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Following is a list of videos and documents available on Baumalights website and also on YouTube to help and enhance maintaining the stump grinder. The list below was current at the time this manual was issued. Additional content may be available. Activity ID Number Activity Name Description...
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 stump grinder.
This manual is not to replace any regulations or rough or uneven terrain. 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 519-698-9864.
Avoid Rollover Detach Stump Grinder Safely The equipment may rollover, resulting in death or Detach stump grinder on a firm and level surface. serious injury. To help prevent rollover: Stump grinder may fall over if detached on sloping or soft surface. Be sure people, livestock and pets •...
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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 device Hydraulic hoses can fail from age, damage and exposure. such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable Use body and face protection while...
Turn engine off and remove key. • Do not make unauthorized modifications. Contact Place “Do Not Operate” tag on • Baumalight at 519-698-9864 before you weld, cut/ control panel. drill holes, or make any other modifications. Always use Baumalight replacement parts. WARNING...
3 SAFETY SIGNS The two and four panel safety decals are pictorial B. D005364 ^ WARNING - Rotating blade and have a yellow background. The panel with a hazard. Keep back 75m while machine is triangle indicates the potential hazard. The panel operating.
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D. D005030 ^ WARNING - Pressurized fluid F. D005029 ^ WARNING - Read and understand hazard. Keep away from machine. safety signs on the machine and operating instructions in this manual before operating machine. D005030 E. D005522 ^ WARNING - Remove key before D005029 servicing.
4 OPERATION 4.1 Preparation For Use have been followed. Never bar over the rotor, This WARNING could cause damage and result in personal injury or equipment damage. Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood Note: Always keep the weight of the machine in dust, a substance known to the State of mind.
4.3 Pre-Operation Check List Check-mark Check these items: Frequency Verify the quick attach handles are locked. Each operation. Check the hydraulic fluid level to verify there is sufficient fluid Each operation. in the system. Check hydraulic lines for breaks and punctures. Each operation.
4.5 Attaching Stump Grinder WARNING WARNING Prevent injury. Pressurized fluids can penetrate the skin. Never position yourself between skidsteer and stump grinder. Hydraulic hoses can fail due to physical damage, age, kinks and exposure. Check Only experienced and properly trained hoses regularly.
4.6 Detaching Stump Grinder 4.8 Carbide Teeth Break-In During the first few hours of use, avoid hitting WARNING stones as much as possible to allow the carbide teeth to wear slightly. This can be done by keeping Prevent serious injury or death caused the rotor above ground level.
4.9 First Time User Tips Reference the cutting chart on baumalight.com to WARNING get an approximate time to grind stumps. Always turn off the skidsteer and Start with a small stump. Make the first pass then disengage hydraulic flow before getting disengage hydraulic flow and get off the skidsteer off the seat and approaching the rotor.
4.10 Field Operation WARNING WARNING Prevent serious injury or death caused Wear an approved dust mask or by unexpected movement: respirator. Park skidsteer on a level surface. Follow local, state federal Engage skidsteer park brake. regulations. Disengage hydraulic flow. 1. Attach stump grinder to skidsteer. See Shut off engine and remove key.
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15. Make multiple passes over the front edge of WARNING the stump, taking 2 in. (51 mm) on each pass. Always turn off the skidsteer before 16. Reposition the skidsteer and stump grinder getting off the seat and approaching the as needed until the entire stump has been rotor.
5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE DANGER WARNING Support grinder frame with safety stands Prevent serious injury or death caused to prevent accidental lowering. Do not by unexpected movement: position stands under rotor because it Park skidsteer on a level surface. can rotate. Engage skidsteer park brake.
4. Loosen locknut on tooth and rotate tooth 1/3 turn. Flat shoulder (B) on tooth will fit against shoulder (C) on tooth holder. 5. Tighten tooth locknut to 20 lb/ft (27 Nm) of torque. Note: Parts breakdown can be found on Baumalight’s website. www.baumalight.com...
6. Install spacer and locknut. Tighten locknut (A) 7. Tighten tooth locknut to 20 lb/ft (27 Nm) of to 20 lb/ft (27 Nm) of torque. torque. 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...
130-140 lb-ft. (176-190 Nm) of torque. spilled fluid immediately. Note: Parts breakdown can be found on 6. Drain hydraulic hose at its lowest point. Drain Baumalight’s website. www.baumalight.com oil into a suitable container. Clean any spilled fluids immediately. 7. Remove hose from cylinder.
6 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.
The manufacturer is under no circumstances liable for carrier unit damage of any kind. The manufacturer is not liable for the maintenance of the product. Baumalight will not cover time to diagnose and repair compatibility issues between carrier and attachment.
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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 www.baumalight.com...
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