Bandit
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Copyright 3/19
MODEL BTC-150
Position machine at stump with cutter wheel a slight
distance away from stump.
Raise cutter wheel clear of stump.
Engage the cutter wheel.
Increase engine RPM to full.
Test the controls for proper operation, speed, and
unobstructed movement.
The cutter wheel swing speed should be adjusted
to a rate that will allow cutter wheel to pass through
stump smoothly. If jerking, bouncing or significant
drops in engine RPM occur, swing rate is too rapid
and must be decreased.
Travel speed should be adjusted to a rate that will
allow cutter wheel to approach stump smoothly. If
cutter wheel is approaching stump quickly, travel
speed is too rapid and must be decreased.
Lower the spinning cutter wheel to the stump and
make a few light passes at the stump to get a feel
for the cutting action.
Gradually increase cutting action and work away at
the stump by swinging cutter wheel left-to-right-to-left
through stump in a sideways motion. Smooth,
effortless cutting lengthens machine life, minimizes
down time and is more profitable in the long run.
Continue cutting stump by adjusting cutting wheel
progressively lower until stump is cut well below
ground level.
Swing cutter wheel clear of stump and position
machine closer to stump for next series of passes
and continue cutting.
Continue in this manner until stump has been
removed.
Larger stumps may require repositioning machine
to remove complete stump.
Raise cutter wheel clear of stump and return to
center position.
Proceed to the next stump.
Reduce engine speed to idle and disengage cutter
wheel.
DO NOT TURN OFF ENGINE
. Engine should
be allowed to cool slowly at idle for 3-5 minutes to
avoid damage.
DO NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE CUTTER
HEAD AT A HIGH ENGINE RPM
. Damage to the
machine will occur.
Turn off engine.
Allow cutter wheel to come to a complete stop before
inspecting.
MACHINE OPERATION - STUMP GRINDER
MACHINE OPERATION
WARNING
!
DANGER
!
DO NOT operate this machine unless all hydraulic
control devices operate properly. They must function,
shift and position smoothly and accurately at all
times. Faulty controls can cause personal injury!
DANGER
!
Never grind/mow any 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 work
area.
DANGER
!
DANGER
!
Avoid power lines. Electrocution is possible if the
machine touches a power line. Take the following
precautions. Keep the machine at least 10 feet
(3 meters) from electric lines. If the machine contacts
an electric line stay away from the machine.
Stay back 300 feet (90 m) in all directions from the
machine while in operation. Always stop and warn
anyone from entering the 300 foot (90 m) radius
debris field around the machine. Failure to do this
could result in severe injury. Wood chips, rocks, and
other debris flying from the cutter head can be very
dangerous.
DO NOT start to grind/mow unless you are
completely sure there are not any utility lines in the
area above or below the ground level where you are
grinding/mowing. Always contact the utility locating
service in your area or local utility companies to mark
underground utility lines.
•
Check all fluids before starting the machine.
• Make sure to go through the daily start-up and
maintenance procedures before operating the
machine.
•
Start engine at idle speed and allow for sufficient
time for oil to circulate before proceeding.
• Test all controls for proper operation.
• Avoid transversing slopes.
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