Baumalight TR330 User manual

TR330, TR440 And TR650 Tree Spades
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Issue Date: January 2023

^ 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.
Do not modify or tamper with the
exhaust system.
Do not idle the engine except as
necessary.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
^ WARNING
Batteries, battery posts, battery
terminals, and related accessories can
expose you to chemicals including lead
and lead compounds, which are known
to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive
harm.
For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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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................................................................................................................... 2
Prepare For Emergencies .......................................................................................................... 3
Replace Safety Signs ................................................................................................................. 3
Do Not Allow Riders ................................................................................................................... 4
Lower Operating Speed ............................................................................................................. 4
Avoid Rollover ............................................................................................................................ 4
Avoid Powerlines & Underground Utilities .............................................................................. 4
Detach Tree Spade Safely .......................................................................................................... 5
Hazards From Modifying Equipment ........................................................................................ 5
2.3 Maintenance Hazards................................................................................................................. 6
3 SAFETY SIGNS................................................................................................................................... 8
4 ASSEMBLY ........................................................................................................................................ 10
4.1 Install Blade Assembly............................................................................................................. 10
4.2 Install Hitch ............................................................................................................................... 10
5 OPERATION ...................................................................................................................................... 12
5.1 Preparation For Use ................................................................................................................. 12
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5.3 Machine Components .............................................................................................................. 13
5.4 Hydraulic Functions ................................................................................................................. 14
5.5 Pre-Operation Check List ........................................................................................................ 14
5.6 Transporting.............................................................................................................................. 15
5.7 Detach Tree Spade ................................................................................................................... 15
5.8 First Time User Tips ................................................................................................................. 15
5.9 Digging A Tree........................................................................................................................... 16
5.10 Planting A Tree........................................................................................................................ 18
5.11 Basketing A Tree..................................................................................................................... 18
6 SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE...................................................................................................... 19
6.1 Maintenance.............................................................................................................................. 19
6.2 Inspections................................................................................................................................ 19
6.3 Lubrication ............................................................................................................................... 19
6.4 Hydraulic Fluid ......................................................................................................................... 20
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7 WORKING WITH TREES.................................................................................................................. 21
7.1 Planting Procedure................................................................................................................... 21
7.2 Care For Your Trees.................................................................................................................. 21
7.2.1 Fertilizing ........................................................................................................................... 22
7.2.2 Mulching ............................................................................................................................ 22
7.2.3 When To Apply .................................................................................................................. 22
7.2.4 How To Apply..................................................................................................................... 22
7.2.5 Types Of Mulch.................................................................................................................. 22
7.2.6 Watering ............................................................................................................................. 23
7.2.7 Selecting The Proper Plant .............................................................................................. 23
7.2.8 Watering Newly Planted Trees ......................................................................................... 23
7.2.9 Watering After Planting .................................................................................................... 23
7.2.10 Watering Established Trees ........................................................................................... 23
7.2.11 Pruning............................................................................................................................. 24
7.2.12 Newly Planted Trees ....................................................................................................... 24
7.2.13 Staking And Guying ........................................................................................................ 24
7.2.14 Tree Wraps....................................................................................................................... 24
7.2.15 Limiting The Need For Pruning...................................................................................... 25
7.2.16 Protecting After Pruning................................................................................................. 25
8 TROUBLESHOOTING ...................................................................................................................... 26
9 STORAGE.......................................................................................................................................... 26
9.1 Storing ....................................................................................................................................... 26
9.2 Remove From Storage ............................................................................................................. 26
10 WARRANTY..................................................................................................................................... 27
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1 INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on your choice of a Baumalight
Tree Spade. This equipment has been designed
and manufactured to meet the needs of a
discriminating buyer for e󰀩cient operation.
Safe, e󰀩cient and trouble free operation of your
tree spade requires that you and anyone else who
will be operating or maintaining the tree spade,
read and understand this Operator’s Manual.
This manual covers the Baumalight TR Series Tree
Spades. 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. Call
your Baumalight dealer, distributor or the factory
if you need assistance, information or additional
copies of the manuals.
When this machine is worn out and no longer in
use, it should be returned to the retailer or other
party for recycling.
