Setup & Operation
Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs
Setup & Operation
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2.10 Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs
CAUTION!
Be sure the pivot rails, turning arm, clamp, and toe boards
are below bed level before loading a log onto the bed. Failure to do so
may result in machine damage or cause misalignment.
CAUTION!
Before loading a log, be sure the cutting head is moved
far enough forward so the log does not hit it. Failure to do so may
result in machine damage.
To Load Logs
1.
Move the saw carriage to the front end of the frame.
2.
Raise the side supports on the sawmill bed to prevent the log from falling off the side of the bed.
3.
Move a log up to the loading arm. Use cant hooks or loading equipment to move the logs to the foot
of the loading arms.
4.
Roll the log onto the loader so that it is approximately centered with the sawmill bed. The log
turner will operate much easier if the log is centered on the sawmill bed.
5.
Raise the loader lever to raise the log onto the sawmill bed. Simply let the loader rise until the log
rolls onto the mill bed.
6.
Lower the loading arm. Leave the loading arm about halfway up while squaring the log. This will stop
the log from rolling off the side of the mill.
WARNING!
Always leave loading arm halfway up while log is on
sawmill bed. Failure to do so may result in serious injury or death.
NOTE:
Logs also may be loaded onto the mill with a tractor or other equipment specifically designed
for that purpose.
7.
Raise the clamp up to prevent the log from rolling of the bed.
8.
Raise the clamp up/down lever.
