four (4) M10 X 25 mm ﬂanged hex bolts and M10 ﬂanged lock nuts. Note that there are multiple locations along the track where the log clamp can be bolted.
Page 29 HM126 Operator’s Manual Clamp should be tilted forward towards log Ensure the log clamp tilts towards the log when clamping. If it tilts away from the log, remove the log clamp from the receiver, loosen the T-bolt, reverse the receiver on the shaft by rotating it 180°, and retighten the T-bolt.
Page 30: Log Supports
HM126 Operator’s Manual LOG SUPPORTS Assemble the log supports to the centre and mid bunks using the components and hardware listed in the table below. M10 X 25 mm Bevelled Log Flanged Hex Support Bolt Key Stop Log M10 Hex Nut Support Assemble six (6) M10 X 25 mm ﬂanged hex bolts and six (6) M10 hex jam nuts (2 each per...
Page 31 HM126 Operator’s Manual If the log support is not square (90°) to the top surface of the bunk when the T-bolt is tightened, the two (2) M10 X 25 mm ﬂanged hex bolts can adjust the angle. 90° Check for squareness Loosen the T-bolt and push the log support into the corner of the bunk sleeve making sure neither bolt protrudes into the sleeve.
Page 32: Sawmill Head Assembly
HM126 Operator’s Manual 4. SAWMILL HEAD ASSEMBLY The sawmill head assembly is built in multiple steps. Follow the sub-sections below using the parts table at the top of each sub-section to gather the necessary components for each step. FRONT POSTS...
Page 33 HM126 Operator’s Manual Remove the wedge-shaped caps from the bottom of both posts. They are only required for front post assembly. HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 34: Carriage Legs
HM126 Operator’s Manual CARRIAGE LEGS The carriage leg sub-assemblies come loosely assembled from the factory. Final tightening of these bolts will be done in a later step. See the CARRIAGE LEG, WHEEL, AND SWEEPER exploded view for a more detailed part breakdown.
Page 35: Head Lock-Down Plates
HEAD LOCK-DOWN PLATES Woodland Mills sawmill trailer owners only If a Woodland Mills sawmill trailer was purchased with this sawmill, the head lock-down plates can be loosely installed prior to standing the sawhead upright. The lock-down plates come with the sawmill trailers and are not included with the sawmill.
Page 36: Standing The Sawhead Upright
HM126 Operator’s Manual STANDING THE SAWHEAD UPRIGHT With the help of another person, stand the sawhead upright by rotating it around the rounded proﬁles at the front of the carriage legs. Do not set the sawhead on the track until instructed to do so later in the assembly process.
Page 37: Rear Posts
HM126 Operator’s Manual REAR POSTS Using the hardware listed below, attach the rear posts between the carriage leg plates using one (1) M12 X 80 mm bolt, two (2) ﬂat washers, and one (1) lock nut per post. M12 X 80 mm...
Page 38: Cross Beam
HM126 Operator’s Manual CROSS BEAM With the hardware listed below, assemble the cross beam to the carriage posts. M12 X 110 Cross Beam mm Hex Bolt Log Scale M12 X 90 mm Mounting Hex Bolt Bracket M12 X 80 mm...
Page 39 HM126 Operator’s Manual Log Scale Mounting Bracket M12 X 110 mm @ Pulleys M12 X 35 mm M12 X 80 mm Assemble these bolts last   HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 40: Lubrication Tank
HM126 Operator’s Manual LUBRICATION TANK With the hardware listed below, assemble the lubrication tank to the front of the cross beam. M8 X 16 mm Lubrication Hex Bolt Tank M8 Lock Nut Assemble the lubrication tank to the cross beam with four (4) M8 X 16 mm bolts and lock nuts.
Page 41: Dashboard & Hour Meter
HM126 Operator’s Manual DASHBOARD & HOUR METER 39.88 1-9/16 With the hardware listed below, assemble the dashboard to the rear carriage posts. 20.32 M12 X 100 Dashboard mm Hex Bolt 13/16 M12 X 80 mm Pulley Hex Bolt M4 X 30 mm 20.32...
