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Prohibition Against Modifications
General
● Read manual.
Read this Owner's Manual and the engine Owner's Manual completely before
attempting to use and service the grinder. Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are
not followed.
● Instruct operators.
The grinder owner or rental company must instruct all operators in safe
grinder set-up and operation. Do not allow anyone to operate the grinder who has not read the
Owner's Manual and been instructed on its safe use. Make sure Owner's manual is within the attached
storage tube on the grinder.
● Adults only.
Only trained adults should operate and service the grinder. Do not let children
operate.
● Under the influence.
Never operate, or let anyone else operate, the grinder while under the
influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
● Intended use.
Carefully read about and understand the intended use of this grinder. Do not use
for other purposes, as unforeseen hazards or equipment damage may result.
● Controls and safety labels.
Learn how to use the machine and it's controls safely. Understand
and follow all safety
labels.
● Weather.
Never use in foul, bad or questionable weather, which causes a slippery ground condi-
tion.
Never modify or alter the grinder in any way. Modifications can create serious safety hazards and will
also void the warranty.
● Fuel/exhaust system.
Never modify the exhaust system, fuel tanks, or fuel lines. Carbon
monoxide poisoning, fire, or explosion could result.
● Guards.
Do not operate grinder unless all guards and cover shields, which prevent access to
moving parts and pinch points, are in place. Failure to guard the power transmission mechanisms
may result in serious injury or death.
Safety - Before Use
Know how to operate
● Review safety rules.
Before use of this grinder, review the "Rules for Safe Operation."
● Know how to operate.
Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the grinder quickly if needed.
Getting Ready
● Flying debris.
Clear area of objects such as stones, toys, steel wire, etc. that could become
caught in moving machine parts and ejected as a projectile.
● Operate OUTSIDE only – dangerous carbon monoxide exhaust!
Grinders give off
carbon monoxide exhaust, a poisonous gas that can kill. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. ONLY
run grinder OUTDOORS and at least 20 feet (6m) from the home, away from windows, vents and air
intakes, to allow proper ventilation. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the grinder,
shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. NEVER run grinder engine inside homes, garag-
es, sheds, or other semi-enclosed spaces. These spaces can trap poisonous gases.
● Cooling ventilation.
The grinder needs adequate, unobstructed flow of air to allow for proper
cooling of engine and grinder head. Do not allow debris to accumulate and block airflow.
● Transporting.
During transporting, take precautions to make sure stump grinder will not tip over
and cause a fuel leak hazard.
● Hot exhaust - fires.
Exhaust from engine can be extremely hot and cause fire. Position muffler
at least 7eet (2m) from combustible objects during operation.
Personal protective equipment
● Hearing protection.
The use of ear plugs or other hearing protection device is recommended
for those in close proximity to the grinder while it is operating.
● Eye protection.
Wear approved eye protection when operating the grinder.
● Face protection.
A helmet with a full face visor or mesh visor with protective glasses is recom-
mended.
● Loose / dangling.
Loose or dangling apparel, jewelry or hair can become entangled in moving
parts. Never wear jewelry or loose-fitting clothing when operating the grinder.
● Long pants.
Wear long, heavy-duty pants to protect legs from ejected materials.
This section provides a summary of the various safety procedures and measures that have been
presented throughout the manual. Keep this summary handy and refer to it to refresh your memory
about how to safely use your grinder.
A-weighted sound power level emitted by the machine: 100.6dB for model SGR650; 103.8dB for
model SGR1500.
A-weighted emission sound pressure level at the operator’s station: 86.8dB for model SGR650;
90.8dB for model SGR1500.
The vibration total value to which the hand-arm system is subjected, less than 7.4 m/s2 for model
SGR650; 6.9 m/s2 for model SGR1500
The range of temperature in which the machine is intended to operate and be stored is 5-40°C;
Summary of Import Safety Information
Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety
information before using the grinder. Improper use or maintenance
of the grinder can result in serious injury or death from fire/explo-
sion, carbon monoxide poisoning, lacerations, entanglement or
burns. Damage can also occur to windows, siding, vehicles, and
bystanders from chips and debris which can become projectiles.
WARNING
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