BAUMALIGHT DSM Series Tree Saw User Manual

BAUMALIGHT DSM Series Tree Saw User Manua

INTRODUCTION

Overview
Congratulations on your choice of a Baumalight Tree Saw to complement your pruning, trimming and clearing operation. This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet the needs of a discriminating buyer for efficient clearing of brush, shrubs and trees.

The blade is hydraulic powered by the hydraulic system on your skidsteer. Replaceable bearings are provided at major pivot points for extended service life.

Safe, efficient and trouble free operation of your Tree Saw requires that you and anyone else who will be operating or maintaining the Tree Saw, read and understand the Safety, Operation, Maintenance and Troubleshooting information contained within the Operator’s Manual.

This manual covers the DSM230 and DSM530 Baumalight Tree Saw. 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 additionalcopies 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 andfacing in the direction of trave

Intended Use And Foreseeable Misuse

The Tree Saw is designed to be used by experienced operators, trained in the safe operation of a skidsteer and trained in the hazards related to using the tree saw and the safe use of the tree saw 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 Saw will not come across metallic objects, stones or other materials.

Tree Saw are not designed for use in hazardous atmospheres where there is a risk of fire or explosion due to flammable 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 saw is misused. Misuse may also cause damage to the machine carrying the implement.

SAFETY

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:
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, couldresult in death or serious injury.c

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

WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.

Read and understand this manual before operating the tree saw.

Always stop engine and remove keybefore leaving operators seat.

Never allow anyone near the tree sawduring 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 lock out power source before adjusting or servicing.

WARNING
Use tree saw only for the designed applications.

Any other use may result in personalinjury, damage to equipment and may void the warranty

WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.

Verify tree saw is attached to skidsteer before operation or transport.

WARNING
Protect from flying debris.

Wear proper safety glasses, goggles,or a face shield to protect from flying 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 influence of alcohol, prescription or nonprescription 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 fire extinguisher and first 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 identified 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 the Tree Saw.
• NEVER use Tree Saw as a work platform.
• NEVER allow passengers on the Tree Saw.

Lower Operating Speed

• Keep tree saw 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 saw 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

DANGER
Prevent electrocution.

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

Electrocution can occur without direct contact

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

Detach Tree Saw Safely
Detach Tree Saw on a firm and level surface. Tree Saw 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 skidsteer Operator’s Manual.

Raised Attachment

WARNING
Crushing hazard.

Raised, unsupported tree saw can fall, resulting in death or serious injury.

Never enter the area under a raised Tree Saw.

A raised Tree Saw can lower unexpectedly, resulting in death or serious injury.

NEVER enter area under a raised Tree Saw.

Lower Tree Saw to ground, engage parking brake, shut off 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 earmuffs or earplugs to protect against objectionable or uncomfortable loud noises.

Hazards From Modifying Equipment
Do not make any alterations to your Tree Saw. Altering the equipment may cause unsafe conditions and may void the manufacturer’s warranty.

Avoid Wood Dust Inhalation

WARNING
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.

WARNING
Wear an approved dust mask or respirator.

Follow local, state and federal regulations

Avoid High Pressure Fluids

WARNING
Pressurized fluids 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 fluid under pressure can penetrate the skin causing serious injury.

Prevent the hazard by relieving pressure (See skidsteer Operator’s Manual.) 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 fluids. If an accident occurs, see a doctor immediately. Any fluid injected into the skin must be surgically removed within a few hours or serious infection may result.

Maintenance Hazards
Before servicing, park machine on a firm and\ level surface, set parking brake, chock wheels, 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 modifications. Contact Baumalight at 866-820-5603 before you weld, cut/ drill holes, or make any other modifications. 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.

WARNING
Burn hazard. Hot and high pressure hydraulic oil. Allow oil to cool before servicing

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
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.

WARNING
Wear an approved dust mask or respirator.Follow local, state and federal regulations.

SAFETY SIGNS

The two and four panel safety decals are pictorial and have a yellow background. The panel with a triangle indicates the potential hazard. The panel without a triangle indicates how to avoid the hazard.

If any of the decals are missing, are damaged, or if you do not understand the decal, please contact your dealer.


A. D005223 **WARNING** – Rotating blade hazard. Keep back 75 m while machine is operating. Wait for blade to stop before approaching machine

B. D005125  **WARNING** – Read and understand safety signs on the machine and operating instructions in this manual before operating machine.

