SAFETY INFORMATON 1. SAFETY INFORMATION 1.1 Safety Precautions Before operating the machine, read both the manual and the engine manual carefully to become familiar with the location and proper use of all controls. Do not allow untrained or unauthorized personnel, especially children, to operate the machine.
SAFETY INFORMATON 1.2 Operating Safety DO NOT modify the machine without the prior consent of the manufacturer. We don’t assume responsibility for any accident due to equipment modification. NEVER operate the machine in purpose for which it is not intended. Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury or death.
SAFETY INFORMATON Petrol is extremely flammable and explosive under certain conditions. ENSURE that the petrol is only stored in an approved storage container. DO NOT refuel the engine while it is in operation or hot. DO NOT operate or refuel the engine in a confined area without adequate ventilation.
SAFETY INFORMATION 1.5 Safety and Operating Labels MASTERPAC machines use international pictorial labels where needed. These labels are described below: Label Meaning DANGER! Engines emit carbon monoxide; operate only in well-ventilate area. Read the Operator’s Manual for machine information. No sparks, flames, or burning objects near the machine.
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SAFETY INFORMATION Label Meaning WARNING! Hot surface! NOTICE! Throttle control lever: Turtle=Idle or slow, Rabbit=Full or fast. A nameplate listing the model number and serial number is attached to each unit. Please record the information found on this plate so it will be available if the nameplate lost or damaged.
OPERATION 2. OPERATION 2.1 Controls Ref. Description Ref. Description Lever for Forward/Reverse Operation Lifting Point Throttle Control Refueling Handle Transport Wheel Locking Device Base Plate...
OPERATION 2.2 Operating Principle The following instructions were compiled to provide you information on how to obtain long and trouble free use of the unit. Periodic maintenance of this unit is essential. Read the manual in its entirety and follow the instructions carefully. Failure to do so may injure yourself or a bystander.
OPERATION 2.5 To Start 2.5.1 Diesel Engine 1. Oil filling and level inspections must be carried out with the engine on a flat surface. 2. Remove oil filter cap, pour the oil in and reassemble oil cap. 3. Make sure that is nearly at max., fit the dipstick correctly back in place 4.
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OPERATION 10. Take the handle and pull softly the rope until it is extended to its full limit. Let the rope rewind completely. Start the engine pulling strongly the rope. 11. To stop the engine, lever and/or key in stop position, accelerator lever in stop position.
OPERATION 2.5.3 Petrol Engine 1. Open the fuel tap by moving the fuel ON/OFF lever fully to the right. 2. If starting the engine from cold, set the choke ON by moving the choke lever fully to the left. If restarting a warm engine, the choke is usually not required.
OPERATION 2.8 Operation Run engine at full throttle and allow plate to pull itself along at its normal speed. Depending on the material being compacted, three or four passes are recommended to achieve the best compaction. The machine is best suited to the compaction of bituminous and granular materials e.g. granular soils such as silt and clay are best compacted using the impact force produced by a vibrating rammer.
MAINTENANCE 3. MAINTENANCE 3.1 Periodic Maintenance Schedule Refer to engine manufacturer’s Operation Manual for additional information on engine maintenance. A copy of the engine Operation Manual was supplied with the machine. At first Every Every Every Every Every Daily 1000 hours hours hours...
MAINTENANCE 3.2 Exciter Oil When changing the exciter oil, place the exciter on a flat, horizontal surface, remove the drain plug located at the bottom-right of the vibrator, and simply tip the compactor to drain the oil. Note that the oil will drain more easily while it is hot. DO NOT pour in too much oil.
MAINTENANCE 3.4 Air Cleaner 1. The air filter element should be cleaned because a clogged air cleaner can cause poor engine starting, lack of power and shorten engine life substantially. 2. To clean or replace air filter loosen the wing nut on the air filter housing (Figure 1), remove the cover and take out air filter cartridge.
MAINTENANCE 3.7 Troubleshooting 3.7.1 Machine Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSES SOLUTION The V-belt slipping. Adjust or change the V-belt. It does not advance. The clutch is slipping. Check or change the clutch. It vibrates, The vibrator maybe on a Try on the right surface. but does not move.
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MAINTENANCE 3.7.2 Engine Troubleshooting SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Check gap, insulation or replace Spark plug bridging. spark plug. Difficult to start, "fuel Carbon deposit on spark Clean or replace spark plug. is available, but no plug. SPARK at spark Check spark plug insulation, plug".
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MAINTENANCE SYMPTOM POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Fuel not available in fuel Fill with correct type of fuel. tank. Fuel cock does not open Apply lubricant to loosen fuel properly. cock level, replace if necessary. No fuel present at carburetor. Fuel filter clogged. Replace fuel filter.
TECHNICAL DATA 4. TECHNICAL DATA Model PCR3820H PCR3820R Engine type Honda GX160 Robin EX17 Power 4.0(5.5) 4.2(5.7) kw(hp) Operating weight 110(242) 110(242) kg(lb) Plate size lxw 53x38(23x15) cm(in) Centrifugal force Vibration Frequency 5400(90) vpm(hz) Travel Speed 22(72) m/min(ft/min) SG15W-40 (0.4L) Exciter Lubrication ( L-HM32 (0.22L)...
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TECHNICAL DATA Working Size (mm): Model PCR3820 Series 1155 1000 PCR4025 Series 1245 1008 PCR5030 Series 1268 1010 Sound Specification (According to 2000/14/EC) Model Guaranteed sound power level PCR3820/PCR4025 series with Petrol Engine 108dB(A) PCR4025 series with Diesel Engine 108dB(A)
WARRANTY MASTERPAC products are covered by warranty for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of purchase against defects in material or workmanship provided that: The product concerned has been operated and maintained in accordance with the operating instructions.
MAINTENANCE RECORD PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE AND ROUTINE SERVICE PLAN MASTERPAC plate compactor has been assembled with care and will provide years of service. Preventative maintenance and routine service are essential to the long life of your plate compactor. After reading through this manual thoroughly, you will find that you can do some of the regular maintenance yourself.
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY CE-KONFORMITÄTSERKLÄUNG DECLARACIÓN DE CONFORMIDAD DE LA CE DÉCLARATION DE CONFORMITÉ C.E. hereby certifies that the construction equipment specified hereunder / bescheinigt, da. das Bauger.t / certifica que la máquina de construcción / atteste que le matériel : Category / Art / Categoría / Catégorie: Hydraulic Reversible Plate Compactor Type / Typ / Tipo / Type:...
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MASTERPAC INTERNATIONAL: Add. Z.A.C du trou grillon P.O Box 38. 91280 St PIERRE DU PERRAY. FRANCE Tel. +33-6-12-70-02-63 E-mail. intlsales@masterpac.eu MASTERPAC ENGINEERING CO.,LTD Add. Weisi Road, Baohe Industrial Estate, Hefei 230051.China Tel. 86-551-4846601 Fax. 86-551-4846616 E-mail. sales@masterpac.eu www.masterpac.eu Version: 01/10/01...
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