Page 42 HM126 Operator’s Manual Hour meter M12 X 100 mm Bolt mounting holes Pulley Detail Assemble the hour meter to the right-side of the dashboard through the two (2) small holes. Use two (2) M4 X 30 mm pan head screws, four (4) ﬂat washers (2 per screw), and two (2) lock nuts.
Page 43: Lift Mechanism
HM126 Operator’s Manual LIFT MECHANISM With the hardware listed below, assemble the lift mechanism to the carriage. Lift M12 X 120 Mechanism mm Hex Bolt Sub-Assembly M12 X 80 mm Pulley Hex Bolt M10 X 25 mm Spacer  Hex Bolt [12 mm Lg] Spacer ...
Page 44 HM126 Operator’s Manual M12 X 120 mm Bolt 12 mm Spacer M10 X 25 mm Bolt 5 mm Spacer M12 X 80 mm Bolt HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 45: Lift Cable Routing
HM126 Operator’s Manual LIFT CABLE ROUTING Route the lift cables listed below. Lift Cable A Lift Cable B [Right Side] [Left Side] Each wire rope lift cable comes connected to the back beam at one end and a threaded eyebolt with two (2) M10 ﬂange nuts at the other end.
Page 46 HM126 Operator’s Manual Route lift cable B (left side) as shown below. Route Lift Cable B around upper pulleys Eyebolt end Dashboard and Lift Cable A removed for clarity Unthread one (1) M10 ﬂanged nut from each eyebolt, then insert the eyebolt into the bracket on the bottom side of the lift mechanism housing.
Page 47: Log Scale
HM126 Operator’s Manual LOG SCALE With the hardware listed below, assemble the log scale components. M6 X 22 mm Scale Support Hex Bolt Magnetic M6 Lock Nut Scale [White] M6 Flat Magnetic Washer Scale [Yellow] Scale Support Spacer Plate Scale...
Page 48 HM126 Operator’s Manual Bolt the scale support and spacer plate to the band wheel housing with two (2) M6 X 22 mm bolts, ﬂat washers, and lock nuts as shown below. Bolt scale support to band wheel housing through these 2 slots Note: the sawmill comes with two (2) different magnetic scales: one yellow, one white.
Page 49 HM126 Operator’s Manual Assemble the indicator arrow brackets and arrow to the log scale mounting bracket using the M8 threaded knob. Adjust the position of the mounting bracket forwards or backwards if the arrow locking plates bind on the log scale bracket as the sawhead is raised and lowered.
Page 50: Push Handle
HM126 Operator’s Manual PUSH HANDLE With the hardware listed below, assemble the push handle to the right rear carriage leg. M10 X 70 mm Flanged Hex Push Handle Bolt M10 Lock Nut The push handle is installed in an upward position when the sawmill is ground-mounted (below- left).
Page 51 HM126 Operator’s Manual When a desired push handle orientation has been decided upon, attach the push handle to the side of the post using two (2) M10 X 70 mm bolts and M10 ﬂanged lock nuts as shown below. Fully tighten these bolts.
Page 52: Throttle Handle And Cable
HM126 Operator’s Manual THROTTLE HANDLE AND CABLE Use the hardware listed below to assemble the throttle handle to the push handle and route the throttle cable to the engine. M4 X 12 mm Phillips Pan Head Screw Throttle Handle Assembly...
Page 53 HM126 Operator’s Manual With the throttle lever in the idle position (fully open), route the cable between the log scale bracket and the front-right carriage post. Pass the cable through the adjustment screw in the auto-lube bracket and pull the unsheathed portion of the cable through the hole in the actuator tab, then to the engine.
Page 54: Band Wheel Door Latches
HM126 Operator’s Manual BAND WHEEL DOOR LATCHES Using the hardware listed below, assemble the two (2) bottom band wheel door latches. M4 X 10 mm Phillips Flat Latch Head Screw M4 Lock Nut Use two (2) M4 X 10 mm ﬂat head screws per latch. Assemble the latches to the pre-installed spacers on the bottom of the band wheel housing.
