1.
Attach stump grinder to skid steer. See
Attaching/Detaching in this section.
2.
If stump is on a grade, position skid steer in
low area. This will position stump grinder in
high area for a greater advantage of weight for
stable cutting.
3.
Move over stump so cutting wheel torques
downward pushing frame up to avoid binding.
4.
Engage cutting wheel and slowly lower it in
a controlled manor to desired cutting depth.
Always lower cutting wheel beside stump, never
try cutting down, always cut from the side.
5.
Move sweep control switch (A) to move rotor
into the stump.
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6.
If cutting wheel stalls, stop motion and retract
sweep slightly.
7.
After a complete pass, move sweep control
switch to retract sweep and lower cutting wheel
to desired position for next pass.
Continue the passes in this manor until stump is
completely removed.
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WARNING
Always turn off the skid steer before
getting off the seat and approaching the
cutting wheel�
8.
Disengage skid steer hydraulic flow. Shut off
engine and remove key.
9.
Get off the seat and check the position of the
stump grinder to the stump. Verify the grinder
is positioned at the edge of the stump that is
closest to the skid steer.
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WARNING
Raising the deflector guard can allow
debris to travel a long distance� Be
aware of your surroundings�
Note: If you are working close to a fence or building,
the deflector guard (A), that directs debris, can be
flipped up.
10.
Get back on the skid steer and turn it on.
Engage hydraulic flow.
11.
Using the skid steer lift and swing control to
direct the stump grinder, make the first pass
across the front edge of the stump, moving the
cutting wheel from right to left in 3 - 6 inch
passes. The size of the pass will depend on
the hydraulic flow and hydraulic presure of the
skid steer. Return the grinder to the far right
after each pass.
12.
Continue to take passes across the front edge
of the stump (end away from skid steer), taking
3 - 6 inches on each pass.
13.
When ground level is reached, continue to
grind 3 - 6 inches below the surface to the
bottom of the stump where the roots branch
out.
14.
Lift the stump grinder and swing it to the far
right. Back the skid steer up slightly to position
the stump grinder beside the new front edge of
the stump.
15.
Make multiple passes over the front edge of
the stump, taking 3 - 6 inches on each pass.
16.
Reposition the skid steer and stump grinder
as needed until the entire stump has been
removed to below ground level.
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