HM130 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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HM130 Operator’s Manual DIRECTION OF CUT _________________________________________________________________ LEVELLING THE SAWMILL HEAD ASSEMBLY ___________________________________________ LIFT MECHANISM COVER ____________________________________________________________ THROTTLE HANDLE AND CABLE ______________________________________________________ GREASING THREADS ________________________________________________________________ BAND WHEEL DOOR LATCHES _______________________________________________________ ROLLING THE SAWMILL HEAD ASSEMBLY _____________________________________________ 7. ENGINE & BATTERY...
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.
HM130 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.
HM130 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 •...
HM130 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.
HM130 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 •...
HM130 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.
HM130 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 •...
HM130 Operator’s Manual TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS COMPONENT HM130-ES SPECIFICATION 14 hp Kohler Command Pro w/ Electric Start Gasoline Engine 30” (762 mm) Maximum Log Diameter Maximum Board Width 22” (558 mm) Maximum Board Thickness 7” (178 mm) 1-¼” x 144” (32 mm x 3657 mm)
HM130 Operator’s Manual 2. UNPACKING Unpack the contents of the crate except for the saw head 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.
HM130 Operator’s Manual 3. TRACK Assemble the track system with the provided components and hardware listed in the table below. It is important to assemble and level the track on a firm foundation before tightening all of the hardware and it should ideally be a minimum of 4” (100 mm) off the ground. This will allow for easy cleanup of sawdust from under the tracks and height adjustment of the log supports.
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HM130 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. HM130-ES-MY2019: Rev C...
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HM130 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. Note that the two (2) end bunks will not have stainless steel bunk caps attached.
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HM130 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.
HM130 Operator’s Manual 4. LOG CLAMP AND SUPPORTS Assemble the log clamp components as shown below. Attach the completed assembly to the track using four (4) M10 X 25 mm bolts with lock nuts and tighten. M10 X 25 mm...
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HM130 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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HM130 Operator’s Manual Clamp should be tilted forward towards log. -1/2" 775mm Insert log supports into track cross supports and secure with T-handles as shown in the picture below. The T-handle threads should be coated with grease. The sawmill includes two sets of log supports—a short set and a long set.
HM130 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 Front Post With the saw head resting approximately 6”...
HM130 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.
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HM130 Operator’s Manual With the help of another person, stand the saw head upright. HM130-ES-MY2019: Rev C Page 05-Mar-2019...
HM130 Operator’s Manual REAR POSTS Using two (2) sockets/wrenches, attach the rear posts between the carriage leg plates using only one (1) M12 X 80 mm bolt, flat washer, and lock nut per post. Be sure the rear post with the extra holes through the side is assembled on the right-side of the saw head.
HM130 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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HM130 Operator’s Manual Note bolt orientation Log Scale Indicator Bracket Assemble these bolts last HM130-ES-MY2019: Rev C Page 05-Mar-2019...
HM130 Operator’s Manual LUBRICATION TANK With the hardware listed below, assemble the lubrication tank to the front of the cross beam. M10 X 25 mm Lubrication Hex Bolt Tank Lubrication M10 Lock Nut Tank Cap Using two (2) sockets/wrenches, assemble the lubrication tank to the cross beam with four (4) M10 X 25 mm bolts and lock nuts.
HM130 Operator’s Manual BLADE GUIDE ADJUSTMENT ARM Assemble the blade guide adjustment arm locking handle sub-assembly by threading it into the nut welded opposite the adjustment arm locking plates on the right-side of the saw head. No tools are required.
HM130 Operator’s Manual DASHBOARD With the hardware listed below, assemble the dashboard to the rear carriage posts. M12 X 120 Dashboard mm Hex Bolt M12 X 110 Pulley mm Hex Bolt Spacer M12 Lock Nut [5 mm Lg] M12 Flat...
HM130 Operator’s Manual LIFT MECHANISM With the hardware listed below, assemble the lift mechanism to the carriage. M12 X 140 M12 Flat mm Hex Bolt Washer Lift M12 X 120 Mechanism mm Hex Bolt Sub-Assembly M10 X 25 mm Pulley Hex Bolt Spacer ...
HM130 Operator’s Manual LIFT CABLE ROUTING Route the lift cables listed below. Lift Cable A Lift Cable B The wire rope lift cables come coiled and both are assembled at one end to the back beam post sleeves. The lengths are specific to each side so do not swap them.
