Baumalight WB44 Operator's Manual

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WB44 STUMP GRINDER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Issue Date: Nov 2018

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  • Page 1 WB44 STUMP GRINDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL Issue Date: Nov 2018...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. INTRODUCTION ..........................1 1.1 Overview ............................. 1 1.2 Intended Use And Foreseeable Misuse ................... 1 2. COMPONENTS ..........................2 3. SAFETY ............................... 3 3.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Signal Words ................... 3 3.2 Operational Hazards ........................3 Prepare for Emergencies ......................
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Operators will require This manual covers the Baumalight WB44 Stump personal protective equipment to reduce the risk Grinder. Use the Table of Contents as a guide to from some hazards that cannot be completely locate required information.
  • Page 4: Components

    2. COMPONENTS A. Rotor B. Debris Guard C. Engine D. Safety Bar E. Operator Station Handle F. Wheel Lock G. Belt Guard H. Lift Handles Wheel Lock Lever J. Handle Height Lock K. Engine Stop Button...
  • Page 5: Safety

    3. SAFETY 3.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Signal 3.2 Operational Hazards Words You must read, understand and follow the ^ WARNING instructions given operating unit Prevent death or serious injury. manufacturers, as well as the instructions in this manual. Read and understand this manual before The safety information in this manual is denoted operating stump grinder.
  • Page 6: Prepare For Emergencies

    If you do not understand any part of this manual, Any other use may result in personal contact Baumalight at 866-820-7603. injury, damage to equipment and may void the warranty. Prepare for Emergencies ^ WARNING •...
  • Page 7: Do Not Allow Riders

    Do Not Allow Riders Hazards From Modifying Equipment Do not make any alterations to your stump grinder. • NEVER lift or carry anyone on stump grinder. Altering may cause your equipment to be unsafe • NEVER use stump grinder as a work platform. and may void the manufacturers’...
  • Page 8: Maintenance Hazards

    To protect you and others against death understand this manual. If you do not understand or serious injury, all labels shown must any part of the manual, contact Baumalight at 866- be on stump grinder and must be legible. 820-7603.
  • Page 9 Decal B: MTB-052 Decal A: D003069...
  • Page 10 Decal C: MTB-176 Never allow riders; especially children on carrier or cutter. cutting...
  • Page 11 Decal D: MTB-177 Decal F: MTB-178 Decal E: MTB-065 Decal G: MTB-185 Located Under Belt Guard MTB-065...
  • Page 12: Operation

    4. OPERATION 4.3 Operation Keep bystanders, livestock, pets, etc away ^ WARNING from work area. Prevent serious injury or death. Always wear protective equipment appropriate for the job. Keep clear of moving components. Do not operate, work on or around this machine while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or if ^ WARNING feeling ill.
  • Page 13: Grinding A Stump

    4.4 Grinding A Stump ^ WARNING Prevent serious injury or death. Keep clear of moving components. 1. Pull handle height lock (A) and adjust handle to a comfortable level. Push lock in to engage in hole to lock handle. NOTICE Grinding a stump with engine at less than operating speed may result in clutch damage and also void the warranty.
  • Page 14 9. Make the first pass across front edge of stump, 17. Reposition stump grinder as needed until pivoting the stump grinder from side to side in the entire stump has been removed to below 3-6 in. (76-152 mm) passes. ground level. 10.
  • Page 15: Storage

    4.5 Storage Pull handle lock (A) out and flip handle over for storage.
  • Page 16: Service And Maintenance

    5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 5.1 Maintenance Intervals Daily Every Every Every Item Before Weekly Hours Hours Hours Verify emergency stop is functioning properly. ● With engine stopped, verify throttle is fully open when ● safety bar is pulled tight against handle. Check cutting teeth for wear.
  • Page 17: Rotate Cutting Teeth

    5.5 Replace Cutting Teeth 5.4 Rotate Cutting Teeth 1. Park stump grinder on a level surface. Check cutting teeth every 4 hours of use. Keep cutting teeth in good condition. Unit will cut faster 2. Shut off engine. and remaining teeth will last longer if broken or 3.
  • Page 18: Lubrication - Every 30 Hours

    5.7 Lubrication - Every 30 Hours 5.6 Replace Tooth Holder 1. Park stump grinder on a level surface. 1. Park stump grinder on a level surface. 2. Lower rotor to the ground. 2. Lower rotor to the ground. 3. Shut off engine and remove key. 3.
  • Page 19: Check Belt - Every 100 Hours

    6. Lubricate axles (C). Belt deflection (B) should be 0.5 in. (13 mm) at 3.0 lbs of force for a used belt or 4.25 lbs of force for a new belt. To adjust belt tension, loosen engine mounting bolts. Loosen jam nut (C). Turn adjustment bolt (D) clockwise to tighten belt to proper tension.
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    6. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Solution Rotor does not spin. Rotor jammed. Lock out power and clear debris from rotor. Drive belt loose. Tighten drive belt. Rotor rotates slow or sluggish. Drive belt loose. Tighten drive belt. Excessive vibration. Debris lodged in rotor. Lock out power and clear debris from rotor.
  • Page 21: Warranty

    7. 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 22 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 - 866.820.7603 Fax - 519.698.1087 www.baumalight.com...

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