RG13II Operation • Maintenance • Parts
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While in Operation
1) Know how to shut the machine off in an emergency.
2) The operator must never leave the controls while the
machine is in operation.
3) Never let clothing, long hair, jewelry, etc. hang
loosely. It is possible that they can become
dangerously entangled in the moving parts or the
controls of the machine.
4) Keep head, hands and feet away from moving parts
at all times.
5) The engine should not be started within a building
unless it is properly ventilated so as to eliminate the
breathing of exhaust fumes, which can cause death.
6) Check for proper operation of all controls and
protective devices while operating them slowly.
7) Extreme caution must be exercised when cutting
stumps on slopes, as machine may shift or slide
unpredictably. Never attempt to cut with the machine
uphill or downhill from your person. The machine may
slide toward you, or you may fall toward the machine.
Cut only on a slope from the side. Never attemp to
cut on a slope exceeding 15 degrees.
8) Wear appropriate safety equipment, including
protective eyeglasses, face shield, protective
footwear, and hearing protection.
9) Ensure that everyone in the vicinity is aware of the
DANGER ZONE associated with this machine.
Everyone must avoid the DANGER ZONE at all times
when the machine is in operation.
10) For safety, local or state codes or job site operating
directives may require a greater distance from
obstacles.
11) Keep eye contact with the cutting wheel at all times
that it is rotating.
12) Use only the front lower portion of the cutting wheel
below the shaft. Never undercut the stump, or use
the upper portion of the wheel for cutting purposes.
13) Occasionally a curtain may become displaced in
such a way as to leave a normally covered area
exposed. Shut down machine immediately if it
occurs, and reposition curtain before continuing
operation.
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Set Handle Bar Height
Set the Handle Bar to a comfortable height before and
during use. The height can be easily adjusted by pulling the
release pin (1) and selecting the appropriate hole location
in the center bar as shown above.
Operation
REFER TO THE SAFETY SECTION FOR IMPORTANT
PRECAUTIONS TO OBSERVE WHILE CUTTING ON
A SLOPE.
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