Sawmill Operation
Loading, Turning And Clamping Logs
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m). As the front and rear clamps ensure that the log lies flat on the sawmill bed, they are
essential to cut long logs with internal tension accurately.
1. Use the up/down lever of the front/rear clamp to raise the clamp up.
2. Push the in/out lever of the front/rear clamp to move the clamp jaws in.
3. Perform the procedure decribed above to clamp the log against the side supports.
4. Push the up/down lever of the front/rear clamp to lower the clamp until the log lies flat on
the bed.
To Level A Tapered Log
Raise the appropriate lever to raise the front, middle or rear toe board until the heart of
the log measures the same distance from the bed rails at each end of the log.