DYNA Products SC-12 User manual
Models:
SC-12, SC-12XP, SC-14, SC-15, SC-16
FIREWOOD PROCESSORS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FACTORY SERVICE AND SUPPORT
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6228 60th Ave
Evart, MI 49631 USA
Visit our website for a list of US Dealers.
www.dyna-products.com
Factory Located in Evart, MI
Made in the USA
Introduction ...................................................................................4
Warranty Information.................................................................5
Safety Information.......................................................................8
DYNA SC-12/SC-12XP Firewood Processor.................... 25
DYNA SC-14 Firewood Processor....................................... 30
DYNA SC-15 Firewood Processor....................................... 37
DYNA SC-16 Firewood Processor....................................... 43
DYNA Diagram............................................................................50
Maintenance Tips........................................................................55
Parts Lists.......................................................................................57
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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THANK YOU for purchasing your DYNA Firewood Processor.
DYNA Products continues to be a market leader in the small
to mid-size rewood processor category. Constant innovation,
attention to detail, and customer feedback are the main driving
forces behind our steady growth.
!IMPORTANT!! Please read and understand this entire
Operator’s Manual before setting up and operating your
processor. Operators must familiarize themselves with the
safety, mechanical and maintenance specications along with
operational instructions to ensure the successful, safe and long
lived use of your processor.
If you have any questions, contact us anytime!
888-820-3962 Toll Free
231-734-4433 Local Phone
Visit our website at dyna-products.com
INTRODUCTION
This manual is to provide the owner/operator with specications
and procedures for safety of operations, maintenance, and
repair of your DYNA Firewood Processor. Safety should always
be kept in mind when this machine is being operated, serviced,
stored and transported.
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This equipment comes with a 12 month limited warranty. If any
product or part is proved to be defective within 12 months from
date of purchase, by reason, of improper workmanship and/or
material we will replace, or repair at our discretion, the part or
product at no charge to you.
To obtain warranty service, the customer must deliver the part
or product to the factory address at their expense. A copy of the
original sales invoice is required when requesting warranty work.
The warranty is limited to 60 days on the saw bar and 90 days
on the splitter wedge and the conveyor belt. The saw chain is
not covered. The KOHLER and HONDA engines are warrantied
according to their factory warranty (typically 2 years). The CAT/
KUBOTA engines are also warrantied according to their vendor.
(typically 2 years)
The above warranty does not cover defects caused by
modication, alteration, or repair of the part or product in question,
by anyone other than the manufacturer. Physical abuse to, or
misuse of the product or use or assembly thereof in any manner
contrary to the accompanying instructions and will void warranty.
DYNA FIREWOOD PROCESSOR LIMITED WARRANTY
(EXPLANATION OF APPLICATION)
During the warranty period the manufacturer of the DYNA
Firewood Processor will provide the customer replacement or
defective parts which qualify for warranty at no charge. It is
the customer’s responsibility to replace defective parts unless
special arrangements are made with selling dealer or with the
manufacturer. Labor costs for replacing chains, bearings, all
hydraulic components, or any “bolt on” components such as splitter
head, splitter back post, log decks, and engine are not reimbursed
to customer. Defective parts are to be returned to DYNA Products
at the customer’s expense.
Any unapproved repairs or modications attempted by any
individual voids all warranty and liability obligations from the
manufacturer. It is the customer’s responsibility to deliver the
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
machine to a Dealer or engine service center. Arrangements must
rst be made with either the manufacturer or the selling dealer. The
manufacturer does not normally reimburse the customer for any
traveling costs that occur in such cases.
All engine (CAT, KUBOTA, KOHLER, or HONDA) warranties are
handled through their manufacturer. (typically 2-3 years) These do
not come under the warranty covered by DYNA Products. Contact
info provided below.
CAT..............................................................................231 734 4433
KUBOTA Engine Power.............................................. 262 560 3214
KOHLER General Power............................................ 800 508 3246
HONDA Pace Equipment ........................................... 800 686 3128
Proper storage and adequate lubrication is important for this
machine. Engine oil and coolant levels must be checked daily.
Failure to replace wear parts or maintaining proper adjustments
can cause consequential damage. Impairments caused by neglect
on any of these issues are not covered by manufacturer’s warranty.
