Bandit
Copyright 5/09
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MODELS 2000XP / 2100SP
SAFETY PROCEDURES
Before attempting any type of maintenance
disengage clutch, turn off engine, wait for the cutter
wheel to come to a complete stop, install the cutter
wheel lock pin, disconnect battery, and make sure the
ignition key is in your possession.
ALWAYS install the lock pin into the cutter lock tube
before working on the grinder.
Simply slide the lock pin into the cutter wheel lock
tube. This is to insure that the cutter wheel cannot
be started while you are working on the grinder. If for
some reason the cutter wheel would start to turn, it
would simply hit the lock pin.
DO NOT operate this machine indoors! Exhaust
fumes can be fatal. Never refuel while the machine is
running. Never refuel in the shop or building. Always
refuel in a well ventilated area, away from sparks or
open flames, DO NOT SMOKE. Extinguish all smoking
materials. Wipe up all spilled fuel before restarting the
engine. Do not fill above 1/2” (12.7 mm) from top of
tank.
To obtain the most from your machine, for the least
amount of cost, it is a good practice to set up and follow
a scheduled preventative maintenance program. It will
eliminate many possible problems and down time.
It is very important after you have operated a new
machine for approximately an hour to shut down the
machine and recheck all nuts and bolts. It is normal
for nuts and bolts to loosen once on a new piece of
machinery. If you tighten them now, there is a good
possibility they won’t loosen again. Certain nuts and
bolts must be checked periodically such as cutter teeth
bolts, etc. for torque and fit.
Most of the nuts used on the Bandit Grinder are self
locking. After a nut or bolt has been removed five times,
it should be replaced to insure proper tightness. This
is especially critical on the cutter tooth bolts!
After the engine is started, let the grinder disc turn
at the lowest RPM’s possible. Listen for any type of
noise that is foreign. Any steel on steel noise is foreign.
If you hear a noise, stop the engine, find the problem
and fix it.
Never use jumper cables during freezing
temperatures. Haul the machine inside and allow
the battery time to warm up. If the machine must
be started outside, inspect the battery acid for ice
formation. Explosion will occur with a frozen battery.
If the machine is going to be operated in excessively
cold conditions, a larger cold cranking amp battery
may be needed to insure proper and prompt starting.
Never use jumper cables in a confined or unventilated
area. Battery acid fumes are explosive. Battery acid
can cause severe burns. Never expose an open flame
or spark near the battery. Keep all burning materials
away from the battery. When servicing the battery,
shield eyes and face, and do not smoke. Service in a
well ventilated area.
NEVER sit, stand, lay, climb or ride anywhere
on this machine while it is running, operating, or in
transit. You will be injured.
It is very important after you have operated a new
machine for approximately an hour to shut down the
machine and recheck all hydraulic fittings. Retighten
as needed.
DO NOT GO NEAR HYDRAULIC LEAKS! High
pressure oil easily punctures skin causing serious
injury, gangrene, or death. DO NOT use fingers or
skin to check for leaks. Lower load or relieve hydraulic
pressure before loosening fittings. Use a piece of
cardboard to find leaks. Never use your bare hands.
In cold weather situations let your hydraulic system
idle for approximately 15 minutes to allow the system
to warm up to operating temperature. Avoid burns from
fluid. Hot fluid under pressure can cause severe burns.
Relieve all pressure in the system before disconnecting
the lines, hoses or performing other work. Allow system
to cool down to ambient temperature before opening
any coolant or hydraulic oil system.
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 cutterhead and can cause severe injury.
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!
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