Wood-mizer LT40 DH Series - Loading, Turning, and Clamping Logs

Setup & Operation
Loading, Turning, and Clamping Logs
Setup & Operation HDSdoc091108 2-16
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The front toe board is raised by lifting the front toe board lever up. The rear toe board is raised by
lifting the rear toe board lever up. Once a flat has been made and the log is ready to be turned,
push the appropriate toe board lever down to lower either toe board until it falls below the level of
the bed.
2.10 Loading, Turning, and Clamping Logs
CAUTION! Be sure the pivot rails, turning arm, clamp, and toe
boards are below bed level before loading a log onto the bed.
Failure to do so may result in machine damage or cause mis-
alignment.
To Load Logs
1. Move a log up to the loading arm. Use cant hooks or loading equipment to move the logs
to the foot of the loading arms.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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 specifically
designed for that purpose.
5. Raise the clamp up to prevent the log from rolling of the bed.
6. Raise the clamp up/down lever.
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. If you
want to turn the log more, do the following steps.