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1. ARE THAT THE LOAD MAY SWING A BIT WHILE IN TRANSPORT KEEP THE OBJECT CLOSE TO THE GROUND AND CONTROL SPEEDS WHILE STARTING STOPPING AND TURNING TO ENSURE SAFE OPERATION BE AWARE OF THE PROXIMITY OF YOUR MACHINE TO THE PEOPLE VEHICLES TRAILER FENCES WALLS AND OTHER VERTICAL OBSTRUCTIONS WHILE CRANING OBJECTS OVER OR NEAR THEM TO PREVENT ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE Page 5 Link Masters LLC June 2015 E STORAGE CARE AND INSPECTION The B amp B Tree Buddy Lift System is made in the U S A so it s tough The protective sleeve on the lift system protects it from abrasion dirt water and other contaminants We know working outside is a dirty job That being said take good care of the system As the saying goes Take good care of your tools and they ll take good care of you Follow this list of suggestions Store the system is a dry area or in a tool box Keep is away from knives razors and other sharp objects that may cut or damage the system Keep the system away from high heat sources greater than 120 degrees Fahrenheit Visually inspect the system for damage before each use og eS a Remove the system from service immediately if it looks or acts damaged and contact us for replacement options Contact us at info linkmastersllc com Please visit our website at www thetreebuddy com to see videos of the operation of the The B amp B Tree Buddy Copyright 2014 All right reserved This material may not be reproduced without the expres2. IFT SYSTEM MAY COMPLICATE LOAD DISTRIBUTION SO EXTREME CARE MUST BE TAKEN WHILE USING THE SYSTEM DO NOT EXCEED THE LOAD LIFTING RATING OF YOUR MACHINE THE B amp B TREE BUDDY LIFT SYSTEM CAN LIFT UP TO 3000 POUNDS FAILURE TO MOVE THAT LOAD RESPONSIBLY CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Page 1 Link Masters LLC June 2015 E Now that you are ready to use the B amp B Tree Buddy Lift System Safely here s how it s done The first diagram identifies the parts of the B amp B Tree Buddy Lift System A Lifting eyes wrapped for strength and durability B Lifting strap wrapped for strength and durability C Slide Chokers to tighten lift straps around object wrapped for strength and durability Diagrams as per above A Lifting Eyes B Lifting Strap C Slide Chokers D Lifting Strap Shackle The B amp B Tree Buddy has been engineered to make moving large rocks and boulders safer and easier Be aware of the use and rating tags on the product The B amp B Tree Buddy Lift System is fully adjustable that s patent pending and is where the magic happens The B amp B Tree Buddy Lift System can be deployed and retracted in a few easy steps Page 2 Link Masters LLC June 2015 a HOW TO ENGAGE USE AND DISENGAGE THE B amp B TREE BUDDY 3000 Step Place the B amp B tree into an upright standing position You can use the B amp B Tree Buddy to assist with the lifting of the tree if necessary Now the B amp B Tree Buddy can go t
3. STEM SOME STATES DO NOT ALLOW LIMITATION ON HOW LONG AN IMPLIED WARRANTY LASTS OR DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SO THE ABOVE LIMITATIONS OR EXCLUSIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU LINK MASTERS LLC NEITHER ASSUMES NOR AUTHORIZES ANY REPRESENTATIVE OR OTHER PERSON TO ASSUME FOR IT ANY OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY OTHER THAN SUCH AS IS EXPRESSLEY SET FORTH HEREIN THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE Page Link Masters LLC June 2015 E
4. The BOULDER BUDDY Lift System User s Guide Made and Manufactured in the USA by Link Masters LLC Toll Free 855 835 2244 www thetreebuddy com Patent Pending Designs Copyright 2015 All right reserved This material may not be reproduced without the expressed written consent of Link Masters LLC Link Masters LLC June 2015 a User s Guide Table of Contents Introduction and Warnings Pages 1 2 Proper deployment and retraction Pages 3 6 Storage Care and Inspection Page 6 YS Warranty Page 7 Congratulations on the purchase of the B amp B Tree Buddy Lift System By taking a few minutes to read this manual and a few minutes to practice using the B amp B Tree Buddy Lift System you will wonder how you ever functioned without it It is important to recognize that this is a new piece of equipment By reading these instructions and then allowing yourself a little bit of practice you will begin to reap the benefit of this amazing machine add on tool Please visit our website at www theboulderbuddy com to see videos of the operation of The B amp B Tree Buddy The first part of the instructions are warnings Warning The weight rating on this product is 3000 Ibs DO NOT lift objects that weight more than 3000 lbs or the rating of your machine whichever is less ONLY TRAINED OPERATORS SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE MACHINES MACHINES SHOULD ONLY BE OPERATED ON SURFACES SUITABLE FOR THAT MACHINE THE BOULDER BUDDY L
