Dirty Hand Tools 104001 Manuel utilisateur

Vibratory Plate Compactor
is safety alert symbol identies important safety messages in
this manual. Failure to follow this important safety information
may result in serious injury or death.
MODELS # 104001 and #104950
Operation Manual
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Part # 104951 Rev. D

1100 W 120th Ave, Suite 600
Westminster, CO 80234 • 720-287-5182
For Service or Questions
Call 1-877-487-8275
720-287-5182
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Table of Contents
Important Safety Information
Intended Use ..............................................................................4
Personal Protective Equipment ..................................................4
General Safety ............................................................................5
Safety Decals ..............................................................................6
Unpacking .....................................................................................7
Installing the Air Filter (Model 104950).....................................7
Overview .......................................................................................8
Handlebar Assembly ...................................................................9
Wheel Assembly..........................................................................9
Paving Pad Assembly.................................................................10
Operating Precautions................................................................11
Operating Instructions
Preparation for Operation .........................................................12
Starting the Engine ...................................................................13
Compacting Tips.......................................................................14
Maintenance
Engine Maintenance .................................................................17
Exciter Lubrication ...................................................................17
Storage.........................................................................................18
Troubleshooting..........................................................................19
Warranty & Specications ......................................... Back Cover
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Important Safety Information
WARNING: Read and thoroughly understand all instructions
and safety information before assembling or operating this
equipment. Failure to do so may cause serious injury or death. Do
not allow anyone to operate this equipment who has not read this
manual. As with all power equipment, a vibratory plate compactor
can be dangerous if assembled or used improperly. Do not operate
this plate compactor if you have doubts or questions concerning
safe operation.
Call our customer service department at 720-287-5182,
1-877-487-8275, or visit www.dirtyhandtools.com if you have any
questions or concerns about the safe operation of this equipment.
Intended Use
Do Not Use the plate compactor for any purpose other than
compacting soil, gravel, sand or other crushed aggregate for which
it was specifically designed. Any other use is unauthorized and may
result in serious injury or death.
is compactor is not intended for use on cohesive soils
such as clay or hard surfaces such as concrete.
Personal Protective Equipment
When operating this plate compactor it is essential that you wear
safety gear including goggles or safety glasses, steel toed shoes and
tight fitting gloves (no loose cuffs or draw strings). Always wear ear
plugs or sound deafening headphones to protect against hearing
loss when operating this equipment. Always wear sturdy footwear.
Never wear sandals, sneakers or open shoes, and never operate the
plate compactor with bare feet. Do not wear loose clothing that
might get caught in moving parts. Do not operate near bystanders.
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65 WARNING
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents and certain product com-
ponents contain or emit chemicals known to the state of California
to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm.
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WARNING
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CAUTION

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Important Safety Information
General Safety
Failure to follow warnings, cautions, assembly and operation
instructions in the Operation Manual may result in serious injury
or death.
READ THE OPERATION MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATION.
• Do not permit children to operate this equipment at any time.
•Do not permit others that have not read and understood the
complete Operation Manual to operate this equipment.
• Keep all people and pets a minimum of 10 feet away from the
work area when operating this plate compactor.
• Do not operate the plate compactor when under the influence of
alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Do not allow a person who is tired or otherwise impaired or not
completely alert to operate the plate compactor.
CAREFULLY INSPECT THE AREA TO BE
COMPACTED AND REMOVE ALL FOREIGN
OBJECTS.
Do not use above underground water lines, gas lines, electric cables,
or pipes. Do not operate the plate compactor in soil with large
rocks and foreign objects which can damage the equipment.
• Handle fuel with care; it is highly flammable. Use an approved
fuel container. Never add fuel to a running engine or hot engine.
• Fill fuel tank outdoors with extreme care. Never ll fuel tank
indoors.
• Replace gasoline cap securely and clean up spilled fuel before
restarting.
• Never attempt to make any adjustments while the engine is
running.
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DANGER
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DANGER

