16SG OPERATOR’S MANUAL REVISED 2/16/17 Page 13 of 18
WORK SITE ASSESSMENT
Examine the work area for any conditions or obstructions that may inhibit cutting or create a safety hazard
for the operator or others. Use the information in this manual combined with good judgment to identify any
hazards to avoid.
In addition to calling to DETERMINE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES (see previous
section for details) the operator and/or job foreman should visually inspect the work site. Look for electrical
drop boxes; notices of underground placements; manhole covers; recent cutting activity; any evidence of
possible underground placements; banks; overhangs; drop-offs; rocks; tree limbs; wire; uneven terrain; any
existing trenches or holes; and toxic ground conditions.
Only operate stump grinder 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.
Do not operate stump grinder near any source of flammable dust or vapors.
WARNING
: Sparks from the engine exhaust can cause an explosion or fire in a flammable or
explosive atmosphere. Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode.
Allow adequate side and overhead clearances between stump grinder and any objects such as buildings,
fences, and trees.
Adequate lighting is required, daylight or artificial, for safe operation of the stump grinder.
Keep others away. If the job site is near a road or pedestrian path, warn and divert both motorized traffic
and pedestrians. As appropriate, erect barriers, use traffic flag personnel, signs, cones, and lighting devices
to insure safety.
