Sawmill Operation
Cutting The Log
Sawmill Operation
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IMPORTANT!
The power feed motor will bypass the carriage feed rate
switch and the carriage will automatically return at the fastest speed
available.
DANGER!
Stay clear of the area between the trailer axle and saw car-
riage. Failure to follow this will result in death or serious injury.
4.15 Cutting The Log
1.
Position the log and clamp it firmly.
2.
Move the saw head to position the blade close to the end of the log.
3.
Use the blade height scale to determine where to make your first cut
.
NOTE:
Blade Height Scale to set the blade to the desired height with
the up/down switch.
4.
Ensure that the blade will clear all side supports and the clamp.
5.
Use the blade guide toggle switch to adjust the outer blade guide to clear the widest sec-
tion of the log.
6.
Use the autoclutch blade switch to engage the blade.
WARNING!
Keep hands, feet, and any other objects away from the
sawdust chute when operating sawmill. Failure to follow this may result
in serious injury.
7.
Start the water lube if necessary to prevent sap buildup on the blade.
.
8.
Feed the blade into the log slowly
(
).
NOTE:
Once the blade completely enters the log, increase the feed
rate as desired. Always try to cut at the fastest speed you can while
keeping an accurate cut. Cutting too slowly will waste blade life and
lower production.
9.
As you get to the end of the log, slow down the feed rate until the teeth exit the end of the
log, then stop the carriage.
10.
Use the autoclutch blade switch to disengage the blade.
11.
Remove the slab that you have just cut from the log.