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Aug 22, Manual Tree Stump Removal. For the hearty do-it-yourselfer, digging out a medium-to-small sized stump can be done in an afternoon. Here are the steps. Dig around the stump with a pointed shovel to expose the roots. Extend the hole a few feet out from the stump to give yourself room to maneuver. Cut through the exposed roots. Start by trimming the stump closer to the ground with a chainsaw. Dig up any rocks around the base of the stump. Hard debris can damage the blades of the stump grinder.

Keep the equipment in good working order. Dull blades and missing teeth can be an obstacle to removing the stump. Drill Holes in the Stump. Cut off as much of the top of the stump as possible with your chainsaw. Use a 1-inch spade bit with a spade bit extension to drill evenly spaced holes roughly every 6 to 8 inches around the perimeter of the stump. Make the holes about 12 inches deep and Estimated Reading Time: 3 mins.

Q How much rope comes with this tree stump puller?

Maintenance of tree stump pullers is generally very easy. In the case of tree stump pullers which require manual labor, harnesses should be checked for rust, imperfections, rips and tears. If the stump remover is engine-powered within a tripod setup, you should check the oil and fuel levels.