Camon C500, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...C500 STUMP GRINDER Operating Instructions Before commissioning the machine read operating instructions and observe warning and safety instructions...

Page 2: ...lTips for Operating Machine Page 10 While in Operation Page 11 SAFETY Normal Shutdown Procedure Page 12 Emergency Shutdown Procedure Page 13 Before Starting the Engine Page 13 MAINTENANCE BrakeAdjustm...

Page 3: ...work clear the work area of any objects that could damage the machine DO NOT allow children or anyone uninstructed to operate the machine KEEP ANIMALS AWAY o DO NOT use on slopes or banks of more tha...

Page 4: ...Diag No 2 Item No 1 and adjust as necessary 5 Connect the wiring harness by fitting eyelet terminal to 6mm bolt above the on off switch and connect the male bullet to the black three way connector to...

Page 5: ...s position If so move it to the position shown in fig 2 below This is the correct position for the throttle cable clamp The throttle cable needs to be passed through this hole to ensure full throttle...

Page 6: ...e spacer on the bolt below the clamp 6 Install the brake cable with the flat side of the clamp facing up Position clevis over linkage and align the clamp over the bolt 7 Install clevis pin through gro...

Page 7: ...trols and ensure that cutting wheel comes to a complete stop before doing anything else 1 2 7 8 9 3 6 5 4 Operator presence control Handlebar Engine Cutter wheel Wheels Engine switch see the NORMAL ST...

Page 8: ...maintenance inspections and services as found necessary before operating the machine Starting the Engine Read and understand the SAFETY section of this manual in its entirety before proceeding Do not...

Page 9: ...ection should be considered as it influences the direction in which dust and wood chips will be directed Never operate the machine after dark Night time operation will not allow the operator to see th...

Page 10: ...iscussed in this OPERATION section Keep everyone away when cutting wheel is ON Lock the brake by pulling back the brake lever 2 Remove roots Make sure the throttle is set to FAST The cutter wheel is t...

Page 11: ...ing away of wood with each sweep 2 Raise and lower the cutter wheel between sweeps as needed by lowering and raising the control handle Roll the machine forward and back by pushing and pulling on the...

Page 12: ...oots it may be more effective to do so before rather than after cutting the stump 3 Should the chip build up become excessive when cutting shut off the machine wait for the cutting wheel to stop rotat...

Page 13: ...your person The machine may slide toward you or you may fall toward the machine Cut only on a slope from the side Never O attempt to cut on a slope exceeding 15 8 Never operate the machine after dark...

Page 14: ...position 2 Release operator presence control A rotating cutting wheel is very DANGEROUS Stand at controls and ensure that cutting wheel comes to a complete stop before doing anything else 3 Set park...

Page 15: ...ine before starting the engine or beginning to move the machine Make sure that the area is free of personnel 6 Check stumps to be removed for embedded nails wire metal fence posts and other metallic o...

Page 16: ...lock nuts on hub at lower end of cable Adjust lock nuts as necessary and re tighten 1 1 For fine adjustment turn brake lever knob clockwise one revolution while brake is released then check operation...

Page 17: ...rding to diagrams Position teeth as shown in the cutter teeth diagram in the Parts Section Straight and angled teeth should be staggered as shown in drawing Make sure teeth are placed in co ordinance...

Page 18: ...a qualified machinist for obtaining a proper edge and to avoid injury Tooth Sharpening Guidelines 1 Obtain an unused tooth for comparison 2 Discard any tooth that has lost more than 3mm of original bi...

Page 19: ...the bearing seals Use extreme caution when using a high pressure or high volume grease gun Walk Around Inspection 1 Inspect and remove any chip or residue build up in and around the engine 2 Be sure...

Page 20: ...n the tensioning screw on the front of the frame Turn the tensioning screw clockwise to increase tension and anti clockwise to decrease tension After proper belt tension is obtained tighten lock nut o...

Page 21: ...nda Operation Manual shipped with this machine Check your machine for any worn or broken parts at this time By ordering and installing replacement parts now you can avoid unnecessary delays when you r...

Page 22: ...spection X X X X X X X Engine leaks check X Engine oil change X X X Engine mounts check X X X X X V belt tension check X X X X X Brake adjust X X Brake lining check X Tyre condition check X Tyre press...

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