Baumalight iMS760 Operator's Manual

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Brush Mulcher iMS760
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Issue Date: August 2017

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  • Page 1 Brush Mulcher iMS760 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Issue Date: August 2017...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 INTRODUCTION ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1�1 Overview ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 1�2 Intended Use And Foreseeable Misuse ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 1 2 SAFETY ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2 2�1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety Words ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������ 2 2�2 Operational Hazards ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 2 Prepare for Emergencies ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Replace Safety Signs �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    This manual covers the Baumalight Brush Mulcher, Serious injury or death of the operator or bystanders model iMS760. Use the Table of Contents as a may be caused if the tool is misused. Misuse may guide to locate required information.
  • Page 4: Safety

    2 SAFETY 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol 2.2 Operational Hazards And Safety Words You must read, understand and follow the ^ WARNING instructions given operating unit Prevent serious injury or death� manufacturers, as well as the instructions in this manual. Read and understand this manual before The safety information in this manual is denoted operating brush mulcher�...
  • Page 5: Prepare For Emergencies

    Replacement safety signs are available from may be found at: www.asae.org or www.osha.gov. your Baumalight dealer. If you do not understand any part of this manual, contact Baumalight at 866-820-5603. Do Not Allow Riders • NEVER lift or carry anyone with brush mulcher.
  • Page 6: Avoid Rollover

    Avoid Rollover Detach Brush Mulcher Safely The equipment may rollover, resulting in death or Detach brush mulcher on a firm and level surface. serious injury. To help prevent rollover: Brush mulcher may fall over if detached on sloping • Travel at a slow speed. or soft surface.
  • Page 7: Hazards From Modifying Equipment

    Hazards From Modifying Equipment Escaping fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury. Do not make any alterations to your brush Prevent the hazard by relieving pressure (See skid mulcher. Altering the equipment may cause unsafe steer Operator’s Manual.) before connecting or conditions and may void the manufacturer’s disconnecting hydraulic lines.
  • Page 8: 2�3 Maintenance Hazards

    Engage parking brake� Do not make unauthorized modifications. Contact Turn engine off and remove key� Baumalight at 866-820-5603 before you weld, cut/ drill holes, or make any other modifications. Place “Do Not Operate” tag on control panel�...
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  • Page 10: Safety Signs

    3 SAFETY SIGNS Dashed line indicates item hidden from view unless cover is removed. NS - Non-Slip Pad A. MTB-178 Safety Sign B. MTB-176 Safety Sign Never allow riders; especially children on carrier or cutter. cutting...
  • Page 11 E. MTB-185 Safety Sign C. MTB-177 Safety Sign F. MTB-182 Safety Sign D. MTB-175 Safety Sign...
  • Page 12: Initial Setup

    4 INITIAL SETUP 4.1 Hydraulics ^ WARNING Pressurized fluids can penetrate the skin� Disconnect and lock out power source before disconnecting and/or connecting hydraulic hoses� The mulcher is equipped with short hoses that are connected to the hydraulic motor. You must connect your skid steer hoses to these hoses.
  • Page 13: Operation

    5 OPERATION 5.1 Preparation For Use Review and understand this manual and operating ^ WARNING unit manual. Wear an approved respirator (N95 Type Remove any masking materials affixed during as a minimum)� painting. Inspect the mulcher and any accessory equipment to verify that nameplates and all safety Follow local, state...
  • Page 14: 5�3 Machine Components

    5.3 Machine Components Dashed line indicates item hidden from view unless cover is removed. A. Hydraulic Motor B. Operators Manual Storage Tube C. Push Plate D. Cutting Teeth E. Rotor F. Push Bar G. Quick Attach...
  • Page 15: 5�4 Attach To Skid Steer

    5.4 Attach To Skid Steer 5.5 Detach From Skid Steer ^ WARNING ^ WARNING To prevent injury or machine damage Prevent serious injury or death caused put transmission in “Park”� by unexpected movement: Park skid steer on a level surface� 1�...
  • Page 16: 5�6 Transporting

