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No.3498-35860-0 Be sure to operate, inspect, and maintain the products after you have read this manual carefully to understand the contents. OPERATING & MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS PLATE COMPACTOR No.50101~...
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Forward Forward This manual has been prepared as a guide to operate SAKAI PLATE COMPACTOR, PC 600. It is hoped that the manual is useful for experienced operators to refresh the knowledge and the experiences as well as for inexperienced operators.
Contents Contents When you order parts or get instructions for trouble correction ... 1 Safety precautions .................. 2 1. Basic safety precautions ..............4 2. Sticking position of warning notice (Label) ........6 3. Inspection before operation ............8 4. Starting-up ..................10 5.
The PRODUCT MODEL and BODY NUMBER (Serial No.) are indicated on the body name plate. The name plate is located on the rear side of the body for model PC600. CHASSIS NUMBER MODEL MO DE L CHASSIS No .
Safety precautions Safety precautions In order to use this product safely, correct operation and periodical maintenance are absolutely essential. Do not operate and/or carry out maintenance of the product until you read the manual carefully to understand the safety precautions. The operation and safety precautions illustrated in this manual are only limited for what it is to be used as a plate compactor.
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Safety precautions In order to avoid an accident, you are requested to pay close attention to the safety other than the precautions indicated in this manual and/or on the labels during machine operation, as they could not cover all the precautions by foreseeing any possible danger. WANING Do not operate the machine until the operator has understood the contents...
1. Basic safety precautions WANING Be sure to observe the safety precau- tions to secure safety. Failure to observe the precautions will invite accidents or machine troubles. 1. Basic safety precautions ■ Read the instruction manual carefully. Understand functions of operation control equipment and ●...
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1. Basic safety precautions ■ Pay attention to fire. Bringing a open flame close to fuel and oil may invite a fire. ● In particular, fuel can catch fire very easily and it is dangerous. Do not bring a fire such as of cigarette or of match close to the ●...
2. Sticking Position of Warning Notice (Label) 2. Sticking Position of Warning Notice (Label) For safety's sake, warning notice (label) is sticked to below mentioned position of our products. Keep the label clean and free of breakage. If it is broken or missed, replace it with a new one.
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2. Sticking Position of Warning Notice (Label) Detail of Warning Notice (Label) ① 3998-06140-0 ② 3998-16491-2 WARNING • Read the operator's manual thoroughly before operating the machine. • Incorrect operation can cause severe injury or death. • It is your responsibility to operate the machine safely. 3998-16491-2 ③...
3. Inspection before operation 3. Inspection before operation 3.1. Engine Refer to a separate Engine Operation Manual for the engine. 3.2. Checking engine oil Remove the oil gauge and wipe off oil ① stuck on the gauge with a rag. Oil gauge Push the oil gauge against the oil fill port ②...
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3. Inspection before operation CAUTION • Oil leaks out of the bleeder in the vibrator if the machine is left for a long period of time with the machine fallen down to the right or to the left. Do not block the bleeder except when it is necessary such as in carrying out a repair.
4. Starting-up 4. Starting-up (1) Open fuel cock full. Fuel cock Open (2) Move speed control lever to half-open position. Slow Speed control lever Fully open (3) Turn carburetor choke lever to fully closed position to facilitate ignition. (Turn lever to haft-open position if Choke lever engine is warm or when starting in warm weather.)
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4. Starting-up (4) Turn the engine switch ON. Engine switch (5) Pull the starting knob forcibly. WARNING • Start the engine after looking around to confirm the safety of its surroundings . • Hold the handle securely with your left hand to fix the machine body and pull the starter knob forcibly with your right hand to start the engine.
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4. Starting-up (6) Shift the choke lever to Fully open posi- tion after the engine has been started. CAUTION • Warm-up the engine at an idling speed for 1 to 3 minutes after the engine has been started. • If the engine fails to start, check the spark plug and the fuel system for blockage.
5. Operation 5. Operation (1) Shift the speed control lever to Full throttle after the warm-up operation has been com- pleted. CAUTION • Do not operate the engine with an intermediate speed as the centrifugal clutch repeats ON and OFF in this speed which may result in seizure of the engine.
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5. Operation (3) If the compactor is slow in its speed, check if soil or other surface materials are stuck to the tamping plate. Scrape them off the plate if they are. [Advice] When operating the compactor on a steep slope, hitch a towing rope to the compactor to pro- vide some assistant pull for an effective works.
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5. Operation IMPORTANT • Check the sprinkling tank for water quantity before starting sprinkling water. Supply the tank with water if it is found insufficient. • Be sure to use only clean water for sprinkling. CAUTION W h e n i n c o l d s e a s o n , drain the water remained in the sprinkling tank and in the hoses completely...
6. Shutting down 6. Shutting down (1) Return speed control lever to the lowest speed position and allow the engine to run for 1 to 2 minutes for cooling. CAUTION • Do not stop engine immediately after high-speed operation, otherwise oil deteriorates or motion members are stuck fast since the engine temperature rises suddenly.
7. Inspection and Maintenance 7. Inspection and Maintenance 7.1. Engine Refer to a separate Engine Operation Manual for the engine. 7.2. Compactor body Wipe off dust. dirt, and oil stuck on the body and inspect it for anything unusual. Also, check bolts and nuts for tightness. 7.3.
7. Inspection and Maintenance 7.4. Air cleaner Wing nut Remove the wing nut from the air cleaner ① Air cleaner cover, and remove the cover. cover Remove the wing nut from the air filter, ② and remove the filter. Remove the foam filter from the paper ③...
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7. Inspection and Maintenance 7.5. V-belt Check the V-belt tension and adjust it if necessary. Check Unscrew 2 bolts securing the cover to remove the cover. ① Check the bolt tension of it deflects 10 mm to 15 mm by pushing it with your thumb at a ②...
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7. Inspection and Maintenance 7.6. Checking bolts in each part for their tightness Check the mounting bolts for tightness. In particular, pay special attention around to the bolts securing engine, belt cover, rubber damper, and control handle. 7.7. Vibrator How to change oil: Remove the Fill-drain plug and tilt the com- pactor body to drain the oil, then fill the new oil.
8. Fuel and Lubricant 8. Fuel and Lubricant 8.1. Fuel Fuel to be employed: Regular gasoline for automobile Fuel tank capacity: 2.5 liters 8.2. Engine oil/Vibrator oil Season Ambient temperature Viscosity rating Summer 25℃ and above SAE#30 Spring/Autumn 25℃∼ 10℃ SAE#30 or #20 Winter 10℃∼...
10. Overall View 10. Overall View Model PC600 Physical Mass 60 kg (132 lbs) Total Length 945 mm Total Width 350 mm Total Height 910 mm Size of Tamping Plate 520 0mm (L)×350 mm (w) Performance Vibration Frequency 100 Hz (6000 vpm)
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MODEL PC600 April-2008 SAKAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES, LED. Head office: 1-4-8, Shiba-Daimon, Minato-ku Tokyo, Japan Cable address: "SKWSAKAI" TOKYO Telex: 242-3525 SKWMONJ Telphone: Tokyo(03)3431-9971 2008.4.100 ⓪ C.D...
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