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Aug 17, Use a chain saw or bow saw to cut the stump down as close to the ground as you can, without allowing the chain saw's teeth to strike the ground (this will dull your chain). Wear steel-toed boots for this part of the job. Drill holes a few inches deep into the stump in numerous places, using the biggest, widest drill bit you have.

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.

This is not an instant process-it can take a matter of months or even a year or so before a stump vanishes completely-but it is quite easy.

Sharpen and replace these parts as needed. Jun 28, Stump remover is generally purchased in powdered or liquid form. Some powders require you to mix them with water before application. To successfully rot the tree stump, you need to drill a few holes in the stump and pour the mixture in. Then you must wait a few weeks as the mixture penetrates and absorbs into the wood/5(68).