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.
1.1 Overview
The Tree Spade is designed to be used by
experienced operators, trained in the safe
operation of an tractor and trained in the hazards
related to using the tree spade and the safe use of
the tree spade 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 tool.
Care is required to ensure that the tree spade will
not come across metallic objects, stones or other
materials.
The tree spade is 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 the tree spade is
misused. Misuse may also cause damage to the
machine carrying the implement.
1.2 Intended Use And Foreseeable
Misuse
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2 SAFETY
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:
^
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.
^ 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.
2.1 Safety Alert Symbol And Safety
Words
2.2 Operational Hazards
^ WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.
Read and understand this manual before
operating the tree spade.
Always stop engine and remove key
before leaving operators station.
Never allow anyone near the tree spade
during operation.
Travel at a safe speed.
^ WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death from
moving parts.
Moving parts can crush and dismember.
Do not operate without guards and
shields in place.
Disconnect and lockout power source
before adjusting or servicing.
^ WARNING
Use tree spade 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
Prevent serious injury or death.
Verify tree spade is properly attached
to towing vehicle before operation or
transport.
^ WARNING
Protect from ying debris.
Wear proper safety glasses, goggles,
or a face shield to protect from ying
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 866-820-5603.
Prepare For Emergencies
• 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.
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Do Not Allow Riders
• NEVER lift or carry anyone on the Tree spade.
• NEVER use Tree spade as a work platform.
• NEVER allow passengers on the Tree spade.
Lower Operating Speed
• Keep tree spade 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 spade close to the ground.
• Avoid holes, ditches and other obstructions
which may cause equipment to rollover.
• Use caution when operating on slopes and do
not operate on excessively steep slopes.
• Do not exceed load capacity of equipment.
Avoid Powerlines & Underground
Utilities
Have underground utilities located before
beginning work. In the US or Canada, call 811 (US)
or 888-258-0808 (US and Canada). Also contact
any local utilities that do not participate in the One-
Call service. In countries that do not have a One-
Call service, contact all local utility companies to
have underground utilities located.
^ DANGER
Prevent electrocution and/or explosion.
Death or serious injury can result if
equipment comes near or contacts
power lines.
Electrocution can occur without direct
contact.
Contacting a gas line may result in an
explosion.
Have local utilities locate and mark under ground
wires, cables, pipelines and other hazards before
digging.
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Detach Tree Spade Safely
Detach tree spade on a rm and level surface.
Tree spade may fall over if detached on sloping
or soft surface. Be sure people, livestock and pets
are clear of machinery.
Relieve hydraulic pressure before disconnecting
hydraulic hoses. See your tractor Operator’s
Manual.
Raised Attachment
^ WARNING
Crushing hazard.
Raised, unsupported tree spade can
fall, resulting in death or serious injury.
Never enter the area under a raised tree
spade.
A raised tree spade can lower unexpectedly,
resulting in death or serious injury.
NEVER enter area under a raised tree spade.
Lower tree spade to ground, engage parking brake,
shut o󰀨 engine and remove key before servicing.
Avoid Loud Noise
^ WARNING
Prolonged exposure to loud noise can
cause impairment or loss of hearing.
Wear a suitable hearing protective
device such as earmu󰀨s or earplugs
to protect against objectionable or
uncomfortable loud noises.
Hazards From Modifying Equipment
Do not make any alterations to your tree spade.
Altering the equipment may cause unsafe
conditions and may void the manufacturer’s
warranty.
^ WARNING
Carbon monoxide hazard.
Always start and operate the engine in a
well-ventilated area.
If in an enclosed area, vent the exhaust
to the outside.
For more information go to www.
P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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2.3 Maintenance Hazards
Before servicing, park machine on a rm and level
surface, remove key, 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 866-
820-5603.
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 866-820-5603 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.
Follow lockout procedure before
servicing.
^ WARNING
Entanglement hazard.
Keep clear of moving components.
Wear proper protective equipment
appropriate for the job.
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.
Prevent the hazard by relieving pressure (See
Tractor Operator’s Manual) before connecting
or disconnecting hydraulic hoses. 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.
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