HM130MAX Operator’s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS _______________________________________ INTRODUCTION _____________________________________________ INTENDED USE _____________________________________________ SAFETY GUIDELINES ________________________________________ WORK AREA __________________________________________________ INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE SAFETY _________________________ PERSONAL SAFETY ____________________________________________ TOOL USE AND CARE __________________________________________ EQUIPMENT OPERATION ________________________________________ MAINTENANCE _______________________________________________ TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual LIFT CABLE ROUTING __________________________________________ LOG SCALE ___________________________________________________ PUSH HANDLE ________________________________________________ THROTTLE HANDLE AND CABLE ________________________________ BAND WHEEL DOOR LATCHES __________________________________ LUBRICATION TUBING _________________________________________ TIGHTEN CARRIAGE WHEEL BOLTS _____________________________ 6. PLACING THE HEAD ON THE TRACK __________________________ METHOD 1...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual BACK BEAM __________________________________________________ GUIDE BLOCKS _______________________________________________ BAND WHEEL HOUSING _______________________________________ BAND WHEEL HOUSING DOORS ________________________________ BAND WHEELS AND BELT TENSIONER ___________________________ ENGINE COMPONENTS ________________________________________ CARRIAGE ___________________________________________________ CARRIAGE LEG, WHEEL, AND SWEEPER _________________________ LIFT MECHANISM _____________________________________________ THROTTLE HANDLE ___________________________________________ CABLES, TUBING &...
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.
HM130MAX 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.
HM130MAX 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 •...
HM130MAX 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.
HM130MAX 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 •...
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual EQUIPMENT OPERATION Wear heavy-duty work gloves, ANSI-approved goggles behind a full face shield, steel-toed work boots, 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.
HM130MAX 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 •...
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS The HM130MAX sawmill comes with a 14 horsepower electric-start engine. Item HM130MAX Specification 14 hp Kohler Command Pro Gasoline Engine 30 in [762 mm] Max Log Diameter Max Board Width 30 in [762 mm] Max Board Thickness 7 in [178 mm] 1-¼...
HM130MAX 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.
Mid Bunk Centre Bunk* * 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.
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual The track comes completely disassembled from the factory. Lay out all the components on a flat piece of level ground prior to assembly. See the TRACK exploded view for a more detailed part breakdown. HM130MAX-MY2020: Rev B...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual When assembling the log bunks to the rails, ensure that the two end bunks are square (90°) as 90° shown in Figure 1. Use sixteen (16) M10 X 25 mm bolts at all end bunk and mid bunk locations (Figures 1 &...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual Attach the twelve (12) levelling feet to the track at the locations shown below. The bolt can be turned to either raise or lower the foot to adjust the level of the track (Figure 4). If setting the track on wooden blocks, use wood screws in the four holes to secure each foot in place.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual 4. LOG CLAMP AND SUPPORTS Assemble the log clamp components as shown below. The HM130MAX comes with two (2) log clamp assemblies. Attach the assembled log clamps to the track using four (4) M10 X 25 mm bolts with lock nuts on each clamp assembly and tighten.
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual Attach log dog assembly to track as shown below with the four (4) nuts and bolts provided. Note that there are various locations along the track where this assembly can be bolted. Depending on how many track sections are being used, select a log clamp position that will secure the log firmly against the log supports.
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual Clamp should be tilted forward towards log 775mm 30-1/2" Insert log supports into track cross supports and secure with T-bolts as shown in the picture below. The T-bolt threads should be coated with grease. The sawmill includes two sets of log supports—a short set and a long set.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual 5. 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...
HM130MAX 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.
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.
HM130MAX 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.
HM130MAX 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, lock nut, and two (2) flat washers per post. M12 X 80 mm...
HM130MAX 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 Indicator Hex Bolt Bracket M12 X 80 mm...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual M12 X 110 mm @ Pulleys Log Scale Indicator Bracket M12 X 90 mm 6 Places M12 X 35 mm M12 X 80 mm Assemble these bolts last HM130MAX-MY2020: Rev B Page 04-Dec-2019...
