Sawmill Operation
Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs
Sawmill Operation
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Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs
To Load Logs
1.
Move the saw carriage to the front end of the frame.
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.
CAUTION!
Be sure the log clamp, pivot rails, turning arm
and toe boards are adjusted out of the path of the log
before loading a log onto the bed. Failure to do so may
result in machine damage or cause misalignment.
2.
Raise the side supports on the sawmill bed to prevent the log from falling off the side of
the bed.
3.
Use cant hooks or loading equipment to move the log 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 specifi-
cally designed for that purpose.
