Baumalight S40 Operator's Manual

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S40 STUMP GRINDER
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
Issue Date March 2020

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  • Page 1 S40 STUMP GRINDER OPERATOR’S MANUAL Issue Date March 2020...
  • 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 ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Prepare for Emergencies ����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 3 Replace Safety Signs �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������...
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Operator’s Manual. of fire or explosion due to flammable gases or This manual covers the Baumalight S40 Stump vapors. Use in hazardous, explosive atmospheres Grinder. Use the Table of Contents as a guide to is prohibited.
  • Page 4: Safety

    2 SAFETY 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety Words You must read, understand and follow the ^ CAUTION instructions given operating unit CAUTION - Indicates a hazardous manufacturers, as well as the instructions in this situation, which, if not avoided, could manual.
  • Page 5: 2�2 Operational Hazards

    Disconnect and lock out power source If you do not understand any part of this manual, before adjusting or servicing� contact Baumalight at 866-820-7603. Prepare for Emergencies ^ WARNING • Be prepared in case of emergencies.
  • Page 6: Replace Safety Signs

    Have local utilities locate and mark buried wires, cables, pipelines and other hazards • Replacement safety signs are available from before grinding. your Baumalight dealer. ^ DANGER Do Not Allow Riders Prevent electrocution� • NEVER lift or carry anyone with stump grinder.
  • Page 7: Hazards From Modifying Equipment

    Raised Attachment Hazards From Modifying Equipment ^ WARNING Do not make any alterations to your stump Crushing hazard� grinder. Altering the equipment may cause unsafe conditions and may void the manufacturer’s Raised, unsupported stump grinder can warranty. fall, resulting in death or serious injury� Avoid High Pressure Never enter the area under a raised Fluids...
  • Page 8: 2�3 Maintenance Hazards

    Do not make unauthorized modifications. Contact The health effects from exposure to wood dust Baumalight at 866-820-7603 before you weld, cut/ are due to chemicals in the wood or chemical drill holes, or make any other modifications. substances in the wood created by bacteria, fungi, Always use Baumalight replacement parts.
  • Page 9 ^ WARNING Entanglement hazard� Keep clear of moving components� Wear proper protective equipment appropriate for the job� ^ WARNING Burn hazard� Hot and high pressure hydraulic oil� Allow oil to cool before servicing�...
  • Page 10: Safety Decals

    3 SAFETY DECALS The two and four panel safety decals are pictorial and have a yellow background. The panel with a triangle indicates the potential hazard. The panel without a triangle indicates how to avoid the hazard. If any of the decals are missing, are damaged, or if you do not understand the decal, please contact your dealer.
  • Page 11 B. D005262 D. D005255 ^ WARNING - Rotating blade hazard. Keep back 75m while machine is operating. Wait for blade to stop before approaching machine. WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including 1,3-Butadiene and lead, which are known to the state of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
  • Page 12: Operation

    4 OPERATION 4.1 Preparation For Use ^ WARNING Wear an approved respirator (N95 Type as a minimum)� Follow local, state federal regulations� The health effects from exposure to wood dust are due to chemicals in the wood or chemical substances in the wood created by bacteria, fungi, or molds�...
  • Page 13: 4�2 Pre-Operation Check List

    4.2 Pre-Operation Check List Check-mark Check These Items Frequency Verify quick attach handles are locked. Each operation. Check hydraulic fluid level to verify there is sufficient fluid in Each operation. the system. Check hydraulic lines for breaks and punctures. Each operation. Verify hydraulic lines are plugged in securely.
  • Page 14: 4�4 Attaching Stump Grinder

    4.4 Attaching Stump Grinder ^ WARNING ^ WARNING Pressurized fluids can penetrate the Prevent injury� skin� Never position yourself between Hydraulic hoses can fail due to physical skidsteer and stump grinder� damage, age, kinks and exposure� Check hoses regularly� Replace damaged Only experienced and properly trained hoses�...
  • Page 15: 4�5 Transporting

    4.6 Detaching Stump 4.5 Transporting Grinder ^ WARNING ^ WARNING Prevent serious injury or death caused To prevent bodily injury from rotating rotor, be sure to disengage hydraulics by unexpected movement: before transporting grinder� Park machine on firm, level surface. •...
  • Page 16: 4�7 Carbide Teeth Break-In

    4.7 Carbide Teeth 4.8 Hydraulic Adjustments Break-In During the first few hours of use, avoid hitting ^ WARNING stones as much as possible to allow the carbide Prevent serious injury or death caused teeth to wear slightly. This can be done by keeping the rotor above ground level.
  • Page 17: 4�9 First Time User Tips

    4.9 First Time User Tips ^ WARNING Always turn off the skidsteer and disengage hydraulic flow before getting off the seat and approaching the rotor� ^ WARNING Wear an approved respirator (N95 Type as a minimum)� Follow local, state federal regulations�...
  • Page 18: 4�10 Field Operation

    4.10 Field Operation 1. Attach stump grinder to skidsteer. See ^ WARNING Attaching/Detaching in this section. Prevent serious injury or death caused 2. If stump is on a grade, position skidsteer in by unexpected movement: low area. This will position stump grinder in Park machine on firm, level surface.
  • Page 19 7. Using the skidsteer lift and swing control to direct the stump grinder, make the first pass across the front edge of the stump, moving the rotor from in 3 - 6 inch passes. The size of the pass will depend on the hydraulic flow and hydraulic pressure of the skidsteer.
  • Page 20: Service And Maintenance

    5 SERVICE And MAINTENANCE ^ WARNING ^ WARNING Support grinder parking stand to prevent Prevent serious injury or death caused accidental lowering� by unexpected movement: Park machine on firm, level surface. • Never enter area under grinder� Set parking brake •...
  • Page 21: 5�1 Rotate Cutting Teeth

    3. Lower stump grinder onto parking stand. Do not detach from skidsteer. Note: Parts breakdown found 4. Shut off engine and remove key. Baumalight’s website. www.baumalight.com 5. Inspect teeth for wear on top edge (A). Once...
  • Page 22: 5�2 Replace Cutting Teeth

    1. Park excavator and grinder on a level surface. 2. Lower parking stand to lowest setting and insert pin through hole and insert lock pin into pin. Note: Parts breakdown found Baumalight’s website. www.baumalight.com...
  • Page 23: 5�3 Replace Hydraulic Hoses

    7. Remove hose from cylinder. 8. Remove quick coupler and/or adapter from hose. 9. Install replacement hose in reverse order of removal. Note: Parts breakdown can be found on Baumalight’s website. www.baumalight.com Note: Parts breakdown can be found on Baumalight’s website. www.baumalight.com...
  • Page 24: 5�5 Every 10 Hours

    5.5 Every 10 Hours Lubricate pivot pins every 10 hours of use.
  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    7 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Rotor does not spin. Rotor jammed. Remove material from rotor. Low oil. Check oil level in skidsteer. Add if necessary. Not enough oil flow. Check flow control on skidsteer. See your dealer. Rotor does not have much Low oil.
  • Page 26: Storage

    8 STORAGE 8.2 Removing From 8.1 Storing Grinder Storage 1. Store stump grinder in a dry place. 1. Review Operator’s manual check 2. Clean stump grinder thoroughly. Dirt and wood adjustments. chips will draw moisture and cause rust. 2. Lubricate machine.
  • Page 27: 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 - 866.820.7603 Fax - 519.698.1087 www�baumalight�com...

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