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
5.2 Attach To Tow Vehicle ������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������������� 12
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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^ WARNING
Crushing hazard.
Before performing inspections, service
or maintenance:
• Park machine on rm, level surface.
• Engage parking brake on towing
vehicle or chock tires on tree spade.
• Turn tengine o󰀨 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.
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A. D005127 ^WARNING - Pinch hazard. Keep
back while machine is operating.
D005127
B. D005262 ^WARNING - P65 warning
information.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals
including 1,3-Butadiene and lead, 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.
D005262
3 SAFETY SIGNS
A
A
CDE
B
A
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C. D005125 ^WARNING - Read and understand
safety signs on the machine and operating
instructions in this manual before operating
machine.
D005125
D. D005517 ^WARNING - Remove key before
servicing.
D005517
E. D005126 ^ WARNING - Pressurized uid
hazard. Pressurized uids can penetrate the
skin. Do not check for leaks with your hands.
Keep back a safe distance when pressurized.
D005126
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^ CAUTION
Prevent injury.
The blade assembly weight is 397 lbs
(180 kg).
Use an adequate lifting device to install
blade assembly.
1. Connect an adequate lifting device to blade
assembly (A).
2. Remove pivot pin (B).
A
B
3. Position blade assembly (A) and install pivot
pin (B).
4. Connect hydraulic cylinder clevis (C) to blade
assembly (A) with pin.
A
C
B
4 ASSEMBLY
4.1 Install Blade Assembly
5. Route hydraulic hoses on the outside of pivot
point (D) and under cover (E) to shovel cylinder
(F).
E
F
D
6. Connect hose with red cable tie to cylinder
tting with red cable tie. Connect other hose to
other cylinder tting. Verify hoses are clear of
pinch points.
4.2 Install Hitch
^ CAUTION
Prevent injury.
The hitch assembly weight is 303 lbs
(138 kg).
Use an adequate lifting device to install
hitch assembly.
1. Connect an adequate lifting device to hitch
assembly (A).
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2. Remove pin (B).
3. Position hitch assembly (A) and install pin (B).
4. Connect hydraulic cylinder clevis (C) to hitch
(A) with pin.
A
B
C
5. Route hydraulic hoses coiled on the main
frame under covers (D) and over top of hitch
cylinder (E).
6. Connect hose with red cable tie to hitch cylinder
tting with red cable tie. Connect other hose
to other hitch cylinder tting. Verify hoses are
clear of pinch points.
7. Route trailer wire harness under covers (D)
and cover (F).
F
D
E
8. Use cable ties to secure hoses away from
pinch points and moving parts. Do not ties
hose to telescoping part of hitch.
9. Connect wire harness to trailer plug using the
below diagram. Trailer may not use all pins on
the connector.
Male Trailer Connector With Female Pins
1. Ground
2. Trailer Brake Control
3. Tail Lights / Running Lights
4. Auxiliary
5. Left Turn Signal And Brake Light
6. Right Turn Signal And Brake Light
7. Backup Lights
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^Keep bystanders, livestock, pets, etc away
from work area.
^ Always wear protective equipment appropriate
for the job.
^Do not operate, work on or around this machine
while under the influence of alcohol, drugs or if
feeling ill.
^Keep clear of moving machinery at all times.
^Stop engine before leaving operators station.
^It is your responsibility to operate this equipment
safely. You must be familiar with the equipment
and all safety practices before use.
^ Do not allow untrained or unqualied people to
operate this equipment.
^ WARNING
Pressurized uids can penetrate the
skin.
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.
5 OPERATION
5.1 Preparation For Use
5.2 Attach To Tow Vehicle
^ WARNING
To prevent injury or machine damage
put transmission in park.
Never position yourself between tow
vehicle and tree spade.
1. Read and follow all safety instructions.
2. Lubricate the pintle and ring with a thin layer
of automotive bearing grease. Using the jack,
raise the ring above the open pintle height.
3. Slowly back up the tow vehicle so pintle is near
or aligned under the ring.
4. Using the trailer jack, lower the trailer so the
ring enters the pintle. If the ring does not line
up with the pintle, adjust the position of the tow
vehicle.
5. Close the pintle catch and install and secure
the lock-pin or padlock so the pintle catch
cannot be opened.
Open Closed
6. Verify pintle is securely closed and latched.
7. If the ring cannot be secured to the pintle,
do not tow the trailer. Contact your dealer for
assistance.
