
THIS IS GENERAL INFORMATION REVIEW, UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW DETAILED
INFORMATION IN MANUALS AND DECALS AT ALL TIMES
START-UP PROCEDURES
Position the engage handle in the
disengaged position and start the
engine. Let the engine warm up at
1000 RPM’s. (Follow engine manual
information.)Themachinemayshow
signs of vibration until the engine can
setatfullthrottle.Theenginecauses
most of this vibration until it is brought
up to full throttle. Engage cutter wheel.
Once the engine is properly warmed
up, bring the engine to full throttle.
(Follow engine break-in procedures.)
Make sure to 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.
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 GRINDERS
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.
Operators must at all times be located
within easy reach of all feed control and shut-off
deviceswhentheunitisrunning.Theymustbe
attentive and prepared to activate the devices.
This machine is equipped with safety decals,
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.
Always operatesafely. Thereshouldbeat least
twoqualiedandtrainedoperatorsattheworksite.
Theyshouldbepositionedinsafeworkinglocations,
following safety procedures and instructions,
and aware of each others whereabouts. There
should, also, be at least two people on site during
maintenance and service procedures in case an
accident should occur. Never operate any machine
whileundertheinuenceofdrugsoralcohol.
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 wheel or teeth while
engine is running or cutter wheel 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
stump grinding 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 grinding.
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Before attempting any type of maintenance
disengage clutch, turn off engine, wait for
the cutter wheel to come to a complete stop,
install the cutter wheel lock pin, disconnect
battery, and make sure the ignition key is in
your possession.
ALWAYS install the lock pin into the cutter lock
tube before working on the grinder.
Simply slide the lock pin into the cutter wheel
locktube.Thisistoensurethatthecutterwheel
cannot be started while you are working on the
grinder. If for some reason the cutter wheel
would start to turn, it would simply hit the lock
pin.
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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.
Chip Curtain
Cutter Wheel
Cutter Wheel
Engage Handle
Cutter Wheel
Lock Pin
Cutter Wheel
Guard
Oil
Cooler
Control
Valves