Bandit
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Copyright 4/21
MODELS 2550/2550T
MACHINE OPERATION
MACHINE OPERATION
DANGER
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DANGER
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Do not start to grind a stump unless you are
completely sure there are not any utility lines in
the area above or below the ground level where
you are grinding. Always contact the utility locating
service in your area or local utility companies to mark
underground utility lines.
Keep clear of cutting wheel, moving machine parts
and grinder debris field.
Wear all personal protective equipment per ANSI,
OSHA and manuals.
WARNING
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The stump must be cut as low to the ground as
possible to reduce the amount of grinding material
and debris in the work area.
NOTICE
1.
Before starting the machine check all fluids,
and follow all daily maintenance procedures.
2. Make sure the frame lock pin and cutter wheel
lock pin are not in their lock pin holes.
3. Make sure the chip curtains are in the open
position.
4. Make sure the remote is linked properly to the
machine (if equipped).
5.
Make sure the swing out console is locked in
the open position (if equipped).
6. Start the engine.
7. Test the following controls to make sure they
function properly.
a. Swing Left/Right (if equipped with the Super
Sweep option the engine must be at full idle)
b. Cutter Wheel Up/Down
c. Travel Forward/Reverse
8. Make sure the machine is at low idle.
9.
Engage the cutter wheel.
10. Throttle the machine up to ensure the cutter
wheel rotates properly (if the cutter wheel does
not rotates properly shut the machine down and
diagnose the issue).
11. Throttle the machine down.
12. Disengage the cutter wheel.
13. Throttle the machine up.
14.
Move the machine to the first stump. (There is
a travel speed adjustment on the side of the
control box, adjust this to a rate that will allow
the cutter wheel to approach the stump slowly)
15.
Raise the cutter wheel above the stump.
16. Swing the cutter wheel all the way to the left and
to the right to ensure there are no obstructions.
17. Make sure the cutter wheel is positioned on the
right side of the stump.
18. Throttle the machine down.
19.
Engage the cutter wheel.
20. Throttle the machine up.
21. Lower the cutter wheel to the stump and make
a few light passes at the stump to get a feel
for the cutting action. (There is a swing speed
control on the side of the control box, adjust this
to a rate that will allow the cutter wheel to pass
through the stump smoothly)
22. Gradually increase the cutting action and work
away at the stump by swinging the cutter wheel
left-to-right-to-left through the stump in a
side-to-side motion. The cutting actions should
be smooth and effortless. If it is not either back
the machine up or lift the cutter wheel up to take
a smaller bite.
23. Continue cutting the stump by adjusting the
cutter wheel progressively lower until the stump
is cut well below ground level.
24. Raise the cutter wheel above the ground.
25.
Swing the cutter wheel back to the right side of
the stump.
26. Move the machine closer to the stump for the
next series of passes and continue cutting.
27.
Repeat steps 21 through 25 until the stump has
been fully removed.
28. If working with a large stump, you may need to
reposition the machine in order to fully remove
the stump.
29.
Repeat steps 10 through 27 until all required
stumps are removed.
30. When all stumps are removed, return the cutter
wheel to the center position
31. Insert the frame lock pin in the frame lock hole.
32. Load the machine according to the instructions
in the Transportation Procedures.
