Machine Use And Care; Service; Specific Safety Rules - Stanley SGC-11000N Original Instructions Manual

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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 pounding.
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 from
operation. They remain hot for a short time
after you turn off the unit. Allow the engine
to cool before doing maintenance or making
adjustments.
If the machine should start to make an unusual GB
noise or vibration, immediately shut off the
engine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and
check for the cause. Unusual noise or vibration
is generally warning of trouble.
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 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.
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 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 a qualified
repair personnel using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the machine maintained.

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 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
engine is running.
Never place tools or any other item under the
plate compactor.
If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the
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