
THIS IS GENERAL INFORMATION REVIEW, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW DETAILED
INFORMATION IN MANUALS AND DECALS AT ALL TIMES
Signal Word Likelihood of Occurrence Degree of Potential
Injury or Damage
Will occur if warning is ignored
Can occur if warning is ignored
Will or can occur if warning is ignored
Important, but not hazard related
Severe
Minor
Minor to Severe
Severe
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NOTICE
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SAFETY ALERT SYMBOLS AND NOTATIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS BRUSH BANDIT STUMP GUN
Torn or loose clothing is more likely to get
caught in moving machinery parts. Keep such
items as long hair, shirt sleeves, and shirt tails
properly contained. Avoid wearing necklaces,
rings, watches, and especially neckties while
operating this machinery. Make sure the
machine is in excellent condition, and all the
guards are in place, tight and secure.
Wear all personal protection equipment and
follow all safety standards per ANSI and OSHA
instructions. Examples of equipment: hard
hat, face shield, safety glasses, gloves, ear
protection,etc.Alwayskeepafullychargedre
extinguisher with the machine while operating
or servicing the machine.
DO NOT operate this machine unless all
hydraulic control devises operate properly.
Theymustfunction,shiftandpositionsmoothly
and accurately at all times. Faulty controls can
cause personal injury!
Thismachineisequippedwithsafetydecals,
guards and designs for your protection.
Don’t ever take the machine for granted,
always be cautious and careful when operating
your equipment.
Read and follow all the instructions in your
manual thoroughly. Your safety is dependent on
your knowledge of how to operate and maintain
this machine. You may obtain additional copies
of this manual from your Bandit Dealer.
Before operating machine, you must have
all potential operators; read and understand
manuals and decals, watch the video and follow
the recommendations.
Regardless of how hard a manufacturer tries to
produce a safe machine, accidents still happen.
Normally accidents are caused by people making
mistakes.Theydonotreadthemanual,theyignore
warning decals or do not use lockouts provided for
theirsafety.Thisnormallyhappensaftertheperson
has become accustomed to the machinery. In the
initial start up and operation of the machinery, they
are cautious, they are very careful because they
do not understand the machine.
Thisequipmentisintendedforusebypersonnel
who are experienced with similar equipment.
Alwaysoperatesafely.Theremustbeatleasttwo
qualiedandtrainedoperatorsattheworksite.
Theymustbepositionedinsafeworkinglocations,
following safety procedures and instructions, and
awareofeachotherswhereabouts.Theremust
be at least two people on site during maintenance
and service procedures in case an accident
should occur. Never operate any machine while
undertheinuenceofdrugsoralcohol.
Keep children, bystanders and animals clear
of working area. Never operate equipment that
is in need of repair or adjustment.
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Before starting the machine, take a minute
tocheckafewthings.Thegrindershouldbe
in an area restricted from people passing by.
Thisareaaroundthegrindermustbefreeofall
objects that can obstruct your movement when
workingwiththegrinder.Themachineshould
be checked for loose tools or foreign objects,
especially in the grinding area. All tools not in
use should be secured in a tool box.
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Never go near cutter head or teeth while
engine is running or cutter head is coasting to
a stop.
Never grind materials that might contain wires,
stones, nails, or other metal objects which may
damage the teeth and become dangerous
projectiles. Remove all rocks and stones from
work area.
Donotgonearorin-linewiththedebriseld
of the stump grinder while in operation. While
grinding stumps, the chips and portions of the
stumpyfromthecutterwheelandcancause
severe injury.
Do Not start to grind a stump unless you are
completely sure there are not any power lines,
water lines, sewer lines, phone lines, etc. in the
area above or below the ground level where you
are working.
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It is very important after you have operated a
new machine for approximately an hour to shut
down the machine and recheck all nuts and
bolts. It is normal for nuts and bolts to loosen
once on a new piece of machinery. If you tighten
them now, there is a good possibility they won’t
loosen again. Certain nuts and bolts should be
checked periodically such as cutter teeth bolts,
etc.fortorqueandt.
Most of the nuts used on the Bandit Grinder
are self locking. After a nut or bolt has been
removed ve times, it should be replaced to
ensure proper tightness. This is especially
critical on the cutter tooth bolts!
After the engine is started, let the grinder
wheel turn at the lowest RPM’s possible. Listen
for any type of noise that is foreign. Any steel
on steel noise is foreign. If you hear a noise,
stoptheengine,ndtheproblemandxit.
It is very important after you have operated a
new machine for approximately an hour to shut
down the machine and recheck all hydraulic
ttings.Retightenasneeded.
DO NOT GO NEAR HYDRAULIC LEAKS!
High pressure oil easily punctures skin causing
serious injury, gangrene, or death. Avoid burns
fromuid.Hotuidunderpressurecancause
severeburns.DONOTusengersorskinto
check for leaks. Lower load or relieve hydraulic
pressurebeforelooseningttings.Relieveall
pressure in the system before disconnecting
thelines,hoses,orperformingotherwork.Use
apieceofcardboardtondleaks.Neveruse
your bare hands. Allow system to cool down
to ambient temperature before opening any
coolant or hydraulic oil system.
In cold weather situations let your hydraulic
system idle for approximately 15 minutes to
allow the system to warm up to operating
temperature.
Before attempting any type of maintenance
allow cutter head to come to a complete
stop, position cutter head in a horizontal
position with its stand setting on the ground,
disconnect battery to the skid steer, and make
sure the ignition key to the skid steer is in your
possession.
Follow all safety, maintenance, and operation
procedures in the skid steer operator’s manual,
including how to attach and disconnect
implement attachments.
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Operators must cordon off an area 100
feet from the grinding location to help reduce
the risk of contact with flying debris. In
close environments a debris barrier must be
deployed to help restrict the spread of ying
debris. Barriers must be of sufficient size
and thickness to contain flying debris; it is
the operator’s responsibility to evaluate each
grinding environment thoroughly to determine
barrier needs.
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Do Not enter or exit the operator’s cab unless:
the cutter head has come to a complete stop,
the cutter head is in a horizontal position with
its stand setting on the ground, and the ignition
key is in the operator’s possession.
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Do Not operate the cutter head unless the skid
steer has shatter proof safety glass, window
guards, and operator guards installed.
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Avoid moving parts. Keep hands, feet, and
clothing away from power driven parts. Keep
all guards and shields in place and properly
secured.
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NEVER sit, stand, lay, climb or ride anywhere
on this machine while it is running, operating,
or in transit. You will be injured.
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