Ammann APF 12/40, Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

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3.1 Description
The APF 1240 / 1250 / 1850 is a forward moving vibratory plate
that uses a traction-oscillating system.
The engine drives the vibrator via a centrifugal clutch and V-belt.
The machine is suitable for the compaction of sand, gravel (pos-
sibly coarse gravel), lean concrete, asphaltic bitumen-coated
gravel (medium and fine grained) and paving stones.
3.1.1 Equipment overview
1 Tow bar
2 Engine
3 Centrifugal clutch
4 Base plate
5 Exciter
3. Operation
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Danger
Take great care on downslopes. The machine
could slip down owing to loose material or if the
surface is slippery.
Do not use the machine on hard concrete, set as-
phaltic surfaces, highly frozen or unstable sur-
faces.
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