Dyna SC-12 User manual
Models:
SC-12, SC-12XP, SC-14, SC-15, SC-16
FIREWOOD PROCESSORS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
FACTORY SERVICE AND SUPPORT
888-820-3962 Toll Free
231-734-4433 Local Phone
231-734-3681 Fax
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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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
WARRANTY INFORMATION
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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WARRANTY INFORMATIONWARRANTY 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.
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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!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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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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.
!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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!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
!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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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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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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
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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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 .
10) Make sure everything is clear of the discharge conveyor.
Totally remove the two/four stabilizer brackets from the
conveyor. Unhook the safety chain up by the winch and make
sure chain is not able to snag anywhere on the machine.
11) Carefully lower the conveyor by the cable winch until wheels
on upper section rest on the ground and the winch cable has
some slack.
12) Go around the back and pull the upper section away from the
machine until all slack is taken out of
the machine.
13) Before lowering the conveyor again,
completely remove belt holder pin.
14) Lower the conveyor again until there
is slack in the cable. Repeat step (12). After repeating these
steps a few times the conveyor should roll out by itself.
15) After conveyor is lowered all the way,
securely latch the upper section to the
lower section. BEWARE! Make sure
latch handle is fully retracted.
16) Raise the conveyor to proper operating
height. Do not exceed the angles shown below.
17) Hook conveyor safety chain to the hook beside the winch.
Lower cable winch until the weight is on the safety chain.
BEWARE! Never operate the machine without the safety
chain properly hooked.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONIMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Remove Pin
Latch
Securely
Maximum height angle Minimum height angle
Always Use Safety
Chain On Conveyor
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!WARNING
Always make sure the engine muer and hydraulic pump is
cooled down to ambient temperature before installing engine
cover. Canvas covers are not under manufacturer’s warranty
under any circumstances.
1) After machine has been cooled to ambient temperatures,
remove all lose pieces of wood, bark, branches, and any
foreign debris on any part of the machine. Clear all excess
wood out of the splitter. Make sure all debris is cleared
underneath the machine.
2) Unhook safety chain from discharge conveyor. Winch the
conveyor down all the way the ground.
3) Unlatch the upper and lower sections of the conveyor. Install
the conveyor belt holder pin.
4) Winch the conveyor all the way up to transport position. As
conveyor is being raised, carefully watch for any obstructions
that might hinder the wheels from rolling freely or any
obstacles preventing the conveyor from folding together.
5) Install the two/four conveyor transport brackets. Make sure
the brackets are all secured properly with the locking pins.
6) Unpin and raise the log deck legs. Repin at the leg on the
highest point possible. Do the same for all of the legs.
7) Lift each arm/leg and allow it to swing in against the the
transport stops. Follow all safety precautions as described
previously. Watch out for all pinch points as described on the
decals.
8) Securely pin the deck arm legs to the transport stops. (Model
SC12 – support brackets)
9) Install the engine and control panel covers.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
18) Make sure the log deck is securely
pinned to frame.
19) Manually lower each deck arm to the
loading position. BEWARE! Watch
ngers at arm pivot point.
20) Unpin deck arm legs. Locate right hole in leg so that arm is
approximately level horizontally. Re-pin the log deck arm and
the leg. BEWARE! Insure the small keeper pin is properly
secured and lock to the main pin.
21) Remove the engine and control panel covers. BEWARE!
Never install cover on a hot engine. This will ruin the cover
and potentially cause re.
22) Before operating the machine, check the saw chain for
sharpness. Remove chain and resharpen or replace with
another sharp chain if needed. Never operate a machine with
a dull chain.
23) Go over your daily maintenance check list before operating
the machine.
24) Follow all safety precautions described in this manual.
SAFETY IN TRANSPORT PROCEDURES
!CAUTION
Absolutely never attempt to work on a hot machine.
Always allow all components of the machine to reach ambient
temperatures before any transport preparations or any
maintenance procedures.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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SETTING UP YOUR FIREWOOD PROCESSOR
Read and understand this entire section for proper and safe
set up.
To set up the rewood processor conveyor, follow these steps:
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1. Start by removing transport safety bars.
2. Turn the manual winch counter clockwise to lower the conveyor
to a convenient height for your processing needs.
NEVER stand underneath the conveyor.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY CHAIN ON CONVEYOR!
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The DYNA rewood processor is a machine that can cause
great bodily injury or death to persons operating it incorrectly or
those within close vicinity.
It is the operator’s responsibility to keep him/herself safe and
those around him/her.
Never use the rewood processor for anything but wood
processing.
Be sure to always wear hard hat, safety goggles, and
safety clothing such as gloves, coats, chaps, boots and ear
protection.
