loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in the tank.
never overfill the fuel tank. Fill the tank to no more than 1/2”
below the bottom of the filler neck to provide space for expansion
as the heat of the engine can cause fuel to expand.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and wipe up spilled
fuel. never operate the unit without the fuel cap securely in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. If fuel is spilled,
do not attempt to start the engine but move the machine away
from the area of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until fuel vapors have dissipated.
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 leave the operating position or leave the plate compactor
unattended when the engine is running.
SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
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 and in a direct path, with the plate
compactor below the operator to prevent the plate compactor
from toppling over onto the operator.
Always park the machine on a level surface and turn the engine
off when not in immediate use.
To reduce exposure to vibration, limit the hours of operation
and take periodic breaks to minimize repetition. Reduce the
speed and force in which you do the repetitive movement. Try
to balance days using the compactor with days where operating
hand-held power equipment is not required.
When fuel is spilled on yourself or your clothes, wash your skin
and change clothes immediately.
Store fuel in containers specifically designed and approved for
this purpose.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away from sparks,
open flames, or other sources of ignition.
never store fuel or a machine with fuel in the tank inside a
building where fumes may reach a spark, open flame, or any other
source of ignition, such as a water heater, furnace, or clothes
dryer. Allow the engine to cool before storing in any enclosure.
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