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Pre-start Checks
Health & Safety
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Suitable PPE must be worn when using this equipment i.e. Safety Goggles, Gloves, Ear Defenders, Dust Mask and Steel Toe capped
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with concrete.
Dust.
The compaction process can produce dust, which may be hazardous to your health. Always wear a mask that is suited to the type of
dust being produced.
Fuel.
Do not ingest fuel or inhale fuel vapors and avoid contact with your skin. Wash fuel splashes immediately. If you get fuel in your eyes,
irrigate with copious amounts of water and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
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The exhaust fumes produced by this equipment are highly toxic and can kill!
WARNING
Pre start-up inspection.
The following Pre-start-up inspection must be performed before the start of each work
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4. Check the engine fuel level and top up as necessary.
5. Check for fuel and oil leaks.
Operating Instructions
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driving the vibrator. As the engine speed is increased the clutch will engage and will drive the vibrator. For correct operation, the
engine speed should be set to maximum.
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of the surface being compacted. If the surface to be compacted is on a slope, great care must be taken when controlling the
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Where there are a number of different layers to be compacted on top of each other, compact each layer individually.
