16SG OPERATOR’S MANUAL REVISED 8/16/17 Page 19 of 23
GRINDING
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TIPS
Clear the work area of debris, branches and rocks.
Operate the cutter with engine
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at full throttle
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.
Listen to engine
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speed and watch cutter wheel speed. Adjust swing speed and cut depth
to maintain high engine
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and cutter speed. Avoid bogging the engine
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and stalling cutter wheel.
It is more efficient to cut the edge of the stump, rather than cutting a wide area. Once the teeth are cutting at
a depth below half the wheel radius, lift the cutter and move the machine forward to begin cutting a new
edge.
SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE
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1. Always leave machine parked on a level surface.
WARNING
: Do not park on incline. Move the machine to a level surface and set the wheel locks.
2.
Reduce the ENGINE THROTTLE
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to idle until cutter wheel stops spinning.
3.
Move the IGNITION SWITCH to the OFF position to stop the engine
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.
4.
Lock wheel housing frame before moving machine
Shut off engine
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and allow it to cool before refueling.
WARNING
: Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode. Do not smoke or allow flames or sparks in the
area.
Do not touch the engine
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, muffler, or any of the belt
components until cool.
WARNING
: Muffler and engine
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get hot enough to
cause serious burns. For the safety of yourself and others, allow enough
time for the engine
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, muffler, and the hydraulic fluid
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to cool completely before performing any cleaning
or
maintenance
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