C. D005517  **WARNING – Remove key before servicing.

D. D005126  ****WARNING – Pressurized fluid hazard. Pressurized fluids can penetrate the skin. Do not check for leaks with your hands. Keep back a safe distance when pressurized.

E. 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
F. D005405 ****Pinch hazard. Keep back while machine is operating.
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OPERATION

Preparation For Use

• **** 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 skidsteer engine before leaving operators area.
• **** 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 unqualified people to operate this equipment.

Pre-Operation Check List

• Verify that tree saw is properly attached to skidsteer.
• Verify that hydraulic hoses are properly connected.
• Check for entangled material on blade.
• Verify all guards, doors and covers are installed and secured.
• Verify cutting teeth are in good condition and are tight.

Machine Components

Dashed line indicates item hidden from view unless cover is removed.
A. Blade
B. Cutting Teeth
C. Hydraulic Motor
D. Angled Push Bar
E. Protective Mesh
F. Operators Manual Tube
G. Quick Attach
H. Hydraulic Hose Holder
I. Blade Guard
J. Zero Leak Relief Valve
K. Front Push Bar

Attach Tree Saw

WARNING
To prevent injury or machine damage put transmission in park.

Never position yourself between skidsteer and tree saw.

Only experienced and properly trainedoperator’s should operate the skidsteer and tree saw

1. Read and follow all safety instructions.
2. Attach tree saw to skidsteer. See Operator’s Manual.
3. Verify pins are secure in the correct position.
4. Connect hydraulic hoses. Verify hydraulic hoses are clear of pinch areas and moving parts.
5. Move to a clear open area to test functions.

Detach Tree Saw

WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.

1. Park machine on firm, level surface.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Disconnect hydraulic drive.
4. Shut off engine and remove key
5. Park on a level surface.
6. Lower tree saw to the ground.
7. Shut off engine and remove key.
8. Disconnect hydraulic hoses.
9. Detach tree saw from skidsteer.
10. See Operator’s Manual

Transporting

1. Verify all reflectors and Slow Moving Vehicle (SMV) sign are visible.
2. Raise tree saw slightly off ground.
3. Verify hydraulics are disengaged.
4. Travel at a reasonable and safe speed.

WARNING
To prevent bodily injury from rotating blade, be sure to disengage hydraulics before transporting tree saw.

Carbide Teeth Break-In
During the first few hours of use, avoid hitting stones as much as possible to allow the carbide teeth to wear slightly. This can be done by keeping the cutting wheel above ground level. Brand new carbide tips are razor sharp and can chip and shatter easily when they hit hard objects. Once the razor sharpness has worn away, the tips do not chip as easily. Observing these precautions will extend the life of the carbide teeth and reduce operating expenses.

The teeth bolts must be retightened every ten minutes for the first hour of use on a new tree saw.

Hydraulic Connections

WARNING
Pressurized fluids can penetrate the skin.

Disconnect and lock out power source before disconnecting and/or connectinghydraulic hoses

The tree saw is equipped with three hoses, pressure, return and case drain. Hydraulic couplers are not provided with the tree saw. Youmust install couplers and connect your skidsteer pressure, return and case drain hoses to the tree saw hoses.

Skidsteer hoses must be the same size as the tree saw hoses. Using smaller diameter hoses will decrease hydraulic flow.

First Time User Tips

• First, operate all functions in a clear area with throttle at low idle to get a good feel for thecontrols before you actually move into any brush.
• Slow cutting speed if pressure surges up closeto max psi, doing this will greatly reduce blade stoppage.
• Run throttle only at half speed for first time users.
• Move the tree saw slowly until you have a better feel how much the unit can take.
• The machine is equipped with a front push bar and an angled push bar to push brush or smalltrees over. This will allow the tree saw teeth to contact the lower portion of the brush and the blade to cut it off.
• For tall brush, you can use the angled push  bar to push the brush over and cut it off close to ground. Each operator must experiment to find a technique that works for them in their application.

WARNING
Always turn off the skidsteer and disengage hydraulic drive before getting off the seat and approaching the blade.

WARNING
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.

WARNING
Wear an approved dust mask or respirator. Follow local, state and federal regulations.

Rotate Cutting Head

WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.

