Behlen 80110640YEL - Manual (Page 3)

BEFORE YOU
START!!
Read the safety messages on the implement
and as shown in the manual. Observe the
rules of safety and common sense!
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
Working with unfamiliar equipment can lead to
careless injuries. Read this manual and the
manual for your tractor before assembly or
operating, to acquaint yourself with both
machines. It is the Owner/Operator’s
responsibility, if this machine is used by any
person other than yourself, or is loaned or
rented, to make certain prior to operating:
1. The operator’s manual is read and
understood.
2. Safety issues are understood and followed,
and proper usage is understood.
The use of this equipment is subject to certain
hazards which cannot be protected against by
mechanical means or product design. All
operators of this equipment must read and
understand this entire manual, paying particular
attention to safety and operating instructions,
prior to use. If there is something in this manual
you do not understand, ask your dealer or
manufacturer, to explain it to you. Improper use
can occur on machines that are loaned out or
rented to someone who has not read the
owner’s manual and is not familiar with a
Landscape Rake.
This Landscape Rake was
designed for one-man operation
from the tractor seat. Most
accidents occur because of
neglect or carelessness. It is the
responsibility of the operator to see that no one
is within twenty-five feet (25’) when it is in
operation. Do not operate the implement with
another person near, or in contact with, any part
of the Landscape Rake. Serious personal injury
or death may result if any attempt is made to
assist operation by hand.
Only properly trained people should operate this
machine. It is always recommended the tractor
be equipped with a Rollover Protection System
(ROPS) and a seat belt that is
used. Always stop the PTO, set
break, shut off the tractor
engine, remove the tractor key,
and allow implement to come to
a complete stop before
dismounting tractor. Never
leave equipment unattended
with tractor running.
All things with moving parts are potentially
hazardous. There is no substitute for a
cautious, safety-minded operator who
recognizes potential hazards and follows
reasonable safety practices. The
manufacturer has designed this implement
to be used with all its safety equipment
properly attached, to minimize the chance
of accidents. Study this manual to make
sure you have all the safety equipment
attached.
When maneuvering close to buildings or
passing through narrow areas, be sure to
allow sufficient clearance for the
implement and tractor. NEVER operate
tractor and implement under trees with low
hanging limbs. Operators can be knocked
off tractor and run over by implement.
This Landscape Rake is designed for
speeds of less than 5 mph. Reduce speed
on rough surfaces.
When the use of hand tools is required to
perform any part of assembly, installation,
adjustment, maintenance, repairing,
removal or moving the blade, be sure the
tools used are designed and
recommended by the tool manufacturer
for that specific task.
Personal protection equipment including
hard hats, safety glasses, safety shoes,
and gloves are recommended during
assembly, installation, operation,
adjustments, maintenance, repairing,
removal, or moving the Landscape Rake,
DO NOT ALLOW long hair, loose fitting
clothing or jewelry to be around moving
parts.
Always use two people to handle heavy,
unwieldy components during assembly,
installation, removal, or moving the
Landscape Rake.
OPERATION & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
F-20883 1-20-11