Instructions
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• Always park the unit on a rm and level surface and
shut the tool o.
• To reduce exposure to vibration, limit the hours of
operation and take periodic breaks to minimize rep-
etition and rest your hand. Reduce the speed and
force in which you do the repetitive movement.
Residual risks
The machine has been built according to the state of
the art and the recognised technical safety require-
ments. However, individual residual risks can arise
during operation.
• Furthermore, despite all precautions having been met,
some non-obvious residual risks may still remain.
• Residual risks can be minimised if the „safety in-
structions“ and the „Proper use“ are observed
along with the whole of the operating instructions.
• Avoid accidental starting of the machine.
• Use the tool that is recommended in this manual.. In
doing so, your machine provides optimal performance.
• Hands may never enter the processing zone when
the machine is in operation.
9. Proper use
The plate compactor, for forward or reverse compac-
tion, applies energy to the loose soil or other materials
to increase its density and load bearing capacity, mainly
used for general road building projects, the landscap-
ing sector and in structural engineering. The loose soil
or particles are moved or rearranged in a particular
manner close to each other to avoid any trapped air or
voids. It increases the load bearing capacity, decreases
water seepage, prevents soil settlement, reduces swell-
ing, contraction of the soil and prevents frost damage.
It is ideal for compaction of interlocking paving stones,
trenches, landscaping and maintenance.
m ATTENTION!
The compactor is not intended to be used on co-
hesive soils such clay or hard surfaces like con-
crete.
The equipment is to be used only for its prescribed
purpose. Any other use is deemed to be a case of
misuse. The user / operator and not the manufacturer
will be liable for any damage or injuries of any kind
caused as a result of this.
An element of the intended use is also the obser-
vance of the safety instructions, as well as the as-
sembly instructions and operating information in the
operating manual.
All persons who use and service the equipment have
to be acquainted with this manual and must be in-
formed about the equipment’s potential hazards. It is
also imperative to observe the accident prevention
regulations in force in your area. The same applies
for the general rules of health and safety at work.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any oth-
er liquid.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
• Clean after each use.
• Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for
gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
• Store idle machine out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the machine or
these instructions to operate it. Machine is danger-
ous in the hands of untrained users.
Service
• Before cleaning, repair, inspecting, or adjusting
shut o the engine and make certain all moving
parts have stopped.
• Always make sure the engine switch is in its “OFF”
position. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
• Have your machine serviced by qualied repair
personnel using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the machine
maintained.
8. Additional safety instructions
• To avoid injury, keep hands, ngers and feet away
from the base plate.
• Grip the handle of the plate compactor rmly with
both hands. If both hands are holding the handle
and your feet are clear of the compactor base, your
hands, ngers and feet can not be injured by the
compactor base.
• Always operate the machine from behind, never
pass or stand in front of the machine when the en-
gine is running.
• Never place tools or any other item under the plate
compactor. If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug, thoroughly inspect
the machine for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the machine.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by compact-
ing too deep in a single pass or at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the unit at high transport speeds on
hard or slippery surfaces.
• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
• Stay alert for hidden hazards or trac.
• Do not carry passengers. Never leave the operat-
ing position and leave the plate compactor unat-
tended when the engine is running.
• Always stop the engine when compacting is de-
layed or when walking from one location to another.
• Stay away from the edge of ditches and avoid ac-
tions that may cause the plate compactor to topple
over. Always ascend slopes carefully, in a direct
path and in reverse to prevent the plate compactor
from toppling over onto the operator.