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Trim Stump with
Saw
Clear Area
Work During
Daylight Hours
After you have completed the pre-start checklist and procedures, you are ready to start the
grinder.
The following directions detail how to start the engine of your grinder.
WARNING:
Never attempt to use the grinder without proper protective equipment,
particularly eye protection and a full-face shield.
To start the grinder:
Note: For additional engine starting instructions see your Honda engine manual.
1) Before starting you should raise or lower the handle bar to a comfortable position to
accommodate the height of the stump you will be grinding.
2) Place stump machine into position with cutting wheel near the front-top edge of the stump.
3) Use lever on handle to lock the one wheel brake.
Note: For tighter brake adjustment, turn knob on top of brake lever. (See Maintenance and
Repair section for instructions.)
WARNING:
Stay in the OPERATOR POSITION while actuating controls. Never leave grinder unattended.
4) Pull Engine Switches to the ON/RUN position on engine and on the control panel.
5) Pull choke if engine is cold. If engine is hot, do not use choke.
6) Grip Operator presence bar & Grinder handle bar together in left hand.
Operation (cont'd)
prolonged, close-range exposure to the type of noise produced by this
grinder.
3) Wear long pants to protect legs from sparks, hot engine and flying
debris.
4) Never wear jewelry or loose-fitting clothing when starting or
operating the grinder or any mechanical device. Loose or dangling
apparel, jewelry or hair can become entangled in moving parts.
Cut or trim the stump preferably to ground level using a power saw.
Dig away the earth and remove any stones near the tree stump or roots that
may interfere with your work.
Only use the machine in daylight or in well-lit conditions. Never operate
the grinder after dark.
2. Starting the Grinder
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