Eight (8) bushings are required for each sawmill—four (4) per post sleeve. VARIANTS There are two bushing variants depending on the sawmill carriage post dimensions: HM122 & HM126 SAWMILLS HM130 & HM130MAX SAWMILLS 50 X 50 MM SQUARE POSTS 80 X 50 MM RECTANGULAR POSTS...
Post Sleeve Bushing Replacement Most Sawmill Models DISASSEMBLY RAISE SAWHEAD Raise the sawhead up high enough to access the lower post sleeve bushings. Do not raise it all the way to the top otherwise there will not be sufficient room to access the upper bushings. PSBR-MY2020-EN: Rev A Page 29-Jul-2020...
Post Sleeve Bushing Replacement Most Sawmill Models REMOVE ADJUSTABLE BLADE GUIDE **If the sawmill does not utilize an adjustable blade guide, skip this section and proceed to section, REMOVE OLD POST SLEEVE BUSHINGS, on Page 10.** To gain access to the lower post sleeve bushings and hardware on sawmills with adjustable blade guides (ABG), part or all of the ABG will need to be removed depending on the sawmill model.
Most Sawmill Models REMOVE BLADE GUARD—HM122 On 2020 and newer HM122 sawmills with an optional ABG, remove the yellow blade guard by unthreading the knob in the front. Pull the guard out until the large hole at the end of the slot on the back of the guard aligns with the screw and nylon washers.
Post Sleeve Bushing Replacement Most Sawmill Models REMOVE GUIDE ARM—HM122, HM126 & HM130MAX On 2020 and newer sawmills, remove the arm by first disassembling the handle. Then slide the arm assembly out towards the throat opening in the sawmill. PSBR-MY2020-EN: Rev A...
Post Sleeve Bushing Replacement Most Sawmill Models REMOVE GUIDE ARM—HM130 On 2019 and earlier HM130 sawmills, the aluminum guide arm needs to be removed. Open the band wheel housing doors and remove the blade. PSBR-MY2020-EN: Rev A Page 29-Jul-2020...
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Post Sleeve Bushing Replacement Most Sawmill Models Remove the M10 X 25 mm bolt and jam nut from the end of the guide arm and slide the guide block holder assembly out. Loosen the locking handle and slide the arm out the right side of the sawmill. PSBR-MY2020-EN: Rev A Page 29-Jul-2020...
Post Sleeve Bushing Replacement Most Sawmill Models REMOVE CARRIAGE—HM130MAX On HM130MAX sawmills, the entire ABG carriage needs to be removed in order to gain access to the two front bushing bolts. Remove the four (4) button head screws, flat washers, spacers, and lock nuts (located inside the band wheel housing) and drop the carriage down and set it...
Post Sleeve Bushing Replacement Most Sawmill Models REMOVE OLD POST SLEEVE BUSHINGS Follow the steps below to remove the old post sleeve bushings from the sawmill. Repeat the steps for both sides of the mill. UPPER Remove the four (4) M8 X 20 mm hex bolts from the top of the post sleeve.
Post Sleeve Bushing Replacement Most Sawmill Models INSTALLATION ASSEMBLE UPPER POST SLEEVE BUSHINGS Follow the steps below to assemble the U-shaped post sleeve bushings to the upper face of the post sleeve. Repeat the steps for both sides of the mill. Angle the front bushing downwards and push it over the front side of the carriage post.
Post Sleeve Bushing Replacement Most Sawmill Models ASSEMBLE LOWER POST SLEEVE BUSHINGS Follow the steps below to assemble the U-shaped post sleeve bushings to the bottom face of the post sleeve. Repeat the steps for both sides of the mill. Angle the front bushing upwards and push it over the front side of the carriage post.
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O n c e t h e b u s h i n g s a r e “Fingers” nested together and loosely assembled to the carriage HM122 post, ensure they are pushed HM126 flush against the front & rear...
Post Sleeve Bushing Replacement Most Sawmill Models FULLY TIGHTEN HARDWARE With the bushings properly nested together and flush with the carriage post, secure them by fully tightening all sixteen (16) hex bolts with a socket/wrench. UPPER Be sure to adjust the LOWER sawhead depth stop jam nut on both sides of the...
Post Sleeve Bushing Replacement Most Sawmill Models ABG CALIBRATION—HM130MAX Reverse the disassembly steps in section, REMOVE ADJUSTABLE BLADE GUIDE, to reinstall the adjustable blade guide on the HM130MAX When reinstalling the carriage, do not fully tighten the four (4) button head screws. Snug them to where the carriage is not loose but not so tight that the carriage cannot pivot.
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Post Sleeve Bushing Replacement Most Sawmill Models With the blade under tension, place a spirit level on the blade to check the level. Fully extend the guide arm and set the level on top of the arm. Rotate the ABG carriage and guide arm until it matches the blade level so both are parallel.
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