SETUP & OPERATION
Loading, Turning, And Clamping Logs
SETUP & OPERATION
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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.
To Load Logs
1.
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.
2.
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.
3.
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.
4.
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 specifi-
cally designed for that purpose.
5.
Raise the clamp up to prevent the log from rolling of the bed.
6.
Raise the clamp up/down lever.
