Braber Equipment Be-sgh24 Stump Grinder User Manual

EQUIPMENT BE-SGH24 Stump Grinder
User Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS OF BE-SGH24

ABOUT THIS MANUAL
This manual has been designed to help you do a better, safer job. Read this manual carefully and become familiar with its contents. Remember, never let anyone operate this unit without reading the “Safety Precautions” and “Operating Instructions” sections of this manual.
Unless noted otherwise, right and left sides are determined from the position of the operator when behind the product facing forward.

SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL

This is the “Safety Alert Symbol” used by this industry. This symbol is used to warn of possible injury. Be sure to read all warnings carefully. They are included for your safety and for the safety of others working with you.

SIGNAL WORDS:
Note the use of signal words DANGER, WARNING, and CAUTION with the safety messages. The appropriate signal word for each has been selected using the following guidelines:

DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is to be limited to the most extreme situations, typically for machine components which, for functional purposes, cannot be guarded.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, and includes hazards that are exposed when guards are removed. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.

GENERAL INFORMATION

This section is composed of various warnings and safety tips. Read and learn all the information in this section before you attempt to use your STUMP GRINDER. Also, read your vehicle owner’s manual before using your equipment.
This knowledge will help you operate your unit safely. Do not take this information lightly, it is presented for your benefit and for the benefit of others working around you.

TO THE OPERATOR
The primary responsibility for the safety of the equipment falls to the operator. Make sure that the equipment is operated only by responsible & competent individuals with the proper instruction. It is the skill, care, common sense, and good judgment of the operator that will determine how efficiently and safely the job is performed. Know your equipment before you start. Know its capability ties dimensions, and how to operate all the controls. Visually inspect your equipment before you start and never operate equipment that is not in proper working order.

BEFORE YOU START

1. Read the entire loader and Stump Grinder manual. This knowledge is necessary for safe operation.
2. Do NOT operate the standard flow stump grinder on high-flow hydraulic systems. Severe injury could occur due to the increased RPM.
3. Always wear safety goggles and hearing protection during operation, and make sure ALL safety shields are properly installed.
4. Follow all safety decals. Keep them clean and replace them if they become worn, damaged, or illegible.
5. Do not paint over, remove or deface any safety signs or warning decals on your equipment.
6. Know your equipment inside and out. Know how to operate all controls and know emergency shutdown procedures.
7. Keep all stepping surfaces, pedals, and controls free from dirt, grease, and oil. Keep equipment clean to help avoid injury from a fall when getting on or off equipment.
8. Use handholds and step plates when getting on/off. Failure to do so could cause a fall.
9. Never operate the unit near bystanders, traffic, pets, livestock, or buildings. Be sure others know when and where you will be working. Never direct discharge towards people, animals, or property. Never allow anyone to approach the stump grinder when in operation.
10. Never take passengers on your equipment. There is no safe place for a passenger.
11. Never try to board equipment while it is running.
12. Turn off the engine, remove the key and disconnect hydraulic couplers before performing maintenance. If the unit must be left raised for maintenance or any other reason, block the unit securely to prevent accidental release of the lifting mechanism. Serious damage or personal injury could result.
13. Never leave the unit unattended when in a raised position. Always make sure the attachment is on the ground and the keys removed before leaving the unit unattended.
14. Test all controls before you begin.
15. Do not smoke when refueling. Allow room in the gas tank for expansion. Wipe up any spilled fuel. Secure the cap tightly when done.

WORKING WITH THE STUMP GRINDER

1. Never operate the unit without first reading and understanding the operator’s manual.
2. Operate the unit only in daylight or sufficient artificial light.
3. Do not carry the load with arms in the raised position. Always carry loads as close as possible to the ground.
4. Check your work area and know where all utility lines are. Avoid hitting underground electrical wires, cables, pipes, fence posts, gas lines, uneven sidewalk edges, large rocks, etc.
5. Never operate equipment while under the influence of alcohol, prescription drugs, non-prescription drugs, or illegal drugs which could inhibit physical and/or mental capacity.
6. Do not exceed rated operating capacity, as a machine may become unstable which may result in loss of control.
7. Do not operate the unit without covers installed
8. Keep hands, feet, hair, and clothing away from equipment with the engine running. Stay clear of all moving parts.
9. Do not raise the attachment when the grinding wheel is rotating.
10. ALWAYS LOWER THE LOADER ARMS TO THE GROUND, AND SHUT THEM OFF.

TRANSPORTING THE STUMP GRINDER

1. Follow all federal, state, and local regulations when transporting the unit on public roads.
2. Use extra care when loading or unloading the machine onto a truck or trailer. Disconnect hydraulic couplers during transportation.

MAINTENANCE

1. Never work on equipment while it is running. Always lower the loader arms to the ground, shut off the engine, remove the key and disconnect hydraulic couplers before performing maintenance on the unit.
2. Never make hydraulic repairs while the system is under pressure. Injury or death could result.
3. Observe proper maintenance schedules and repairs to keep the unit in safe working order.
4. Always wear safety goggles or glasses when working on equipment.
5. Use only manufacturer-recommended replacement parts. Other parts may be substandard in fit and quality.

WARNING
Escaping fluid under pressure can have sufficient force to penetrate the skin causing serious personal injury. Fluid escaping from a very small hole can be almost invisible. Use a piece of cardboard or wood, rather than your hands to search for suspected leaks.
Keep unprotected body parts, such as the face, eyes, and arms as far away as possible from a suspected leak. Flesh injected with hydraulic fluid may develop gangrene or other permanent disabilities.
If injured by injected fluid, see a doctor at once. If your doctor is not familiar with this type of injury, ask him to research it immediately to determine the proper treatment.

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