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Explains the manual's content, Vermeer's modification rights, and manual availability.
Request for owners of used machines to notify Vermeer Corporation for manual updates.
Defines the machine's forward travel direction and side determination.
Lists trademarks associated with Vermeer and Briggs & Stratton.
Details the warranty duration and what is covered for machines and parts.
Outlines the retail purchaser's obligations for maintenance and record keeping.
Lists conditions and causes not covered by the Vermeer warranty.
Specifies the warranty period and terms for replacement parts.
Categorizes wear items by product group for reference.
States that Vermeer makes no other warranties beyond those expressly provided.
Clarifies that dealers have no authority to make warranties or promises on behalf of Vermeer.
Lists essential checks for machine preparation by the dealer.
Details steps for reviewing the manual and demonstrating machine operation to the customer.
Instructions for recording machine model and serial numbers.
Explains the purpose and content of the machine's VIN decal.
Fields to record Briggs and Stratton engine model and serial numbers.
Explains the meanings of DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION signal words.
Describes the universal safety alert symbol and its purpose for hazard indication.
Warns about checking machine condition, wearing PPE, and keeping spectators away.
Alerts to the danger of engine exhaust and the importance of shutdown procedures.
Warns about risks from pressurized fluids and flammable fuel/fumes.
Advises against unauthorized modifications and ensures safety devices are functional.
States the machine is designed solely for cutting and grinding tree stumps and roots.
Details the operation of the ignition switch and throttle control for the engine.
Explains how to use the choke control for starting the engine.
Describes the hourmeter's role in recording total machine operation time.
Explains the engine oil pressure warning and automatic shutdown feature.
Details levers for forward/reverse travel and operator presence sensing.
Explains levers for adjusting cutter wheel height and swing direction.
Describes the switch for engaging and disengaging the cutter wheel drive.
Explains the switch used to select high or low speed for the cutter wheel.
Details the indicator light that signals cutter wheel engagement status.
Explains the light confirming operator presence on control levers.
Describes the knob for adjusting cutter wheel swing speed (non-AutoSweep).
Details the wheel lock pins used to engage or disengage ground drive.
Explains the lever used for steering the machine.
Provides a step-by-step guide for starting the machine's engine.
Alerts to hazards associated with jump-starting and battery handling.
Provides guidance on preventing battery explosions and handling battery acid.
Advises on avoiding contact with battery acid and first aid measures.
Outlines the precise steps for connecting jumper cables for starting.
Discusses the impact of cold weather on hydraulic oil and engine warm-up.
Details the recommended procedure for safely stopping the machine and engine.
Outlines the immediate steps to stop the cutter wheel and engine.
Warns about operating on hillsides, ditches, and maintaining alertness.
Alerts to dangers from the rotating cutter wheel and need for guards.
Provides precautions for loading the machine onto truck beds or utility trailers.
Emphasizes obeying laws and ensuring trailer ramps are clear for loading.
Warns about machine weight limits and rollover risks during loading.
Details steps for positioning and tie-down of the machine on a trailer.
Advises against using the axle as a tie-down point.
Outlines the steps for safely unloading the machine from a trailer.
Warns against using high-pressure washers on machine controls and electronics.
Specifies that only responsible, instructed individuals should operate the machine.
Lists required PPE such as hard hats, safety shoes, and eye protection.
Reports the equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure and exterior sound power levels.
States the measured hand-arm vibration exposure level.
Provides step-by-step instructions for installing and removing dual wheels.
Instructs to fill the fuel tank at the end of each day with unleaded gasoline.
Details how to check the hydraulic fluid level using the sight gauge.
Guides on checking the air intake screen and engine crankcase oil level.
Instructs to check the air cleaner element for condition and debris.
Explains how to check and reset the air cleaner restriction indicator.
Advises on clearing the work area of debris and keeping spectators away.
Provides instructions and contact numbers for locating underground utilities before digging.
Warns about the danger of thrown objects from the cutter wheel and necessary precautions.
Emphasizes keeping spectators away and the role of the cutter wheel guard.
Explains how the guard protects from rotating cutter wheel and thrown objects.
Advises on proper use of the guard and avoiding working on a stopped cutter wheel.
Provides warnings and tips to prevent the machine from running over the operator.
Offers guidance and warnings to avoid machine rollover on slopes or uneven terrain.
Explains how the system disengages the cutter wheel if the operator's hand is removed.
Details the indicator lights and procedures for re-engaging the cutter wheel.
Advises on checking the engine operating angle gauge to prevent damage.
Details steps to engage the cutter wheel and reach maximum engine RPM.
Illustrates the recommended cutting area relative to the horizontal line.
Warns against undercutting and cutting stumps from the top.
Guides on positioning the cutter wheel and making initial cuts into the stump.
Explains how to move the machine further into the stump for deeper cuts.
Details steps for completely removing the stump and repositioning the machine.
Provides steps for clearing chip buildup that interferes with machine operation.
Instructs to shut down the machine using the standard procedure after cutting is complete.
Provides instructions for cleaning and maintaining safety signs on the machine.
Explains the function of the hourmeter in determining maintenance intervals.
Recommends greasing the machine after 5 hours and at the end of each day.
Lists initial maintenance tasks for new machines.
Details services required at 5, 10, and 50 service hours.
Details services required at 100 and 250 service hours.
Details services required at 500 service hours.
Lists services that are required based on specific conditions or usage.
Specifies replacement intervals for hydraulic pump belts and cutter teeth.
Details replacement for containment curtains and procedures for storing the machine.
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