1 INTRODUCTION 1.1 Overview Congratulations on your choice of a Baumalight OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, 3-Point Stump Grinder to complement your stump right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this grinding operation. This equipment has been manual, are as seen from the tractor driver’s seat designed and manufactured to meet the needs and facing in the direction of travel.
1.2 Intended Use and Foreseeable Misuse The stump grinding tool is designed to be used by experienced operators, trained in the safe operation of a tractor and trained in the hazards related to using the stump grinder and the safe use of the grinder for the intended purpose.
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 manufacturers, as well as the instructions in this Prevent serious injury or death� manual. Read and understand this manual before The safety information in this manual is denoted operating stump grinder�...
Additional information shields in place� may be found at: www.asae.org or www.osha.gov. If you do not understand any part of this manual, Disconnect and lock out power source contact Baumalight at 866-820-7603. before adjusting or servicing� rePare mergencies WARNING Be prepared in case of emergencies.
& manual. voiD owerlines Replacement safety signs are available from • nDergroUnD tilities your Baumalight dealer. Check clearance before raising equipment. • Have local utilities locate and mark buried • llow iDers wires, cables, pipelines and other hazards before grinding.
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aiseD ttachment lear otating rivelines WARNING WARNING Crushing hazard� Entanglement in a rotating driveline can Raised, unsupported stump grinder can cause serious injury or death� fall, resulting in death or serious injury� Keep tractor shields and driveline Never enter the area under a raised stump shields in place at all times�...
Do not make unauthorized modifications. Contact Baumalight at 866-820-7603 before you weld, cut/ drill holes, or make any other modifications. Always use Baumalight replacement parts. WARNING Moving parts can crush and cut�...
4.2 Driveline Dimension 1. Subtract machine dimension (A) from uncut To accompany the variety of 3 point hitch geometry driveline dimension (B). This dimension available today, the driveline can be too long for determines how much too long the driveline is. some machines or too short for others.
5 OPERATION 5.1 Preparation For Use Verify the three lynch pins are securely fastened. WARNING Visually inspect the unit before each start up. Wear an approved respirator (N95 Type Check for loose or missing parts and any damage as a minimum)� that may have occurred during moving or shipping.
5.2 Pre-Operation Check List Check-mark Check these items: Frequency Check the three lynch pins on the hitch to verify they are Each operation. securely fastened. Verify the pins on each end of the drive shaft are secured. Each operation. Verify the safety chains on the drive shaft are securely Each operation.
5.3 Machine Components 5.4 Attaching Stump Grinder To Tractor A. Manual Storage Tube WARNING B. 3-Point Top Link To prevent injury or machine damage C. Cutting Wheel Shield put transmission in “Park” and check D. Debris Shield the full range of hitch for interference, E.
5.5 Detaching Stump Grinder From Tractor WARNING Prevent serious injury or death caused by unexpected movement: Park tractor on a level surface� 1� Engage tractor park brake� 2� Disengage PTO� 3� Shut off engine and remove key� 4� 1. Park tractor on a level surface. 2.
5.7 Carbide Teeth Break- 5.6 Transporting 1. Verify all reflectors and Slow Moving Vehicle During the first few hours of use, avoid hitting (SMV) sign are visible. stones as much as possible to allow the carbide teeth to wear slightly. This can be done by keeping 2.
5.8 First Time User Tips Before you begin, make sure the tractor is turned off and the PTO drive is disengaged. Stand to the side of the stump grinder and observe the center point on the bottom of the cutting wheel.
5.9 Field Operation WARNING WARNING Never operate tractor when other people Entanglement in a rotating driveline can are in the vicinity� cause serious injury or death� Do not allow riders on tractor� Keep tractor shields and driveline shields in place at all times� DO NOT operate without driveline guards�...
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5. Engage cutting wheel and slowly lower it in 12. Follow the roots, taking as much of the larger a controlled manor to desired cutting depth. surface roots as possible. If these are not Always lower cutting wheel behind stump, removed they can, over time, protrude from the never try cutting down, always cut moving ground in areas where there is a heavy freeze/...
Prevent serious injury or death caused by unexpected movement: Park tractor on a level surface� 1� Engage tractor park brake� 2� Disengage PTO� 3� Shut off engine and remove key� 4� Note: Parts breakdown can be found on BaumaLight’s website. www�baumalight�com...
6.2 Maintenance Maintenance Chart General Inspection Inspect unit buildup Daily contamination (dirt, stones, etc.). Cutting Teeth Check and replace one at a time as Every 2 hours. necessary. The teeth on the outer edge of the wheel wear faster and are more prone to chipping.
7 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Cutting wheel does not spin. Cutting wheel jammed. Remove material from cutting wheel. Shear bolt sheared off. Replace shear bolt. NOTICE - Prevent equipment damage. Shear bolt is designed to fail to protect drive components from damage.
8 STORAGE 8.1 Storing Grinder 8.2 Removing Grinder From Storage 1. Review Operator’s manual check 1. Store grinder in a dry place. adjustments. 2. Clean grinder thoroughly. Dirt and wood chips 2. Lubricate machine. (See Service will draw moisture and cause rust. Maintenance section.) 3.
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.
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