Use and Care Manual

ITEM # PC3000 Plate Compactor Instruction Manual
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FEATURES:
• Gasoline Engine 196cc
• Recoil Start
• 6.5 HP Engine
• Low Oil Shutdown
• Noise Level: 104 dB @ 0% Load
• Oil Capacity: 20 ounces
• Fuel Capacity: 1 gallon
• Centrifugal Force: 3000 lbs
• Compaction Depth: 11.8"
• Plate size: 21.25" x 16.5"
• Travel Speed (ft./min.): 0-50
• Speed: 5,500 VPM
• Includes Folding Mobility Kit
• EPA Approved
• This unit is not for use with gasoline/ ethanol blends with over 15% ethanol. Do not use E85 fuel.
• High Altitude Use: This unit is not recommended for high altitude use above 3,000 feet
• If you are using this unit above sea level, it may not function properly because of air flow getting through the carburetor.
2 YEAR LIMITED EMISSION-RELATED WARRANTY
THIS ENGINE MEETS U.S. EPA EMISSION STANDARDS UNDER 40 CFR 1054.625 .The emission-related limited warranty is valid for two (2)
years. Keep the purchase receipt and mail in the product registration card for proof of purchase. Buffalo Corp limits emission-related warranty repairs
to authorized service centers for owners located within 100 miles of an authorized service center. For owners located more than 100 miles from an
authorized service center, Buffalo Corp will, in its sole discretion, either pay for shipping costs to and from an authorized service center, provide for a
service technician to come to the owner to make the warranty repair, or pay for the repair to be made at a local non-authorized service center. The
provisions of this paragraph apply only for the contiguous states, excluding the states with high-altitude areas identified in 40 CFR part 1068,
Appendix III.
To exercise this warranty, DO NOT RETURN TO RETAILER. Instead, call Customer Service toll free at 1-866-460-9436 (email address
[e-mail]) and you will be instructed on where to take the engine for warranty service. Take the unit and proof of purchase (your
receipt) to the repair facility recommended by the Customer Service Representative. The warranty does not extend to units damaged or affected by
fuel contamination, accidents, neglect, misuse, unauthorized alterations, use in an application for which the product was not designed and any other
modifications or abuse.
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY (30 Day Limited Warranty for Commercial and Rental Purpose)
Units are warranted to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 1 YEAR from date of original purchase. Buffalo Corp. is not
liable for any indirect, incidental or consequential damages from the sale or use of this product. Any implied warranties are limited to 1 YEAR as
stated, or as otherwise stated, in this written limited warranty. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages. Some states do not allow limitation on the length of an implied warranty. Buffalo Corp will repair or replace, at its discretion, any part that
is proven to be defective in materials or workmanship under normal use during the 1 YEAR warranty period. Warranty repairs or replacements will be
made without charge for parts or labor. Parts replaced during warranty repairs will be considered as part of the original product and will have the
same warranty period as the original product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights that vary state to state.
Notice Regarding Emissions:
Engines certified to comply with U.S. EPA emission regulations for SORE (Small Off Road Equipment) are certified to operate on
regular unleaded gasoline and may include the following emission control systems: Three-Way Catalyst (TWC) (if equipped), and Engine
Modifications (EM).
Legal Requirements:
Federal and/or State Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, local codes, and/or ordinances may apply to the intended
use of this unit. Consult a qualified electrician, electrical inspector, and/or the local agency having jurisdiction. Some areas require units to be
registered with local utility companies. Additional regulations may apply if this unit will be used at a construction site.