Replacement Part List

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HAZARDS AND RISKS
NEVER allow any person to operate the machine without
adequate instruction．
ENSURE all operators read ， understand and follow the
operating instructions．
SERIOUS INJURY could result from improper or careless use of
this machine
Plate compactors are heavy units and should be positioned by
two people of appropriate strength．Using the lifting handles
provided on the machine, along with correct lifting techniques．
! MECHANICAL HAZARDS
DO NOT operate the machine unless all protective guards are
in place．
KEEP hands and feet clear of rotating and moving parts as they
will cause injury if contacted．
ENSURE that the motor operation switch is in the OFF position
and the spark plug ignition lead is disconnected before removing
the guards or making adjustments．
ENSURE both the machine and the operator are stable by
setting up on level terrain and the machine will not tip over, slide
or fall while in operation or unattended．
DO NOT leave the machine in operation while it is unattended
ENSURE that the walls of a trench are stable and will not col-
lapse due to the action of the vibration,prior to commencing
compaction．
ENSURE that the area to be compacted does not contain any
"live" electrical cables,gas,water or communication services
which may be damaged by the action of the vibration．
EXERCISE CARE when operating unit．Exposure to vibration or
repetitive work actions may be harmful to hands and arms．
NEVER stand on the unit while it is operating.
DO NOT increase the governed no-load motor speed above
3,500 r/min. Any increase may result in personal injury and
damage to the machine．
BE CAREFUL not to come in contact with the muffler when the
engine is hot,since it can cause severe burns．
ENSURE that repairs to the motor and machine are carried out
personnel．
! FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
PETROL is extremely flammable and explosive under certain
conditions．
ENSURE that petrol is only stored in an approved storage
container．
DO NOT refuel the motor while it is in operation or hot.
DO NOT refuel the motor in the vicinity of sparks, a naked flame
or a person smoking．
DO NOT over fill the fuel tank and avoid spilling petrol when
refueling．Spilled petrol or petrol vapour may ignite．If spillage
occurs,ensure that the area is dry before starting the motor．
ENSURE that the fuel tank cap is securely fitted after refueling．
! CHEMICAL HAZARDS
DO NOT operate or refuel a petrol or diesel motor in a confined
area without adequate ventilation．
CARBON MONOXIDE exhaust gases from internal combustion
motor driven units can cause death in confined spaces．
! NOISE HAZARDS
EXCESSIVE NOISE can lead to temporary or permanent loss of
hearing．
WEAR an approved hearing protection device to limit noise
exposure．As required by Occupational Health and Safety
regulations.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
ALWAYS wear approved hearing protection when working in a
confined work space．Protective goggles and a dust mask
should be worn when working in a dusty environment．
Protective clothing and footwear may also be desirable when
working with hot mix bitumen．
! ADDITIONAL HAZARDS
Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury or death.
Beware of uneven or slippery work surfaces．
Exercise care when working in the vicinity of unprotected holes
or excavations
OPERATION
GENERAL OPERATION
The machine is best suited to the compaction of bituminous and
granular materials e.g. granular soils, gravels and sands or
mixtures of both．Cohesive soils such as silt and clay are best
compacted using the impact force produced by a vibrating
rammer.
Where possible the site should be graded and leveled before
commencing compaction．
Correct moisture content in soil is vital to proper compaction.
Water acts as a lubricant to help slide soil particles together. Too
little moisture means inadequate compaction；too much moisture
leaves water-filled voids that weaken the soil's load bearing
ability．
Use unleaded grade petrol and ensure that the fuel is free from
contamination．
The vibratory motion provides a self propelling action.Position
the handle at the opposite end of the machine to the vibrator．