FORWARD COMPACTOR
OWNER’S MANUAL
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QUALITY ASSURANCE/ MACHINE BREAK IN
The Bartell Vibratory Plate Compactor is the product of extensive engineering
development designed to give long life and unmatched performance. The Compactors are
shipped completely assembled with the exception of attaching the handle, and only require
filling with fuel and a brief check of lubricant levels in preparation for operation. The exciter
housing are pre-serviced with oil at factory.
You can help ensure that your Vibratory Plate Compactor will perform at top levels by
observing a simple routing on first use. Consider that your new Compactor is like a new car.
Just as you would break in a new car to the road or any new machine to the job, you should
start gradually and build up to full use. Learn what your machine can do and how it will respond.
Re
fer to the engine manufacturer’s manual for run-in times. Full throttle and control may be
used after this time period, as allowed by material. This will serve to further break in the
machine on your specific application, as well as provide you with additional practice using the
machine.
We thank you for the confidence you have placed in us by purchasing a Bartell Vibratory
Plate Compactor and wish you many years of satisfied use.
