•If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away from the area of spillage
and avoid creating any source of ignition until fuel vapours have dissipated.
•Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved for this purpose.
•Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks, open flames or other sources of ignition.
•Never store fuel or a machine with fuel in the tank inside a building where fumes may reach a spark, open
flame, or any other source of ignition, such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer or similar. Allow the
engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
MACHINE USE AND CARE
•Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is running.
•Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for your application. The correct machine will do the
job better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
•Do not change the engine governor settings or over-speed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
•Do not run the engine at a high speed when you are not working.
•Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts.
•Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes and hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine or muffler.
These parts get extremely hot during use. They remain hot for a short time after you turn off the unit.
Allow the engine to cool before performing maintenance or make adjustments.
•If the machine starts to make an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut off the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire, and check for the cause. An unusual noise or vibration is generally a warning of an
issue with the machine.
•Use only 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 other 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.
•Don’t store the machine where children will be able to access it. Don’t allow persons unfamiliar with the
machine or these instructions to operate it. The machine is dangerous 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’s 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 approved replacement parts. This will
ensure that the machine remains safe to use.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
•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 cannot be injured by the compactor base.
•Always operate the machine from behind, never pass or stand in front of the machine when the engine is
running.
•Never place tools or any other items 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 compacting 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.
•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 operating position while working or leave the plate compactor unattended when the
engine is running.
•Always stop the engine when you stop working or when walking from one location to another.
•Stay away from the edges of ditches and be careful not to cause the plate compactor to topple over.
