Bandit
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Copyright 12/18
MODEL ZT1844
MACHINE OPERATION
MACHINE OPERATION
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Checkallfluidsbeforestartingthemachine.
• Make sure to go through the daily start-up and maintenance procedures before operating the machine.
• Cutter wheel must be disengaged before starting.
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Startengineatidlespeedandallowforsufficienttimeforoiltocirculatebeforeproceeding.
• Test all controls for proper operation.
• Avoid transversing slopes.
DO NOT START TO GRIND A STUMP UNLESS YOU ARE COMPLETELY SURE THERE ARE NOT ANY
UTILITY LINES IN THE AREA ABOVE OR BELOW THE GROUND LEVEL WHERE YOU ARE GRINDING.
ALWAYS CONTACT THE UTILITY LOCATING SERVICE IN YOUR AREA OR LOCAL UTILITY COMPANIES
TO MARK UNDERGROUND UTILITY LINES.
WEAR ALL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PER ANSI, OSHA AND MANUALS.
KEEP CLEAR OF CUTTING WHEEL, MOVING MACHINE PARTS AND GRINDER DEBRIS FIELD.
DANGER
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DANGER
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DANGER
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Position machine at stump with cutter wheel a slight
distance away from stump.
Reduce engine RPM to idle.
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 should be at a rate that will
allow cutter wheel to pass through stump smoothly. If
jerking,bouncingorsignificantdropsinenginespeed
occur, the swing rate is too rapid and must be slower.
A swing speed control is located on the bottom of the
valve bank. To adjust this, turn the dial clockwise to
slow the swing 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.
Continue in this manner until stump has been removed.
After removing the stump, raise the cutter wheel clear
of the chips and return to center position.
Larger stumps may require repositioning machine
to remove complete stump.
Raise cutter wheel clear of stump 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.
Turnoffengine.
Allow cutter wheel to come to a complete stop before
inspecting.
The stump must be cut as low to the ground as possible to reduce the amount of grinding material and
debris in the work area.
If the grinding material starts to interfere with the machine operation, follow the steps below before removing
any grinding material. Never remove any grinding material with cutter wheel running. Contact with a rotating
cutter wheel will result in serious bodily injury or death.
DANGER
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1. Disengage the cutter wheel.
2. Position the machine away from the stump.
3. Follow all pre-maintenance shut-down procedures.
4. Clear the grinding material away from the stump.
5. Start the machine and reposition it at the stump before engaging the cutter wheel.
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