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^ WARNING Breathing engine exhaust exposes you to chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Always start and operate the engine in a well-ventilated area. If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust to the outside.
Should special issues arise, or further information be desired, contact your dealer. This manual covers the Baumalight HGW30 Stump Grinder. Use the Table of Contents as a guide to locate required information. Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners.
2 SAFETY 2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety 2.2 Operational Hazards 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 the stump grinder.
Allow only properly trained and qualified may be found at: www.asae.org or www.osha.gov. personnel to operate this equipment. If you do not understand any part of this manual, contact Baumalight at 866-820-5603. ^ WARNING Prepare For Emergencies Protect from flying debris.
Do Not Allow Riders Avoid Powerlines & Underground Utilities • NEVER lift or carry anyone on the stump grinder. ^^ DANGER • NEVER use stump grinder as a work platform. Prevent electrocution. • NEVER allow passengers on the stump grinder. Death or serious injury can result if equipment comes near or contacts Lower Operating Speed...
Avoid Loud Noise Avoid High Pressure Fluids ^ WARNING ^ WARNING Prolonged exposure to loud noise can Pressurized fluids can penetrate the cause impairment or loss of hearing. skin. Wear a suitable hearing protective Hydraulic hoses can fail from age, device such as earmuffs or earplugs damage and exposure.
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Avoid Wood Dust Inhalation Avoid High Pressure Fluids ^ WARNING ^ WARNING Wear an approved respirator (N95 Type Pressurized fluids can penetrate the as a minimum). skin. Follow local, state federal Hydraulic hoses can fail from age, regulations. damage and exposure. The health effects from exposure to wood dust Use body and face protection while are due to chemicals in the wood or chemical...
Engage parking brake. your dealer before you weld, cut/drill holes, or make any other modifications. Turn engine off and remove key. Always use Baumalight replacement parts. Place “Do Not Operate” tag on control panel. ^ WARNING Moving parts can crush and cut.
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.
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A. D005365 ^ WARNING - Rotating blade C. D005039 ^ WARNING - Rotating blade hazard. Keep back while machine is operating. hazard. Keep back while machine is operating. Wait for blade to stop before approaching machine. D005039 D005365 D. D005294 B.
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E. D005126 ^ WARNING - Pressurized fluid G. D005125 ^ WARNING - Read and understand hazard. Pressurized fluids can penetrate the safety signs on the machine and operating skin. Do not check for leaks with your hands. instructions in this manual before operating Keep back a safe distance when pressurized.
5 OPERATION 5.1 Pre-Operation Check List 5.2 Carbide Teeth Break-In During the first few hours of use, avoid hitting Keep bystanders, livestock, pets, etc away stones as much as possible to allow the carbide from work area. teeth to wear slightly. This can be done by keeping Always wear protective equipment appropriate the cutting wheel above ground level.
5.3 First Time User Tips 5.4 Field Operation First, operate all functions in a clear area with ^ WARNING throttle at low idle to get a good feel for the controls before you actually move into any brush. Prevent serious injury or death. Slow cutting speed if pressure surges up close Keep clear of moving machinery.
Operator Controls 5. If the stump is on a grade, position stump grinder lower on the grade with the cutting wheel on the stump grinder higher up the grade. 6. Position stump grinder up to the front edge of the stump using levers (F) and (G). 7.
6 SERVICE And MAINTENANCE 6.1 Maintenance Daily Every Every Every Every Every Every Item Before Weekly 2000 Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Hours Check hoses and fittings for leaks. ● Check cutting teeth for wear. Rotate or replace cutting teeth as ●...
5. Loosen locknut (A) on tooth (B) and rotate tooth 1/3 turn. Flat shoulder on tooth will fit against shoulder (C) on tooth holder. 6. Tighten locknut (A) to 20 lb/ ft (27 Nm) of torque. Note: Parts breakdown found Baumalight’s website. www.baumalight.com...
6. Install spacer and locknut. Tighten locknut (A) hardware. to 20 lb/ft (27 Nm) of torque. 7. Install tooth into new tooth holder. Tighten tooth locknut to 20 lb/ft (27 Nm) of torque. Note: Parts breakdown found Baumalight’s website. www.baumalight.com...
6.6 Lubrication 4. Lubricate axle pivot pin (K) every 30 hours. 1. Lubricate swing pivot pins (A), (B), (C) and base end pin of cylinder (D) every 30 hours. 2. Lubricate raise/lower pivot pin (E) and cylinder pins (F) and (G) every 30 hours. 3.
7 TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Solution Rotor does not spin. Rotor jammed. Lock out power and clear debris from rotor. Low hydraulic oil level. Check hydraulic oil level. Add if necessary. Low hydraulic oil flow. Have qualified hydraulic technician check hydraulic oil flow.
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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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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