Operation
Note:
Determine the left and right sides of the machine
from the normal operating position.
Important:
Before operating, check the fuel and oil
level, and remove debris from the machine. Also, ensure
that the area is clear of people and debris. You should
also know and have marked the locations of all utility
lines.
Before you Start
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Dig away the earth and remove any stones near the tree
stump that may interfere with your work. Check that the
ground is free of foreign objects, such as electrical cables,
barbed wire, etc.
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Cut or trim the stump using a power saw.
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Review all the machine’s safety decals.
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Use a hard-hat, hearing, and eye protection. A mesh
visor alone does not provide sufficient eye protection;
supplement with protective glasses.
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Ensure that you are familiar with safety regulations and
shutdown procedures described in the
Operator’s Manual
.
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Ensure that all guards are in place and in good condition.
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Ensure that the blades and cutters are in place and in
good condition.
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Ensure that the work area, cutter, and stump in particular
are free from metallic objects such as wire, nails, etc. that
could be thrown out and injure persons in the vicinity
and damage the equipment.
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Ensure that everyone, including children and animals,
maintain a distance of at least 50 feet (15 m) from the
machine. Debris can be thrown out and injure people
and animals.
Adding Fuel
Use unleaded gasoline (87 pump octane minimum). Leaded,
regular gasoline may be used if unleaded is not available.
DANGER
In certain conditions, gasoline is extremely
flammable and highly explosive. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
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Fill the fuel tank outdoors, in an open area,
when the engine is cold. Wipe up any gasoline
that spills.
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Never fill the fuel tank inside an enclosed trailer.
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Do not fill the fuel tank completely full. Add
gasoline to the fuel tank until the level is 1/4 to
1/2 inch (6 to 13 mm) below the bottom of the
filler neck. This empty space in the tank allows
gasoline to expand.
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Never smoke when handling gasoline, and stay
away from an open flame or where gasoline
fumes may be ignited by a spark.
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Store gasoline in an approved container and
keep it out of the reach of children. Never buy
more than a 30-day supply of gasoline.
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Do not operate without entire exhaust system in
place and in proper working condition.
DANGER
In certain conditions during fueling, static
electricity can be released causing a spark which
can ignite the gasoline vapors. A fire or explosion
from gasoline can burn you and others and can
damage property.
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Always place gasoline containers on the ground
away from your vehicle before filling.
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Do not fill gasoline containers inside a vehicle or
on a truck or trailer bed because interior carpets
or plastic truck bed liners may insulate the
container and slow the loss of any static charge.
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When practical, remove gas-powered equipment
from the truck or trailer and refuel the equipment
with its wheels on the ground.
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If this is not possible, then refuel such
equipment on a truck or trailer from a portable
container, rather than from a gasoline dispenser
nozzle.
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If a gasoline dispenser nozzle must be used,
keep the nozzle in contact with the rim of the
fuel tank or container opening at all times until
fueling is complete.
Important:
Do not use methanol, gasoline containing
methanol, or gasohol containing more than 10% ethanol
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