Page 55: Adjustable Blade Guide Handle
HM126 Operator’s Manual ADJUSTABLE BLADE GUIDE HANDLE 14 horsepower models only. Using the hardware listed below, assemble the handle to the aluminum adjustable blade guide arm. M12 X 130 mm M12 Flat Socket Head Washer Cap Screw M12 Lock Nut...
Page 56: Lubrication Tubing
HM126 Operator’s Manual LUBRICATION TUBING Use the tubing listed in the table below to complete the routing for the lubrication system. Tubing: Tank- Tubing: Valve- to-Valve to-Guide [Short] Block [Long] Route the shorter tank-to-valve tubing from the blue ring ﬁtting on the tank to the vertical barbed ﬁtting on the auto-lube valve.
Page 57 HM126 Operator’s Manual **9.5 horsepower models only. However, if the optional adjustable blade guide kit was purchased for the 9.5 hp sawmill, ignore these steps.** The copper drip nozzle comes assembled to the shorter valve-to-guide-block tubing. Remove the tubing from the copper drip nozzle and assemble it into the follower-side guide block holder as shown below.
Page 58: Tighten Carriage Wheel Bolts
HM126 Operator’s Manual TIGHTEN CARRIAGE WHEEL BOLTS Tighten the four (4) M20 X 120 mm bolts that fasten the carriage wheels to the carriage side plates. HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 59: Placing The Head On The Track
HM126 Operator’s Manual 5. PLACING THE HEAD ON THE TRACK At this point, most of the sawmill head bolts should only be hand tight. They will be fully tightened when the head is on the track and has settled in to a true and square state.
Page 60: Method 2
HM126 Operator’s Manual METHOD 2 At least two people are required for this step. Start by removing the two (2) carriage stops from one end of the track. The head can be walked over to the track until positioned behind it (Figure 1).
Page 61: Rolling The Sawmill Head Assembly
HM126 Operator’s Manual ROLLING THE SAWMILL HEAD ASSEMBLY Roll the sawmill head assembly along the full length of the track to ensure it moves freely. If it binds or is difﬁcult to push it is likely the track is not square, straight, and/or level. Make the necessary adjustments to the track and roll the head assembly again.
Page 62: Raising & Lowering The Sawhead
HM126 Operator’s Manual RAISING & LOWERING THE SAWHEAD The lift mechanism is equipped with a self-locking, spring-loaded crank arm that prevents the head from lowering during cuts. When winding the head up or down, the operator pushes the handle towards the mill as the crank arm is turned. When the desired cut depth is reached, releasing the handle will lock the arm into one of the slots in the indexing plate.
Page 63: Levelling The Sawmill Head Assembly
HM126 Operator’s Manual LEVELLING THE SAWMILL HEAD ASSEMBLY Using a tape measure, measure the distance from the blade to the top of the log bunk on both the left and right side. The distance should be equal. If the measurements are not equal, adjust the lift cable ends under the lift mechanism sub-assembly to either raise or lower one side.
Page 64: Adjust The Post Sleeve Bushings
HM126 Operator’s Manual ADJUST THE POST SLEEVE BUSHINGS Once the sawmill head assembly is level, loosen the eight (8) hex bolts (4 top, 4 bottom) just enough so the bushings can be pushed forwards and backwards. Do this for both sides of the sawhead.
Page 65: Greasing Threads
HM126 Operator’s Manual GREASING THREADS Add waterproof grease to the tension handle threads and to the mating thrust bearing face prior to use. **Note: It is very important to take the tension off the blade by turning the tension handle in the counter-clockwise direction when the sawmill is not in use.
Page 66: Engine Oil
HM126 Operator’s Manual ENGINE OIL Refer to the engine manual before using your sawmill. Please note that the engine does not contain any gasoline or engine oil when it is shipped. Furthermore, the engine is equipped with an oil alert system, meaning that if the crankcase oil level is low or empty, the power is cut to the spark plug and it will not start.
Page 67 HM126 Operator’s Manual The engine comes with a brass oil drain extension to make oil changes easier. When removing the drain plug, use a wrench to hold the brass extension stationary while a second wrench loosens the plug. Failure to follow this procedure could damage the threads in the aluminum engine block and void the warranty.
