1: Introduction to stump grinders
Types of stump grinders
- Chainsaw attachment
- Pedestrian
- Power Take Off grinders
- Tow behind
- Attachment to skid steer machine
- Self-propelled grinders
Choosing the correct type of grinder
Comparison of stump grinder types
Hiring or buying a grinder
Components
2: Maintaining and preparing stump grinders
Performing regular checks
- Daily checks
- Weekly checks
- Monthly checks
- Three monthly checks
- Yearly checks
Sharpening teeth
- Removing the teeth
- Fitting the teeth
Transporting the grinder to the work site
- Tow-behind grinders
- Trailers and vehicle towing capacity
- Towing capacity
- Loading the grinder onto a trailer
- Loading auxiliary equipment
- Transporting the grinder
- Unloading
3: Preparing for the job
Scoping of works or work specifications
Selecting and preparing equipment and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
- Selecting machine and tools
- Selecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Safe work method statements and risk control
- Example of risk control measures
- Completing the JSA
- Site Hazards
- Emergency plan
Work instructions
4: Grinding out the stump
Preparing the stump
Setting up the grinder and rechecking
Grinding the stump
Cleaning up
Recording the outcome of the job
5: Post operations
Backfilling stump hole
Replanting
Tidying and removing debris
Cleaning off all tools and equipment
Biosecurity and the transmission of pathogens
- Biosecurity measures
- Clean On / Clean Off procedure
Performing basic maintenance
Loading up and securing the grinder for transporting
Liaising with client