RG13II Operation • Maintenance • Parts
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Removing Stumps
Helpful Tips for Operating Machine
• Use smooth, comfortable speeds while operating.
• When it is desired to cut smaller roots, it may be more
effective to do so before, rather than after, cutting the
stump.
• Should the chip buildup become excessive when cutting,
shut off the machine, wait for the cutting wheel to stop
rotation, retract the machine from the stump, and rake
away the chips.
• On larger stumps, when cutting from one side, eventually
a tire may tend to roll into the hole. This may be prevented
by moving the machine to another side of the stump
to continue removal, or by filling the hole with chips
before continuing.
Cutting Wheel Precautions
• NEVER go near the cutting wheel when the machine is
turned on. Turn off the machine first.
• Always cut with the machine downhill, below the stump.
• Use extreme caution on slopes. Slopes, combined with
less than ideal traction (ice, snow, gravel, leaves, wet
grass) can allow the machine to move unexpectedly.
Operation
NOTICE
Remove all loose pieces of wood, stones, wire and
other debris from the work area before beginning
stump removal.
BEFORE OPERATING, PLEASE CAREFULLY REVIEW
THE “SAFETY” SECTION FOR VITAL INFORMATION
RELATED TO OPERATING THIS POWERFUL
MACHINE!
NOTICE
Wind direction should be considered, as it
influences the direction that dust and wood chips
will be directed.
NOTICE
Never operate the machine after dark. Night time
operation will not allow the operator to see the
stump and the danger zone adequately enough for
safe operation.
NOTICE
Always allow a cold engine time to warm up before
cutting a stump.
NOTICE
ONLY THE PORTION OF CUTTING WHEEL WITHIN
THE 80° AREA SHOWN ABOVE SHOULD ENGAGE
STUMP. NEVER UNDERCUT THE STUMP OR USE
THE BOTTOM OF THE CUTTING WHEEL FOR
CUTTING PURPOSES.
NOTICE
The speed at which the blade moves is dependant
on the position of the throttle. To increase the rate
of blade movement, increase the engine RPM’s by
adjusting th throttle higher. Decrease the engine
RPM’s to decrease the rate of blade movement.
THE STUMP CUTTER’S CUTTING WHEEL IS
EXTREMELY POWERFUL. CONTACT WITH THE
CUTTING WHEEL WILL RESULT IN SERIOUS
INJURY OR DEATH.
NEVER LEAVE THE CONTROLS WHEN THE
CUTTING WHEEL IS ROTATING.
