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1. Open the fuel tap by moving the fuel ON/OFF lever fully to the right.
2. lf starting the engine from cold, set the choke ON by moving the choke lever fully to the left. lf
restarting a warm engine, the choke is usually not required. However, if the engine has cooled to a
degree, partial choke may be required.
3. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch clockwise to the "1" position.
4. 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.
5. Taking a firm hold of the control handle with one hand, grasp the recoil starter
6. handle with the other. Pull the recoil starter until engine resistance is felt, then
7. let starter return.
8. Taking care not to pull the starter's cope fully out, pull the starter handle briskly.
9. 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. lf 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 "O" 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.
lncrease 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.
lf the optional water tank is fitted, the flow rate can be controlled by adjusting the cock in the supply
hose to sprinkler bar.
lnspect the water hose and its connections to ensure that they do not leak.
7. CARE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Check the oil level in the motor crankcase daily.
lnspect the rubber anti vibration mounts for wear or deterioration.
lf the optional water tank is fitted inspect the water hose and its connections to ensure that they do
not leak.
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