MTB Baumalight HYDRAULIC TREE PULLER Operator's Manual

HYDRAULIC TREE PULLER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

Issue Date: December 2017

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION �� 2

1�1 Overview �� 2

1�2 Intended Use And Foreseeable Misuse �� 2

2 SAFETY �� 3

2�1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety Words �� 3

2�2 Operational Hazards �� 3

Prepare For Emergencies �� 4

Replace Safety Signs �� 4

Do Not Allow Riders �� 4

Lower Operating Speed �� 5

Avoid Rollover �� 5

Avoid Powerlines �� 5

Detach Tree Puller Safely �� 5

Hazards From Modifying Equipment �� 5

2�3 Maintenance Hazards �� 7

3 SAFETY SIGNS �� 8

4 OPERATION �� 10

4�1 Preparation For Use �� 10

4�2 Machine Components �� 10

4�3 Attach To Skid Steer ��11

4�4 Detach From Skid Steer ��11

4�5 Transporting �� 12

4�6 First Time User Tips �� 12

4�7 Field Operation �� 13

4�8 Relief Valve �� 13

5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE �� 14

5�1 Lubrication �� 14

5�2 Inspect Hoses �� 14

6 TROUBLESHOOTING �� 15

7 WARRANTY �� 16

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1 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Overview

Congratulations on your choice of a Baumalight Incisor Tree Puller to complement your operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discriminating buyer.

This new and unique design allows us to build it very economically and makes it a very compact unit for storage and transport. The enhanced

visibility make the tree puller easy and efcient to

operate. Hydraulic controls are easy to adjust and operate.

Safe, efcient and trouble free operation of your

tree puller requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the tree puller, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting information contained within the Operator’s Manual.

This manual covers the Baumalight Incisor Tree Puller. Use the Table of Contents as a guide to locate required information.

1.2 Intended Use And Foreseeable Misuse

The tree puller is designed to be used by an experienced operator. Operator must be trained in the safe operation of a skid steer and hazards related to using the tree puller and the safe use of the tree puller for the intended purpose. Operators will require personal protective equipment to reduce the risk from some hazards that cannot be completely eliminated or controlled by the design of the tree puller.

Care is required to ensure that the tree puller will not come in contact with metallic objects, stones or other materials.

Tree pullers are not designed for use in hazardous

atmospheres where there is a risk of re or explosion due to ammable gases or vapors.

Use in hazardous, explosive atmospheres is prohibited. Serious injury or death of the operator or bystanders may be caused if puller is misused. Misuse may also cause damage to the machine carrying the puller.

Keep this manual handy for frequent reference and to pass on to new operators or owners. Call your Baumalight dealer, distributor or the factory if you need assistance, information or additional copies of the manuals.

OPERATOR ORIENTATION - The directions left, right, front and rear, as mentioned throughout this manual, are as seen from the operator’s seat and facing in the direction of travel.

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2 SAFETY

2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety Words

You must read, understand and follow the instructions given by the operating unit manufacturers, as well as the instructions in this manual.

The safety information in this manual is denoted by the safety alert symbol:

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This symbol means ATTENTION! BECOME ALERT! YOUR SAFETY IS INVOLVED!

The level of risk is indicated by the following signal words:

^ DANGER

DANGER - Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, WILL result in death or serious injury�

2.2 Operational Hazards

^ WARNING

Prevent death or serious injury�

Read and understand this manual before operating tree puller�

Always lower puller to ground, stop engine and remove key before leaving operators seat�

Never allow anyone in near tree puller or in area where tree may fall during operation�

Travel at a safe speed�

^ WARNING

Prevent death or serious injury from moving parts�

^ WARNING

WARNING - Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury�

^ CAUTION

CAUTION - Indicates a hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury�

NOTICE

NOTICE - Indicates a situation that could result in damage to the equipment or other property.

Moving parts can crush and dismember�

Disconnect and lockout power source before adjusting or servicing�

^ WARNING

Use tree puller only for the designed applications�

Any other use may result in personal injury, damage to equipment and may void the warranty�

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^ WARNING

Prepare For Emergencies

Prevent death or serious injury�

Verify tree puller is locked to quick attach hitch before operation or transport�

^ WARNING

Protect from ying debris.

Wear proper safety glasses, goggles, or a face shield to protect from debris�

Carefully read all safety messages in this manual and on equipment safety signs. Keep safety signs in good condition and replace missing or damaged safety signs.

New equipment components and repair parts must include the current safety decal.

Learn how to properly operate equipment. NEVER operate or work around this equipment without proper instruction, while fatigued or under

the inuence of alcohol, prescription or non-

prescription medication or if feeling ill.

Keep your equipment in proper working condition. Know the regulations and laws that apply to you and your industry. This manual is not to replace 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 866-820-7603.

• Be prepared in case of emergencies.

• Keep a re extinguisher and rst aid kit close to the machine.

• Keep emergency phone numbers close to your phone.

• Know your address so emergency services can locate you if an emergency arises.

Replace Safety Signs

• Replace missing or damaged safety signs.

• Safety signs are identied in Section 3 of this manual.