8. Lower the trailer so that its full tongue weight is
held by the pintle and tow vehicle. Pivot jack to
the horizontal position and latch with pin.
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9. Visually inspect the safety chains and hooks
for wear or damage. Replace worn or damaged
safety chains and hooks before towing.
10. Rig safety chains so that they cross under the
coupler. Loop around a frame member of the
tow vehicle or to holes provided in the hitch
system. Do not attach safety chains to an
interchangeable part of the hitch assembly.
11. Provide enough slack to permit tight turns, but
not be close to the road surface to drag.
12. Connect electrical connect to tow vehicle.
13. Verify transport pins (A) and plates, and hitch
stabilizer (B) are installed and locked in position
before towing trailer.
A
B
A
C
E
B
D
F
GH
I
J
K
L
M
N
H
A. Hitch Telescoping Cylinder
B. Transport Latch
C. Engine Fuel Tank
D. Engine Battery
E. Spade Tower
F. Spade Hydraulic Cylinder
G. Spade
H. Hinged Spade Frame
I. Hydraulic Control Valves
J. Hydraulic Reservoir
K. Engine Enclosure
L. Spade Tilt Cylinder
M. Hitch Stabilizer
N. Hitch
5.3 Machine Components
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Left
Swing Front
Left
Rear
Left
Rear
Right
Front
Right
Right
Swing
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A B C D E F GHIJ
A. Hitch Tongue Extend / Retract
B. Hitch Angle
C. Spade Frame Raise / Lower
D. Spade Frame Tilt
E. Left Swing Cylinder
F. Front Left Blade Cylinder
G. Rear Left Blade Cylinder
H. Rear Right Blade Cylinder
I. Front Right Blade Cylinder
J. Right Swing Cylinder
5.4 Hydraulic Functions 5.5 Pre-Operation Check List
• Verify that tree spade is properly attached to
tow vehicle.
• It is operators responsibility to perform
the following checks prior to operation of
equipment.
• Review and understand this manual and
operating unit manual.
• Verify safety decals are installed and
legible. Replace if damaged or missing.
• Verify that all hardware is tight.
• Inspect hoses and ttings for wear, damage
and leaks. Replace damaged or leaking
hoses before use.
• Verify that local utilities have marked all
underground wires, cables and pipelines.
• Refer to engine OEM operator’s manual for
prestarting instructions.
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1. Verify tree spade is properly connected to tow
vehicle. See section 5.2 Attach To Tow Vehicle.
2. Raise and tilt spade frame into storage position.
3. Install transport pins (1) and plates, and hitch
stabilizer (2) before towing trailer.
A
B
4. Shut o󰀨 on-board engine.
5. Travel at a reasonable and safe speed.
5.6 Transporting 5.7 Detach Tree Spade
^ WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.
1. Park machine on rm, level surface.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Disconnect hydraulic drive.
4. Shut o󰀨 engine and remove key.
1. Park on a level surface.
2. Chock tree spade tires.
3. Shut o󰀨 on-board engine and remove key.
4. Rotate and lock tongue jack in the vertical
position.
5. Disconnect safety chains and electrical
connector from tow vehicle.
6. Open pintle and rotate jack to raise ring above
pintle.
7. Slowly drive tow vehicle away from tree spade.
5.8 First Time User Tips
• First, operate all functions in a clear area with
throttle at low idle to get a good feel for the
controls.
• Move the tree spade slowly until you have a
better feel how much the unit can take.
• Each operator must experiment to nd
a technique that works for them in their
application.
^ WARNING
Always shut o󰀨 engine before leaving
operator controls.
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5.9 Digging A Tree
Have local utilities locate and mark underground
wires, cables, pipelines and other hazards before
operation.
^ 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 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.
^ WARNING
Moving parts can crush and cut.
Keep clear of moving components.
NOTICE
Prevent equipment damage.
Never open or close swing hinge with
spades extended.
Never operate spades with swing hinge
open.
1. Attach tow vehicle to tree spade. See 5.2
Attach To Tree Spade in this section.
2. Start on-board engine.
3. Increase engine RPM to operating speed.
4. Disconnect transport pin (A) and remove hitch
stabilizer (B).
A
B
5. Move tilt lever (C) to position tree spade in the
working position.
Left
Swing Front
Left
Rear
Left
Rear
Right
Front
Right
Right
Swing
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