MTB Baumalight HYDRAULIC TREE PULLER, Operator'S Manual, Page: 7 / 20

Lower Operating Speed
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.
Avoid Powerlines
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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.
Detach Tree Puller Safely
Detach tree puller on a firm 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
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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.
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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