1. Park machine on firm, level surface.

2. Engage parking brake.

3. Lower tree saw to the ground.

4. Disconnect hydraulic drive.

5. Shut off engine and remove key

6. Park on a level surface.

7. Lower tree saw to the ground.

8. Shut off engine and remove key.
   WARNING
   Prevent serious injury. Cutting head will be loose from mounting frame and can fall when mounting hardware is removed in step 5. Support as needed to prevent injury

9. Adequately support cutting head.

10. Remove mounting hardware from eightlocations (A) around cutting head.
    

11. Support cutting head as needed and rotate 90 degrees clockwise or counter clockwise.
    
    

12. Install mounting hardware at eight locations (A) around cutting head and tighten securely.

13. Remove cover (B)
    

14. Verify that hose connections on motor are tight and that hoses are not pinched.

15. Install cover (B). Do not operate saw with cover (B) removed.

Field Operation

WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.

1. Park machine on firm, level surface.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Disconnect hydraulic drive.
4. Shut off engine and remove key.

WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.
Never operate tree saw when other people are in the vicinity.
Debris can be thrown several feet from cutting area.
Keep all shields in place.
Keep away from moving parts

WARNING
Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer.

Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood.

WARNING
Wear an approved dust mask or respirator.

Follow local, state and federal regulations.

1. Attach tree saw to skidsteer. See Attach Tree Saw in this section.
   WARNING
   Prevent serious injury or death. Operating unit must be equipped with a forestry guard to protect the operator.

2. Set engine speed to low idle and engage hydraulics.

3. Slowly increase engine speed to high idle. Verify tree saw is operating smoothly.

4. If equipped with a rotating cutting head, rotatecutting head as needed to obtain the closest cut to trunk or ground. See 4.10 Rotate Cutting Head.
   If equipped with a stationary cutting head,\ position tree saw as needed to obtain the closest cut to trunk or ground.
   
   

5. Operate hydraulics to move tree saw blade into brush, shrubs or tree.

6. If blade stalls, stop movement, slightly raise tree saw and allow blade to regain speed. Slow movement to prevent further stalling.
   WARNING
   Moving parts can crush and cut.Keep clear of moving components. Lockout operating unit before clearingjams.
   WARNING
   Never approach tree saw before blade has come to a complete stop.

7. When cutting is completed, disengage hydraulics and allow blade to stop.

8. Lower tree saw to ground and stop skidsteer engine.

SERVICE And MAINTENANCE

Maintenance

Maintenance Chart

General Inspection| Inspect the unit for any buildup of contamination (dirt, stones, etc.).| Daily.
Hydraulic Hoses| Inspect hydraulic hoses for damage and wear.| Daily.
Cutting Teeth| The teeth bolts must be retightened every ten minutes for the first hour of use on a new tree saw.| First hour of use.
Cutting Teeth| Check and replace one at a time as necessary. With daily use expect to replace 4 to 6 teeth per day. See Replace Cutting Teeth in this section.| Every 4 hours.

Inspections

WARNING
Prevent serious injury or death.

1. Park machine on firm, level surface.
2. Engage parking brake.
3. Disconnect hydraulic drive.
4. Shut off engine and remove key.

WARNING Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State ofCalifornia to cause cancer.

Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/wood

WARNING
Wear an approved dust mask or\ respirator.

Follow local, state and federal regulations.

Inspect the unit for any buildup of contamination (dirt, stones, etc.).

Check cutting teeth every 4 hours of use. Replacecutting teeth as needed. Unit will cut faster and remaining teeth will last longer if broken teeth are replaced.

Inspect hydraulic hoses for damage and wear. Models with rotating head may experience premature hose wear in the areas (A) where hoses go through the slotted frame. Replace worn ordamaged hoses.

Baumalight has included one replacement set of internal motor hoses with the tree saw. These hoses were placed inside the body of the tree saw.

Rotate Cutting Teeth

Check cutting teeth every 4 hours of use. Keep cutting teeth in good condition. Unit will cut faster and remaining teeth will last longer if broken or worn teeth are replaced.

Each tooth can be rotated up to two times from its original position before replacement is necessary

1. Park tree saw on a level surface.
2. Lower blade to the ground.
3. Shut off engine and lockout engine controls.
4. Inspect teeth for wear on top edge. Once top edge is worn, rotate tooth so a new edge is on top (cutting) edge.’
5. Loosen locknut (A) on tooth (B) and rotate tooth 1/3 turn. Flat shoulder on tooth will fit against shoulder (C) on tooth holder.
6. Tighten locknut (A) to 65 lb/  t (88 Nm) of torque.

