Kodiak LGSG13HC, Operator'S Manual

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Safety Precautions
1. READ AND UNDERSTAND OPERATOR'S MANUAL PRIOR TO USE OF STUMP GRINDER
5. When operating the stump grinder, follow these guidelines for operator's personal safety:
a. Always wear proper safety clothing and equipment for the job. These can and should include eye
and ear protection, gloves, dust mask and any other items that are appropriate for the job and jobsite
requirements
b. Never wear any jewelry, neck ties, or other loose or hanging items that can be caught on any part of the machine
c. Tie back or remove any loose hair, clothing and any other potential hazards and obstructions
d. Keep all hands, loose clothing, hair, jewelry and all other personal parts and belongings away from
moving parts of the machine.
e. The last operator may have been negligent and his possible oversight could cause you death or serious
injury. Inspect machine before each use.
f. Avoid coming in contact with the muffler and other engine parts after the engine is started and the time
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immediately after the machine is turned off. Machine and engine temperatures may exceed 150 F or
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. Machine must be allowed to cool before touching it or attempting to perform any maintenance!
A. Keep observers and bystanders away from the stump grinder and its immediate working environment
(i.e.: the tree stump that is being reduced etc.) while the stump grinder is in use.
b.
Stop operations or if anyone or anything (i.e.: humans, animals, debris etc.) approaches from any
direction while the machine is in operation.
c.
Stop work and turn off the stump grinder if it hits any debris that jams the machine or causes it to labour
unnecessarily. Inspect the stump grinder and surrounding environment for any possible causes.
d. If the machine is jammed, stop the engine and remove the sparkplug wire before attempting to clear
any jams in the unit.
e. Stop all work, turn off stump grinder, unplug spark wire and ensure that engine is turned off and cooled
before performing any diagnostics or repairs.
6.For the safety of others and that of the operator,observe the following precoulions:
2. Before operating stump grinder, ensure that it is structurally and mechanically safe by checking the following:
a. Are all engine controls and the clutch action functioning within acceptable tolerances?
b. Is the drive belt in good condition?
c. Are all protective guards in place?
! If any of the above checks fail, please take
necessary steps to maintain or repair the unit
before operating it in any environment.
3. Before using the STUMP GRINGDER on proposed jobsite, perform the following environmental checks:
a. Inspect the entire work area for unexpected buried hazards, such as boulders, foundations, and fencing
b. Clean work area of any litter or debris, such as wire, boards, rocks, or any other potential hazards
c. Know and mark the location of any and all buried utility lines or sprinkler systems. If in doubt,
always check with your local utilities provider for survey information and assistance.
! Call your local utility company so that they can
locate and mark these lines for you. Any cut electrical
cable or gas line can result in injury or fatality.
d. Check for ventilation in work area. Do not operate the stump grinder or run the engine in unventilated
areas. ALWAYS OPERATE STUMP GRINDER OUTDOORS!!
4. Before using the STUMP GRINDER on proposed jobsite, make sure that the operator is thoroughly familiar with
the machine and its components (see Machine Overview )