Bandit
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Copyright 12/17
MODELS 2890SP/2900T
SAFETY PROCEDURES
SAFETY PROCEDURES
Avoid moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and clothing
away from power driven parts. Keep all guards and
shields in place and properly secured.
DANGER
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DANGER
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Never grind materials that might contain wires,
stones, nails, or other metal objects which may damage
the teeth and become dangerous projectiles. Remove
all rocks and stones from stump grinding area.
DONOTgonearorin-linewiththedebrisfieldof
the stump grinder while in operation. While grinding
stumps,thechipsandportionsofthestumpflyfrom
the cutter wheel and can cause severe injury.
DANGER
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Do not attempt to start the engine, engage
the cutter wheel or engage the engine PTO
(power-take-off)systemonthismachineifthecutter
wheel is jammed or frozen in place. If you do, you will
damage or ruin the drive belts, the hydraulic system,
and/or the PTO which will not be covered under
warranty and will cost you down time and money.
NOTICE
Do not work on the machine if the engine is
running with the clutch or cutter wheel disengaged.
Injury or death may occur if the clutch or cutter wheel
was engaged.
Your machine may or may not be equipped with a
clutch. If equipped with a clutch, make sure to study
the original clutch manufacturer’s manual that is
provided with the machine and follow its instructions
for operation, service, and adjustments. It will be quite
costly if a few minutes are not taken daily, weekly,
and monthly to keep the clutch serviced as required.
The operator must take care in the engagement
and disengagement of the clutch or cutter wheel,
engine RPM should always be at idle (about 1000
RPM). After engagement raise engine RPM to
full throttle. Engaging and disengaging the clutch
or cutter wheel at high engine RPM will quickly
and excessively wear out the clutch, belts, or
hydraulic components. If equipped, refer to clutch
manufacturer’s manual for proper service and
operation.
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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.
DANGER
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Engage and disengage cutter wheel at low rpm.
NOTICE
DO NOT go near the rotating cutter wheel for any
reason. DO NOT go near the cutter wheel while the
engine is running or the cutter wheel is coasting to a
stop. Contact with a rotating cutter wheel will result
in serious bodily injury or death.
For optimum performance, the stump should be cut
with the portion of the cutter wheel shown below.
NEVER UNDERCUT THE STUMP
. Undercutting
the stump may cause severe kickback, vibration
and component damage.
NEVER CUT THE STUMP
FROM THE TOP
. The cutter wheel will throw debris
up and toward the operator, instead of down and
under the machine.
DANGER
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DO NOT start the engine with the clutch or cutter
wheel engaged.
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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.
If the grinding material starts to interfere with the
machine operation, follow the steps below before
removing any grinding material. Never remove any
grinding material with cutter wheel running. Contact
with a rotating cutter wheel will result in serious bodily
injury or death.
1. Disengage the cutter wheel.
2. Position the machine away from the stump.
3. Before attempting any type of maintenance,
disengage clutch or cutter wheel engagement, wait
for the cutter wheel to come to a complete stop,
position and lock the cutter wheel in the transport
position, turn off engine, remove the ignition key,
make sure the ignition key is in your possession,
install the cutter wheel lock pin, wait 2 minutes then
disconnect the battery.
4. Clear the grinding material away from the
stump.
5. Start the machine and reposition it at the stump
before engaging the cutter wheel.
DANGER
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90°
CUTTING
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