Sawmill Operation
Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs
Sawmill Operation
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3.
Place the loading ramps on the two bed rails that will support the length of the log.
NOTE:
The loading ramps cannot be fastened securely to the bed rail located directly above the
tire. Do not use this rail.
4.
Position the log at the foot of the ramps.
5.
Remove the winch cable from the log turner (if applicable) and route the cable over the
top of the log. Wrap the cable around and underneath the log. Hook the cable to the third
hole in the log clamp bracket. See
Winch Operation Manual
.
DANGER!
Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and
logs when operating sawmill or loading and turning logs. Failure to do
so will result in serious injury.
6.
Crank the winch to begin rolling the log up the ramps and onto the sawmill bed. Keep the
log centered on the ramps as it rolls up.
7.
Once the log is on the sawmill bed, place the log clamp in the clamp bracket. This will
stop the log from rolling back off the side of the mill when you remove the winch cable.
Optional Hydraulic Log Loader:
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.
DANGER!
Keep all persons out of the path of moving equipment and
logs when operating sawmill or loading and turning logs. Failure to do
so will result in serious injury.
5.
Raise the loader to lift the log onto the sawmill bed. Simply let the loader rise until the log
rolls onto the mill bed.Clamp the log and 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 saw-
mill 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.
TO TURN LOGS
Standard Log Turner (See below for optional Hydraulic Turner operation):
