F-21312 2 8-13-20
CAUTION
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 Land
Plane.
CAUTION
- For safe operation, read rules and
instructions carefully.
The following safety precautions should be
thoroughly understood before attempting to
begin the assembly of this machine.
1. Select an area for assembly that is clean and
free of debris which might cause persons
working on the assembly to trip.
2. Do NOT lift heavy parts or assemblies. Use
a crane, jack, tackle, fork trucks or other
mechanical devices.
3. Preview the assembly instructions in your
operator’s manual before proceeding further.
4. If the assembly instructions call for parts
or assemblies to be blocked up, use only
blocking material that is in good condition
and is capable of handling the weight of the
assembly to be blocked. Also insure that the
blocking material is on a clean, dry surface.
5. NEVER put hands, or any part of the body,
under blocked up assemblies if at all possible.
6. After completing assembly, thoroughly
inspect the machine to be sure that all nuts,
bolts, or any other fastened assemblies have
been thoroughly tightened.
7. Before operating the machine, thoroughly
READ and UNDERSTAND the operation
section of your operator’s manual.
8. Before operating, READ the maintenance
section of your operator’s manual to be
sure that any parts requiring lubrication are
serviced to avoid any possible damage.
9. Before operating equipment - If you have any
questions regarding the proper assembly
or operation, contact your Behlen Country
dealer or representative.
Safety Information
This Land Plane 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’) of the blade when it is in
operation. Do not operate the implement with
another person near, or in contact with, any part
of the Land Plane. Serious personal injury or
death may result if any attempt is made to assist
operation by hand.
Please remember it is important that you read
and heed the safety decals on the Land Plane,
and the safety rules set forth herein. Clean or
replace all safety stickers if they cannot be
clearly read and understood. They are there for
your safety as well as the safety of others. The
safe use of this machine is strictly up to you, the
operator.
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
