Central Machinery 91762 Manuel utilisateur

6-1/2 HP PLATE COMPACTOR

91762

SET UP, OPERATING, AND SERVICING

INSTRUCTIONS

Using an engine indoors CAN KILL YOU IN

MINUTES.

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide.

This is a poison you cannot see or smell.

NEVER use inside

a home or garage,

EVEN IF doors and

windows are open.

Only use OUTSIDE

and far away from

windows, doors,

and vents.

Distributed exclusively by Harbor Freight Tools®.

3491 Mission Oaks Blvd., Camarillo, CA 93012

Visit our website at: http://www.harborfreight.com

Read this material before using this product.

Failure to do so can result in serious injury.

SAVE THIS MANUAL.

contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor

Freight Tools. Diagrams within this manual may not be drawn proportionally. Due to continuing improvements,

actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.

For technical questions or replacement parts, please call 1-800-444-3353.

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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS

SAVE THIS MANUAL

You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly, operating,

inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly diagram. Keep

your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover.

Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.

GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING!

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS

Failure to follow all instructions listed in the following

pages may result in electric shock, ﬁre, and/or serious injury.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

UNPACKING

When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List on page 14

are included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the

number shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.

Operating Speed 0-82 Feet (0-25 Meters) Per Minute

Maximum Shock Force 3,000 Pounds

Vibration Frequency 5,500 Vibrations Per Minute

Maximum Performance 350 m2/hr

Engine Type 6.5 HP Briggs & Stratton

4 Stroke

Unleaded Gasoline Powered

Engine Approval: EPA - Phase 2

Plate Size 16-1/2” x 22”

Overall Dimensions 34-1/2” L x 15-1/4” W x 35-3/8” H

Weight 189 Pounds

REV 08d

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WORK AREA

Keep your work area clean and well lit.1. Cluttered benches and dark areas invite

accidents.

Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence2.

of ﬂammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may ignite

ﬂammables.

Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool.3.

Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from

debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.

PERSONAL SAFETY

Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operating1.

a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the inﬂuence of

drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power

tools may result in serious personal injury.

Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair.2.

Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,

jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.

Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the Gasoline Engine Ignition Switch is3.

off before transporting the Vibrator Plate or performing any maintenance or

service on the unit. Transporting or performing maintenance or service on a power

tool with its Engine Ignition Switch on invites accidents.

Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning on the tool.4. A wrench or a

key that is left attached to a rotating part of the tool may result in personal injury.

Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times.5. Proper footing

and balance enables better control of the tool in unexpected situations.

Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles under-6.

neath a full face shield, a dust mask or respirator, hearing protection and

heavy duty work boots.

TOOL USE AND CARE

Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application.1. The correct

tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.

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Do not use the power tool if the Engine Ignition Switch does not turn it on or2.

off. Any gasoline powered tool that cannot be controlled with the Engine Ignition

Switch is dangerous and must be replaced.

Disconnect the Engine Spark Plug Wire from the Spark Plug before making3.

any adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive

safety measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.

Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons.4. Tools

are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.

Maintain tools with care.5. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do

not use” until repaired.

Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, cracking6.

or breakage of parts, and any other condition that may affect the tool’s

operation. If damaged, have the tool serviced before using. Many accidents

are caused by poorly maintained tools.

Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your7.

model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous

when used on another tool.

SERVICE

Tool service must be performed only by qualiﬁed repair personnel.1. Service or

maintenance performed by unqualiﬁed personnel could result in a risk of injury.

When servicing a tool,use only identical replacement parts. Follow instructions2.

in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual. Use

of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create a

risk of injury.

SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

Maintain labels and nameplates on the Vibrator Plate.1. These carry important

information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a

replacement.

CAUTION! To avoid injury, keep hands, ﬁngers, and feet away from the2.

Compactor Base (27). Grip the Upper Handle (46) of the Vibrator Plate 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 cannot be injured by the Compactor

Base. Never place tools under the Compact Vibrator Plate.

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FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS

1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are ﬂammable, and potentially explosive. Use

Always use recommended replacement parts.3. The recommended replacement

parts are available from Harbor Freight Tools. Servicing should be done by a qualiﬁed

service technician.

Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles underneath4.

a full face shield, a dust mask or respirator, and hearing protection.

Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.5.

Keep all spectators6. at least six feet from the Compact Vibrator Plate during

operation.

It is recommended that the Vibrator Plate be used only in well ventilated7.

outdoor areas. Carbon monoxide fumes are a colorless, odorless gas that, if

inhaled, can cause serious injury or death. If the Vibrator Plate is used in enclosed

spaces, the Engine exhaust fumes must be piped out of the enclosed space using

leak-free, heat-resistant piping. The pipes should not use any ﬂammable materials,

nor should they be installed near the same. Engine exhaust fumes must be within

legal limits.

Only use a suitable means of transport and lifting devices with sufﬁcient8.

weight bearing capacity when transporting the Compact Vibrator Plate.

Only use sturdy loading ramps with sufﬁcient weight bearing capacity.9. Secure

the Vibrator Plate on transport vehicles to prevent the tool from rolling, slipping, and

tilting.

Never leave the Compact Vibrator Plate unattended while it is running.10.

Always keep a safe distance away from the edges and banks of ditches and11.

avoid any actions that may cause the Vibrator Plate from toppling over.

Always ascend slopes carefully in a direct path.12.

Reverse up steep slopes to prevent theVibrator Plate from toppling over onto13.

the operator.

When performing compacting work in the vicinity of buildings or above14.

pipelines, make sure to check the affect of the vibrations on the buildings and

pipelines. If necessary, immediately stop the compacting work.

Always park the Vibrator Plate on a ﬁrm and level surface.15.

