9 Operation and use
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In accordance with the intended purpose, the operator should stand behind the machine.
Guide and steer the machine using the control handle.
Utilize the machine's dead weight when working.
Allow the machine to pull forward independently. Do not push or pull forward or backward with muscle
power.
Hold the control handle left and right for an optimal control, performance and minimal hand-arm-
vibrations.
To avoid damage to the machine, the machine may not be relocated in a running state.
Use caution with coarse materials. In order to avoid extreme wear of the ramming shoe, this must
always strike parallel to the bottom to be compacted.
Operation in channels
On pit, cavity, dump and embankment edges, on trench edges and terraces, operate the machine so
that there is no danger of tipping or falling over.
Pay attention to the sidewalls and their stability. Danger of collapse and burying!
Stability!
Operation below freezing
The cold grease in the ramming system can increase the resistance so much that the centrifugal clutch
slips.
Allow the machine to warm up at a low rpm (do not actuate the gas throttle lever), as otherwise the
centrifugal clutch will wear quickly.
9.4
Commissioning
CAUTION
Beware of physical impairments caused by vibration.
Take breaks periodically.
CAUTION
Injuries or material damage.
There can be strong recoils on firm, hard or rigid bottoms.
Avoid these bottoms.
NOTICE
The machine must stand upright when starting and be placed on a suitable subsurface.