Fire or heat damage caused by failure to remove canvas engine
cover is not covered by manufacturer’s warranty. This refers
to damages of any kind to the cover, engine, or any part of the
machine.
Transport damages such as road wrecks or any collision of any
sort during transit are not covered by manufacturer’s warranty.
Bolts and nuts should be checked periodically. All shielding
and guarding must be properly installed and functional to keep
warranties valid.
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WARRANTY INFORMATION
Certain wear parts are not covered under this warranty. Saw bar,
saw chain, canvas covers, and tires are not covered under any
circumstances. Splitting wedge and discharge conveyor belt
limited to the rst 90 days.
Hydraulic components must be returned with all ports plugged
or capped. Any contamination within the component will void
the warranty. All components must be complete as shipped from
factory.
Warranty is only valid when the machine has been operated under
normal circumstances and was properly maintained according to
manufacturer recommendations. Any damages caused by foreign
material or logs that are larger than rated for this model are not
covered by this warranty.
Owner agrees while requesting any warranty claims or
reimbursements that only replacement parts or repairs of existing
defective parts will be provided.
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This manual is to provide the machine owner/operator with
specications and procedures for safe operations, maintenance,
and repair of this DYNA Firewood Processor. Safety should
always be kept in mind as this machine is being operated,
serviced, stored and transported. The noteworthy words are
described below as each issue is addressed in the following
pages.
Noteworthy Word Likelihood of
Occurrence
Degree of Injury or
Damage
!DANGER Will occur if warning is
ignored
Severe
!WARNING Can occur if warning is
ignored
Severe
!CAUTION Will or can occur if
ignored
Minor or Severe
NOTICE Important, but not
hazard related
Minor
This equipment was designed and manufactured with safety
in mind. This by itself will not prevent injury. It is the operator’s
responsibility in practicing good judgment during operation of this
machine. It is important that all safety procedures are followed as
described in this manual. The operator has the full responsibility
to follow all OSHA and ANSI guidelines.
!DANGER
Any person that is intoxicated or mentally impaired by alcohol or
any form of drugs must stay at least 100’ away from the machine.
Any unreasonable and senseless behavior is prohibited anywhere
near the general vicinity of the machine. Any person operating the
machine in such condition could result in severe injury or death.
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!WARNING
Improper use of this machine can result in severe injury or death.
Only qualied personal are allowed to operate this machine. All
potential operators must be trained and familiarized with this
manual before operating the DYNA Firewood Processor
!WARNING
It is the responsibility of the owner of this DYNA Firewood
Processor to train and qualify the operators of this machine. The
owner also assumes the authority and responsibility to insure that
all operators are practicing the “Safety of Operation” described
in this manual while operating, transporting and servicing this
machine. Performing scheduled preventive maintenance and
following manufacturer’s repair recommendations is the owner’s
responsibility and the lack thereof can cause machine harm and
personal endangerment. Any unapproved modications or repairs
without manufacturers approval will void all warranties and can
cause damage to the machine and result in severe personal
injury or death.
NOTICE
The manufacturer of the DYNA Firewood Processor reserves the
right to make modications or changes to this machine without
advanced notice. It is the owner’s responsibility to stay current
with all advancements in safety procedures that are required by
the manufacturer of the DYNA Firewood Processor. See more
information in the Warranty Section, page 5-7.
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SAFETY OF OPERATION
!DANGER
This machine was built and designed with your safety in mind.
Your physical well-being is important to us. Decals and guarding
were installed on your machine for your safety. It will only serve
as your protection if the decals are read, understood, and
followed as indicated. Guarding should be left installed and
maintained.
All operators or potential operators are to read and understand
the complete owner’s manual. It is the owner of this machine’s
responsibility to insure that all individuals operating this machine
are properly trained and qualied according manufacturer’s
recommendations. Any individual who has not read and
understood this owner’s manual and decals is NOT qualied to
operate this machine. The operator’s safety is dependent on the
individual’s knowledge of this machine and how to safely operate
this machine at full potential.
!WARNING
Almost all accidents occur when proper operator safety
procedures are not followed or machine has not been properly
maintained and/or adjusted to manufacturer recommendations.
