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OPERATION
5. Taking a firm hold of the control handle with one hand, grasp the recoil starter
handle with the other. Pull the recoil starter until engine resistance is felt, then let
starter return.
6. Taking care not to pull the starter
’
s cope fully out, pull the starter handle briskly.
7. Repeat until the engine fires.
8. Once the engine fires gradually, set the choke lever to the OFF position by moving
it to the right.
9. If the engine fails to fire after several attempts, follow the trouble-shooting guide
on page 9.
10. To stop the engine, set the throttle to idle and turn the engine ON /OFF switch
anticlockwise to the
“
0
”
position.
11. Turn the fuel off.
2.6 To Stop
1. Push the throttle lever to
“
O
”
position.
2. Turn the key switch to
“
O
”
(off).
3. Close the fuel valve.
2.7 Application
Trench compaction Earthworks
Road maintenance Landscaping
Brick paving Driveway topping
2.8 Operation
Run engine at full throttle and allow plate to pull itself along at its normal speed.
Depending on the material being compacted, three or four passes are recommended to
achieve the best compaction.
The machine is best suited to the compaction of bituminous and granular materials e.g.
granular soils such as silt and clay are best compacted using the impact force produced
by a vibrating rammer. Where possible the site should be graded and leveled before
commencing compaction.
Correct moisture content in soil is vital to proper compaction. Water acts as a lubricant
to help slide soil particles together. Too little moisture means inadequate compaction;
too much moisture leaves water-filled voids that weaken the soil
’
s load-bearing ability.
Compaction of dry materials will be facilitated by moistening with a water hose fitted
with a sprinkler. Excessive watering or water content will cause the machine to stall.
The optional water tank kit is recommended when the machine is used on bituminous
surfaces as the water film prevents a build up of material on the underside of the plate.
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