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While a certain amount of moisture in the soil is necessary, excessive moisture may cause
soil particles to stick together and prevent good compaction. If soil is extremely wet, allow it
to dry somewhat before compacting.
If soil is so dry as to create dust clouds while operating plate, some moisture should be
added to the ground material to improve compaction. This will also reduce service to the air
filter.
For compacting asphalt, use a water tank to wet the asphalt and the underside of plate.
This will prevent asphalt material from sticking. Two passes are usually sufficent to ensure
good compaction.
When using the plate on paving stones, attach a pad to the bottom of the plate to prevent
chipping or grinding surface of stones. A special polyurethane pad designed for this purpose
is available as an optional accessory.
CAUTION:
DO NOT operate the plate on concrete or on extremely hard, dry,
compacted surfaces. The plate will jump rather than vibrate and
could damage both the plate and the engine.
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