Operator mistakes normally occur when the individual has
operated the machine for a length of time. After the operator
is accustomed to the machine the alertness and cautiousness
has a tendency to fade away. Reaching into splitter area while
splitter is in motion, steadying the log while feeding log forward or
holding onto the wood while saw is in function are some common
mistakes made when accidents happen. Usually these mistakes
are made by experienced operators. Always maintain the initial
operator alertness throughout all the time spent operating this
machine.
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This machine is intended to be operated by experienced
machinery operators. Operator shall also be aware of any
additional personnel in the general vicinity. Each person should
always know the whereabouts of the other person(s). Operators
are to be familiarized with the safety of operation of this manual.
!CAUTION
Keep children, bystanders and animals at least 100’ away from
machine while in operation. Beware of any potential ying pieces
of wood from saw or out of the splitting wedge. Logs on the deck
also have the potential to fall or possibly roll o causing severe
damage to the machine or to the operator and any bystanders.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition 65 Warning
Diesel engine exhaust fumes and some of its constituents are
known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects,
and other reproductive harm.
!DANGER
Before starting machine make a circle around your machine.
The machine area should be restricted to any by-passers. It is
absolutely necessary that the operator has unobstructed access
to the machine with no protruding branches, logs, stumps, or
uneven ground to cause tripping and possibly result in severe
injury. The log deck and discharge conveyor should be secured.
Check for loose components, tools, or foreign objects in or on
any part of the machine. Check for blown or leaky hoses or
disconnected fuel lines. Make sure all caps are on reservoirs or
tanks and are tightly secured. Make sure all canvas covers are
removed while in operation.
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!WARNING
Operator must always be on alert for any potential dangers.Also
be watchful for any emergency shut-downs caused by equipment
failures or unpredictable sudden harmful situations caused by
jammed or falling wood or logs that could result in personal harm
or injury. Operator must always be accessible to the controls and
shut-down features of the machine.
!DANGER
Always make sure loose clothing and gloves are contained to
prevent any danger of snagging on logs, wood and any moving
parts. Long hair, neckties, jewelry, shirt tails, loose shirt sleeves
or open coats all have potential danger of
catching in moving machinery parts or wood.
Always make sure shoe strings are properly
tied and not in excessive length to prevent
tripping and falling in or against machine
resulting in severe injury. Never wear shorts, short sleeve shirt or
open toed shoes while operating the machine.
Always follow your local OSHA standards in wearing protective
equipment. Never operate the machine without the following
equipment: safety glasses and face shield, hard hat, hearing
protection, strong gloves, long sleeve shirt or coat.
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NOTICE
Decals have been installed on your machine for
your own safety and information. It is important that
these remain installed at all times. Read and follow
all the safety guidelines described on these decals.
In the event that any of these decals are damaged,
removed, or torn o, replacements should be
ordered from the manufacturer.
!DANGER
No person should ever climb onto or into the machine while it is
running. Moving parts will cause severe injury if allowed to catch
on a person’s clothing or a body part. Never ride on the machine
while in transit.
!DANGER
Never stand underneath discharge conveyor at any time. Falling
wood can potentially injure someone. Do not stand near the
woodpile that has accumulated underneath conveyor, since wood
has a tendency to avalanche down from the top and potentially
hit bystanders. Never stand within 30’ of the saw. Wood chips can
y a long way at a high rate of speed. Saw chain can potentially
break and y o the bar. A chain hitting someone will result in
severe injury or death. Sometimes as wood is being split, small
pieces can y out of splitting area (especially frozen wood). It
is absolutely essential that no person other than the operator is
closer than 30’ of the splitting area while machine is in operation.
Being hit by a piece of ying wood can cause injury and is very
dangerous. Never pass underneath log deck while logs are
loaded. Falling logs will cause severe injury or death.
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!WARNING
After new machine has been in operation for approximately 2
hours, stop machine and go over all the bolts and nuts. Tighten
any loose bolts or nuts. Running machine with loose components
can potentially cause serious machine failure or harmful
situations. Vibration can loosen any fasteners during transport.
