Predator P450 Manuel utilisateur

Operating Instructions
Predator P450 Pedestrian Stump Grinder

Foreword
Thank you very much that you have just purchased our product, the stump cutter F450,
E, H. Our company has been engaged in production of these machines for many years
and we have gained considerable experiences on this field. Quality of our machines is
proven in 20 countries of Europe and Asia we export to.
This manual brings important instructions for users, i.e. instructions for putting the
machine into operation, work safety instructions and operating experiences. You will learn
how to carry out maintenance, repairs and service and who is authorised for doing
checks and other actions.
Your local dealer will give you this manual with instructions for operation and maintenance
upon taking this new machine over. Make sure if you understand everything. If not, do not
hesitate and contact your dealer and ask him for explanation. It is very important for you
and your work safety to understand all instructions given in this manual.
The manufacturer does not bear any responsibility for any claims resulting from
disobedience to the instructions given in this manual.
This manual includes also work safety instructions in various parts of the text. If there is
any work safety rule or instruction in general description then this instruction is indicated
with the following symbol:

Contents
Foreword 2
Contents 3
Product Identification 4
Work Safety Instructions 5
Utilisation 5
General Description 5
Work Safety Symbols 7
Transport of Product 10
Lifting of Product 11
Product Handling upon Delivery 11
Precautions 13
Controls 14
Use 15
Before Operation 15
Transport, Handling and Storage 17
Noise and Vibrations 19
Checks before Putting Machine into Operation 20
Putting into Operation, Cutting 21
Emergency Situations 22
Technical Parameters 23
Maintenance 24
Blades Exchange 27
Auxiliaries 27
Troubleshooting 28
Waste Disposal 29
Warranty 29
Maintenance and Service 29

Product Identification
Our product is identified with a serial number stamped both on the type plate and on the
chassis. Further on the combustion engine installed on our machine is identified with a
separate type plate.
Upon take-over of the product we recommend you to fill required data in the following
form concerning the given product and your dealer.
Type of product: …………………………………………..
Serial number of product: ……………………………………………
Engine type: …………………………………………...
Serial number of engine: ……………………………………………
Dealer's address: ……………………………………………
Address of authorised service: …………………………………………..
Date of delivery: …………………………………………..
Warranty expiration date: …………………………………………...
Interruption of warranty period: …………………………………………...
The type plate is placed in the lower part of the machine under its controls.
The type plate includes:
-manufacturer's address
-type
-serial number
-engine type
-weight of machine
-CE identification symbol

Work Safety Instructions
Utilisation
This machine is designed for cutting of a stump, i.e. its above-ground part and in a max.
depth of 20 cm under the ground level. This machine cannot be used for cutting of dozy
stumps which could be released and pulled out under the blades. Avoid any cutting if
there can be stones, metallic objects etc. hidden in the stump and also bucking of free
stems.
Generally
-This machine can be operated only by an operator that is over 18 yrs old,
physically and mentally capable and demonstrably instructed with its operation.
-Keep this machine beyond children's and unauthorised person's reach.
-The operator of the machine is fully responsible for any injury or damage caused
to the third persons within the operating reach of the machine.
-Before working learn all functions of the machine and its particular controls.
-At work in residential zones use the machine in accordance with regulations of the
local authorities to avoid disturbing local inhabitants.
-This product is not designed for motion on public roads. It can be transported
only on a such trailer which is designed for this purpose.
-While working wear always personal protective aids - safety helmet with protecting
shield, protective gloves, working shoes, industrial protective clothing properly
buttoned.
-This manual includes also some common troubles and failures which could occur
and which are easy to be remedied by an instructed person. Other problems and faults
should be announced directly to the manufacturer who is always ready to helpyou.
-It is not allowed to do any technical changes or any actions which are neither given
in this manual nor allowed by the manufacturer. The machine, not correctly installed
or adjusted, may run without problems now but in the future it could damage any of
its important parts.
-Do not put any objects or tools on the machine.
-The manufacturer does not bear any responsibility for any damages or injures to the
third persons or to other equipment resulted from disobedience to instructions given
in this manual.
-When turning off the machine do not leave the switch key in the ignition box.
-When handing the machine over make sure if all controls, guards and other safety
elements are complete.
-Never remove guards and other safety elements. They serve for your safety.

Work Safety Symbols
This article introduces work safety symbols (pictographs) used on the machine. Under the
figure there is its position on the machine. These work safety symbols warn the operator
against risks connected with the machine use. Your respect to their meaning is a
precondition for your work safety.
The user is obliged to keep all the work safety symbols legible, clear and undamaged. In
case of any damage or illegibility ask your local dealer or an authorised service for a new
corresponding pictograph.
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Read the operating
manual before use.
While working
always use
personal protective
aids.
Always follow the
manual while
maintaining, servicing
or repairing the
machine and take the
key out of ignition.
Warning! The
electric current is
present on the
machine.
Alwaysuse
supportswhile
maintaining,
servicing or
repairing the
machine
Maximum gradient
allowed is 11°.
Rollover hazard.

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Start the machine
with the switch
key only. Do not
short circuit the
contacts.
Warning! Fuel is
flammable! Keep
open fire away!
Warning! Hot
parts of the
exhaust manifold.
Warning! Rotating
part. Hit and pull-
in hazard.
Lashing points.

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Warning! Lower
extremities injury
hazard.
Warning! The
cutting head is
running out.
Warning! Rejected
objects hazard. Keep
away.
Warning! Do not
interfere in V-belt
gearing.
Warning! Close all
guards before
starting the
machine.
Warning! Do not
step into the
operating space of
the machine while
in use.

Transport of Product
-This product is delivered completely mounted and attached to a wooden pallet. While
handling use a lift truck or lifting means. While lifting the machine up you may use a
crane (suspension in the given lashing points only).
-The manufacturer delivers the machine shrink-wrapped. The protective foil
protects the machine against weather effects but in no case against mechanical
damage, fall
etc. The protective foil is recyclable, use it according to valid local regulations.
While putting the machine aside (e.g. at reloading) we recommend to place it under a

While unloading put the product always on a flat and firm bottom.
It is not allowed to put it on a labile base.
Do not put any objects or tools on the machine.
Lifting of Product
-For lifting it is possible to use a crane (clamp) with suspension at the given lashing
points marked with chain symbols.
-WARNING! While lifting with a crane always use the transport brace which is
delivered with the machine. If the grips are not supported it may cause damage of
the fuel tank or of the engine while lifting.
-Lift up the machine only in the above mentioned ways. Any other way of lifting is
not allowed.
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