Stark 61021, Owner'S Manual And Safety Instructions

PLATE COMPACTOR

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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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approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do 
so can result in personal injury.

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. 

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.

Observe proper disposal laws and regulations 
for gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.

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.

Service

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adjusting, shut off the engine and make 
certain all moving parts have stopped. Always 
make sure the engine’s switch is in its “OFF” 
position. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and 
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent 
accidental starting.

Have your machine serviced by a qualified 
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replacement parts. This will ensure that the 
safety of the machine  maintained.

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.

Always operate the machine from behind, 
never pass or stand in front of the machine 
when the engine is running.

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.

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.

Exercise extreme caution when operating on 
or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay 
alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry 
passengers.

Never leave the operating position and leave 
the plate compactor unattended when the 
engine is running.

Always stop the engine when compacting is 
delayed or when walking from one location to 
another.

Stay away from the edged of ditches and 
avoid actions that may cause the plate 
compactor to topple over.

Always ascend slopes carefully, in a direct 
path and in reverse to present the plate 
compactor from toppling over onto the 
operator.

Always park the unit on a firm and level 
surface and shut the tool off.

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.

Specific Safety Rules 

SAFETY WARNINGS

SAFETY WARNINGS