Product Manual

Safety Instructions
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Safety in Moving and Towing the Stump Grinder
WARNING
The Stump Grinder is very heavy. It can crush and cause serious injury if it rolls out of control or tips over.
Follow the instructions below for safely moving and towing the Stump Grinder.
Safety – Before Use
Always inspect your Stump Grinder before each use, and repair as needed, to keep it in safe working condition:
• Read manual. Do not allow anyone to tow the Stump Grinder who has not read the Owner’s Manual.
• Review safety rules. Before towing this Stump Grinder, review the instructions for safe towing. Failure to
follow these instructions may result in serious injury to the operator or bystanders.
• Mechanical parts. Check to be sure all nuts and bolts are tight to make sure the Stump Grinder is in safe
working condition.
• Tires. Be sure tires are fully inflated and in good repair before towing the Stump Grinder. When adding air
to tires, do not over-inflate -- serious injury could occur if tire explodes.
Safety During Towing
• Read instructions. Review towing safety instructions in your towing vehicle manual.
• Securely attached. Be sure the Stump Grinder is securely attached to the towing vehicle before towing.
• Tires. Be sure tires are fully inflated and in good repair before towing the Stump Grinder. When adding air
to tires, do not over-inflate -- serious injury could occur if tire explodes.
• Added length. Be aware of the added length of the Stump Grinder.
• Speed limit. Never tow this Stump Grinder over 45 mph. Faster speeds may result in loss of control.
• Rough terrain. Be extra cautious and drive slowly when traveling over rough terrain.
• Under the influence. Never tow this Stump Grinder while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or
medication.
• On public roads. If towing on a public road, make sure to comply with all local, state, and federal towing
requirements. It is the sole responsibility of the purchaser to obtain licensing, trailer lights, safety chains or
signage, as needed to comply.
• Unattended. Turn off the towing vehicle before leaving the Stump Grinder unattended.
• Disconnect before operate. Do not use the Stump Grinder while it is connected to the towing vehicle.
Safety – After use
• Periodic maintenance. Perform periodic maintenance as directed in this manual to keep the Stump Grinder
in safe working condition.
WARNING
Carefully read and make sure you understand the following safety information before towing the
Stump Grinder.
Improper use or maintenance of the Stump Grinder can result in serious injury to the operator
or bystanders.