Bandit
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Copyright 12/17
MODELS 2890SP/2900T
MACHINE OPERATION
MACHINE OPERATION
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Checkallfluidsbeforestartingthemachine.
• Make sure to go through the daily start-up and maintenance procedures before operating the machine.
• Cutter wheel must be disengaged before starting.
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Startengineatidlespeedandallowforsufficienttimeforoiltocirculatebeforeproceeding.
• Test all controls for proper operation.
• Avoid transversing slopes.
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.
DANGER
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WEAR ALL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PER ANSI, OSHA AND MANUALS.
DANGER
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KEEP CLEAR OF CUTTING WHEEL, MOVING MACHINE PARTS AND GRINDER DEBRIS FIELD.
DANGER
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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. Follow all pre-maintenance shut-down procedures.
4. Clear the grinding material away from the stump.
5. Start the machine and reposition it at the stump before engaging the cutter wheel.
