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instructions under “Cleaning and
Maintenance”.
Always switch the engine off when leaving
the machine unattended.
Never stand on the plate compactor.
Preparation for use
Fill up with fuel.
Check the fi ller cap (6) is sealed after fi lling.
Check that there is suffi cient engine oil in
the plate compactor (see the Cleaning and
Maintenance section), and that it is not
leaking oil. If the plate compactor’s engine
oil level is too low, this can result in damage
to pistons, piston rings, cylinder sleeves and
other moving parts, which will shorten the
service life of the plate compactor. As an
extra safety measure, the plate compactor is
equipped with an oil-level detector, which
automatically stops the engine if the engine
oil level drops below the minimum level.
Method of use
Open the fuel shutoff (8). Set the on/off
switch (18) to the ON position.
Set throttle lever (1) to its highest position.
Pull the starter handle (11) slowly until you
feel some resistance, and allow it to return
to its start position.
Press the decompression handle (13)
down. It will return automatically to its
start position when you pull on the starter
handle.
Pull the starter handle out rapidly with both
hands. The engine will start. Repeat if the
engine fails to start fi rst time.
Do not allow the starter handle to recoil
onto the engine. Allow the cable to rewind
slowly.
Never pull the starter handle when the
engine is running to avoid damage to the
engine.
Increase the engine speed using the throttle
lever (1).
The vibrations will cause the plate
compactor to move forwards. Use the
handle to control it.
Walk slowly and steadily to avoid losing
control.
Switch the engine off after use by setting
the on/off switch to the OFF position.
Useful advice
The plate compactor is designed to
compact asphalt and grained material, such
as gravel, by means of vibrations.
If possible, smooth over and level the area
to be compacted before starting work.
If the water content of the surface is too
low, it cannot be compacted adequately. If
it is too high, the vibrations will cause holes
full of water, which will reduce the surface’s
load-bearing capacity. Dry surfaces should
be dampened before using the compactor.
If the water content is very high, the engine
will cut out.
Transport and storage
The plate compactor kan be lifted at the
frame (4) and the lifting point (5). Please
remember that the compactor is very heavy
and may therefore be diffi cult to move up
and down slopes.