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USER MANUAL 6HP DOSKO MINI STUMP GRINDER Product Code: DOSKO6HP Serial Number Range: Year Of Manufacture: KEEP THIS BOOKLET FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Nottingham: 0115 946 1988 www.hscgroupuk.co.uk London: 0208 830 3333 The Hire Supply Company (UK) Limited Nottingham: sales@hscgroupuk.co.uk London: sean@hscgroupuk.co.uk...
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M2962090O MODEL NUMBER: 2962090 SERIAL NUMBER: _____________ Owner's Manual Instructions for Operation, Maintenance Compact Stump and Root Grinder 200-6HC Your Dosko grinder is intended for outdoor-use only and can be used to remove many tree stumps and exposed root systems close to ground level. By moving the blade in sweeping movements laterally over the top and front of the stump, you can gradually grind it away.
Table of Contents Part I. Introduction About Your Grinder ......................4 Safety Decal Locations ......................5 Safety Decals ..........................6 Receiving Your Unit ........................ 8 Machine Component Identification ..................9 Part II. Operation Operation: 1. Pre-Start Check List & Procedures ................10 2.
About Your Grinder Thank you for purchasing or renting your Dosko grinder! Owner/Operator/Renter Training Read and follow all instructions and safety precautions presented throughout this manual. A summary of important safety information can be found at the end of the manual. Keep this manual for reference and review.
Receiving Your Unit 1. Receiving Your Unit For all Units You should inspect the grinder immediately after you receive delivery. See the "Machine Component Identification" section of this manual for a diagram of the grinder and its components. • If you have missing components, contact your rental company or Dosko Customer Service at 1-800-822-0295 or 1-763-428-2237.
Operation 1. Pre-start Check List & Procedures CAUTION: Add engine crankcase oil. A new engine is shipped without oil. You must add the correct amount of oil to engine crankcase or engine will be damaged beyond repair. Before starting the engine you will want to make sure you have completed the following: 1.
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Operation Fill stump grinder Check the gasoline level in the engine's fuel tank. If needed, fill tank with gasoline tank fresh unleaded gasoline from a portable container, after first reading the warnings and instructions below. - Do NOT fill the gas tank to the top. Gasoline may spill when operating on a slope.
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Operation Unlocked Position Locked Position Left Hook Frame Ring Right Handle Tube Ring Tube Personal Protection Use approved protective clothing and approved protective equipment when using the machine. 1) Always wear ANSI-approved and OSHA-compliant (in the EU, EN166 1F) safety glasses with side shields and a full-face shield. 2) The use of ear plugs or other hearing protection device is also recommended for persons working within 15-20 feet (4.5–6 m) of the running grinder for longer than a few minutes.
Operation 2. Starting the Grinder 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.
Operation Throttle control lever Adjustable Brake lever Operator presence handle bar Handle bar Cutting wheel 3. Stopping the Engine Adjustable brake lever Stop the engine using the following steps: 1. While holding blade off ground, release the operator presence bar. The engine will stop.
Operation 4. Grinding the Stump WARNING: Flying Debris Hazard Stones, chips, and debris can cause serious injury or property damage. Debris can fly 75 ft (23 m)in any direction out of the chute. They can bounce off any fixed objects as well and hit operator, bystanders or breakable objects.
Operation 6. On these larger stumps, DO NOT allow grinder wheels to drop into stump hole. If a hole is in the way of your progress, fill it with chips or change position. CORRECT NOT CORRECT Hole Wheel Chip pile/debris WARNING: Stop engine and set brake before leaving operator's position.
Operation gasoline to evaporate before starting engine. • Gasoline soaked rags are flammable and should be disposed of properly. • If gasoline is spilled on your skin or clothes, change clothes and wash skin immediately. 5) Replace gasoline cap securely before starting engine. 6) Store extra gasoline in a cool, dry place in an UL-approved, tightly sealed container.
