Use and Care Manual

CAUTION: Used without the safety alert symbol, CAUTION indicates a potentially hazard-

ous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

1.2 Operating Safety

-Beware of uneven or slippery work surfaces, as they may cause injury or death.

-Exercise care when working in the vicinity of unprotected holes or excavations.

-NEVER allow any person to operate the machine without adequate instruction.

-ENSURE all operators read, understand and follow the operation instructions.

-Serious injury could result from improper or careless use of the machine.

-Plate compactors are heavy units and should be positioned by two people with appro-

priate strength, using the liing handle provided with the machine according to the

correct liing techniques.

-Plate Compactor may only be used for compaction jobs.

-DO NOT operate the machine unless all protective guards are in place.

-ENSURE that the engine 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 so

that the machine will not tip over, slide o or fall while in operation or unattended.

-DO NOT leave the machine in operation, while it is unattended.

-DO NOT pull the machine backward with transportation wheels, it can only be pushed

forward.

-ENSURE that the walls of a trench are stable and will not collapse 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 vibration.

-EXCERCISE CARE when operating unit. Exposure to vibration or repetitive work actions

may be harmful to hands and arms.

-NEVER stand on the machine 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 and DO NOT come in contact with the muler when the engine is hot, as it can

cause severe burns.

-ENSURE that the repairs to the engine and machine are carried out by competent per-

sonnel.

-DO NOT use the machine near flammable material or in explosive environments.