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2. Keep the Vibrator Plate and surrounding area clean at all times.

3. When spills of fuel or oil occur, they must be cleaned up immediately.

Dispose of ﬂuids and cleaning materials as per any local, state, or federal codes

and regulations. Store oil rags in a covered metal container.

4. Never store fuel or other ﬂammable materials near the Vibrator Plate.

5. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, ﬂames or other sources of ignition around

the Engine and Fuel Tank. Fuel vapors are explosive.

6. Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live

electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or arcing. These events

could ignite fumes or vapors.

7. Do not reﬁll the Fuel Tank while the Engine is running or while the Engine

is still hot. Do not operate the Vibrator Plate with known leaks in the fuel

system.

8. Excessive buildup of unburned fuel gases in the exhaust system can create

a potentially explosive condition. This buildup can occur after repeated

failed start attempts, valve testing, or hot engine shutdown. If this occurs,

open exhaust system drain plugs, if equipped, and allow the gases to dissipate

before attempting to restart the Engine.

9. Always check the Engine oil level prior to starting the Engine. Make sure to

read and understand the Engine Owner’s Manual for the proper oil level and oil

change schedules.

10. Use only engine manufacturer recommended fuel and oil. Refer to the

Engine Owner’s Manual for further instructions.

proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Always have multiple ABC

class ﬁre extinguishers nearby.

MECHANICAL PRECAUTIONS

1. ALWAYS make sure the Engine’s Power Switch is in its “OFF” position.

Disconnect the spark plug wire, and allow the Engine to completely cool

before carrying out maintenance.

2. Check for damaged parts. Before using the Vibrator Plate, any part that

appears damaged should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate

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properly and perform its intended function. Check for alignment and binding of

moving parts, any broken parts or mounting ﬁxtures, and any other condition

that may affect proper operation. Any part that is damaged should be properly

repaired or replaced by a qualiﬁed technician.

3. Make sure to read and understand all instructions and safety precautions

as outlined in the Engine manufacturer’s Owner’s Manual. Do not attempt

to operate the Vibrator Plate until you fully understand how to properly operate

and maintain the Engine and how to avoid accidental injuries and/or property

damage.

4. Do not alter or adjust any part of the Vibrator Plate that is assembled and

supplied by the manufacturer.

5. Always follow and complete scheduled Engine and Vibrator Plate

maintenance.

NOISE PRECAUTIONS

Prolonged exposure to noise levels above 85 dBA is hazardous to hearing.

Always wear ANSI approved ear protection when operating or working around

the Vibrator Plate when it is running.

BURN AND CHEMICAL PRECAUTIONS

1. Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes, and hot solid surfaces.

2. Avoid body contact with fuels, oils, and lubricants used in the Engine. If

swallowed, seek medical treatment immediately. Do not induce vomiting if

fuel is swallowed. For skin contact, immediately wash with soap and water. For

eye contact, immediately ﬂush eyes with clean water.

HEART PACEMAKER WARNING

WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s)

before using this product. Electromagnetic ﬁelds in close proximity to a heart

pacemaker could cause interference to or failure of the pacemaker.

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CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNINGS

1. WARNING! Operation of this Vibrator Plate and/or Engine exhaust from

this product contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer,

birth defects, or other reproductive harm.

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

2. WARNING! Some dust created by compacting materials, power sanding,

sawing, grinding, drilling, and other construction activities, contain chemicals

known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other

reproductive harm. Some examples of these chemicals are: lead from lead-

based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry

products, arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber. Your risk

from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type of work.

To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated area,

and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are

specially designed to ﬁlter out microscopic particles.

(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)

WARNING! The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this

manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The

operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors which

cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.

OWNER/OPERATOR WARNING

REV 04g, 07j

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

NOTE: For additional references to the parts listed in the following pages, refer to the

Assembly Diagram on page 15.

Handle Setup:

1. Loosen the Knob Handle (53) on each side of the Upper Handle (46).

2. Swing the Upper Handle until it points straight out from the Lower Handle (14).

Tighten both Knob Handles (53) securely.

3. Make sure that the Upper Handle (46) is FIRMLY attached to the unit BEFORE

use. See the parts list and assembly diagram on pages 14 and 15.

VIBRATION HAZARD

This tool vibrates during use. Repeated or long-term exposure to vibration may

cause temporary or permanent physical injury, particularly to the hands, arms

and shoulders. To reduce the risk of vibration-related injury:

Anyone using vibrating tools regularly or for an extended period should ﬁrst1.

be examined by a doctor and then have regular medical check-ups to ensure

medical problems are not being caused or worsened from use. Pregnant women

or people who have impaired blood circulation to the hand, past hand injuries,

nervous system disorders, diabetes, or Raynaud’s Disease should not use this

tool. If you feel any medical or physical symptoms related to vibration (such as

tingling, numbness, and white or blue ﬁngers), seek medical advice as soon as

possible.

Do not smoke during use. Nicotine reduces the blood supply to the hands and2.

ﬁngers, increasing the risk of vibration-related injury.

Wear suitable gloves to reduce the vibration effects on the user.3.

Use tools with the lowest vibration when there is a choice between different4.

processes.

Include vibration-free periods each day of work.5.

To reduce vibration, maintain the tool as explained in this manual. If any6.

abnormal vibration occurs, stop use immediately.

REV 07j; 08d

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CONTROLS

Fast Speed

Lever Position Slow Speed

Lever Position

Figure 1 Figure 2

Speed Control Lever

Choke Control Lever

Engine

Power

Switch

Fuel Valve

Lever

Figure 3

Figure 4

Start Handle

REV 08d

Pre-Start Checks:

1. Check to make sure the Engine’s Power Switch is in its “OFF” position. See

Figure 4 above.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Figure 4

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