Never reach into the saw area while the machine is running.
The chainsaw can cause serious injury.
Never reach into the splitting area with the machine running.
The log splitter ram and wedge can cause serious injury.
Never stand or walk underneath the conveyor. The conveyor
could collapse or falling blocks of wood may hit a person.
The conveyor can cause serious injury.
Never reach into any moving parts of the machine, such
as, chains, sprockets, saw bar, splitter ram, wedge, motors,
cables and even wood chunks.
ALWAYS use a safety chain to support the conveyor
securely, while conveyor is extended and while traveling in
the transport position.
ALWAYS, use safety chains on the hitch and use proper
lighting when traveling on a road.
ALWAYS keep out from under the logs on the deck. They
could drop and cause serious injury.
CAUTION! Maintain full attention on splitting wedge and
keep hand on splitter lever while splitting ram is in forward
motion.
Never operate the rewood processor while under the
inuence of alcohol or drugs
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SAFETY OVERVIEW SC-12 / SC-12XP • SET UP
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SC-12 / SC-12XP • SET UPSC-12 / SC-12XP • SET UP
Fig.2
Oil Level
& Temp
Oil Filler
Fig.1
Fig.3
Marker
Clamp
Lever
Saw
Lever
Fig.4
The HONDA gas engine can be safely operated at 3600 rpm. The
speed is typically set at the factory. The engine should be choked
for approx 5 seconds.
The oiler knob must be turned on at all times
to supply oil to the saw bar. See Fig 1 The
knob must be turned only approximately 1/2
turn. You should see oil dripping o the chain
sprocket. The bar should be getting enough oil
to prevent discoloring from overheating. If you
get excessive oil, you may experience a spray or
mist hitting the operator. This indicates too much
oil. The system will apply oil continuously. You
must turn o the oiler when shutting down the engine.
Use winter grade bar and chain oil. The hydraulic system uses
a standard 46 weight hydraulic uid. Keep the oil level checked
daily. It should always be in between
the high and low marks on the level
gauge. The temperature gauge is
also on the level. It should not exceed
180 degrees Fahrenheit. Running in
excess could damage the hydraulic
system. The tank holds 15 gallons
of hydraulic uid and can be lled
by opening the cap on the top, see
Fig 2. Check the level before you run the
machine.
The log deck needs to be lowered before
the logs can be placed on top. Be careful
to keep hands away from the hinge points.
These are serious pinch points and can
cause serious injury, see Fig 3. The legs
must be dropped to the ground for loading one log at a time or set
horizontally for multiple log loading, and pinned into place. The logs
can then be loaded onto the log deck. It works best to keep the row
of logs single without piling them on top of each other.
OPERATION OF THE MACHINE
The logs can now be advanced toward the in-feed trough and
deposited one at a time. The hydraulic controls have appropriate
instructions for the travel direction of the chains. Be sure to use
only one function per lever simultaneously.
The log is then brought into position to the marker. This marker
is adjustable up to 24” lengths. See Fig. 4. Next, pull the lever
for the clamp. See Fig. 4. When it is clamped then pull the saw
lever. See Fig. 4. The log saw motor will automatically start at
this point and will stop when the saw is returned to home. The
log will drop into the splitter hopper and the lever must be
pushed the opposite direction to raise the saw. Release the
clamp when the saw is in the upper (home) position and ad-
vance the log hydraulically for the next cut. The log is split using
the right hydraulic lever. NEVER split with excess log mass on
a horizontal wedge wing only or by splitting a piece of wood in
a vertical position. This causes excess fatigue on the wing and
can bend or break it. The warranty on the wedge is voided if
this happens. While the splitter is returning, you may advance
the log into position again. You must never attempt to saw a log
while the splitter ram is in motion. These two functions
must be operated independently. ALWAYS watch the splitting
operation while splitting a log.
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Oil Level
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SC-12 / SC-12XP• MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
The bearings should be greased with one shot of grease every
200 hours. The engine must be maintained according to the
instructions of the engine manual. The saw chain (.404) must be
sharpened or replaced whenever it is dull. If it dulls on one side
it may pull the bar to the side and cause binding. This machines
18” bar requires an 68 tooth drive link for its chain. The hydraulic
uid is standard 46 weight and should be checked daily. Use
winter grade bar and chain oil for the saw bar. Change the
hydraulic lter every 250 hours of use. Use Zinga lter # HE-
10L. See Fig 16. Check the air lter every 20 hours. Clean them
if dirty. Change the engine oil every 50 running hours. Grease
the main splitter slider daily. Refer to and follow instructions in
the HONDA engine manual.
