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RAYCO
®
RG 1635A STUMP CUTTER
Removing Stumps
WARNING
Before operating, please carefully review the
•Safety• section for vital information related to
operating this powerful machine!
NOTICE
Remove all loose pieces of wood, stones, wire
and other debris from the work area before be-
ginning stump removal.
Wind direction should be considered, as it influ-
ences the direction that dust and wood chips will
be directed.
Always allow a cold engine time to warm up be-
fore cutting a stump.
When swinging cutting wheel, do not use the
cutting wheel or the boom to stop the swinging
motion. Inspect the machine for damage if the
boom has been swung hard into the stump or
side of hole.
Whenever the tires of the machine raise of the
ground while operating, lower the machine back
to the ground smoothly. DO NOT DROP OR
CATCH IT SUDDENLY WITH THE HYDRAULICS.
Damage to the machine can result.
WARNING
Only the portion of cutting wheel within the
80° area shown above should engage stump.
Never undercut the stump or use the bottom
of the cutting wheel for cutting purposes.
Procedure for Cutting a Stump
WARNING
Never leave controls when cutting wheel is
rotating!
1.
Prepare machine at stump
•
Back machine into position with cutting wheel near
top edge of stump.
•
Secure towing vehicle so that it will hold machine
firmly while cutting stump. This may include
putting transmission in PARK, setting emergency
brake, even blocking wheels, depending on the
towing vehicle in use and the conditions of the
work-site.