Page 68: Pre Start-Up Checklist
HM126 Operator’s Manual PRE START-UP CHECKLIST 1. Fill the engine with high octane (low ethanol) premium gas only. Never run low grade gasoline in the sawmill. 2. Fill the engine with oil using the table below based on your engine model and operating air temperatures: ...
Page 69: Sawmill Set-Up Procedures
HM126 Operator’s Manual SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES DIRECTION OF CUT Always cut in the direction shown below. The log clamp is located to the right side of the log with the log supports on the left. Failure to cut in this direction can cause the log to come loose and possibly cause damage or injury.
Page 70: Drive Belt Tension
HM126 Operator’s Manual DRIVE BELT TENSION Make sure the blade is under proper tension when setting the drive belt tension. This ensures the belt is fully seated into the pulley grooves when the deﬂection is checked. See section, BLADE TENSION, for more information.
Page 71 HM126 Operator’s Manual Once both bolts are loose, ﬁrmly push the belt tensioner towards the band wheel until the belt is tight (#1), then tighten the upper bolt in the curved slot in a clockwise direction using a 13 mm socket (#2).
Page 72: Blade Tension
HM126 Operator’s Manual BLADE TENSION Woodland Mills sawmills use an ACME threaded rod for blade tensioning mounted within an assembled stack of Belleville washers for blade cushioning. This combined assembly allows for predictable and repeatable tensioning throughout all temperature ranges with minimal wear and maintenance.
Page 73: Tensioning Methods
HM126 Operator’s Manual TENSIONING METHODS With the recommended tension range for milling in mind, the operator can decide how to tension the sawmill. Choose one of the three methods from below: 1. Torque Wrench Method: Use a torque wrench to tension the sawmill each time it is used.
Page 74: Belleville Washer Stack
HM126 Operator’s Manual BELLEVILLE WASHER STACK If the spring washer holder is removed for maintenance (e.g. greasing or replacement), ensure the twenty-four (24) Belleville washers inside are oriented and installed as shown below. There are ﬁve (5) groups of four washers (4)—each containing two (2) opposing nested pairs Ⓐ—with a single nested pair Ⓑ...
Page 75: Blade Tracking
HM126 Operator’s Manual BLADE TRACKING Blade tracking is the ﬁne-tuning of the band wheel angles to “hold” the blade during cutting. This “hold” position maintains the blade’s location during most sawing conditions, with the guide bearings and blocks acting as occasional supports. A properly tracked sawmill will hold the band portion of the blade centred on the belts without any guides in contact with the blade.
Page 76: Test Procedure
HM126 Operator’s Manual TEST PROCEDURE 1. Always wear safety gloves and eyewear. Never attempt to adjust the blade tracking with the engine running. Remove the spark plug cap as a safety precaution. 2. Loosen the blade guide assemblies, push them back as far as possible, and secure.
Page 77: Follower-Side Adjustment
HM126 Operator’s Manual FOLLOWER-SIDE ADJUSTMENT 1. Back off the blade from full tension by three (3) full turns of the tension handle. **Ensure blade guides are still pushed back and clear of the blade.** 2. Adjust the blade position: To move the blade forward on the belt: Loosen the right-side bolt Ⓐ...
Page 78: Drive-Side Adjustment
HM126 Operator’s Manual DRIVE-SIDE ADJUSTMENT 1. Back off the blade from full tension by three (3) full turns of the tension handle. **Ensure blade guides are still pushed back and clear of the blade.** 2. Loosen the jam nut Ⓐ on the upper bolt.
Page 79: Tracking Run-In
HM126 Operator’s Manual TRACKING RUN-IN Once the band wheel angles have been tuned and the blade’s “hold” position is correct as per the test procedure: 1. Fully tension the blade to 25 ft•lb using a torque wrench—or—snug the tension handle to the thrust bearing and then rotate it a further three (3) full turns.
Page 80: Blade Guide Adjustment
HM126 Operator’s Manual BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT Never attempt to adjust the guide blocks or the guide bearing with the engine running. As a safety precaution, remove the spark plug cap. It is also advised to conﬁrm that the blade is tracking properly before performing the steps below.