CONTINUED ADJUSTMENTS
Check the log loader chain weekly. Tighten it to snug if it is
loose. The chains may stretch in the rst 50 hours of operation.
You may use the the log loader as a log deck with or without the
log dogs. If you wish to use the SC-12 without the dogs you may
replace the chains with a master link. Call the factory for these if
they are not supplied.
If the detent on the splitter return does not stay engaged while
retracting. See Fig 9.
1.) Loosen jam nut.
2.) Turn clockwise approximately
1/4 turn to increase detent. Then
re-tighten jam nut.
After the wood exits the splitter, it will push itself out onto the
pile or a conveyor (if supplied). The
conveyor may be turned on by the
control knob See Fig. 5. The speed
may also be varied by this valve.
Always be sure to stay out from under
the conveyor.
HYDRAULIC ADJUSTMENTS
The hydraulic pressure can be monitored by the gauge beside
the control panel. The relief valve pressure
adjusts higher by turning clockwise. The
relief valve has a cap that needs to be turned
o and a jam nut that needs to be loosened
before adjusting. See Fig 6.
The Splitter Pressure should read max 2500
psi with a 13 HP engine and 2800 psi with a
20 HP engine. You can get that reading by
stalling the splitter cylinder in the retract (home) position. To
adjust, turn the relief valve on the splitter valve. See Fig 6.
The Conveyor Pressure (if supplied) should be no more than
500 psi. To change this pressure, adjust the relief valve on the
return manifold under the control panel. See Fig. 7.
SC-12 / SC-12XP• OPERATION - CONT’D
Fig. 6
Fig. 8
Fig. 5
Conveyor
Control
Fig 7
Fig. 9
NEED A SC-12
PICTURE
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SETTING UP YOUR FIREWOOD PROCESSOR
Read and understand this entire section for proper and safe
set up.
To set up the rewood processor conveyor, follow these steps:
1. Lower it with the hand winch (or electric winch if upgrade
applies) until wheels touch the ground, remove the belt pin.
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Fig. 1
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
2. Pull pin holding conveyor belting
out then use winch to lower front
section of conveyor at out. See
Fig 1.
3. Snap the locks on both sides of
conveyor securely into place. See
Fig 2.
4. Raise the conveyor to a
convenient height. See Fig 3
Then fasten the safety chain.
5. Lower stabilizer leg to the lowest
hole, then lower the jack until you
have weight on both legs.
NEVER stand underneath the conveyor.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY CHAIN ON CONVEYOR!
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THE KOHLER GAS ENGINE:
Can be safely operated at 3700 rpm. This is typically set at the
factory. The engine should be choked for approx 5 seconds.
If you are running a diesel please refer to the CAT manual
provided. The choke pull is beside the throttle pull.
The oiler must be turned on at all times. There are 2 options
for oilers on the SC-14. The standard oiler pulls oil from
the hydraulic tank. There will be a knob on the power block
to control the oil ow on a machine that is oiling from the
hydraulics, this must be turned one 1/4 of a turn. You should
see oil dripping o the chain sprocket. The bar should be getting
enough oil to prevent discoloring from overheating. If you get
excessive oil, you may experience a spray or mist hitting the
operator. This indicates too much oil. The system will apply oil
every time the saw bar is coming down. You will need to watch
the oil level. You may need to add several quarts per day. The
second option is a dedicated oiler. The oil reservoir is on the
back shield with the oil pump below. The control is on the oiler
pump.
THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM uses a standard 46 weight hydraulic
uid. Check the oil level daily. It
should always be in between the
high and low marks on the level
gauge. The temperature gauge
is also on the level. It should not
exceed 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
Running in excess could damage
the hydraulic system. The tank holds
25 gallons of oil and can be lled by
opening the cap on the top, see Fig 5 check the
level before you run the machine.
The log deck needs to be lowered before the
logs can be placed on top. These are serious
pinch points and can cause serious injury, see
Fig 6. The legs must be dropped to the ground
or set on blocks and pinned into place.
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Fig. 5
Oil Level
& Temp
Oil Filler
Oil Cap
Fig. 6
Pinch
Points
30
Remove
Pin
Oil Level
& Temp
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After the wood exits the splitter, it will push
out onto the conveyor (if supplied).
The conveyor may be turned on by
the control knob (see g. 9. The speed
may also be varied by this valve. The
conveyor can be adjusted for height
with the hand winch. Always be sure to
stay out from under the conveyor at all
times.
HYDRAULIC ADJUSTMENTS
The hydraulic pressures can be monitored by the gauge on the
control panel, see Fig. 10. The relief valve pressures always adjust
higher by turning clockwise
or tight. The relief valve
has a cap that needs to be
turned o and a jam nut
that needs to be loosened
before adjusting.
