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TRaveLing
1. Grasp the compactor's hand grip, and move the engine
throttle lever (Figure 18) quickly to the fast position.
2. With the throttle lever in the fast position, the engine
speed should be around 3,600 RPM, therefore
engaging the centrifugal clutch.
Figure 18. Throttle Lever (Fast)
3. To make the compactor move in the forward direction
push the travel lever ( Figure 19) forward.
Figure 19. Travel Lever
CauTiOn
Make sure to follow all safety rules referenced in
the safety section of this manual before operating
compactor. Keep work area clear of debris and other
objects that could cause damage to the compactor or
bodily harm.
HAND
GRIP
FULL THROTTLE
POSITION
NOTICE
ALWAYS move the throttle lever quickly without
hesitation, because increasing the engine speed slowly
causes the clutch to slip.
NEUTRAL
FORWARD
REVERSE
TRAVEL
LEVER
OpERATION
4. To make the compactor move in the reverse direction
pull the travel lever ( Figure 19) backwards.
5. Firmly gasp the compactor's hand grip, the compactor
will begin moving in the desired position when the
direction lever has been placed in the desired position.
6. Slowly walk behind the compactor and be on the
lookout for any large objects or foreign matter that
might cause damage to the compactor or bodily injury.
7. If travel lever is placed in the neutral position, the
machine will vibrate in place.
8. To move the compactor laterally, hold the hand grip
firmly and swing compactor.
dO nOT
swing compactor
while gripping the travel lever.
normal shutdown
1. Return the throttle lever to the
START position
(Figure 14). Allow the machine to cool down for 2 to
3 minutes.
2. Place the travel lever in the
neuTRaL
position (Figure 20).
3. Place the throttle lever in the
STOP position (Figure 20)
to stop the engine.
Figure 20. Throttle Lever (Stop)
STOP
POSITION
NEUTRAL
POSITION
TRAVEL
LEVER
THROTTLE
LEVER
