Baumalight MX530, Operator'S Manual, Page: 21 / 32

• First, operate all functions in a clear area with
excavator at idle speed to get a good feel for
the controls before you actually move into any
brush.
• Choose low density brush and move into it
slowly, do not expect to get the first area done
fast.
• Slow travel speed if pressure surges up close
to max psi, doing this will greatly reduce rotor
jams, and with practice, will almost eliminate
jams.
• Run throttle only at half speed for first time
users.
• Operate with mulcher slightly raised until you
have a better feel how much the unit can take.
• The machine is equipped with a push plate to
push brush or small trees over and allow the
mulcher teeth to contact the lower portion of
the brush and mulch it or cut it off. The rest
of the plant will be mulched as the machine
moves through the working area.
• For tall brush, you can use the push plate
to push the brush over and cut it off close to
ground. You can also raise the mulcher, start
mulching the top and then lower to the ground.
Raise mulcher, move forward and repeat. Each
operator must experiment to find a technique
that works for them in their application.
• The mulcher can be used to cut and mulch
large trees if they are in the working area. When
mulching large trees, work from top down.
• Although it is best to mulch when it is dry, the
machine works well in wet conditions. However,
you must travel slower to do the same quality
mulching. It will also be necessary to clean the
machine more frequently to prevent caking and
clogging of the rotor area.
5.8 First Time User Tips
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WARNING
Always turn off the excavator and
disengage the hydraulic drive before
getting off the seat and approaching the
cutting wheel�
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WARNING
Wear an approved respirator (N95 Type
as a minimum)�
Follow local, state and federal
regulations�
The health effects from exposure to
wood dust are due to chemicals in the
wood or chemical substances in the
wood created by bacteria, fungi, or
molds�
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