DR 9 HP User Manual

DR STUMP GRINDER

Safety & Operating Instructions

Model: 9 HP CPSC92CHP

This manual contains information concerning proper and improper operating

procedures, warnings, maintenance, troubleshooting, assembly, and tips.

Everyone who operates this machine should read these instructions and be

thoroughly familiar with them.

Form 807-0151

03/26/04

SECTION I - SAFETY

WARNING

Rules for Safe Operation

WARNING: To reduce the potential for any injury, comply with the

Read this owner’s manual carefully in its entirety before attempting to assemble or operate this machine. Keep
this manual in a safe place for future and regular reference and for ordering replacement parts. The operator
must familiarize themselves with the controls when the handle is swung from the front to the rear position, as
the throttle and brake controls are reversed.

Never use your stump grinder for any purpose other than chipping or cutting
stumps and roots. It is designed for this use and any other use may cause injury.

instructions in this manual. Failure to comply with the
instructions may result in personal injury.

TRAINING

INTENDED USE

DANGER

DANGER: Rotating cutting teeth. Keep hands and feet out from under the machine when running.

DANGER: This machine can CUT and SEVER parts of your body if they are placed in the area of the

cutter head while the unit is running.

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Make certain that all safety labels on this equipment are kept clean and in good

condition. If you need replacement labels, please order by part number.

OPERATOR’S RESPONSIBILITY

• Never allow children to operate your stump cutter, or adults without the proper instructions. Keep children,
pets, and bystanders a minimum of 20 feet away from your work area. Flying chips can be hazardous.

• Never run this machine in an enclosed area since the exhaust from the engine contains carbon monoxide,
which is an odorless, tasteless, and deadly poisonous gas.

• Never put your hands, feet, face, or any other part of your body near the cutter head while the engine is
running.

• Never operate your stump cutter while under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or medication. A clear mind is
essential for safety.

• Never allow a person who is tired or otherwise not alert to operate this machine.

• Never operate this machine with any damaged parts or guarding removed.

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SAFETY WEAR

Never wear loose clothing or jewelry that can be caught by moving parts of your stump cutter and

pull you into it. Keep all clothing away from moving parts. Wear proper headgear to keep hair
away from moving parts.

Always wear safety glasses provided with your unit at all times while operating your stump
cutter. A chip could fly out and hit you in the eye. Be sure your glasses fit properly.

SAFETY OPERATING PROCEDURE

If it is necessary for any reason to inspect or repair any part of the machine, stop the machine, allow it to cool,
disconnect the spark plug wire from the spark plug and move it away from the spark plug before attempting
such inspection or repair. Whenever you operate your stump cutter, wearing safety glasses is required.
Before each use, check all three controls; brake, throttle, clutch, to be sure they are functioning properly.

The operation of any stump cutter can result in foreign objects being thrown into the eyes, which can result in
severe eye damage. Always wear the safety glasses provided with the stump cutter or eye shields before
chipping or while performing any adjustments or repairs.

OPERATE IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Operate equipment only in daylight or in good artificial light.
Extreme care must be taken when operating your machine on a side hill. It could tip, or poor footing could
cause an accident. Do not operate the machine parallel to the hill. Always stand uphill from the stump.
A. Secure handle in front or rear position.
B. Do not use your machine on muddy or icy surfaces.
C. Never leave your machine unattended with the engine running.
Thoroughly inspect and clear work area of objects that might be picked up and thrown. Remove all stones,
sticks, wires, bones and other foreign objects. Beware of hidden objects located above or below ground, such
as electric wires, gas or water lines, and sprinkler systems. DO NOT BEGIN TO CHIP STUMPS unless you are
sure the area is clear.

1. Know how to turn the machine off.

2. HANDLE GASOLINE WITH CARE as it is an extremely flammable fuel.

3. Check the fuel before starting the engine. Do not fill the fuel tank indoors, while the engine is running, or
while the engine is still hot. Turn the unit off and let the engine cool for at least three minutes before
refueling. Fuel your stump cutter in a clean area to avoid getting dirt in the gas tank. Do not smoke while
refueling. Fuel tank cap must be secure at all times except during refueling. Avoid spilling gasoline or oil.
Wipe the unit clean of any spilled fuel or oil.

4. Store fuel and oil in approved containers, away from heat or open flame, and out of reach of children.
Leave 1/2-inch air space at top of fuel tank to allow for expansion of fuel.

REPAIR AND MAINTENANCE SAFETY

Never operate your stump cutter in poor mechanical condition. Periodically check that all nuts,

bolts, screws, and belts are tightened to specifications. Be sure all safety guards and shields are
in proper position. These safety devices are for your protection.

Be sure to read and follow engine owner’s manual for engine maintenance and repair.

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, ALWAYS CHECK OIL LEVEL

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SECTION II - ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

PACKAGE CONTENTS

SKID POLYBAG

STUMP GRINDER OWNER’S MANUAL

HANDLE ASSEMBLY ENGINE MANUAL

POLYBAG SAFETY GLASSES

ALLEN WRENCH
4 EA – CABLE TIES

STEP 1 - UNPACKING AND CHECKING CONTENTS

1. Remove all pieces from the skid.

2. Compare all items with the list above.

3. If any parts appear missing or damaged, contact Country Home Products at 1-800-376-9637.

4. Assembly should be done on a clean and level surface.

STEP 2 - INSTALLING HANDLE SUPPORT

1. Loosen and remove the two bolts mounting the handle support (item #23, pg. 15) to the bumper straps (item
#22, pg. 15).

2. Flip the handle support to the upright position with the six adjustment holes above the bumper straps.

3. Replace and tighten the bolts through the bumper straps to the handle support that were removed in step 1

STEP 3 - INSTALLING HANDLE ASSEMBLY

The handle assembly is packed with the cables attached, so be careful not to over extend the handle away from
the stump grinder and break them loose.

1. Remove bolt and nut (items #50 & #64, pg. 15) from the pivot pin weldment (item #13, pg. 15) and pull it out
of the pivot bracket.

2. Carefully pick up the handle assembly (item #14, pg. 15) and put it in place so that the bend is down and the
handle grips are at the cutter head end (rear position). NOTE: Care needs to be taken to prevent the
cables from being torn loose, dislodged, or pinched.

3. Insert pivot pin through the first hole on the handle mount plate (item #9, pg. 15), through the lower handle
tube, and into the other hole on the handle mount plate.

4. Secure the pivot pin with the hardware you removed in step 1.

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STEP 4 - SECURING THE CABLES

1. Four cable ties have been provided for fastening the cables to the handlebar after it has been installed.
Refer to figure 2 for the correct mounting points of the cable ties.

2. Attach the clutch cable in the center of the handlebar mounting pivot at point #1. Loop the cable so it
provides plenty of clearance from the belt guard and does not bind when the handle is rotated to the front
position. This attachment also keeps the cable away from the idler pulley.

3. With the handle in the rear position, opposite the cutter head, install the other cable ties at points 2, 3 and 4
(fig. 2).

4. Swing the handles from the front to the rear position while checking to make sure the cables do not bind or
become kinked.

fig. 2

STEP 5 - POSITIONING THE HANDLE

1. You can secure the handle in the front or rear position as well as adjust for height with the clevis pins (item
#78, pg. 15) and hair cotters (item #79, pg. 15) provided as shown in figure 3.

2. Note: Brake, throttle and clutch controls will be reversed when handle is switched from front to rear
position.

fig. 3

BEFORE STARTING ENGINE, ALWAYS CHECK OIL LEVEL

GREASE CUTTER HEAD BEARINGS

SEE MAINTENANCE SECTION FOR INSTRUCTION

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