Use and Care Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Read all safety warnings and instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may
result in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save all warnings and instructions for future
reference.
SAFETY
WARNING DO NOT use this product or any available optional equipment without first completely
reading and understanding these instructions and any additional instructional material such as owner’s
manuals, service manuals or instruction sheets supplied with this product or optional equipment.
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions MUST be
followed to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury.
1
DANGER: CARBON MONOXIDE Using a plate compactor indoors CAN KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO). This is a poison gas you cannot see or smell. If you
can smell the engine exhaust, you are breathing CO. Even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could
be breathing CO.
NEVER use a plate compactor inside homes, garages,crawl spaces, or other partially/fully
enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using a fan or opening
windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air. ONLY use outside and far away from windows,
doors, and vents. These openings can pull in engine exhaust.
WARNING: The exhaust from this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: This engine may emit highly flammable and explosive gasoline vapors, which can cause
severe burns or even death if ignited. A nearby open flame can lead to explosion even if it isn’t directly
in contact with gasoline.
DO NOT operate near an open flame.
DO NOT smoke near the plate compactor.
ALWAYS turn the plate compactor off before refueling, allow it to cool for at least 2 minutes before
removing the fuel cap. Loosen the cap slowly to relieve pressure in the tank.
DO NOT overfill the tank. Gasoline may need to expand during operation. DO NOT fill to the top of the
tank, allow for expansion.
Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the plate compactor.
DO NOT use the plate compactor in wet conditions.
DO NOT allow children to or non-qualified persons to operate the plate compactor.
DO NOT touch hot surfaces. Pay attention to warning labels on the machine identifying hot parts.
Allow the unit to cool down after use before touching the engine or areas of the plate compactor
that become hot during use.
Only use the compactor for intended purposes.
KEEP hands and feet clear of rotating and moving parts as they will cause injury if contacted.