Camon C500 Operator's Manual

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CAMON
C500
STUMP GRINDER
IMPORTANT
PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
OPERATOR
MANUAL
Teknol House, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LH
T: 01444 247689 F: 01444 871612 I: www.tracmaster.co.uk

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  • Page 1 CAMON C500 STUMP GRINDER IMPORTANT PLEASE READ CAREFULLY OPERATOR MANUAL Teknol House, Victoria Road, Burgess Hill RH15 9LH T: 01444 247689 F: 01444 871612 I: www.tracmaster.co.uk...
  • Page 2: Operation

    C500 Stump Grinder OPERATION Operation WARNING Before operating, please consult the SAFETY section for vital information relating to the operation of this powerful machine. Know Your Machine General Identification Operator presence control Handlebar Engine Cutter wheel Wheels Engine switch (see the NORMAL START-...
  • Page 3: Transporting The Machine

    Transporting the Machine The C500 is designed to be transported via a van or small trailer. The machine is equipped with grab bars that are to be used for both lifting the machine, and strapping it down. This machine weighs approximately 118kg and should only be lifted by a minumum of two people in proper physical health.
  • Page 4: Removing Stumps

    C500 Stump Grinder OPERATION Removing Stumps WARNING Before operating, please carefully review the SAFETY section for vital information relating to the operation of this powerful machine! NOTICE Remove all loose pieces of wood, stones, wire and other debris from the work area before beginning stump removal.
  • Page 5: Procedure For Cutting A Stump

    NOTICE Before operating the C500, review MACHINE CONTROLS presented earlier in this OPERATION section, for a refresher on the function and use of each control and component. Conduct the pre-starting inspection (if not already done), start the engine, and conduct the pre- operation warm-up, as previously discussed in this OPERATION section.
  • Page 6 C500 Stump Grinder OPERATION Procedure for Cutting a Stump (continued) Cut stump proper Make sure the throttle is set to “FAST”. The cutter wheel is thus accelerated to cutting speed. Direct the cutter wheel against the stump, beginning with the nearside top corner of the stump, and steadily sweep it across the stump left and right, cutting away / “...
  • Page 7: Machine Stopping

    C500 Stump Grinder OPERATION Machine Stopping When stopping the machine after normal operation, lower engine speed to “SLOW”, and release operator presence control. WARNING A rotating cutting wheel is very DANGEROUS! Stand at controls and ensure that cutting wheel comes to a complete stop before doing anything else.
  • Page 8: While In Operation

    C500 Stump Grinder SAFETY While in Operation Know how to shut the machine off in an emergency. The operator must never leave the controls while the machine is in operation. Never let clothing, long hair, jewelry, etc hang loosely. It is possible that they can become dangerously entangled in the moving parts or in the controls of the machine.
  • Page 9: Normal Shutdown Procedure

    C500 Stump Grinder SAFETY Normal Shutdown Procedure In consideration of your own safety as well as that of others, you should always use the following normal shutdown procedures before departing from the controls for any reason, including cleaning, servicing, transporting, or inspecting the stump grinder.
  • Page 10: Before Starting The Engine

    You and they must avoid the DANGER ZONE at all times when the machine is in operation. KEEP EVERYONE Make no alterations or modifications to your CAMON OUT OF Stump Grinder unless requested or recommended by THIS AREA! Tracmaster Ltd.

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