The conveyor pressure
should read 1250 psi. To
test this pressure, raise
the clamp and hold it while
reading.
This is not a critical
pressure, but in case you need to adjust it, you must adjust the
relief valve behind the oil tank, see Fig 11. The Splitter Pressure
should read 2800 psi to 3000 psi. You can get that reading by
stalling the splitter cylinder in the retract (home) position. To adjust
the detent on the splitter valve retract loosen the jam nut and turn
the adjustment bolt in to
hold tighter. See Fig 12.
Fig. 9
The logs can now be loaded onto the log deck. It works best to
keep the row of logs single without piling them on top of each
other. ALWAYS keep out from under the logs on the deck. They
could drop and cause serious injury. Never load logs from the
engine side of the machine.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
The logs can now be advanced toward the
in-feed trough and deposited one at a time.
The joystick controls have appropriate
instructions for the travel direction of the chains.
See Fig 7. Be sure to use only one function per
joystick simultaneously.
The log is brought into position to the orange
marker. See g 8.
Next, pull the lever for the clamp, when it is
clamped, the saw will automatically start and
travel through the log. The log will drop into the
splitter hopper and the lever must be pushed
the opposite direction to raise the saw. The
clamp will open when the saw reaches the up
position. The log is split using the middle splitter lever.
The 4-way wedge may be raised to the log’s center to maximize
the split. Be sure and keep the log centered across the wedge
especially with the 4-way wedge. NEVER split with excess log
mass on a horizontal wedge wing only. This causes excess fatigue
on the wing and can bend or break it. The warranty on the wedge
is voided if this happens.
While the splitter is returning, you may advance the log into
position again. You must never attempt to saw a log while the
splitter ram is in motion. These two functions should be operated
independently for best results. The splitter valve will automatically
snap into neutral when the cylinder bottoms out.
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Fig. 7
Fig. 8
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Fig. 10
Conveyor
Pressure
Splitter
Pressure
Clamp
Pressure
Sawfeed
Pressure
Fig. 11 Fig. 12 33
32
Conveyor
Control
Splitter
Relief
CONNECT
ARROW
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The Clamp Pressure should be approx 600
psi. This can be read by completely lower-
ing the clamp. If the pressure is too low, the
saw motor will start softly or hesitate. The
relief valve for this is located at the top of the
control block. See Fig 13.
The Saw Feed Pressure should be set at
approximately 95-110 psi. If it is adjusted too
high, the saw motor will stick and stall. If it is
too low it may feed slowly or it may pulse. Try
to adjust it as high as possible without stalling
the saw. The relief valve is located on the
side of the control block, the hand knob. See
Fig 14.
MAINTENANCE
The bearings should be greased with one
shot of grease every 200 hours of use.
The engine must be maintained according
to the instructions of the engine manual.
The saw chain (.404) must be sharpened or
replaced whenever it is dull. If it dulls on one
side it may pull the bar to the side and cause
binding. This machine’s 20” bar requires
and 78 tooth drive link for its chain. The
hydraulic uid is standard 46 weight hydraulic uid and should
be added daily to compensate for the oiler usage. Keep the soft
start pivot greased daily, see Fig 15. Change
the hydraulic lter every 250 hours of use.
Use Zinga lter # HE-10L. See Fig 16. Check
the air lter every 20 hours. Clean them if
dirty. Change the engine oil every 50 running
hours.
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Fig. 14
Fig. 13
Fig. 16
Fig. 15
Your machine has 2 dierent ways it could be set up for the bar
oiling, depending on how the machine was ordered from the
factory.
If your machine is equipped with a standard
oiler from the machine hydraulics, your
adjustments knob is on top of the control
block, see Fig. 17. Adjust clockwise to
decrease oil ow and counterclockwise to
increase oil ow. Your chain should be moist
with oil. If oil is misting away from chain while
it is engaged, your ow should be slightly
decreased. If your chain is not freely moving on the bar and
seems restricted or hot, slightly increase your oil ow.
If your machine is equipped with a dedicated system, the ow
control for the dedicated oiler is located on the oiler pump. See
Fig. 18 adjust this knob counterclockwise this will increase ow
and clockwise will decrease ow.
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Fig. 17
Fig. 18
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Do Not
Tighten
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PROBLEM SOLUTION
SAW MOTOR STALLS The pressure on the saw feed cylinder may
be too high. It should be approximately 75
psi. See Fig. 14. The soft start spring may
be set too hard or the saw chain may be
dull. Check splitter pressure to make sure it
is in correct parameters.
