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• Exercise extreme caution when operating on or
crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads.
•
Stay alert for hidden hazards or traffic.
• Do not carry passengers. Never leave the operat-
ing position and leave the plate compactor unat-
tended when the engine is running.
• Always stop the engine when compacting is de-
layed or when walking from one location to another.
• Stay away from the edge of ditches and avoid ac-
tions that may cause the plate compactor to topple
over. Always ascend slopes carefully, in a direct
path and in reverse to prevent the plate compactor
from toppling over onto the operator.
•
Always park the unit on a firm and level surface and
shut the tool off.
• To reduce exposure to vibration, limit the hours of
operation and take periodic breaks to minimize rep-
etition and rest your hand. Reduce the speed and
force in which you do the repetitive movement.
Residual risks
The machine has been built according to the state of
the art and the recognised technical safety require-
ments. However, individual residual risks can arise
during operation.
• Furthermore, despite all precautions having been
met, some non-obvious residual risks may still re-
main.
• Residual risks can be minimised if the „safety in-
structions“ and the „Proper use“ are observed
along with the whole of the operating instructions.
• Avoid accidental starting of the machine.
• Use the tool that is recommended in this manual..
In doing so, your machine provides optimal perfor-
mance.
• Hands may never enter the processing zone when
the machine is in operation.
9. Proper use
The plate compactor, for forward or reverse compac-
tion, applies energy to the loose soil or other materi-
als to increase its density and load bearing capacity,
mainly used for general road building projects, the
landscaping sector and in structural engineering.
The loose soil or particles are moved or rearranged
in a particular manner close to each other to avoid
any trapped air or voids. It increases the load bear-
ing capacity, decreases water seepage, prevents soil
settlement, reduces swelling, contraction of the soil
and prevents frost damage. It is ideal for compaction
of interlocking paving stones, trenches, landscaping
and maintenance.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved
by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury.
• Maintain the machine. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the machine’s
operation. If damaged, have the machine repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained equipment.
•
Keep the engine and muffler free of grass, leaves,
excessive grease or carbon build up to reduce the
chance of a fire hazard.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any oth-
er liquid.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
• Clean after each use.
• Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for
gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
• Store idle machine out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the machine or
these instructions to operate it. Machine is danger-
ous in the hands of untrained users.
Service
• Before cleaning, repair, inspecting, or adjusting
shut off the engine and make certain all moving
parts have stopped.
• Always make sure the engine switch is in its “OFF”
position. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
•
Have your machine serviced by qualified repair
personnel using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the machine
maintained.
8. Additional safety instructions
•
To avoid injury, keep hands, fingers and feet away
from the base plate.
•
Grip the handle of the plate compactor firmly with
both hands. If both hands are holding the handle
and your feet are clear of the compactor base, your
hands, fingers and feet can not be injured by the
compactor base.
• Always operate the machine from behind, never
pass or stand in front of the machine when the en-
gine is running.
• Never place tools or any other item under the plate
compactor. If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the
engine, disconnect the spark plug, thoroughly inspect
the machine for any damage, and repair the damage
before restarting and operating the machine.
• Do not overload the machine capacity by compact-
ing too deep in a single pass or at too fast a rate.
• Never operate the unit at high transport speeds on
hard or slippery surfaces.
