Sawmill Operation
Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs
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Sawmill Operation
7. Standard Hydraulic Rev. G6.00+ Only
: Raise the clamp up/down lever to raise the
clamp up to prevent the log from rolling off the bed.
Standard Hydraulic Rev. G1.00 - G5.02 Only
To flip the clamp up, lower the clamp lever to move the clamp out until it contacts the flip
arm.
To Turn Logs
1.
Raise the turner lever to engage the log turner arm. Let the arm rise until it touches the
log and starts to turn it.
2.
Spin the log against the side supports until it is turned the way you want it for the first cut.
3.
Lower the turner lever to lower the turner arm below the log.
4.
Raise the turner arm to get a new bite on the log.
5.
Disengage the clamp.
6.
The log can be turned now. Repeat steps 4 through 7 until the log is turned as desired.
To Turn Logs (Optional Procedure For Rev. G6.00+ Hydraulic Mills Only)
If you are turning a small cant on a mill with two-plane clamp, you may opt to use the
clamp to turn the cant.
1.
Lower the clamp up/down lever to lower the clamp below bed level.
2.
Raise the clamp in/out lever to move the clamp in, beneath the edge of the cant.
3.
Raise the clamp up/down lever to raise the clamp and flip the cant.
To Clamp Logs
1.
Raise the clamp in/out lever and clamp the log against the side supports.
2.
Lower the turner lever until the turner arm falls below the bed.