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CLOSE QUARTERS PLATE
COMPACTOR, 4.5 HP
Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com
Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
SAVE THIS MANUAL.
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2007 by Harbor Freight Tools
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Harbor Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing
improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
CLOSE QUARTERS PLATE COMPACTOR, 4.5 HP Model 96318 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL. © ® Copyright 2007 by Harbor Freight Tools . -
Page 2: Product Specifications
Compactor. Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers and shields as needed. Never allow children operate or play on or near the Plate Compactor. SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 2... -
Page 3: Personal Safety
Do not use the Plate Compactor if the Engine Ignition Switch does not turn it on or off. Any gasoline powered equipment that cannot be controlled with the Engine Ignition Switch is dangerous and must be repaired. SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 3... -
Page 4: Specific Safety Precautions
Add barriers (not included) if needed to keep spectators away. Never leave the Plate Compactor unattended while it is running. Stay away from the edges of ditches and avoid actions that may cause the Plate Compactor to topple over. SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 4... - Page 5 Do not add fuel or oil while the Engine is running or while the Engine is still hot. Do not operate the Plate Compactor with known leaks in the fuel system. SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 5...
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Page 6: Mechanical Precautions
Do not induce vomiting if fuel is swallowed. For skin contact, immediately wash with soap and water. For eye contact, immediately flush eyes with clean water, and contact your doctor. SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 6... -
Page 7: Noise Precautions
Wheel Kit Mounting Hole Once the Wheels are mounted, the Plate Compactor can be tilted back and then moved by the wheels. REV 07h SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 7... -
Page 8: Vibration Hazard
Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice between different pro- cesses. Include vibration-free periods each day of work. To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained in this manual. If any abnormal vibration occurs, stop use immediately. REV 07j SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 8... - Page 9 Release the cord to retract. Hold the handle and pull hard and fast to start the engine. Pull the cord all the way out, using two hands if necessary. If necessary, pull the cord several times until the Engine starts. SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 9...
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Page 10: Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning
Before each use, remove all debris from the Plate Compactor with a soft brush, vacuum, or compressed air. Then use a premium quality lightweight machine oil to lubricate all moving parts. SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 10... - Page 11 When the Plate Compactor is operated frequently and/or under heavy-duty use, the Eccentric Shaft (11) should be checked and lubed before each use. The grease (not included) should be comparable to Mobilux EP 3. REV 07h, 10i SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 11...
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Page 12: Limited 1 Year Warranty
TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO, OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO. SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 12... -
Page 13: Parts List
Note: If product has no serial number, record month and year of purchase instead. Note: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 13... -
Page 14: Assembly Diagram
ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Note: Drawing is not to scale SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 14... - Page 15 Owner’s Manual (d) improper or inadequate maintenance of any warranted parts (e) repairs performed outside of the authorized warranty service dealers SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 15...
- Page 16 Exhaust pipe stud. Muffler. iii) Catalytic converter (if so equipped). Miscellaneous items Used in Above Systems Vacuum, temperature and time sensitive valves and switches. Hoses, belts, connectors, and assemblies. REV 07h SKU 96318 For technical questions, please call 1-800-444-3353. PAGE 16...