HM130MAX 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 Lubrication M8 Lock Nut Tank Cap Assemble the lubrication tank to the cross beam with four (4) M8 X 16 mm bolts and lock nuts.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual BATTERY BOX & BATTERY For users who would like to utilize the electric start capability of the engine, follow the instructions below. Otherwise, the engine can be pull-started and this section skipped. Assemble the battery box to the mounting plate using the hardware listed in the table below and then place a U1 size battery in the box.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual BATTERY CONNECTIONS The customer is required to purchase their own battery that meets the following specifications: SIZE VOLTAGE COLD CRANKING AMPS (20 L x 13 W x 18 H cm) 12 V 250 Min (300+ Recommended) (7-⅞ L x 5-⅛ W x 7-⅛ H in) Connect the black battery cable to the negative battery terminal and the red battery cable to the positive battery terminal using M8 X 20 bolts, flat washers, split-lock washers, and nuts.
HM130MAX 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 130 Dashboard mm Hex Bolt 13/16 M12 X 110 Pulley mm Hex Bolt M4 X 30 mm 20.32...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual Hour meter M12 X 130 mm Bolt mounting holes 20.5 mm Spacer 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.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual LIFT MECHANISM With the hardware listed below, assemble the lift mechanism to the carriage. Lift M12 X 150 Mechanism mm Hex Bolt Sub-Assembly M12 X 110 Pulley mm Hex Bolt M10 X 25 mm Spacer Hex Bolt [20.5 mm Lg]...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual M12 X 150 mm Bolt 20.5 mm Spacer M10 X 25 mm Bolt 5 mm Spacer M12 X 110 mm Bolt HM130MAX-MY2020: Rev B Page 04-Dec-2019...
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual LIFT CABLE ROUTING Route the lift cables listed below. Lift Cable A Lift Cable B [Right Side] [Left Side] The wire rope lift cables come coiled and both are assembled at one end to the back beam post sleeves.
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual Route lift cable B (left side) as shown below. [Dashboard and lift cable A removed from view for clarity.] Route Lift Cable B around upper pulleys Be sure to securely tighten the oval chain link with a wrench after the cable loop ends have been attached.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual LOG SCALE With the hardware listed below, assemble the log scale components. M6 X 22 mm Log Scale Hex Bolt Bracket Magnetic M6 Lock Nut Scale [White] M6 Flat Magnetic Washer Scale [Yellow] Log Scale Bracket Spacer Plate...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual Bolt the log scale bracket and spacer plate to the band wheel housing through the bottom two slots using two (2) M6 X 22 mm bolts, flat washers, and lock nuts as shown below. Bolt log scale bracket...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual Assemble the guide, locking plate, and indicator arrow to the log scale indicator bracket using the M8 threaded knob. Adjust the position of the indicator bracket forwards or backwards if the guide and locking plate bind on the log scale bracket as the sawhead is raised and lowered.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual PUSH HANDLE With the hardware listed below, assemble the push handle to the right rear carriage leg. M10 X 70 mm M10 Flat Flanged Hex Washer Bolt M10 Lock Nut Push Handle The push handle is installed in an upward position when the sawmill is ground-mounted (below- left).
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HM130MAX 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) M12 X 70 mm bolts, flat washers, and lock nuts as shown below. Fully tighten these bolts.
HM130MAX 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...
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HM130MAX 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 thimble in the auto-lube bracket and pull the unsheathed portion of the cable through the hole in the actuator tab, then to the engine.
HM130MAX 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.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual LUBRICATION TUBING Use the tubing listed in the table below to complete the routing for the lubrication system. Tubing: Valve- Tubing: Tank- to-Guide to-Valve Block Route the tank-to-valve tubing from the blue ring fitting on the tank to the vertical barbed fitting on the auto-lube valve.
HM130MAX 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. HM130MAX-MY2020: Rev B Page 04-Dec-2019...
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual 6. PLACING THE HEAD ON THE TRACK Before placing the head on the track, the carriage wheel spacing can be set to ensure they will fit properly on the rails. Check the wheel spacing to ensure that a distance of 37 in [940 mm] is measured from outside to outside of the wheel grooves as shown below.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual 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. There are...
HM130MAX 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).
HM130MAX 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.
HM130MAX 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.
HM130MAX 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.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual GREASING THREADS Add waterproof grease to the threads of the blade tension T-handle and to the mating bearing face prior to use. **Note: It is very important to take the tension off the blade by turning the T-handle in the counter-clockwise direction when the sawmill is not in use.
