SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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6-28-04
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DIGGA STUMP GRINDER
9. Never operate the unit near bystanders, trafc, pets, livestock or buildings.
Be sure others know when and where you will be working. Never
direct discharge towards people, animals or property. Never allow anyone
to approach the stump grinder when in operation.
10. Never take passengers on your equipment. There is no safe place for a
passenger.
11. Never try to board equipment while it is running.
12. Turn off engine, remove the key and disconnect hydraulic couplers
before performing maintenance. If unit must be left raised for maintenance
or any other reason, block the unit securely to prevent accidental
release of the lifting mechanism. Serious damage or personal injury
could result.
13. Never leave the unit unattended when in a raised position. Always make
sure the attachment is on the ground and keys removed before leaving
the unit unattended.
14. Test all controls before you begin.
15. Do not smoke when refueling. Allow room in the gas tank for expansion.
Wipe up any spilt fuel. Secure cap tightly when done.
WORKING WITH THE STUMP GRINDER
1. Never operate the unit without rst reading and understanding the
operator’s manual.
2. Operate the unit only in daylight or sufcient articial light.
3. Do not carry load with arms in the raised position. Always carry loads
as close as possible to the ground.
4. Check your work area and know where all utility lines are. Avoid hitting
underground electrical wires, cables, pipes, fence posts, gas lines,
uneven sidewalk edges, large rocks, etc.
5. Never operate equipment while under the inuence of alcohol, prescription
drugs, nonprescription drugs, or illegal drugs which could inhibit
physical and/or mental capacity.
6. Do not exceed rated operating capacity, as machine may become unstable
which may result in loss of control.
7. Do not operate the unit without covers installed.
8. Keep hands, feet, hair and clothing away from equipment with engine
running. Stay clear of all moving parts.
9. Do not raise the attachment when the grinding wheel is rotating.
10. ALWAYS LOWER THE LOADER ARMS TO THE GROUND, SHUT OFF
THE ENGINE AND REMOVE THE KEY BEFORE GETTING OFF THE UNIT.