Plate
Compactors
Light/Medium
For compacting hardcore,
sand and gravel
Code 47416/47415/47406/47436/47426
Operating & Safety Guide 648
Operating & Safety Guide 648
648/03
648/03
Set the throttle to minimum, turn OFF the ON/OFF switch
and close the fuel tap. Swing the control handle back to the
transport position, ready for return to HSS Hire.
EQUIPMENT CARE
FINISHING OFF
Once started,
let the engine warm up for a few
minutes before releasing the choke and resetting the
throttle
to the idle position.
Plate
Compactors
Light/Medium
BASIC TECHNIQUES
Open the throttle to the full position, the unit will start
to vibrate and try to wander.
Keeping a firm hold of the control handle, guide the
compactor over the surface.
Work over the surface from
left to right then from top to bottom.
The most important thing to remember when using the
compactor is that the material being compacted will not
automatically level out to a perfect finish.
As you compact the area, dips will occur which will need
to be filled.
For best results, compact the whole area then
switch the compactor OFF while you fill the dips with more
material. Then re-compact.
Never push the equipment beyond its design limits.
If it
will not do what you want with reasonable ease, assume
you have the wrong tool for the job. Contact HSS Hire for
advice.
Always switch OFF the compactor before making any
adjustments to it.
Keep the equipment clean.
You will find this less of a
chore if you clean up regularly, rather than wait until end of
the hire period.
When not in use,
store the equipment somewhere clean,
dry and safe
.
Regularly check the fuel level
and top up as necessary
with unleaded petrol.
Regularly check the oil level
– when the engine is cold
and the compactor is on level ground. Withdraw the
dipstick, wipe it clean, then replace it, remove it a second
time and verify that the oil level is between the MIN & MAX
lines.
Top up as necessary.
©HSS Hire Service Group Ltd 2012 No. 648/03
Group Office: 25 Willow Lane, Mitcham, Surrey CR4 4TS
Web Site: http://www.hss.com
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If you have any suggestions to enable us to improve the
information within this guide please e-mail your comments or
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... have you been trained
The law requires that personnel using this type of equipment in
the workplace must be competent and qualified to do so.
Training is available at HSS Training
0845 766 7799