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SC-12 / SC-12XP • SET UP
SC-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 off 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 off the oiler when shutting down the engine.
Use winter grade bar and chain oil. The hydraulic system uses
a
standard 46 weight hydraulic fluid.
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 fluid and can be filled
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.
Oil Cap
Oil Level
& Temp