Page 81 HM126 Operator’s Manual Using a feeler gauge or thick piece of paper (.020 in / 0.5 mm), place it between the blade and both guide blocks and then tighten the set screws. .020 in [0.5 mm] gap .040 in [1 mm] gap...
Page 82: Adjustable Blade Guide Calibration
HM126 Operator’s Manual ADJUSTABLE BLADE GUIDE CALIBRATION 14 hp Sawmill Owners (Optional on 9.5 hp Sawmills) ECCENTRIC V-ROLLER ADJUSTMENT Slide the adjustable blade guide (ABG) arm in and out to check that it moves smoothly between the V-rollers. If it feels too loose or too tight, adjust the bottom eccentric roller using a wrench.
Page 83: Ball Plunger Adjustment
HM126 Operator’s Manual BALL PLUNGER ADJUSTMENT If extending and retracting the guide arm is still difﬁcult after adjusting the eccentric V-roller, the ball plunger may require adjustment. Slide a wrench between the band wheel housing and ABG carriage and loosen the ball plunger jam nut.
Page 84: Carriage & Guide Arm Adjustment
HM126 Operator’s Manual CARRIAGE & GUIDE ARM ADJUSTMENT If the guide arm does not extend parallel with the blade, apply full tension to the blade and place a spirit level on the blade to check its level. Loosen the four (4) button head screws just enough to the carriage can rotate. The carriage will rotate about the lower-left screw as shown below.
Page 85: Sawmill Maintenance
HM126 Operator’s Manual SAWMILL MAINTENANCE CHANGING THE BLADE Never attempt to change the blade with the engine running. As a safety precaution, remove the spark plug cap. Gloves and safety glasses must be worn when changing the blade. Follow these steps to remove an old/worn blade from the sawmill: 1.
Page 86: Replacing Belts
HM126 Operator’s Manual REPLACING BELTS Never attempt to replace the belts with the engine running. As a safety precaution, remove the spark plug cap. Gloves and safety glasses must be worn when replacing the belts. There are two V-belts on the sawmill: a BX80 cogged belt on the drive side and a BX57 cogged belt on the follower side.
Page 87 HM126 Operator’s Manual Next, remove the tension from the drive belt by loosening the M8 hex bolt (#1) and the M16 hex bolt (#2) by approximately one (1) turn—do not remove the bolts. Once both bolts are loose, the belt tensioner will...
Page 88 HM126 Operator’s Manual The BX57 follower belt is replaced simply by pulling it off and installing a new one by hand. The belt ﬁts loose enough on the band wheel to allow for this. There is no need to remove the band wheel from the shaft.
Page 89: Troubleshooting
8. Run the sawmill without lubrication for 30 minutes in not adjusted properly. order to dress new belts sufﬁciently before adding water for lubrication. Refer to page 66 (#3). 9. Call Woodland Mills Technical Support. 1. Too many blade 1. Replace blade. Refer to page 83. sharpenings.
Page 90 HM126 Operator’s Manual Problem/Issue Possible Causes Resolution Options 1. Log is not clamped 1. Ensure log is clamped ﬁrmly resting on log bunks and securely. against log supports. 2. Belts are deformed. 2. Belts may have ﬂats in them from leaving blade tension 3.
Page 91: Replacement Parts Ordering
HDW part number, record the description (e.g. HEX BOLT, M10 X 1.5, 25 mm LG, FULL) from the “Description” column. Contact Woodland Mills through the website (or via phone/email) and provide the list of part numbers and/or hardware descriptions, including quantities for each item.
