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This section provides a summary of the various safety procedures and measures that have been
presented throughout the manual. Keep this summary handy and refer to it to refresh your memory
Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before using
the grinder. Improper use or maintenance of the grinder can result in serious injury or
death from fire/explosion, carbon monoxide poisoning, lacerations, entanglement or
burns. Damage can also occur to windows, siding, vehicles, and bystanders from chips
• Read manual. Read this Owner's Manual and the engine Owner's Manual completely before
attempting to use and service the grinder. Serious injury or death can result if safety instructions are
not followed.
• Instruct operators. The grinder owner or rental company must instruct all operators in safe grinder set-
up and operation. Do not allow anyone to operate the grinder who has not read the Owner's Manual
and been instructed on its safe use. Make sure Owner's manual is with the grinder.
• Adults only. Only trained adults should operate and service the grinder. Do not let children operate.
• Under the influence. Never operate, or let anyone else operate, the grinder while under the influence
of alcohol, drugs, or medication.
• Intended use. Carefully read about and understand the intended use of this grinder. Do not use for
other purposes, as unforeseen hazards or equipment damage may result.
• Controls and safety labels. Learn how to use the machine and it's controls safely. Understand and
follow all safety labels.
• Weather. Never use in foul, bad or questionable weather, which causes a slippery ground condition.
• Prohibition Against Modifications. Never modify or alter the grinder in any way. Modifications can
create serious safety hazards and will also void the warranty.
• Fuel/exhaust system. Never modify the exhaust system, fuel tanks, or fuel lines. Carbon monoxide
poisoning, fire, or explosion could result.
• Guards. Do not operate grinder unless all guards and cover shields, which prevent access to moving
parts and pinch points, are in place. Failure to guard the power transmission mechanisms may result in
serious injury or death.
Know how to operate
• Review safety rules. Before use of this grinder, review the "Safe Operation." If you have an implanted
medical device, consult a physician before using this device.
• Know how to operate. Be thoroughly familiar with all controls and with the proper use of the
equipment. Know how to stop the grinder quickly if needed.
• Utility marking. Call 811 or your local utility company for utility marking 3 days before stump grinding.
Trees can grow on top of and around underground wiring that was installed many years before a tree
was planted.
Getting Ready
• Flying debris. Clear area of objects such as stones, toys, steel wire, etc. that could become caught in
moving machine parts and ejected as a projectile.
• Operate OUTSIDE only – dangerous carbon monoxide exhaust! Grinders give off carbon monoxide
exhaust, a poisonous gas that can kill. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. ONLY run grinder
OUTDOORS and at least 20 feet (6 m) from the home, away from windows, vents and air intakes,
to allow proper ventilation. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the grinder, shut off the
engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY. NEVER run grinder engine inside homes, garages, sheds, or
other semi-enclosed spaces. These spaces can trap poisonous gases.
Summary of Important Safety Information
about how to safely use your grinder.
WARNING
and debris which can become projectiles.
General
Safety – Before Use
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