Operator’s Manual. of the tool. Care is required to ensure that the tree spade will This manual covers the DR444 Baumalight Tree not come across metallic objects, stones or other Spade. Use the Table of Contents as a guide to materials.
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 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 the tree spade�...
This manual is not to replace on rough or uneven terrain. any regulations or laws. Additional information may be found at: www.asae.org or www.osha.gov. If you do not understand any part of this manual, contact Baumalight at 866-820-5603.
Avoid Rollover Avoid Powerlines & Underground Utilities The equipment may rollover, resulting in death or serious injury. To help prevent rollover: DANGER • Travel at a slow speed. Prevent electrocution and/or explosion� • Avoid sharp turns & sudden movement on slopes.
Avoid Loud Noise Detach Tree Spade Safely WARNING Detach tree spade on a firm and level surface. Tree spade may fall over if detached on sloping Prolonged exposure to loud noise can or soft surface. Be sure people, livestock and pets cause impairment or loss of hearing�...
“Do Not Operate” tag on control panel. Read and WARNING understand this manual. If you do not understand any part of the manual, contact Baumalight at 866- Pressurized fluids can penetrate the 820-5603. skin�...
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WARNING Crushing hazard� Before performing inspections, service or maintenance: Park machine on firm, level surface. • Engage parking brake� • Turn engine off and remove key. • Place “Do Not Operate” tag on • control panel� WARNING Burn hazard� Hot and high pressure hydraulic oil� Allow oil to cool before servicing�...
3 SAFETY SIGNS The two and four panel safety decals are pictorial A. D005262 ^ WARNING - P65 warning and have a yellow background. The panel with a information. triangle indicates the potential hazard. The panel without a triangle indicates how to avoid the WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals hazard.
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C. D005127 ^ WARNING - Pinch hazard. Keep E. D005517 ^ WARNING - Remove key before back while machine is operating. servicing. D005517 D005127 D. D005125 ^ WARNING - Read and understand safety signs on the machine and operating instructions in this manual before operating machine.
4 OPERATION 4�1 Preparation For Use Keep bystanders, livestock, pets, etc away WARNING from work area. Prevent serious injury� Always wear protective equipment appropriate for the job. Verify bystanders are away and operator Do not operate, work on or around this machine is in a safe area to avoid pinching/ while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or if crushing�...
4.4.1 Wireless Control Functions 4.4.2 Wired Control Functions SWING SWING SPADES Emergency Stop Right Side Swing Front Right Spade MTB-245 Rear Right Spade Front Left Spade Rear Left Spade Front Right Spade Front Left Spade Left Side Swing Left Side Swing Right Side Swing Rear Left Spade Rear Right Spade...
4�5 Pre-Operation Check List 4�7 Detach Tree Spade • Verify that tree spade is properly attached to WARNING skidsteer. Prevent serious injury or death� • Verify that hydraulic hoses and electrical cable (if equipped) are properly connected. Park machine on firm, level surface. 1�...
4�9 Digging A Tree NOTICE DANGER Prevent equipment damage� Prevent electrocution and/or explosion� Never open or close swing hinge with Death or serious injury can result if spades extended� equipment comes near or contacts power lines� Never operate spades with swing hinge open�...
4.9.1 Planting A Tree Position tree above hole. Tilt and lower the tree spade so that the tree fits into the hole. Lift tree out of ground and tilt tree spade back. Move away from hole. WARNING Moving parts can crush and cut� Retract spades.
5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE 5�1 Maintenance Pump grease into grease fittings of spade WARNING cylinders (C). Moving parts can crush and cut� Keep clear of moving components� Lockout operating unit before performing inspections or maintenance� 5�2 Inspections Check hydraulic hoses and fittings daily for leaks. Replace hose if worn or damaged.
6 WORKING WITH TREES Spade size and the amount of water available Try to position spade at same angle (right/left) for your landscape should reflect your choice of when digging and planting so the flats on the tree size. An average root system will be about blades match, this will leave less air space under the same size below ground as the branches are the root ball.
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6�2�1 Fertilizing 6�2�3 When To Apply Fertilizing generally is not necessary until the tree Mulch can be applied just about any time of the begins recovering from the shock of transplanting year when trees and shrubs are being planted. The and establishes itself in its new home.
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top. There are many brands and types of materials time it takes for the tree to get established in the from which to choose. They have proven to be landscape. It is now recommended that the root beneficial in discouraging weeds and conserving ball and surrounding area of a newly transplanted soil moisture.
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tree at a distance as far as the tree is tall, and in that compete with the selected leader(s). Branches many cases much farther. Therefore, it is usually should be retained on the lower trunk to increase beneficial to water the entire yard to be certain the taper.
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6�2�15 Staking And Guying Guys or stakes should only be used when necessary, such as when roots are not solid in the planting hole or where the tree could be dislodged by high winds. Bare-Root and Container Grown trees are more likely to require staking or guying than Balled and Burlapped trees.
7 TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION Spades will not cut into the ground. Insufficient pressure. Check hydraulic oil level. Add as needed. Hydraulic hoses Reverse hoses. connected properly. Slides obstructed by dirt. Clean the slides. Spade lifts off the ground when Started with the spade Start with the closest spade first.
8 STORAGE 8�1 Storing 8�2 Remove From Storage 1. Store tree spade in a dry place. 1. Review Operator’s Manual. 2. Clean tree spade thoroughly. Dirt will draw 2. If parts have been replaced, verify they operate moisture and cause rust. properly.
Replacement of individual parts vs. assemblies are at the discretion of the manufacturer. Baumalight products when purchased new are automatically registered for warranty on the date of purchase. Warranty claims must include the bill of sale to the original purchaser.
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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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