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Safety and operating instructions RP 160 Appropriate work overall or similar clothing (not ● Safety instructions loose-fitting) that covers your arms and legs. To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to Drugs, alcohol or medication yourself or others, read and understand the Safety...
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RP 160 Safety and operating instructions Release the filler cap slowly to let pressure ► WARNING Dust and fume hazard escape. Dusts and/or fumes generated or dispersed when using the machine may cause serious and permanent ► Never overfill the fuel tank.
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Safety and operating instructions RP 160 Avoid eating, drinking, and using tobacco products ► WARNING Projectiles in areas where there is dust or fumes. Failure of the work piece, of accessories, or even of the machine itself may generate high velocity ►...
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RP 160 Safety and operating instructions WARNING Vibration hazards WARNING Trapping hazard Normal and proper use of the machine exposes the There is a risk of neck ware, hair, gloves, and clothes operator to vibration. Regular and frequent exposure getting dragged into or caught by rotating machine to vibration may cause, contribute to, or aggravate parts.
Safety and operating instructions RP 160 Transport, precautions WARNING Loading and unloading hazard When the machine is lifted by a crane and similar appliance, this can lead to injury. ► Use marked lifting points. Make sure that all lifting devices are dimensioned ►...
RP 160 Safety and operating instructions Spark plug Overview To reduce the risk of serious injury or death to yourself or others, read the Safety instructions section found on the previous pages of this manual before operating the machine. Design and function...
Safety and operating instructions RP 160 Safety label Instruction manual. The operator must read the safety, operation and maintenance instructions before operating the machine. Safety label The handle must be locked during transportation. Data plate Safety label Machine type Rotating V-belts. Keep your hands at a safe distance from the danger zone.
RP 160 Safety and operating instructions Use ear protectors label Lifting the machine ♦ Before lifting the machine check that the shock absorbers (A) and safety frame lifting point (B) are correctly attached and not damaged. ♦ Only use the safety frame lifting point (B) for lifting the machine.
Safety and operating instructions RP 160 Place lashing straps (A) in a U-shape around the Filling procedure ♦ bottom plate and secure both front and rear. 1. Stop the engine and let it cool down before filling the tank. Lock the handle (B).
RP 160 Safety and operating instructions Never work on slopes that exceed the capabilities ♦ of the machine. The maximum slope of the machine in operation is 20° (depending on the condition of the ground). 20° Operating on slopes WARNING Slope hazards During operation, secure the machine so it can not ♦...
Safety and operating instructions RP 160 NOTICE During operation oil leaks can occur and Starting the engine, Honda bolted joints can come loose, this can cause engine 1. Open the fuel cock (A). breakdown. Before starting, Honda Follow the general safety precautions supplied with the machine at delivery.
RP 160 Safety and operating instructions 4. Turn the start switch (D) to ON. Stopping the engine, Honda 1. Move the throttle control to idling position (A). Let the engine idle for a few minutes. 5. Pull out the starter rope until it resists. Release 2.
Safety and operating instructions RP 160 Operating 1. Open throttle control fully. 2. Move the forward/reverse control: NOTICE During compaction work the engine must always be run at full throttle. Forward operation: ● Move the forward/reverse control forwards with small movements.
RP 160 Safety and operating instructions Check that the controls are not damaged and do ♦ Maintenance not jam. Regular maintenance is a basic requirement for the Check that the safety straps are not damaged, ♦ continued safe and efficient use of the machine.
Safety and operating instructions RP 160 Clean and replace the air filter (B) if necessary. ♦ Checking the safety straps ♦ Check the safety straps on the front and back of the machine. Replace if they are damaged. ♦ Check the screws and nuts on the safety straps, Checking the controls if necessary tighten or replace.
RP 160 Safety and operating instructions Changing the engine oil, Honda Changing the oil in the eccentric element 1. Unscrew the drainage plug (A). 1. Drain the oil from the eccentric element by loosen the filler plug (A). 2. Tilt the machine backwards and let the oil drain in a drainage hose.
Safety and operating instructions RP 160 1. Remove the protective cover (A). Every 100 hours of operation 2. Check if the V-belt (B) is damaged, change if necessary. Maintenance routines: Change the engine oil. See the engine manual for ♦...
RP 160 Safety and operating instructions Checking the shock absorbers Checking bolted joint 1. Check all the shock absorbers (A) for cracks or if they are exhausted. There are two shock absorbers (A) on each side of the machine. Check and if necessary tighten screws and nuts.
Safety and operating instructions RP 160 Change the oil in the engine. See the engine Always send used filters, drained oil and fuel ♦ manual for more information. remnants to environmentally correct disposal. Drain the fuel system of water. See the engine ♦...
Type at operator's ear dB(A) rel 1pW rel 1pW hours/day RP 160 Honda Permitted working hours per day are calculated on action value of 2.5 m/s as per 2002/44/EC. Uncertainties, sound value Uncertainties, sound value dB(A) dB(A) Type RP 160 Honda 1.5-2.5...
Directive 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) and 2000/14/EC (Noise Directive), and the harmonised standards mentioned below. Guaranteed sound power level Forward and reversible plate [dB(A)] Measured sound power level [dB(A)] RP 160 Honda Following harmonised standards were applied: EN500-1:2006+A1:2009 ♦ ♦ EN500-4:2011...
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