THE SPLITTER
STALLS
The pressure may be too low. This should
be between 2500-3000 PSI. See Fig. 12.
SAW MOTOR
STARTS HESITANTLY
OR SLOWLY
The relief valve on the clamp may be set
too low. It should be set at 600 psi. See Fig.
13. The aluminum cap on top of the selector
valve may need to be cleaned.
SAW LACKS POWER The relief valve may be set too low on the
splitter valve. The aluminum cap on top of
the selector valve may need to be cleaned.
See Fig.12.
THE SAW BAR DOES
NOT CUT ALL THE
WAY THROUGH THE
LOG
Increase saw feed pressure to 110 psi
Replace bar and chain.
A worn bar will cause a good chain to bind.
SPLITTER DETENT
NOT HOLDING TILL
FULLY RETRACTED
With hydraulic oil warmed to operating
temperature. Adjust detent adjustment bolt
in until it holds.
THE SAW BAR HITS
GUARD WHEN IT
RETURNS
The saw bar pivot needs adjustment
forward. Check that the softstart plates are
even on the top when the sawbar is in the
up position. see g.15
Adjust the saw feed clevis up.
ENGINE STARTS
HARD
Use fresh clean fuel. Do not use ethanol
type fuels.
Check and replace air and fuel lters.
Check spark plugs(on gas models).
Check glow plugs(on diesel models).
SC-15 • SET UP
SETTING UP YOUR FIREWOOD PROCESSOR
Read and understand this entire section for proper and safe
set up.
To set up the rewood processor conveyor, follow these steps:
1. Lower conveyor with the electric winch until the wheels touch
the ground. Remove the belt pin. See Fig 1.
!
Fig. 2
Fig. 3
NEVER stand underneath the conveyor.
ALWAYS USE SAFETY CHAIN ON CONVEYOR!
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Remove Pin
2. Pull the upper conveyor portion
out, see Fig 1, then nish lowering
the conveyor.
3. Snap the locks securely into place,
see Fig 2.
4. Raise the conveyor to a convenient
height, see Fig 3 then fasten the
safety chain.
5. Lower stabilizer leg to the lowest
hole, then lower the jack until you
have weight on both legs.
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OF SELECTOR
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SC-15 • SET UP CONT’D SC-15 • OPERATION
Fig. 5
Oil Level
& Temp
Oil Filler
THE KOHLER GAS ENGINE:
The motor can be safely operated at 3700 rpm. This is typically
set at the factory. The engine should be choked for approx 5
seconds. If you are running a diesel please refer to the CAT
manual provided.
THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM uses a standard 46 weight hydraulic
uid. Check the oil level daily. It should always be in between the
high and low marks on the level gauge. The temperature gauge
is also on the level. It should not exceed 180 degrees Fahrenheit.
Running in excess could damage the hydraulic system. The tank
holds 25 gallons of oil and can be lled by opening the cap in the
top, see Fig 5.Check the level before you run the machine.
The log deck needs to be lowered before the logs can be placed
on top. These are serious pinch points and can cause serious
injury, see Fig 6. The legs must be dropped to the ground or set
on blocks and pinned into place.
Fig. 6
Pinch
Points
OPERATING THE MACHINE
The logs can now be advanced toward the in-feed trough
deposited one at a time.
The joystick controls have appropriate instructions for the travel
direction of the chains. See Fig 7. Be sure to use only one
function per joystick simultaneously.
The log is then brought into position to the orange marker.
See Fig 8.
Next, pull the lever for the clamp, when it
is clamped, the saw will automatically start
and travel through the log. The log will drop
into the splitter hopper and the lever must be
pushed the opposite direction to raise the saw.
The clamp will open when the saw reaches the
up position. To split the log after the cut you
will use the middle lever.
The 4-way wedge may be raised to the log’s
center to maximize the split. Be sure and
keep the log centered across the wedge
especially with the 4-way wedge. NEVER
split with excess log mass on a horizontal
wedge wing only. This causes excess fatigue
on the wing and can bend or break it. The warranty on the wedge
is voided if this happens.
While the splitter is returning, you may advance the log into
position again. You must never attempt to saw a log while the
splitter ram is in motion. These two functions should be operated
independently for best results. The splitter valve will automatically
snap into neutral when the cylinder bottoms out.
Fig. 7
Fig. 8
The logs can now be loaded onto the log deck. Never load logs
from the engine side of the machine. It works best to keep the row
of logs single without piling them on top of each other. ALWAYS
keep out from under the logs on the deck. They could drop and
cause serious injury.
Oil Level
& Temp
Oil Cap
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