HM130MAX 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.
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HM130MAX 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.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual DIRECTION OF CUT Always cut in the direction shown below. The log clamps are 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.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES 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.
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HM130MAX 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).
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual BLADE TENSION Proper blade tension is achieved when the thrust bearing is flush with the outer face of the spring washer holder after turning the T-handle clockwise. Spring Washer Holder Flush Proper Tension Thrust Bearing No Tension If the spring washer holder is removed for maintenance (e.g.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual BLADE TRACKING Never attempt to adjust the blade tracking with the engine running. As a safety precaution, remove the spark plug cap. Gloves and safety glasses should be worn when working with the blade as it is extremely sharp.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual REDUCING THE BLADE TENSION Loosen the blade guide holder assembly bolt using a socket/wrench. The shaft should now be free to slide rearward and out of the way. Perform this step on both blade guide assemblies. This ensures the guide bearings will not influence the tracking of the blade whilst being adjusted.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual ADJUSTING THE FOLLOWER SIDE TRACKING The follower side band wheel shaft is connected to an auto-tracking system. Once the tracking is set, it maintains these settings even without a blade on the sawmill, allowing for quick and simple blade/belt changes.
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual Turn the T-handle clockwise until proper blade tension is achieved. While wearing gloves, spin the band wheel by hand and observe how the blade tracking has changed. Measure the distance again and repeat the above step to further compensate if required.
HM130MAX 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.
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HM130MAX 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...
HM130MAX 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.
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 Woodland Mills polyurethane belt on the follower side.
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HM130MAX 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...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual The follower belt is changed by prying it off and installing a new one with the aid of slotted screw drivers. The blade can now be re-installed, band wheel housing doors closed, and proper blade tension set.
HM130MAX Operator’s Manual PARTS LIST Item Part No. Description 0001073 TRACK RAIL 0002885 LOG BUNK, END 0002887 LOG BUNK, MID 0002886 LOG BUNK, CENTER 0002888 LOG BUNK CAP 0001072 REINFORCEMENT PLATE 0001055 CARRIAGE STOP 0001070 LEVELLING FOOT 0002904 LOG CLAMP SHAFT AND BRACKET WELDMENT...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual Item Part No. Description 0001095 SAW BLADE STOPPER 0002892 BAND WHEEL HOUSING 0002893 BAND WHEEL DOOR, LEFT 0002895 BAND WHEEL DOOR, RIGHT 0001954 BAND WHEEL HOUSING INNER HINGE BRACKET 0001955 BAND WHEEL HOUSING OUTER HINGE BRACKET 0003161...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual Item Part No. Description 0002099 LOG SCALE INDICATOR ARROW 0002764 KNOB, MULTI-LOBE, 48 mm OD, M8 X 1.25, 25 mm LG 0002040 LOG SCALE BRACKET 0001038 LOG SCALE BRACKET SPACER PLATE 0003233 MAGNETIC SCALE, 27 in, YELLOW...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual Item Part No. Description 5204-2RS BALL BEARING, ANG-CONTACT, SEALED, 5204-2RS, 20 mm BORE, 47 mm OD, 20.6 mm WIDE 6000-2RS BALL BEARING, SEALED, 6000-2RS, 10 mm BORE, 26 mm OD, 8 mm WIDE 6001-2RS BALL BEARING, SEALED, 6001-2RS, 12 mm BORE, 28 mm OD, 8 mm WIDE...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual Item Part No. Description HEX BOLT, 3/8-24, 1-1/4 in LG HEX BOLT, FLANGED, M10 X 1.5, 25 mm LG HEX BOLT, FLANGED, M10 X 1.5, 35 mm LG HEX BOLT, FLANGED, M10 X 1.5, 70 mm LG, 26 mm LG THD SCREW, HFH, M6 X 1, 30 mm LG, 18 mm THD SCREW, PPH, M4 X 0.7, 12 mm LG...
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HM130MAX Operator’s Manual Item Part No. Description HEX NUT, THIN, M6 X 1, 3.2 mm HGT HEX NUT, THIN, M12 X 1.75, 6 mm HGT HEX NUT, FLANGED, M10 X 1.5 LOCK NUT, M4 X 0.7 LOCK NUT, M6 X 1 LOCK NUT, M8 X 1.25...
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