Important Safety Information
Safety Decals
Safety labels on the plate compactor are to remind you of
important information while you are operating the unit.
Make sure all safety warning decals are attached and in
readable condition. Replace missing or defaced decals. Contact
Dirty Hand Tools at 1-877-487-8275 for replacement decals.
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Model No. 104001
Plate Size: 21.3” x 16.5”
Exciter Speed: 5500vpm
Centrifugal Force: 2,922 Lbs
Travel Speed: 49 ft/min
Engine: 196cc
Weight: 191.8 Lbs.
VIBRATORY PLATE COMPACTOR
READ MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING
WEAR GOGGLES,
BOOTS & GLOVES
KEEP PEOPLE AWAY
104963
Model No. 104950
Plate Size: 19.5” x 12.6”
Exciter Speed: 5900vpm
Centrifugal Force: 1,843 Lbs
Travel Speed: 82 ft/min
Engine: 79cc
Weight: 108 Lbs.
VIBRATORY PLATE COMPACTOR
READ MANUAL
BEFORE OPERATING
WEAR GOGGLES,
BOOTS & GLOVES
KEEP PEOPLE AWAY
104964
CAUTION !
HOT SURFACE
DO NOT TOUCH
MUFFLER !
104897

Unpacking and Assembly
Your plate compactor will require some assembly. e following
instructions will help you unpack and assemble your plate compactor,
and adjust the tensioning on the v-belts.
Unpacking
Open top of carton and remove the plate compactor components.
Plate Compactor Components:
Plate Compactor chassis with engine assembly
Handlebar assembly
Folding wheel kit
Paving pad kit (Model 104001)
Air Filter, Air Filter Cover and Retaining Knob (Model 104950)
Hardware bag
Operation Manual
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START ENGINE
BEFORE ADDING OIL TO ENGINE
e engine is shipped from the factory without oil.
You must add engine oil before starting the engine.
Use only 10/30W oil for a 4-cycle engine.
Installing e Air Filter (Model 104950)
Place the air lter in the air lter housing, with the ribbed side facing
the inside of the cover. Align the two tabs at the top of the air lter
cover with the two slots at the top of the housing and close. Insert the
retaining knob into the hole at the bottom of the cover and thread
into the housing until the cover is secured tightly.
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CAUTION
AIR FILTER
HOUSING
AIR FILTER
COVER
AIR FILTER
RETAINING
KNOB

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Overview of Components
THROTTLE
CONTROL
LEVER
HANDLEBAR
ASSEMBLY
MUFFLER
AIR CLEANER
FUEL TANK
BELT
GUARD
EXCITER
BASE
PLATE
OIL DRAIN
HOSE
LIFTING
HANDLE

Handlebar and Wheel Assembly
Mounting the Handlebar Assembly
1. Unfold the handlebars (see Figure 1).
2. Place the handlebar ends into the mounting channels on the engine’s
deck, carefully aligning the holes in each side (see Figure 2). Secure
the handlebar ends to the channel with a hex bolt (M10x65mm), flat
washer and locknut.
3. Position the throttle control onto the upper portion of the handlebar
and secure with a flat washer and hex bolt (M5x25mm).
Mounting the Folding Wheel Assembly
1. Position the folding wheel assembly at the rear of the plate compactor.
Line up the holes in the mounting links with the holes in the engine
deck and secure with hex bolt (M10x30mm), flat washer and lock nut
on each side (see Figure 3).
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Figure 1
Figure 2
HANDLEBAR
END
MOUNTING
CHANNEL
THROTTLE
CONTROL
Figure 3
FOLDING
WHEEL KIT

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Paving Pad Assembly (Model 104001)
Paving Pad Kit
e paving pad kit should be used when compacting on concrete paving
slabs, decorative stone, brick or other material to reduce noise and
prevent scratching. (e paving pad is included with Model 104001 only).
Attaching the Paving Pad
1. Align the holes in the paving pad with the holes in the clamp plate
on the compactor’s base plate. Secure with hex bolts (M10x30mm) and
flat washers in three places (see Figure 4).
Figure 4
CLAMP
PLATE
PAVING
PAD
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