Use and Care Manual

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Figure 3- Unscrewing the oil cap Figure 4- filling oil
Step 2- Add Gasoline
WARNING: This plate compactor 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 not directly in contact with
gasoline.
 Do not operate near open flame.
 Do not smoke near plate compactor.
 Always operate on a firm, level surface.
 Always turn plate compactor off before refueling. Allow plate compactor to cool for
at least 2 minutes before removing fuel cap. Loosen cap slowly to relieve pressure in
tank.
 Do not overfill fuel tank. Gasoline may expand during operation. Do not fill to the
top of the tank. Allow for expansion.
 Always check for spilled fuel before operating. Clean up any spilled fuel before
starting.
 Empty fuel tank before storing or transporting the plate compactor.
 Before transporting, turn fuel valve to off position and disconnect spark plug wire.
Use fresh (within 30 days from purchase), unleaded gasoline with a minimum 87 octane rating. Do
not use gasoline which contains Methanol. Do not mix oil with gasoline.
To add gasoline, follow these steps:
1. Make sure the plate compactor is on a level surface.
2. Unscrew fuel tank cap and set aside (NOTE: the fuel cap may be tight and hard to unscrew).
3. Slowly add unleaded gasoline to the fuel tank. Be careful not to overfill. Please refer to the
chart in figure 4 for the fuel capacity. The fuel gauge on the top of the plate compactor
indicates how much gasoline is in the plate compactor fuel tank. NOTE: Do not fill the
fuel tank to the very top. Gasoline will expand and spill over during use even with the
fuel cap in place.
4. Reinstall fuel cap and wipe off any spilled gasoline with a dry cloth.
IMPORTANT:
 Never use an oil/gasoline mixture.
 Never use old gasoline.