30SG OPERATOR’S MANUAL 4/23/19 Page 4 of 23
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW
READ SAFETY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING!
USE COMMON SENSE AND PLENTY OF IT!
Call before you cut.
If you do not call, you may cause an accident; suffer injuries or death; cause
interruption of services; damage the environment; and/or incur project delays. Expect to be held liable for
any damages caused, if you fail to call.
DANGER
: Buried electric cables or gas lines can cause serious injury or death if struck with cutter
wheel. Always determine location of utilities before cutting.
WARNING
: Fiber optic cables convey laser light that can injure your eyesight.
STAY CLEAR of moving parts on the stump grinder.
DANGER
: Cutter wheel and other moving parts can cut off arms, legs, or fingers. Contact with the
cutter wheel while in operation will cause serious injury or even death. Stay in the operator’s
position at the controls when the cutter wheel is operating. Keep all observers and helpers at a safe distance
from the machine. Stop the cutter wheel immediately if anyone gets too close to the operating machine.
Wear a face safety shield and hard hat while operating or observing!
WARNING
: The cutter wheel may throw chips, rocks and
debris into the area around the machine. Keep all bystanders at
a safe distance from the machine. Always wear eye protection when
operating or observing the machine in operation.
Wear adequate hearing protection while operating or observing.
WARNING
: The machine and cutter wheel are loud when in
operation. Wear ear protection when operating the machine.
Exposure to loud noise is cumulative and may permanently damage
your hearing.
Wear safety boots and gloves. Wear close-fitting clothing. Contain long hair. Do not wear jewelry. Wear
reflective clothing if working near traffic.
Only operate outdoors and avoid breathing engine exhaust and fumes.
WARNING
: Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide gas that is toxic. Breathing it can cause
unconsciousness and death.
Adequate lighting is required, daylight or artificial, for safe operation of the stump grinder. Allow adequate
side and overhead clearances between machine and buildings, fences, and trees.