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Operation Inspect grinder Inspect the machine for worn or damaged parts and tighten any nuts or screws that may have become loose. Pay particular attention to the cutting teeth. Choose a storage Store the grinder in a location that is: location - Clean and dry.
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Operation Prepare engine for If you will not be able to start the grinder regularly, you must prepare long term the engine for long term storage to prevent gum deposits from forming (seasonal) storage if and causing malfunction of the engine. needed Prepare engine for long term storage by: o Removing all gasoline from the tank and carburetor...
Maintenance & Repair WARNING ALWAYS shut off the engine, make sure the engine is cool, and disconnect the spark plug before cleaning, adjusting, or servicing the grinder. Make sure all guards and shields are replaced before using. Maintenance Perform regular Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the maintenance grinder in safe working condition.
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Maintenance & Repair (cont’d) Cutter shaft bearings should be greased. Lubricate The cutter shaft bearing is greased by pumping grease into zerks located on the housing of the bearing. Lubricate after every 20 hours of use. Cutting wheel Grease zerks Bearing Grease Specification Soap Type...
Maintenance & Repair (cont’d) Belt Tension Adjustment Note: Belt tension and alignment are inter-related. Do not adjust one without checking the other. 1. Remove belt guard. 2. Loosen (4) engine base (mount) bolts. 3. Loosen lock nuts on tension bolt and alignment bolt. 4.
Maintenance & Repair (cont’d) Stop-Switch Adjustment WARNING: Never attempt to alter, modify or override this switch. If Stop-switch ever needs to be replaced or adjusted follow the below directions. 1. Loosen Hex Nut. Operator Hex nut presence bar 2. Turn the Linkage Bolt clockwise to lower or counter-clockwise to raise the point of interaction with Stop Switch.
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Maintenance & Repair (cont’d) Installing teeth Install your teeth with the carbide facing down. The shoulder of the tooth will meet the flat detent of the pocket and the tooth will not rotate. Thread nut onto the top portion of the tooth. Hand tighten for now. Repeat until all teeth are installed. Torque 1.
Maintenance & Repair (cont’d) Maintenance Schedule CAUTION: Before attempting any maintenance, be sure that the engine is shut off, the spark plug wire is removed, and the engine is cool to the touch! Each Item Daily 10 hours 20 hours 40 hours (What to check or action req'd) Bearings, Shaft - Grease Belt Tension - Tension...
Summary of Important Safety Information 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 about how to safely use your grinder. WARNING Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before using the grinder.
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Summary of Important Safety Information (cont’d) • Cooling ventilation. The grinder needs adequate, unobstructed flow of air to allow for proper cooling of engine and grinder head. Do not allow debris to accumulate and block airflow. • Transporting. During transporting, take precautions to make sure stump grinder will not tip over and cause a fuel leak hazard.
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Summary of Important Safety Information (cont’d) • Carbon monoxide exhaust. The running engine gives off carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that can kill you. You CANNOT smell it, see it, or taste it. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak while using the grinder, shut off the engine and get to fresh air RIGHT AWAY.
Special Safety Information on Static Electricity Static electricity and filling gasoline: Static electricity can initiate from ungrounded gasoline tanks or containers, from flowing gasoline, and from persons carrying a static electric charge Static electricity on numerous occasions has explosively ignited gasoline vapors that were present during fueling processes, resulting in serious burns to nearby persons.
Dear Valued Customer: The Dosko product you just purchased is built with the finest material and craftsmanship. Use this product properly and enjoy the benefits from its high performance. By purchasing a Dosko product, you show a desire for quality and durability. Like all mechanical equipment this unit requires a due amount of care.
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Recycling ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION: Please recycle any unwanted materials as opposed to disposing them as general waste. It is recommended the original is retained and used to store the product when not in use for prolonged periods of time. If this is not applicable ensure the materials are sorted and recycled in accordance with local regulations SPECIFICATION CHANGE: It is our policy to continually improve products to ensure these meet the rigours of the industry we serve.
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