Important Safety Information
WARNING:
Read and thoroughly understand all instructions
and safety information before assembling or operating this
equipment. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do
not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not read this
manual. As with all power equipment, a vibratory plate compactor
can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate
this plate compactor if you have doubts or questions concerning
safe operation.
Call our customer service department at
720-287-5182,
1-877-487-8275,
or visit
www.dirtyhandtools.com
if you have any
questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.
Intended Use
Do Not Use the plate compactor for any purpose other than
compacting soil, gravel, sand or other crushed aggregate for which
it was specifically designed. Any other use is unauthorized and may
result in serious injury or death.
This compactor is not intended for use on cohesive soils
such as clay or hard surfaces such as concrete.
Personal Protective Equipment
When operating this plate compactor it is essential that you wear
safety gear including goggles or safety glasses, steel toed shoes and
tight fitting gloves (no loose cuffs or draw strings). Always wear ear
plugs or sound deafening headphones to protect against hearing
loss when operating this equipment. Always wear sturdy footwear.
Never wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and never operate the
plate compactor with bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing that
might get caught in moving parts. Do not operate near bystanders.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents and certain product com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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