SAWING
WARNING!
Cutting tools.
CAUTION
Always stand behind the saw carriage and keep both hands on the push handle while operating
the machine. Never stand in front of the saw carriage or blade. Never pull the saw carriage
back through the cut.
WARNING!
Read and follow all the safety instructions described in the chapter Safety Instructions under
the section Before each cut.
1. Before operating the sawmill, perform all safety checks described in the chapter Safety Instructions under
the section Every time before operating the band sawmill.
2. Raise the log supports by unhitching them, then lifting them to the desired height and locking them in
place.
WARNING!
Risk of pinching.
CAUTION
Watch your ngers when lowering the log supports. Make sure that the log supports are
properly and securely tted in their adjustment notches.
3. Use a log turner/rotator when rolling a log on the log bed.
Centre the log on the log bed and roll it up against the log supports. Check the position of the log on the
log bed.
To be able to cut through the whole length of the log, the log should not protrude past the last cross bunk.
4. Rotate the log to a position that will give the best sawing yield.
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