Bandit
Copyright 5/09 PAGE 29
MODELS 2000XP / 2100SP
MACHINE OPERATION
• Check all uids before starting the machine.
• Make sure to go through the daily start-up and maintenance procedures before operating the machine.
• Drive belts or clutch must be disengaged before starting.
• Make sure the cutter wheel switch is in the “off” position on the remote control.
• Push the remote control power switch to the “on” position.
• Start engine at idle speed and allow for sufcient time for oil to circulate before proceeding.
• Test all controls for proper operation.
• Avoid transversing slopes.
DO NOT OPERATE AROUND WATER, GAS, POWER OR PHONE LINES. IF IN DOUBT, CHECK BEFORE
GRINDING.
WEAR ALL PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT PER ANSI, OSHA AND MANUALS.
KEEP CLEAR OF CUTTING WHEEL, MOVING MACHINE PARTS AND GRINDER DEBRIS FIELD.
MACHINE OPERATION
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
Do not run engine, if not in white area of level gauge
on boom.
Lower the control handle (if equipped).
Position machine at stump with cutter wheel a slight
distance away from stump.
Extend tongue, if equipped.
Reduce engine RPM to idle.
Drive the holding stake (if equipped) into the ground.
Remove the upper frame lock pin (if equipped).
Raise cutter wheel clear of stump.
Engage the cutter wheel.
Increase engine RPM to full.
Test the controls for proper operation, speed, and
unobstructed movement.
The cutter wheel swing speed should be adjusted to a
rate that will allow cutter wheel to pass through stump
smoothly. If jerking, bouncing or signicant drops in
engine speed occur, swing rate is too rapid and must
be decreased.
Swing speed should be determined and adjusted with
the controls in the full open position.
A swing speed control is located on the top or on the
side of the control box of the machine to adjust this
speed. Turning the dial counter-clockwise will either
slow or speed up the swing action, depending on the
type of controls (manual or electric) and when the
machine was built.
Travel speed should be adjusted to a rate that will allow
cutter wheel to approach stump smoothly. If cutter
wheel is approaching stump quickly, travel speed is
too rapid and must be decreased.
Travel speed should be determined and adjusted with
the controls in the full open position.
A travel speed control is located on the side or on the
top of the control box of the machine to adjust this
speed. Turning the dial counter-clockwise will either
slow or increase the travel speed, depending on the
type of controls (manual or electric) and when the
machine was built.
Lower the spinning cutter wheel to the stump and
make a few light passes at the stump to get a feel for
the cutting action.
Gradually increase cutting action and work away
at the stump by swinging cutter wheel left-to-right-
to-left through stump in a sideways motion. Smooth,
effortless cutting lengthens machine life, minimizes
down time and is more protable in the long run.
Continue cutting stump by adjusting cutting wheel
progressively lower until stump is cut well below ground
level.
Swing cutter wheel clear of stump and position machine
closer to stump for next series of passes and continue
cutting. If the machine is equipped with a tongue
extension, reposition the cutter wheel with the tongue
extension control.
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