!WARNING
After new machine has been in operation for approximately 2
hours, stop machine and go over all hydraulic ttings. Watch
for any leakage or oily spots around hose connections. Tighten
any tting that seems to be loose. Beware of potentially hot oil
causing serious burns. Always check oil temperature at any time
before attempting to work on the hydraulic system. Allow oil to
cool down to ambient temperature before doing anything with the
system. Never work with hydraulic oil or its components without
hand protection and eye protection.
!DANGER
ALWAYS remember to remove the canvas cover from engine
before starting the engine. Heat from the muer will ruin the
cover and potentially engulf the engine in ames.
!DANGER
Always secure safety chain on the discharge conveyor. Do
not use winch cable to support your conveyor. Never stand
underneath conveyor even if it isn’t running. Failure of the cable
winch or safety cable will allow the conveyor to collapse resulting
in severe injury. Be sure the log deck leg pins are properly in
place before loading logs onto the deck. Log deck will collapse
if pins are not in place. Always install safety brackets onto the
conveyor before transit.
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!DANGER
NEVER reach into saw area while engine is running. Saw chain
is extremely dangerous if in motion. One can lose body parts by
saw before one knows what happened.
NEVER reach into splitting area while engine
is running. Extreme pressure is applied as
splitting ram pushes wood through wedge.
Wood will at times snap upward from where
ram is pushing against. Hands can potentially be pinched in or
be hit by ying wood. As wood passes through splitting wedge,
at times the piece will ing o small pieces as it breaks open, or
piece will at times completely y out of the splitter itself. Severe
injury or loss of a body part will result if hands are caught or
pinched in this action.
NEVER reach in around motor chains, deck chains, cables,
sprockets, or any moving component of this machine. Never
remove any guarding of any kind.
!DANGER
Never attempt to process logs with nails, wire, stones, any kind of
hardware or foreign object. These objects can cause breakage of
equipment and become a potential missile.
Never attempt to process logs with vines or vine-like materials
wrapped around the log. This can result in dragging in body parts
or catching onto machine components causing machine damage
or personal injury. If vines or branches get wrapped around
sprockets or shafts, immediately stop the engine and remove the
material.
!DANGER
NEVER operate this machine indoors or in any enclosed or
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unventilated area. Engine exhaust fumes can cause severe
sickness or death. Never refuel in an unventilated area or
while engine is running. DO NOT SMOKE
WHILE REFUELING OR OPERATING THE
MACHINE. Be careful to not overll the fuel
tank. Clean up any spilled fuel before starting
machine. Follow recommended oil changes
for the engine.
!WARNING
Never jump start your engine during freezing temperatures. A
frozen battery can be explosive. Always rst warm the battery
before attempting to use jumper cables. Watch for a bulging
battery or ice formation within battery acid. Insure your battery
has the proper cold cranking amps while starting in cold
conditions. Always keep battery in a ventilated area since battery
fumes are explosive. Never allow battery acid to make contact
with your skin or clothes since it is extremely corrosive and will
severely burn. Never allow battery to be exposed to sparks or
open ame. Always use face and hand protection when servicing
a battery. Always keep battery in the enclosure on the machine.
!DANGER
Always keep machine
well maintained
and any broken or
worn parts replaced.
Never remove any guarding or safety devices from the machine.
Replace any shields after one happens to be destroyed or lost.
Before servicing any part of machine, shut engine o and
remove key from ignition.
!DANGER
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Beware of hot engine muer or any other component of the
machine. Severe burns can result by making contact with a
heated part.
!CAUTION
Do not slam log deck arms down from raised
position. Hinge or pivot bolt could break,
consequentially causing severe injury. Keep hands and arms
away from the hinge or chains while lowering the deck arms.
These are severe pinch points. Beware of deck arm leg sliding
out of arm. This will happen if leg is not properly pinned onto the
arm. Double check all pins before attempting to raise or lower
deck arms. Always make sure deck arm legs are rmly resting on
the ground before operating the machine.
NOTICE
Always lower front stabilizer leg before operating or after parking
the machine. Never rely on the jack for machine stability in
operation or storage. Always park the machine on level ground.
Always keep tire pressure at recommended levels.
!DANGER
Never attempt to operate the machine on any kind of slope. The
machine can slowly move or creep away from the proper location
causing potential personal injury or equipment damage.