• Replacement safety signs are available from your Baumalight dealer.

Do Not Allow Riders

• NEVER lift or carry anyone on tree puller.

• NEVER use tree puller as a work platform.

• NEVER allow passengers on tree puller.

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Lower Operating Speed

Detach Tree Puller Safely

Keep tree puller low and move at slow speeds on rough or uneven terrain.

Avoid Rollover

The equipment may rollover, resulting in death or serious injury. To help prevent rollover:

• Travel at a slow speed.

• Avoid sharp turns & sudden movement on slopes.

• Carry tree puller close to the ground.

• Avoid holes, ditches and other obstructions which may cause equipment to rollover.

• Balance load so weight is evenly distributed and load is stable.

• Use caution when operating on slopes and do not operate on excessively steep slopes.

• Do not exceed load capacity of equipment.

Detach tree puller on a rm and level surface. Tree

puller may fall over if detached on unlevel or soft surface. Be sure people, livestock and pets are clear of machinery.

Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting hydraulic hoses.

Raised Attachment

^ WARNING

Crushing hazard�

Raised, unsupported tree puller can fall, resulting in death or serious injury�

Never enter the area under a raised tree puller�

A raised tree puller can lower unexpectedly, resulting in death or serious injury.

Avoid Powerlines

^ DANGER

Prevent electrocution�

Death or serious injury can result if equipment comes near or contacts power lines�

Electrocution can occur without direct contact�

• Check clearance before raising equipment.

DO NOT leave the operator’s seat if any part of the equipment contacts electric lines or cables.

NEVER enter area under a raised tree puller.

Lower tree puller to ground, engage parking brake, shut off engine and remove key before servicing.

Hazards From Modifying Equipment

Do not make any alterations to your tree puller. Altering may cause your equipment to be unsafe and may void the manufacturers’ warranty.

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Avoid High Pressure Fluids

^ WARNING

Pressurized uids can penetrate the

skin�

Hydraulic hoses can fail from age, damage and exposure�

Use body and face protection while searching for leaks� A tiny, almost invisible leak can penetrate the skin, thereby requiring immediate medical attention�

Use wood or cardboard to detect hydraulic leaks, never use your hands�

Escaping uid under pressure can penetrate the

skin causing serious injury.

Avoid Loud Noise

^ WARNING

Prolonged exposure to loud noise can cause impairment or loss of hearing�

Wear a suitable hearing protective device such as earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises�

Prevent the hazard by relieving pressure before connecting or disconnecting hydraulic lines. Verify all connections are tight before applying pressure. Search for leaks with a piece of cardboard or wood.

Protect hands and body from high pressure uids.

If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately.

Any uid injected into the skin must be surgically

removed within a few hours or serious infection may result.

Doctors unfamiliar with this type of injury should reference a knowledgeable medical source.

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2.3 Maintenance Hazards

Before servicing, park machine on a rm and

level surface, set parking brake and place a “Do Not Operate” tag on control panel. Read and understand this manual. If you do not understand any part of the manual, contact Baumalight at 866820-7603.

Always wear face and/or eye protection, safety shoes, and other protective equipment appropriate for the job.

Do not make unauthorized modications. Contact

Baumalight at 866-820-7603. Before you weld, cut/

drill holes, or make any other modications.

Always use Baumalight replacement parts.

^ WARNING

Moving parts can crush and cut�

Keep clear of moving components�

^ 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�

Follow lockout procedure before servicing�

^ WARNING

Crushing hazard�

Before performing inspections, service or maintenance:

Park machine on rm, level surface.

Engage parking brake�

Turn engine off and remove key�

Place “Do Not Operate” tag on control panel�

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3 SAFETY SIGNS

IHS3S

A. MTB-180 Safety Sign

IHS3P

B. MTB-182 Safety Sign

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C. MTB-175 Safety Sign

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E. MTB-052 Safety Sign

D. MTB-065 Safety Sign

MTB-065

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4 OPERATION

4.1 Preparation For Use

Although the tree puller has been carefully inspected and checked prior to shipment from manufacturer, it is recommended that the unit be thoroughly inspected.

Check all bolts for tightness and remove all shipping tags, bags, skids, and blocking.

Remove any masking materials afxed during

painting. Inspect equipment to verify that nameplates and all safety warning, caution signs and decals provided with the equipment are in place and clearly visible.

Visually inspect the tree puller before each start up. Check for loose or missing parts and any damage that may have occurred during moving or shipping.

Review all skid steer pre-start instructions, and ensure that all recommended steps and procedures have been followed.

