Sawmill Operation
Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs
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Sawmill Operation
TO TURN LOGS
1.
Engage the log turner arm. Let the arm rise until it touches the log.
NOTE:
For tapered logs, raise the front or rear toe board until the heart
of the log measures the same distance from the bed rails at each end
of the log.
2.
Use the log turner chain to spin the log against the side supports until it is turned to the
desired position.
3.
Clamp the log.
4.
Lower the turner until the arm falls below the bed.
NOTE:
When the turner arm is lowered all the way, the side supports
will begin to lower. Back the clamp off slightly, and let the side supports
come down until they are positioned
below the level of your first few
cuts.
TO TURN CANTS
1.
Lower the clamp below bed level.
2.
Move the clamp beneath the edge of the cant.
3.
Raise the clamp and flip the cant.
4.
Reposition the clamp to re-clamp the cant.