!DANGER
Never operate the the machine without the conveyor safety chain
properly hooked. Failure to do so could potentially cause the
conveyor to collapse causing injury or death.
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!WARNING
Before transporting machine follow the transportation procedures
of this manual found in the “Transportation Procedures” section.
Always use the correct size ball or hitch coupler. Always fasten
safety chains onto hitch by crossing them underneath the tongue.
Make sure jack and stabilizer leg is fully retracted and secured.
Double check the hitch lock and insure it is properly latched
before taking o. Make a round surrounding the machine, double
checking that the deck arms are securely pinned, discharge
conveyor safety chain is properly hooked, conveyor transport
brackets are installed, conveyor belt keeper pin is in place and
there are no loose pieces of wood or tools on the machine. Watch
for any dangling machine parts that might be loose or broken.
Make sure all caps on tanks are tight and properly secured.
Remove keys from ignition to avoid losing them. If equipped with
lights, make sure they are working properly. Check tire pressure
and make sure wheel lugs are tight.
!DANGER
Operator or any bystander must be a minimum of 30’ from
machine while logs are loading onto deck. Falling or rolling logs
will cause severe injury or possibly death. Personnel loading logs
onto deck must very careful and watchful of hitting or hanging
forks or bucket on machine or deck. Lowering logs onto deck
must be done very slowly and carefully. Always beware that logs
will potentially start rolling or falling against machine causing
machine damage or injury.
!DANGER
Never climb into the conveyor at any time. Never ride on the
conveyor belt while in motion or in transport. Never remove a
piece of wood from the conveyor while in operation. Never reach
underneath the conveyor while in operation. Never remove any
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foreign objects such as sticks, bark, branches, slivers or any
kind of material lodged anywhere on the conveyor while the
machine is in operation. This refers to the at rollers, frame, belt,
or the bearings. Any contact with a moving belt is always very
dangerous and will grab any clothes or body parts, potentially
dragging a person into the machine and consequentially causing
injury or death.
SAFETY IN SET-UP PROCEDURES
!WARNING
Any person that is intoxicated or mentally impaired by alcohol
or drugs must stay at least 100 ft. away from the machine. Any
unreasonable and senseless behavior is prohibited anywhere
near the general vicinity of the machine. Any person operating the
machine in such condition will result in severe injury or death.
!WARNING
Improper use of this machine can result in severe injury or death.
Only qualied personnel are allowed to operate this machine.
All potential operators must be trained and familiarized with this
manual before operating this Dyna Firewood Processor.
!CAUTION
Be cautious of the site selection which you
plan on operating this machine. Absolutely no
slope is necessary for both smooth operation
and safety of the operator. As logs advance
toward saw feed deck and as wood falls into
splitter it is essential that the machine is on a level plane.
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!WARNING
As you plan your location consider the saw discharge area.
The saw will project dust,chips and debris at least 10 feet from
machine. This material can caused injury or damage to the eyes.
Insure your discharge conveyor will deposit the wood into a safe
area, which could potentially fall or avalanche into someone or
something which would cause damage or personal injury.
The following steps must be taken for each initial set-up:
1) Check all the safety decals, gauge, uid levels and the
condition of saw. Replace or replenish as needed.
2) Check for any broken or worn parts, chains or hydraulic
components. Repair or replace as needed.
3) Make sure daily maintenance is up-to-date on engine. Refer
to engine manual for daily maintenance instructions.
4) Check for any loose nuts and bolts. Watch for any dangling
components or hose. Tighten as needed.
5) Check all the guarding. Make sure each one is totally
functional and intact. Replace or repair any damages.
6) Place your machine in a level spot. Point your discharge
conveyor into safe location. Insure that your saw discharge is
also pointing in a safe direction.
7) Lower your front stabilizer leg before lowering the jack.
Securely pin the stabilizer leg at the correct height. After
stabilizer leg is secured, lower jack until it raises the machine
and unhook the hitch from vehicle. After vehicle is removed
from the area, lower the machine with the jack until stabilizer
leg is bearing approximate equal amount of weight.
8) Double check that the machine is level and stabilized in all
four corners.
9) Remove canvas covers from controls and engine. WARNING
Failure to remove cover from engine before starting engine
will ruin cover and potentially harm the engine and machine .
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