Super Handy GUO039, Operator'S Manual

21. Use only attachments and accessories approved by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can 

result in personal injury.

22. 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. 

23. Keep the engine and muffler free of grass, leaves, excessive grease or carbon build up to 

reduce the chance of a fire hazard.

24. Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and 

free from debris. Clean after each use.

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

26. 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 

1. Before cleaning, repair, inspecting, or 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.

2. Have your machine serviced by a qualified repair personnel using only identical replacement 

parts. This will ensure that the safety of the machine maintained.

Specific Safety Rules

1. To avoid injury, keep hands, fingers and feet away from the base plate. Grip the handle of 

the plate compactor firmly with both hands.

2. 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.

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

the engine is running.

4. Never place tools or any other item under the plate compactor.

5. 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.

6. Do not overload the machine capacity by compacting too deep in a single pass or at too fast 

a rate.

7. Never operate the unit at high transport speeds on hard or slippery surfaces.

8. Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay 

alert for hidden hazards or traffic. Do not carry passengers.

9. Never leave the operating position and leave the plate compactor unattended when the 

engine is running.

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

another.

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

to topple over.

12. Always ascend slopes carefully, in a direct path and in reverse to present the plate 

compactor from toppling over onto the operator.

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

14. 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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