Bandit
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Copyright 12/17
MODELS 2890SP/2900T
DANGER
!
For optimum performance, the stump should be cut
with the portion of the cutter wheel shown below.
NEVER UNDERCUT THE STUMP
. Undercutting
the stump may cause severe kickback, vibration
and component damage.
NEVER CUT THE STUMP
FROM THE TOP
. The cutter wheel will throw debris
up and toward the operator, instead of down and
under the machine.
MACHINE OPERATION
CUTTING AREA
90°
CUTTING
AREA
Position machine at stump with cutter wheel a slight
distance away from stump.
Reduce engine RPM to idle.
If equipped, position the swing out chip curtain and
unpin the curtains.
If equipped. position the swing out controls in the
operating position.
Raise cutter wheel clear of stump.
Engage the cutter wheel.
Increase engine RPM to full.
Test the controls for proper operation, speed, and
unobstructed movement.
The cutter wheel swing speed should be adjusted
to a rate that will allow cutter wheel to pass through
stumpsmoothly.Ifjerking,bouncingorsignificant
drops in engine speed occur, swing rate is too rapid
and must be decreased.
Swing speed should be determined and adjusted
with the controls in the full open position.
Depending on machine model and options the swing
speed control could be located between the engine
housing and the oil cooler; between the engine
housingandthehydraulictank;orontheswingout
control panel. Turn the dial to slow the swing action.
Travel speed should be adjusted to a rate that will
allow cutter wheel to approach stump smoothly. If
cutter wheel is approaching stump quickly, travel
speed is too rapid and must be decreased.
Travel speed should be determined and adjusted
with the controls in the full open position.
Depending on machine model and options the travel
speed control could be located between the engine
housing and the oil cooler; between the engine
housingandthehydraulictank;orontheswingout
control panel. Turn the dial to slow the travel speed.
Lower the spinning cutter wheel to the stump and
make a few light passes at the stump to get a feel
for the cutting action.
Gradually increase cutting action and work away at
the stump by swinging cutter wheel left-to-right-to-left
through stump in a sideways motion. Smooth,
effortlesscuttinglengthensmachinelife,minimizes
downtimeandismoreprofitableinthelongrun.
Continue cutting stump by adjusting cutting wheel
progressively lower until stump is cut well below
ground level.
Swing cutter wheel clear of stump and position
machine closer to stump for next series of passes
and continue cutting.
Always disengage clutch or cutter wheel engagement
before repositioning the machine.
Continue in this manner until stump has been
removed.
Larger stumps may require repositioning machine
to remove complete stump.
Raise the cutter wheel clear of the chips and return
to center position.
Reduce engine speed to idle and disengage
the cutter wheel. Follow the engine manual to
start the recommended manufacturer’s shut down
procedures.
DO NOT ENGAGE OR DISENGAGE CUTTER
WHEEL AT A HIGH ENGINE SPEED
. Damage to
machine will occur.
At low engine RPM, the cutter wheel swing speed
control needs to be closed or slowed all the way
down for the cutter head to swing by turning the
control knob counter-clockwise.
Turnoffengine.
Allow cutter wheel to come to a complete stop before
inspecting.
MACHINE OPERATION
