CONQUEST CA1342 PLATE COMPACTORS OPERATOR
’
S MANUAL
5
Prolonged exposure to vibrations could cause injury to your hands or wrists. If you feel severe discomfort
or pain, do not use the machine and consult a doctor before resuming work.
Prolonged exposure to loud noises without adequate ear protection could cause permanent hearing
damage.
MAX INCLINATION
FUNCTION
The vibration required for tamping is produced by the exciter which is on the compacting plate.
The engine starts the exciter and the torque is transmitted by the centrifugal clutch and by the belt.
In order to allow the idling of the drive engine, the centrifugal clutch, at low engine speeds, interrupts the
flow of power to exciter. The compactor must always be used with the gas handle in the “OPERATIVE”
position.
The engine supporting and the compacting plates are connected by 4 shock mounts, which are mounted
to avoid vibrations reaching the operator.
