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Turn the engine ON/OFF switch clockwise to the "1" position.
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Set the throttle to the idle position by moving the throttle lever fully to the right.
Do not start the engine on full throttle, as the compactor will vibrate as soon as
the engine starts.
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Taking a firm hold of the control handle with one hand, grasp the recoil starter
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handle with the other. Pull the recoil starter until engine resistance is felt, then
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let starter return.
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Taking care not to pull the starter's cope fully out, pull the starter handle briskly.
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Repeat until the engine fires.
10. Once the engine fires gradually, set the choke lever to the OFF position by
11. moving it to the right.
12. If the engine fails to fire after several attempts, follow the trouble-shooting guide on page 9.
13. To stop the engine, set the throttle to idle and turn the engine ON /OFF switch anticlockwise to the "0" position.
14. Turn the fuel off.
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.
Where possible the site should be graded and leveled before commencing compaction.
Correct moisture content in soil is vital to proper compaction. Water acts as a lubricant to help slide soil particles together.
Too little moisture means inadequate compaction; too much moisture leaves water-filled voids that weaken the soil's
load-bearing ability.
Compaction of dry materials will be facilitated by moistening with a water hose fitted with a sprinkler.
Excessive watering or water content will cause the machine to stall.
The optional water tank kit is recommended when the machine is used on bituminous surfaces as the water film prevents
a build up of material on the underside of the plate.
Use unleaded grade petrol and ensure that the fuel is free from contamination.
The vibratory motion provides a self propelling action. Position the handle at the opposite end of the machine to the
vibrator.
For more information on starting and correct operating procedures of the motor, refer to the motor operation manual
supplied with the unit.
Increase the motor speed to the maximum setting using the hand throttle lever, before commencing compacting.
The machine should be controlled by grasping the handle with both hands and applying restraint to control the forward
motion.
Steer the machine by moving the handle sideways to the right or left.
ALWAYS maintain good footing so that you do not slip and loose control when starting or operating the machine.
If the optional water tank is fitted, the flow rate can be controlled by adjusting the cock in the supply hose to sprinkler bar.
Inspect the water hose and its connections to ensure that they do not leak.
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