5. nk Masters LLC June 2015 a Step 5 Next raise the tree and approach the hole you ve already dug for it The tree should be standing close to plum as it is raised and moved Have your machine operator lower the tree into the hole to the proper depth and stabilize the tree by placing dirt in the hole at the bottom of the root ball Make any necessary adjustment to plum and align the tree while it is being held by the B amp B Tree Buddy before setting it down Adjustments to the tree will be very easy to do since the weight of the tree is being held by your machine NOTE Use the least amount of backfill dirt as possible as you will need to access both the slide chokers and shackle to disengage the B amp B Tree Buddy Step 6 Lastly lower the forks of the machine determine if the tree is stable and will maintain its positioning to finish backfilling around the root ball If you are not satisfied re lift the tree as much as needed and backfill again Lower the forks to release tension on the lift system slide the slide chokers up to release the lift straps from the root ball and unbuckle the shackle Your machine operator can now drive away from the tree with the B amp B Tree Buddy still attached to the forks to go get another tree IT IS IMPORTANT TO TEST THE LOAD YOU ARE LIFTING TO ENSURE THE STABILITY OF YOUR MACHINE AND THE TREE BECAUSE YOU ARE MOVING THE LOAD AWAY FROM THE MACHINE IT CAN AFFECT THE STABILITY OF YOUR MACHINE BE AW
6. o work Step 2 The next step is to put the lifting eyes of the B amp B Tree Buddy on the forks of your machine with the lift straps just off of the ground and with the shackle closest to the root ball Be aware of overhead hazards NOTE tThe shackle is intended to go around the root ball on the side away from the machine so that you can disengage the B amp B Tree Buddy without removing it from the forks after the tree is planted Page 3 Link Masters LLC June 2015 E Step 3 Now move the machine toward the root ball with the trunk of the tree centered in the forks of the machine Unbuckled the lift strap shackle engage it around the trunk of the tree and re buckle it Now the lift straps should be hanging around the front and back at the bottom of the root ball Step 4 Slide the chokers down to tighten the lifting straps around the root ball making sure that the slide chokers are down around the root ball as well Your machine operator may need to lower the forks to allow enough slack in the system to make final adjustments A bit of practice will allow you to engage the lift straps and slide chokers closer to the top of the root ball making removing it easier after planting NOTE Have your machine operator give or remove slack from the lift system so that slack is given or removed equally from both sides of the B amp B Tree Buddy otherwise your tree may be off center when raised SHIP Page 4 Li
7. sed written consent of Link Masters LLC Page 6 Link Masters LLC June 2015 a WARRANTY LIMITED WARRANTY LINK MASTERS LLC is subject to the terms and conditions contained herein warrants that it will repair or replace at its discretion the B amp B Tree Buddy Lift System for a period of 1 year from the date of purchase by end user that proves to be defective by reason of workmanship or material Terms and conditions The warranty is limited to the original purchaser of the system When requesting warranty service proof or purchase may be required The unit must be shipped freight prepaid to the manufacturer Link Masters LLC to render the service provided herein The unit must not have been previously altered repaired or serviced by anyone other than Link Masters LLC The system must not have been subject to accident misuse abuse or operated contrary to the instructions provided herein EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT PROHIBITED BY APPLICABLE LAW NO OTHER WARRANTIES WHETHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED OTHER THAN PROVIDED IN WRITING HEREIN SHALL APPLY TO THIS SYSTEM LINK MASTERS LLC SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE FOR ANY PERIOD IN EXCESS FOR THE PERIODS OF EXPRESS WARRANTIES PROVIDED ABOVE IN ADDITION UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHALL LINK MASTERS LLC BE LIABLE FOR PROPERTY DAMAGE ECONOMIC LOSS OR ANY OTHER CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES SUSTAINED IN CONNECTION WITH SAID SY
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