Bandit
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Copyright 3/17
MODEL SA-25
MACHINE OPERATION
MACHINE OPERATION
• Check all fluids before starting the machine.
• Make sure to go through the daily start-up and maintenance procedures before operating the machine.
• Cutter head must be disengaged before starting.
• 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.
WEAR ALL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PER ANSI, OSHA AND MANUALS.
KEEP CLEAR OF CUTTING WHEEL, MOVING MACHINE PARTS AND DEBRIS FIELD.
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FOLLOW ALL SAFETY, MAINTENANCE, AND OPERATION PROCEDURES IN THE SKID STEER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL, INCLUDING HOW TO ATTACH AND DISCONNECT IMPLEMENT ATTACHMENTS.
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DO NOT ENTER OR EXIT THE OPERATOR’S CAB UNLESS: THE CUTTER HEAD HAS COME TO A
COMPLETE STOP, THE CUTTER HEAD IS SETTING ON THE GROUND, AND THE IGNITION KEY IS IN
THE OPERATOR’S POSSESSION.
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DO NOT GO NEAR OR IN-LINE WITH THE DEBRIS FIELD OF THE STUMP GRINDER WHILE IN
OPERATION. WHILE GRINDING STUMPS, THE CHIPS AND PORTIONS OF THE STUMP FLY FROM
THE CUTTER WHEEL AND CAN CAUSE SEVERE INJURY.
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DO NOT GO NEAR THE ROTATING CUTTER WHEEL FOR ANY REASON. DO NOT GO NEAR THE CUT-
TER 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.
Position machine at stump with cutter wheel a slight
distance away from stump.
Reduce engine RPM to idle.
Set the grading blade flat on the ground. The skid steer
loader arm pins and bushings will face premature wear
if the grading blade is not flat on the ground.
Raise cutter wheel clear of stump with the lift cylinder.
Engage the cutter wheel.
Increase engine RPM to full.
Test the controls for proper operation, speed, and
unobstructed movement.
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.
Reduce engine speed to idle and disengage cutter wheel.
DO NOT TURN OFF MOTOR
. Engine should be allowed
to cool slowly at idle for 3‑5 minutes to avoid damage.
DO NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE CUTTER
WHEEL AT A HIGH ENGINE SPEED
. Damage to
machine will occur.
Allow cutter wheel to come to a complete stop before
inspecting.
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.
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DO NOT LET THE CUTTER WHEEL COME IN CONTACT WITH THE MACHINE, THIS WILL DAMAGE
THE MACHINE AND MAY CAUSE SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH. DO NOT OVER TILT THE CUTTER
WHEEL, THIS WILL DAMAGE THE HYDRAULIC HOSES.
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