Page 92: Exploded Assembly Views
HM126 Operator’s Manual EXPLODED ASSEMBLY VIEWS TRACK  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 93: Sawhead-14 Hp
HM126 Operator’s Manual SAWHEAD—14 hp  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 94: Sawhead-9.5 Hp
HM126 Operator’s Manual SAWHEAD—9.5 hp  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 95: Back Beam-14 Hp
HM126 Operator’s Manual BACK BEAM—14 hp  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 96: Back Beam-9.5 Hp
HM126 Operator’s Manual BACK BEAM—9.5 hp  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 97: Guide Block Holders
HM126 Operator’s Manual GUIDE BLOCK HOLDERS  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 98: Band Wheel Housing
HM126 Operator’s Manual BAND WHEEL HOUSING  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 99: Band Wheel Housing Doors
HM126 Operator’s Manual BAND WHEEL HOUSING DOORS  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 100: Band Wheels And Belt Tensioner
HM126 Operator’s Manual BAND WHEELS AND BELT TENSIONER  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 101: Engine Components-14 Hp
HM126 Operator’s Manual ENGINE COMPONENTS—14 hp  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 102: Engine Components-9.5 Hp
HM126 Operator’s Manual ENGINE COMPONENTS—9.5 hp  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 103: Carriage
HM126 Operator’s Manual CARRIAGE  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 104: Carriage Leg, Wheel, And Sweeper
HM126 Operator’s Manual CARRIAGE LEG, WHEEL, AND SWEEPER  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 105: Lift Mechanism
HM126 Operator’s Manual LIFT MECHANISM  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 106: Throttle Handle
HM126 Operator’s Manual THROTTLE HANDLE  223 2X 248 2X 223 2X 248 2X HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 107: Cables, Tubing & Labels
HM126 Operator’s Manual CABLES, TUBING & LABELS  HM126-MY2021-EN: Rev F Page 14-Jul-2021...
Page 108: Parts List
HM126 Operator’s Manual PARTS LIST Highlighted rows are items speciﬁc to HM126-14 (14 Horsepower) sawmill. Quantity Item Part No. Description 14 hp 9.5 hp 0001073 TRACK RAIL, 100 X 58.5 mm, 1950 mm LG 0001075 LOG BUNK, END 0001080 LOG BUNK, MID...
Page 109 HM126 Operator’s Manual Quantity Item Part No. Description 14 hp 9.5 hp 0001093 GUIDE BLOCK HOLDER 0001096 GUIDE BLOCK HOLDER SHAFT, BLADE STOPPER 0002759 SAW BLADE STOPPER, 82.5 mm LG 0002663 GUIDE BLOCK HOLDER SHAFT, DRIP NOZZLE, GUARD MOUNT 0002664...
Page 110 HM126 Operator’s Manual Quantity Item Part No. Description 14 hp 9.5 hp 0005102 EXTENSION SPRING, HOOK ENDS, 8.5 mm OD, 1.5 mm DIA WIRE, 60 mm LG 0001123 SAW BLADE, 7/8 in PITCH, 165 TEETH, 1-1/4 WD X 144 LG X .042 in THK...
Page 111 HM126 Operator’s Manual Quantity Item Part No. Description 14 hp 9.5 hp 0004777 SPRING PIN, SLOTTED, 5 mm DIA, 20 mm LG COMPRESSION SPRING, CLOSED GROUND ENDS, 0.720 in OD, 0.096 in DIA WIRE, 0004975 1.750 in LG, 86 lb/in RATE...
Page 112 HM126 Operator’s Manual Quantity Item Part No. Description 14 hp 9.5 hp HEX BOLT, CLS 8.8, M10 X 1.5, 20 mm LG, FULL HEX BOLT, CLS 8.8, M10 X 1.5, 25 mm LG, FULL HEX BOLT, CLS 8.8, M10 X 1.5, 45 mm LG, FULL HEX BOLT, CLS 8.8, M10 X 1.5, 50 mm LG, FULL...
Page 113 HM126 Operator’s Manual Quantity Item Part No. Description 14 hp 9.5 hp FLAT WASHER, M12 FLAT WASHER, M16 FLAT WASHER, M20 FENDER WASHER, M8, 30 mm OD FENDER WASHER, M10, 30 mm OD FENDER WASHER, M10, 34 mm OD FENDER WASHER, M12, 31 mm OD...
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Woodland Mills HM126 Operator's Manual

1 Tools Required

2 Unpacking

3 Track

4 Sawmill Head Assembly

5 Placing the Head on the Track

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