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not be used until the fault is rectified.
1. Thoroughly inspect the compactor for signs of
damage. Check components are present and secure.
Pay special attention to the belt drive safety guard
fitted between the engine and the vibrator unit.
2. Check the engine oil level and top up as necessary.
3. Check the engine fuel level and top up as necessary.
4. Check for fuel and oil leaks
Start and stop Procedure for Engines
Diesel Engine
1.
Open the fuel cock.
2. Turn the governor lever to “START” position.
3. Hold the recoil starter handle.
4. Pull the starter handle until you feel the resistance,
then return handle slowly.
5. Press the decompression lever to “Non-compression”
position. The lever will return back automatically after
the engine started.
6. Hold the recoil starter handle with two hands and pull
it hardly.
7. It is difficult to start the engine at cold weather.
Remove the rubber plug on the cylinder head and fill
about 2CC engine oil before starting.
8. To stop the engine, set the governor lever to the low
speed position, then run the engine at zero load five
minutes.
9. Set the governor lever to the “STOP” position. Do not
stop the engine with the decompression lever.
10.
Set the fuel cock the “OFF” position.
! FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS
PETROL is extremely flammable and explosive under certain
conditions.
ENSURE that the 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
Pre start-up inspection
The following Pre-start-up inspection must be performed before
the start of each work session or after every four hours of use,
whichever is first. If any fault is discovered, the compactor must
decompression lever
fuel cock
regulator
handle