4.2 Machine Components

A. Hose Holder B. Relief Valve C. Clamp Cylinder D. Pivoting Clamp E. Stationary Clamp

^ WARNING

Pressurized uids can penetrate the

skin�

Disconnect and lockout power source before disconnecting and/or connecting hydraulic hoses�

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4.3 Attach To Skid Steer

4.4 Detach From Skid Steer

^ WARNING

To prevent injury or machine damage put transmission in park�

Never position yourself between skid steer and tree puller�

Only experienced and properly trained operator’s may operate skid steer and tree puller�

1. Read and follow all safety instructions.

2. Attach tree puller to skid steer. See skid steer operator’s manual.

3. Connect hydraulic hoses. Verify hydraulic hoses are clear of pinch areas and moving parts.

4. Move to a clear open area to test functions.

^ WARNING

Prevent death or serious injury caused by unexpected movement:

1� Park skid steer on a level surface�

2� Engage parking brake�

1. Park skid steer on a level surface.

2. Lower tree puller to the ground.

3. Shut off engine and remove key.

4. Disconnect hydraulic hoses.

5. Detach tree puller from skid steer. See skid steer Operator’s Manual.

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4.5 Transporting 4.6 First Time User Tips

1. Verify all reectors and Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign are visible.

2. Raise tree puller slightly off ground.

3. Travel at a reasonable and safe speed.

^ WARNING

Always stop engine and remove key before leaving operators seat�

Operate all functions in an open area with skid steer at idle to get a good feel for the controls.

Run throttle only at half speed for rst time users.

^ WARNING

Always stop engine and remove key before leaving operators seat�

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4.7 Field Operation

4.8 Relief Valve

^ WARNING

Prevent serious injury or death caused by unexpected movement:

1� Park skid steer on a level surface�

2� Lower puller to ground�

3� Engage parking brake�

4� Shut off engine and remove key�

^ WARNING

Never operate tree puller when other people are in the vicinity�

Keep all shields in place�

Do not allow riders on skid steer�

1. Attach tree puller to skid steer. See Attaching/ Detaching in this section.

2. Operate hydraulics to open clamps.

^ WARNING

Prevent serious injury or death caused by unexpected movement:

1� Park skid steer on a level surface�

2� Lower puller to ground�

3� Engage parking brake�

4� Shut off engine and remove key�

Tree puller is equipped with a relief valve to adjust clamping pressure. If clamping pressure is set high, clamps may pinch off small brush or trees.

Remove cap (A) and turn relief valve counter clockwise to decrease clamping pressure.

Turn relief valve clockwise to increase clamping pressure.

Install cap (A).

3. Position puller so tree is as far into rear of jaw opening as possible for most clamping power.

4. Position tree puller as low as possible when clamping tree.

5. Operate hydraulics to raise tree puller and pull brush/tree from ground.

6. Move skid steer to desired location and operate hydraulics to open clamps to drop brush/tree.

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5 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE

5.1 Lubrication

^ WARNING

Prevent serious injury or death caused by unexpected movement:

1� Park skid steer on a level surface�

2� Lower puller to ground�

3� Engage parking brake�

4� Shut off engine and remove key�

Pump grease into all pivot point lubrication ttings

until adequately lubricated.

5.2 Inspect Hoses

^ WARNING

Pressurized uids can penetrate the

skin�

Hydraulic hoses can fail from age, damage and exposure�

Use body and face protection while searching for leaks� A tiny, almost invisible leak can penetrate the skin, thereby requiring immediate medical attention�

Use wood or cardboard to detect hydraulic leaks, never use your hands�

^ WARNING

Prevent serious injury or death caused by unexpected movement:

1� Park skid steer on a level surface�

2� Lower puller to ground�

3� Engage parking brake�

4� Shut off engine and remove key�

Inspect hydraulic hoses for damage and wear. Replace damaged or worn hoses before operating puller.

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6 TROUBLESHOOTING

PROBLEM CHECK SOLUTION

Clamps do not close. Clamps jammed. Remove material from clamps.

Low oil. Check oil level in skid steer. Add oil if

necessary.

Not enough oil ow. Check ow control on skid steer. See

your dealer.

Clamps do not have much power. Low oil. Check oil level in skid steer. Add oil if

necessary.

Oil lter plugged. Replace skid steer oil lter.

Skid steer relief valve not set properly.

Not enough oil pressure. Check hydraulic pressure on skid steer.

Set relief valve. Pressure should be 3000 psi (207 bar). See your dealer.

See your dealer.

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7 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.

Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any consequential damage or expense of any

kind, including loss of prots. The manufacturer is under no circumstances liable for skid steer damage

of any kind. The manufacturer is not liable for the maintenance of the product.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser. Warranty is void if repairs are attempted by anyone other than an Authorized Service Center.

If a difculty develops with the product, you should contact your nearest Authorized Repair Center, or

distributor. Only these locations are authorized to make repairs to the product or affect the replacement of defective parts, which will be done at no charge within a reasonable time after the receipt of the product. Units or parts should be returned at the customer’s expense to the nearest repair location or Authorized Service Center. Pack unit in a strong carton and pad tightly to avoid damage. Damage in-transit is not

covered by warranty. Include original purchase receipt with any claim (keeping a copy for your les).

The Manufacturer’s Liability is limited to repair of the product and/or replacement of parts and is given to the purchaser in lieu of all other remedies including incidental and consequential charges. There are no

warranties, expressed or implied other than those specied herein. For the nearest Authorized Service

Center call the manufacturer.

Please note the following details and le this information in an appropriate place.

Model Number: ___________ S/N:_______________

Date of Purchase: _____________ Owner’s Name__________________________________

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For parts, specications and the latest machine information please visit our website.

www�baumalight�com

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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

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