Barreto E16SGB, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...nd the surface soil around the stumps or exposed roots TABLE OF CONTENTS LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS 2 SAFETY MESSAGES 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS OVERVIEW 4 STUMP GRINDER OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 7 CONTROLS 7 ENGINE CONTROLS 9 ENGINE START UP PROCEDURE 9 OPERATOR PREPARATION 10 NOISE EMISSION DATA 10 VIBRATION EMISSION DATA 11 DETERMINE LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND UTILITIES 12 WORK SITE ASSESSMENT 13 CONTACT WI...

Page 2: ...OPERATOR S MANUAL REVISED 2 16 17 Page 2 of 18 LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS Grease at the intervals indicated per the illustration of grease lubrication points There is also a grease diagram decal on the machine ...

Page 3: ...afe practices that if not avoided could result in serious personal injury or death CAUTION Potential hazards or unsafe practices that if not avoided could result in minor personal injury product damage or property damage Safety decals with a signal word DANGER WARNING or CAUTION are affixed to the stump grinder near specific hazards This machine shall always be used in accordance with this manual ...

Page 4: ...at a safe distance from the machine Stop the cutter wheel immediately if anyone gets too close to the operating machine Wear a face safety shield and hard hat while operating or observing WARNING The cutter wheel may throw chips rocks and debris into the area around the machine Keep all bystanders at a safe distance from the machine Always wear eye protection when operating or observing the machin...

Page 5: ... or explosive atmosphere Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode Do not operate machine near flames or sparks WARNING Fuel fumes can catch fire or explode If fuel is spilled do not attempt to start engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition until the vapors have dissipated Shut off engine and allow it to cool before refueling WARNING Fuel fume...

Page 6: ... an enclosure To reduce fire hazard keep the engine muffler battery compartment and fuel storage area free of any vegetative material and excessive grease Keep others away If the job site is near a road or pedestrian path warn and divert both motorized traffic and pedestrians As appropriate use traffic flag personnel signs cones and lighting devices to insure safety Never allow anybody to ride on ...

Page 7: ...his manual Be sure that the engine oil and fuel and the machine hydraulic fluid are all at proper levels before starting the engine STUDY AND UNDERSTAND CONTROLS BEFORE BEGINNING OPERATION CONTROLS 1 LOCATION Move the Stump Grinder into position manually 2 WHEEL LOCKS When the Stump Grinder is in the correct position lock the wheels in place by pulling the wheel lock levers towards the operator ...

Page 8: ...a options are equipped with manual pull starts The engine bail switch must be held down to allow the engine to start and run If the bail is released the engine will shut down After the engine is running and warmed up increase the engine speed fully to engage the centrifugal clutch and grinder wheel 6 GRINDING This Stump Grinder is manually pivoted back and forth to control the cutting and grinding...

Page 9: ...DURE Only operate machine 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 Avoid any areas or actions that expose you to carbon monoxide COLD WEATHER OPERATIONS Before operating in cold weather refer to the Engine Owner s Manual for recommended engine oil Do not spray starting fl...

Page 10: ...ame level of protection Those that completely surround each ear are better than earplugs It is important to select a device that is adequate and appropriate for your specific work environment since the peak noise level varies A local environmental noise specialist may help you to determine the level of hearing protection required NOISE EMISSION DATA Machinery Directive declaration DECLARED DUAL NU...

Page 11: ... in accordance with EN 12096 1996 Average measured vibration emission value ahv 2 0 m s2 Uncertainty K 2 4 m s2 These values are suitable for comparison with the vibration emission levels of other tools that have been obtained using the same test method Note these figures represent the average value over 5 tests with the figures in the x y and z axes combined in a vector sum ahv ahwx 2 ahwy 2 ahwz...

Page 12: ...tion of utilities before operating the machine WARNING Fiber optic cables convey laser light that can injure your eyesight To locate utilities before beginning your grinding project call 811 or 1 888 258 0808 US or Canada This free service will provide a One Call number for the geographic area that you select Before you start any cutting project be sure to call the local One Call system in your ar...

Page 13: ...ing 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 flamma...

Page 14: ...oil petroleum water or sewer In any case stop cutting shut off the engine and evacuate the area immediately Call 911 for help Electrical wires or cables If you think that you may have severed electrical wires stop cutting and call 911 for help Keep yourself and other people away from the area DANGER An electric shock could kill you Assume that any severed wire or cable is HOT with voltage and do n...

Page 15: ... edge SHUT DOWN PROCEDURE 1 Always leave machine parked on a level surface WARNING Do not park on incline Move the machine to a level surface and set the wheel locks 2 Reduce the ENGINE THROTTLE to idle until cutter wheel stops spinning 3 Move the IGNITION SWITCH to the OFF position to stop the engine Shut off engine and allow it to cool before refueling WARNING Fuel fumes can catch fire or explod...

Page 16: ...irection Use extra caution on soft or uneven ground Avoid operating adjacent to drop offs or embankments Avoid inclines if at all possible Never use on any incline exceeding the angles shown below WARNING Navigating on any incline increases the danger of the machine losing traction or rolling over especially if the surface is wet If you lose control get out of the way immediately to avoid personal...

Page 17: ...o ball connection after driving a few blocks and re tighten if necessary Always exercise extreme caution and allow extra clearance while towing a trailer DRIVE SAFELY LOADING PROCEDURE of the stump grinder onto the Barreto E4X6 tilt bed trailer 1 Position the tow vehicle and attached trailer on level ground 2 Unlatch the trailer tilt bed latch pin to tip up the trailer bed Leave the latch pin wher...

Page 18: ...HE STUMP GRINDER LOADING PROCEDURE of the stump grinder onto a truck bed using a hoist Never attempt to hoist the stump grinder unless suitable equipment is available to lift and lower machine onto the truck If using a sling the minimum required working load limit per sling leg is 1000 lb 450 kg Minimum sling leg length is 6 ft 2 m 1 Position the truck and stump grinder on level ground 2 Follow th...