Grinding A Stump - HOLT Eraser HGW 13 Operator's Manual

6.3.1 Grinding A Stump

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WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.
Keep clear of moving machinery.
1. Pull handle height lock (A) and adjust handle to a
comfortable level. Push lock in to engage in hole to lock
handle.
2. Start stump grinder engine. See OEM engine manual for
safety, prestart and operational information.
3. If the stump is on a grade, position stump grinder lower
on the grade with the cutting wheel on the stump grinder
higher up the grade.
4. Position stump grinder up to the front edge of the stump.
5. Verify stump grinder is positioned at the edge of the stump
that is closest to the stump grinder.
6. Position rotor close to, but not touching stump.
7. Pull wheel lock lever (B) to lock left wheel. Lever is shown
in the locked position. This will allow you to pivot stump
grinder while grinding stump.
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A
Operator's Manual
B
NOTICE
Grinding a stump with engine at less
than operating speed may result in clutch
damage and also void the warranty.
Safety bar (C) must be tight against
handle (D) and engine running at
operating speed (3600 rpm) when
grinding stump.
8. Pull safety bar (C) tight against handle (D). This will
increase engine rpm to operating speed and engage rotor.
Releasing safety bar (C) will decrease engine speed and
disengage rotor.
D
C