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If the machine should start to make an unusual noise or vibration, immediately shut off the engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire, and check for the cause. Unusual noise or vibration is generally
warning of trouble.
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Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury.
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Maintain the machine. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may affect the machine’s operation. If damaged, have the machine repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
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Keep the engine and muffler free of grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up to reduce the
chance of a fire hazard. Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles
dry, clean and free from debris. Clean after each use.
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Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for oil, etc. to protect the environment.
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Store idle machine out of the reach of children and do not allow persons unfamiliar with the machine
or these instructions to operate it. Machine is dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
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Before cleaning, repair, inspecting, or adjusting shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts
have stopped. Always make sure the engine switch is in its “OFF” position. Disconnect the spark plug
wire, and keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
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Have your machine serviced by qualified repair personnel using only identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the machine maintained.
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To avoid injury, keep hands, fingers and feet away from the base plate. Grip the handle of the plate
compactor firmly with both hands. If both hands are holding the handle and your feet are clear of the
compactor base, your hands, fingers and feet can not be injured by the compactor base.
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Always operate the machine from behind, never pass or stand in front of the machine when the engine
is running.
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Never place tools or any other item under the plate compactor. If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop
the engine, disconnect the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the machine for any damage, and repair the
damage before restarting and operating the machine.
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Do not overload the machine capacity by compacting too deep in a single pass or at too fast a rate.
Never operate the unit at high transport speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.
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Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for
hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.
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Never leave the operating position and leave the plate compactor unattended when the engine is
running.
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Always stop the engine when compacting is delayed or when walking from one location to another.
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Stay away from the edge of ditches and avoid actions that may cause the plate compactor to topple
over.
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Always ascend slopes carefully, in a direct path and in reverse to prevent the plate compactor from
toppling over onto the operator.
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Always park the unit on a firm and level surface and shut the machine off.
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To reduce exposure to vibration, limit the hours of operation and take periodic breaks to minimize
repetition and rest your hand. Reduce the speed and force in which you do the repetitive movement.
Try to fill each day with jobs where operating hand-held power equipment is not required.
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