Note: Parts breakdown can be found on Baumalight’s website. www.baumalight.com

Replace Cutting Teeth

1. Park tree saw on a level surface.
2. Lower blade to the ground.
3. Shut off engine and lockout engine controls.
4. Inspect cutting teeth (B) for damage and wear. Replace individual teeth as needed.
5. Remove locknut (A) and tooth (B). Install new tooth. Flat shoulder on tooth will fit against shoulder (C) on tooth holder.
6. Install locknut. Tighten locknut (A) to 65 lb/ft (88 Nm) of torque.
   
   Note: Parts breakdown can be found on Baumalight’s website. www.baumalight.com

Motor Shaft Seal
To prevent hydraulic motor damage, the motor shaft seal is designed to fail if case pressure exceeds 100 psi (689 kPa).

If motor shaft seal (A) has failed, verify case drainline is free flow to sump or reservoir. Also check drain line for blockage. Correct any problems before replacing shaft seal.

Order replacement seal kit from Baumalight and follow instructions provided with kit.

Motor Shaft Seal Replacement manual can be found at www.baumalight.com/support

Note: Parts breakdown can be found on Baumalight’s website. www.baumalight.com

Zero Leak Case Drain Relief Valve

The tree saw is equipped with a case drain line thatis to be routed to the excavator hydraulic reservoir.

It is normal for a hydraulic motor to have a slight amount of internal leakage.

The case drain line will allow this internal leakage to be returned to the reservoir, preventing excessive  pressure on the motor seal.Starting with model year 2022, tree saws will be equipped with a zero leak relief valve (A) installed in the case drain line.

If the case drain line is not connected or becomes obstructed, the zero leak relief valve will vent the pressurized hydraulic fluid to the atmosphere. The zero leak relief valve will self reset after hydraulic pressure reduced.

WARNING
Pressurized fluids can penetrate the skin.

Keep bystanders away from machine during operation.

A tiny, almost invisible leak can penetrate the skin, thereby requiring immediate medical attention

If hydraulic fluid is coming out of the zero leak relief valve, shut down machine immediately. Inspect the case drain line connection and lines. Contact your dealer if case drain lines and connection are good.

NOTICE
Environmental hazard. Clean up any spilled hydraulic fluid immediately

A properly installed case drain protected by a zero leak relief valve will save the work of replacing themotor shaft seal and also improve the efficiency of your hydraulic systCem.

missing teeth.
Debris lodged in blade.| Remove debris.
Low cutting power.| Check to see if blade can be turn backward with hoses disconnected.| If blade can be turned, anti-cavitation valve (A) may bestuck open.
Remove and clean anti-cavitation valve.

Low flow or pressure.| Check hydraulic pump flow and pressure.
Disconnect pressure line to saw and install a pressure gauge in line. Test pressure. Contact your dealer if pressure is low.
Check blade speed with a photo tachometer.| Contact your dealer for recommended blade speed based on the motor and machine GPM.
Hydraulic fluid coming out of zeroleak relief valve.| Case drain connector for proper connection and line for obstructions or pinched line.| Connect case drain line if not connect- ed. Replace line if damage, obstructed or pinched.
Combo coupler seals.| Combo coupler seals may be leaking, allowing pressurized fluid to escape to the case drain line.

STORAGE

Storing Tree Saw

1. Store tree saw in a dry place.
2. Clean tree saw thoroughly. Dirt and wood chips will draw moisture and cause rust.
3. Check condition of cutting teeth. Replace as necessary. (See Service and Maintenance section.)
4. Check for loose or missing hardware.
5. Paint parts as necessary

Remove Tree Saw From Storage

1. Review Operator’s manual and check adjustments.
2. If parts have been replaced, verify they run properly.

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. This warranty covers parts and labor, but does not cover misuse, negligence or dealer travel time.

This product must be operated and maintained in accordance with the Operating and Maintenance Instructions supplied with this unit.

Under no circumstances will the manufacturer be liable for any consequential damage or expense of any kind, including loss of profits. 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.

This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and there never is any warranty on anything sold through auction.

Units are to be returned at the customer’s expense to the nearest Authorized Service Center. Damage in transit is not covered by warranty.

If an end user is a good mechanic, then we have no problem if the work is done by the owner.

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 specified herein. For the nearest Authorized Service Center call the manufacturer.

Please note the following details and file this information in an appropriate place.
Model Number: S/N:____
Date of Purchase: _____ Owner’s Name__

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

References

• BaumaLight Light Industrial Attachments
• P65Warnings.ca.gov

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