PREPARATION
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STEP 2 - ADD GASOLINE:
Use fresh (within 30 days from purchase), lead-free gasoline with a mini-
mum of 87 octane rating. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
1. Make sure the plate compactor is on a level surface.
2. Unscrew fuel cap and set aside.
NOTE: The fuel cap may be tight and hard to unscrew.
3. Slowly add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill.
The capacity of the fuel tank is 1 gallon.
NOTE: Do not fill the fuel tank to the very top. Gasoline will expand and
spill over during use even with the fuel cap in place.
4. Reinstall the fuel cap and wipe clean any spilled gasoline with a dry
cloth.
OPERATION
Before starting the plate compactor, make sure you have read and performed the steps in the “Preparation” sec-
tion of this manual. If you are unsure about how to perform any of the steps or questions regarding the hazard and
safety notices listed in this manual please call (800) 232-1195 M-F 8-5 CST for customer service.
DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE
Using a plate compactor indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES. Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide
(CO). This is a poison gas you cannot see or smell. If you can smell the engine exhaust, you are breathing CO.
But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing CO.
NEVER use a plate compactor inside homes, garages, crawl spaces, or other partially/fully enclosed areas. Deadly
levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT sup-
ply enough fresh air. ONLY use outside and far away from windows, doors, and vents. These openings can pull in
engine exhaust.
Even if you use an engine correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a battery-powered or battery-
backup CO alarm in the home. If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the engine has been running, move to
fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
WARNING: The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: This engine may emit highly flammable and explosive gasoline vapors, which can cause
severe burns or even death if ignited. A nearby open flame can lead to explosion even if it isn’t directly in
contact with gasoline.
STEP 3 - CHECK FOR LOOSE PARTS
Before using the plate compactor, always check for broken or loose parts. Any screw, bolt or nut runs the risk of
loosening due to the vibratory nature of this machine. Always make sure to properly tighten these types of parts
prior to operation to best prevent injury. Remove dirt and dust, particularly around the area of the recoil starter and
the foot of the machine.
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• Never use an oil/gasoline mixture.
• Never use gasoline over 30 days old.
• Avoid getting dirt or water into the
fuel tank.
• Gasoline can age in the tank and
make starting difficult. Never store
plate compactor for extended peri-
ods of time with fuel in the tank.
