User Manual
Reversible vibratory plate Operation Manual
Page 3 issued 03/2016
Congratulations! You have purchased a reversible vibratory plate compactor
of the VDR line. You receive high-quality and powerful compaction machine
of an innovative design, intended for professional use under the toughest
conditions.
Read carefully this operation manual before starting the machine and always
keep the instruction - this way you will secure safe operation, high working
output and long durability of the machine.
The manufacturer bears no responsibility for damages arising from not adhering to the operation
manual.
CONTENT:
1. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............................................................................................................................... 4
1.1. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR OPERATING LIGHT CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT ................................. 4
1.1.1. Requirements for Operator’s Qualification ............................................................................................. 4
1.1.2. Obligations of the Contractor .................................................................................................................. 4
1.1.3. Obligations of the Operator .................................................................................................................... 4
1.1.4. Operation of the Machine ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.1.5. Inspections, Maintenance and Repairs .................................................................................................... 5
1.1.6. Loading and Transporting ....................................................................................................................... 6
1.2. FORBIDDEN ACTIVITIES ................................................................................................................................ 6
1.3. HYGIENICAL PRINCIPLES ............................................................................................................................... 7
1.4. ENVIRONMENTAL PRINCIPLES ....................................................................................................................... 7
1.5. LIQUIDATION OF THE MACHINE AFTER TERMINATION OF ITS SERVICE LIFE .................................................. 7
1.6. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORK WITH COMPACTION MACHINES .............................................................. 7
1.7. HYGIENICAL DATA ....................................................................................................................................... 8
1.8. LIST OF SAFETY SIGNS USED AT THE MACHINE ............................................................................................ 8
1.9. HANDLING WITH PACKING MATERIAL ........................................................................................................... 9
1.10. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF OPERATION ............................................................................................................. 9
1.10.1. Operation at low ambient temperature .................................................................................................... 9
1.10.2. Operation at high altitudes .................................................................................................................... 10
1.10.3. Operation in Dusty Environment ........................................................................................................... 10
2. TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................................ 10
2.1. BASIC TECHNICAL PARAMETERS ........................................................................................................................... 10
2.2. LUBRICANTS .......................................................................................................................................................... 12
3. PRIOR TO STARTING ................................................................................................................................... 12
3.1. INSPECTION OF ENGINE OIL LEVEL ............................................................................................................. 12
3.2. INSPECTION OF OIL LEVEL IN VIBRATOR ..................................................................................................... 14
3.3. CHECKING FUEL LEVEL .............................................................................................................................. 14
3.4. INSPECTION OF AIR FILTER ......................................................................................................................... 15
4. STARTING OF THE MACHINE ................................................................................................................... 17
4.1. GASOLINE ENGINES HONDA GX ............................................................................................................... 17
4.2. DIESEL ENGINES HATZ 1B30 AND 1B50 .................................................................................................... 20
5. SHUTTING DOWN ......................................................................................................................................... 21
5.1. GASOLINE ENGINES HONDA GX ............................................................................................................... 21
6. MAINTENANCE .............................................................................................................................................. 24
7. MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE ....................................................................................................................... 25
8. WARANTY TERMS...................................................................................................................................28