Grinding A Stump - Toro 22615 Operator's Manual

Grinding a Stump

DANGER
The machine will cut and amputate hands and feet.
• Stay in the operator's position while the machine
is running and keep away from the cutting
wheel.
• Keep all bystanders a safe distance from the
machine. Shut off the machine immediately if
any people or animals enter the work area.
• Never leave a running machine unattended.
Always shut off the engine and verify the cutting
wheel has stopped rotating.
WARNING
Grinding a stump throws wood chips, soil, and
other debris into the air, which could injure you or
bystanders.
• Always wear eye protection and a hard hat when
using the machine.
• Ensure that everyone, including children and
animals, maintain a distance of at least 15 m (50
feet) from the machine.
1. Set throttle to the D
engine, and allow the machine to warm up for 2
minutes.
2. Push the handle down enough to raise the cutting
wheel off the ground
position, start the
ISENGAGE
(Figure 8).
1. Pivot point
3. Move the machine to the front of the stump and set
the parking brake.
4. Move throttle up to the E
wheel will begin rotating.
5. Swing the cutting wheel to 1 side
lower it approximately 1 to 2.5 cm (1/2 to 1 inch) into
the front-top corner of the stump. Swing the cutting
wheel back and forth, lowering the cutting wheel
approximately 1 to 2.5 cm (1/2 to 1 inch) before each
sweep, until you have removed the front portion of the
stump to ground level (A through D in
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Figure 8
2. Pivot point when the
parking brake is engaged
position. The cutting
NGAGE
(Figure 8), then
Figure
Figure 9
9).