SETUP & OPERATION
Manual Toe Board
SETUP & OPERATION
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2.17 Manual Toe Board
In many cutting operations, particularly cutting for grade, it is desirable to cut tapered logs
parallel to the heart of the log. The optional toe boards allow the operator to lift either end
of a log to parallel the heart to the path of the blade.
1.
When a log is loaded and ready for the first cut, measure from the bed rail or auxiliary
support to the heart of the log.
See Figure 2-16.
2.
Measure at the other end of the log and compare distances. The distance from the bed to
the heart on one end of the log should be within 1/2" (12.5 mm) of the measurement from
the bed to the heart on the other end of the log.
3.
If adjustment is necessary, place the crank handle on the toe board at the end of log to be
raised. Turn the handle clockwise to raise the end of the log. Raise about half the differ-
ence measured as the other end of the log will typically lower as the end being raised
goes up. Remeasure both ends of the log from the bed rails and adjust toe board as nec-
essary until both ends measure the same distance from the bed rails.
FIG. 2-16