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HM130 Operator’s Manual Route the lift cable A as shown below. [Dashboard removed from some views for clarity.] Be sure to securely tighten the oval chain link with a wrench after the cable loop ends have been attached. HM130-ES-MY2019: Rev C...
HM130 Operator’s Manual PUSH HANDLE With the hardware listed below, assemble the push handle to the right rear carriage leg. M12 X 70 mm Push Handle Hex Bolt Lubrication M12 Lock Nut Hose Bracket M12 Flat Washer Attach the push handle to the side of the post using four (4) M12 X 70 mm bolts, three (3) M12 washers, and four (4) M12 lock nuts as shown below.
HM130 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 Insert the lubrication tube into the fitting on the tank by simultaneously pushing in the blue collar on the fitting as the tube is inserted.
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HM130 Operator’s Manual Attach the other lubrication tube to the valve Insert the lubrication hose as shown below. on the dashboard and feed it through the Use a hex wrench to secure the copper end water tube bracket located on the right post in position by tightening the set screw so that sleeve and fit it over the end of the copper...
HM130 Operator’s Manual TIGHTEN CARRIAGE WHEEL BOLTS Using two (2) socket/wrenches, tighten the four (4) M20 X 120 mm bolts that fasten the wheels to the carriage leg plates. HM130-ES-MY2019: Rev C Page 05-Mar-2019...
HM130 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 30.5” (775 mm) is measured from outside to outside of the wheel grooves as shown below.
HM130 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...
HM130 Operator’s Manual METHOD 2 At least two people are required for this method. 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 the track as shown below.
HM130 Operator’s Manual DIRECTION OF CUT Always cut in the direction shown below. The log clamp will be 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.
HM130 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.
HM130 Operator’s Manual LIFT MECHANISM COVER Use a socket/wrench to install the cover with four (4) M6 X 12 mm bolts and flat washers (2 per side) to secure it in place. Cover Install the final M12 X 110 mm bolt into the dashboard.
HM130 Operator’s Manual THROTTLE HANDLE AND CABLE Use the hardware listed below to assemble the throttle handle and route the throttle cable. M6 X 55 mm Throttle Hex Bolt Handle M6 X 50 mm Throttle Cable Hex Bolt Bracket M4 X 12 mm...
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HM130 Operator’s Manual Assemble the throttle cable bracket to the inside of the push handle using one (1) M6 X 50 mm hex bolt, two (2) M6 flat washers, and one (1) M6 lock nut. Install the hardware through the upper hole in the push handle and bracket (Figure 1).
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HM130 Operator’s Manual With the throttle lever in the idle position (fully open), slide the throttle cable stop bushing over the end of the cable sheath and pull the cable tight at the engine. The sheathed end of the cable should extend past the clamp on the engine (see Figure 2). Next, pass the unsheathed end of the cable through the hole in the barrel clamp and tighten the M4 Phillips pan head screw to secure it in place.
HM130 Operator’s Manual GREASING THREADS Add waterproof grease to the threads of the blade tension T-handle and to the mating washer face prior to use. Proper blade tension is achieved using a toque wrench with a 24 mm socket and torquing the T-handle to 25 ft•lb (34 N•m). See right-side image below.
HM130 Operator’s Manual BAND WHEEL DOOR LATCHES Using the hardware listed below, assemble the three (3) band wheel door latches. M4 X 14 mm Phillips Flat Latch Spacer Head Screw M4 X 10 mm Phillips Flat Latch Head Screw M4 Lock Nut Using a Phillips head screwdriver and a socket/wrench, install the upper latch using five (5) M4...
HM130 Operator’s Manual ROLLING THE SAWMILL HEAD ASSEMBLY Roll the sawmill head assembly along the length of the track to ensure it moves freely. If it binds or feels tight, the carriage wheel spacing can be adjusted by adding or removing washers like was discussed at the beginning of this section.
HM130 Operator’s Manual 7. ENGINE & BATTERY 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.
HM130 Operator’s Manual BATTERY BOX If not previously installed, assemble the battery box to the engine mount using the hardware listed in the table below. M6 X 20 mm Battery Box Hex Bolt M6 Lock Nut M6 X 18 mm...
HM130 Operator’s Manual BATTERY 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) Position the battery inside the battery box with the terminal side towards the engine.
HM130 Operator’s Manual SAWMILL SET-UP PROCEDURES BELT TENSION Follower Belt: Polyurethane belt that seats tightly in the band wheel V-groove. No adjustment is required for this belt. Drive Belt: To check the belt tension, using your hand firmly try to deflect the belt up and down.