    5.6 Transporting 1. Verify all reflectors and Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign are visible. 2. Raise brush mulcher slightly off ground. 3. Verify hydraulics are disengaged. 4. Travel at a reasonable and safe speed. ^ WARNING To prevent bodily injury from rotating cutting wheel, be sure to disengage hydraulics before transporting mulcher�...
  • Page 17: 5�8 First Time User Tips

    5.8 First Time User Tips • First, operate all functions in a clear area with ^ WARNING skid steer at idle speed to get a good feel for the controls before you actually move into any Wear an approved respirator (N95 Type brush.
  • Page 18: 5�9 Field Operation

    5.9 Field Operation 1. Attach brush mulcher to skid steer. See Attach ^ WARNING Brush Mulcher To Skid Steer in this section. Prevent serious injury or death caused ^ WARNING by unexpected movement: Prevent serious injury or death� Park skid steer on a level surface� 1�...
  • Page 19: 5�10 Clearing Jams

    5.10 Clearing Jams If the rotor stalls, stop rotor motion and raise slightly and try again. 1. If still stalled, lower unit so teeth tips dig slightly into sod. 2. Reverse hydraulic flow. A freewheeling check valve will let the pressure pass, but you still must do this to open the hydraulic lock on the rotor.
  • Page 20: Service And Maintenance

    6 SERVICE And MAINTENANCE 6.1 Maintenance Maintenance Chart General Inspection Inspect the unit for any buildup of contamination Daily (dirt, stones, etc.). Cutting Teeth The teeth bolts must be retighten every ten First hour of use. minutes for the first hour of use on a new mulcher.
  • Page 21: 6�3 Check Belt Tension

    6.3 Check Belt Tension 1. Lower mulcher to ground. 2. Set parking brake, stop engine and remove key. ^ WARNING Moving parts can crush and cut� Keep clear of moving components� Follow lockout procedure before servicing� 3. Open inspection cover (A). 4.
  • Page 22: 6�4 Replace Belt

    6.4 Replace Belt 1. Lower mulcher to ground. 13. Belt deflection (I) should be 0.5 in. (13 mm) at 4.25 lbs of force. 2. Set parking brake, stop engine and remove key. 14. Adjust tension and tighten belt idler bracket. 15.
  • Page 23: 6�5 Replace Cutting Teeth

    5. Remove socket head cap screw (B) and tooth (A). Install new tooth. 6. Tighten socket head cap screw (B) to 170 lb/ft (231 Nm) of torque. Note: Parts breakdown found Baumalight’s website. www�baumalight�com Rotor Tooth Fixed Tooth (Rotor Removed For Clarity)
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    7 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Rotor does not spin. Rotor jammed. Remove material from rotor. See Clearing Jams. Low oil level. Check oil level in skid steer. Add if necessary. Low oil flow. Check flow control on skid steer. See Low pressure.
  • Page 25: Storage

    8 STORAGE 8.1 Storing Mulcher 8.2 Removing Mulcher From Storage 1. Store mulcher in a dry place. 1. Review Operator’s manual check 2. Clean mulcher thoroughly. Dirt and wood chips adjustments. will draw moisture and cause rust. 2. If parts have been replaced, verify they run 3.
  • Page 26: Warranty

    9 WARRANTY This product is warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship under normal use and service, for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when operated and maintained in accordance with the Operating and Maintenance Instructions supplied with this unit. This warranty does not cover misuse or negligence.
  • Page 28 For parts, specifications and the latest machine information please visit our website. www�baumalight�com MTB MFG INC. CORPORATE HEADQUARTERS 4575 Powell Rd., Wallenstein, Ontario Canada N0B 2S0 Phone - 519.698.9864 Toll Free - 866.820.5603 Fax - 519.698.1087 www�baumalight�com...

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