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HM130 Operator’s Manual With the engine free to slide on the engine mounting plate, turn the nut on the horizontal stud in the clockwise direction. This will pull the engine towards the stud and apply more tension on the belt. Do this step incrementally while checking the belt for proper deflection. It is also important to ensure that the engine remains perpendicular to the drive belt.
HM130 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. It is also advised to wear gloves and safety glasses when working with the blade as it is extremely sharp.
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HM130 Operator’s Manual Loosen the blade guide assembly bolt using a socket/wrench. The round 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 tracking of the blade whilst being adjusted.
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HM130 Operator’s Manual Adjusting The Driven (Right-Hand) Side Loosen the tracking alignment locking nut with a 24 mm wrench or an adjustable wrench. The alignment bolt can now be turned to change the angle of the band wheel and track the blade.
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HM130 Operator’s Manual Tighten the blade tension back to 25 ft•lb (34 N•m). While wearing gloves, spin the band wheel with your hand and observe how the blade tracking has changed. Measure the distance again and repeat the above step to further compensate if required. The ideal measurement is ⅜” (9 mm) or check that the back of the blade is flush with the back of the band wheel.
HM130 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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HM130 Operator’s Manual Using a feeler gauge or thick piece of paper (.020” / 0.5 mm), place it between the blade and both guide blocks and then tighten the set screws. .020” (0.5 mm) gap .040” (1 mm) gap After the guide blocks and guide rollers are set, slide the adjustable blade guide in and out while noting the blade guide bearing-to-blade gap and the guide block-to-blade gap.
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HM130 Operator’s Manual If the blade guide bearing-to-blade gap needs to be adjusted, loosen the bolts shown below and move the arm in or out to align it until it is parallel to the blade. Once the bearing is parallel to the blade through the entire movement of the guide block adjustment arm, the two bolts can be tightened again.
HM130 Operator’s Manual SAWMILL MAINTENANCE BLADE TENSION Proper blade tension is achieved using a torque wrench with a 24 mm socket to torque the T- handle to 25 ft•lb (34 N•m). Ensure the belleville washers are oriented and installed as shown in the picture below.
Gloves and safety glasses must be worn when replacing the belts. There are two V-belts on the sawmill. It is recommended to to use a BX79 cogged belt for the drive side and a Woodland Mills polyurethane follower belt. Polyurethane Follower Belt...
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HM130 Operator’s Manual To change the drive side belt, loosen the four bolts that secure the engine to the engine mount using wrenches. Now that the engine is free to slide on the engine mounting plate, turn the nut on the horizontal stud in the counter-clockwise direction.
HM130 Operator’s Manual PARTS LIST Item Part No. Description 0001073 TRACK RAIL 0001075 LOG BUNK, END 0001080 LOG BUNK, MID 0001084 LOG BUNK, CENTER 0001213 LOG BUNK CAP 0001072 REINFORCEMENT PLATE 0001055 CARRIAGE STOP 0001070 LEVELLING FOOT 0001062 LOG CLAMP SHAFT AND BRACKET WELDMENT...
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HM130 Operator’s Manual Item Part No. Description 0001105 BAND WHEEL, 19 in 0001107 BELT, FOLLOWER 0001045 IDLER PULLEY SHAFT 0001047 IDLER PULLEY 0001431 V-BELT, COGGED, BX79 0001123 SAW BLADE, 1-1/4 WD X 144 LG X .042 in THK 0001655 MANUAL TUBE...
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HM130 Operator’s Manual Item Part No. Description 0001048 BRASS NUT, TR20X4 0001099 CABLE PULLEY 0001100 CABLE HOOK 0001648 LIFT CABLE A, 4 mm DIA 0001649 LIFT CABLE B, 4 mm DIA 0001650 BATTERY CABLE, NEGATIVE (BLACK), 6 AWG 0001651 BATTERY CABLE, POSITIVE (RED), 6 AWG...
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HM130 Operator’s Manual Item Part No. Description SET SCREW, FLAT TIP, M6 X 1, 8 mm LG SET SCREW, FLAT TIP, M8 X 1.25, 8 mm LG SELF-TAPPING SCREW, PPH, #10, 5/8 in LG HEX NUT, M6 X 1 HEX NUT, M8 X 1.25 HEX NUT, M10 X 1.5...
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