Canadian Tire 060-3798-0 User manual

Vibratory Plate Compactor
060-3798-0
Keep the original box, packaging, and purchase receipt.
Please read and understand this manual before any assembly or use. Before beginning assembly of product, make sure all parts
are present. Compare parts with packaging contents list. If any part is missing, or if you have any questions, contact the vendor’s
customer service department at 1-866-567-4089.
Version no. 01
Use and Care Guide
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1. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS .........................................................................................................................3
1.1 DEFINITIONS ..................................................................................................................................................3
1.2 CHILD SAFETY ................................................................................................................................................3
1.3 SAFETY WARNINGS ..........................................................................................................................................3
2. PARTS LIST ..........................................................................................................................................7
2.1
COMPACTOR PARTS .........................................................................................................................................7
2.2 FASTENERS ....................................................................................................................................................7
3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................................8
3.1 ASSEMBLY PREPARATION ....................................................................................................................................8
3.2 HANDLE .......................................................................................................................................................8
3.3 FOLDING WHEELS KIT ........................................................................................................................................8
3.4 ENGINE OIL ...................................................................................................................................................9
4. KNOW YOUR COMPACTOR .......................................................................................................................10
4.1 FUEL VALVE CONTROL .....................................................................................................................................10
4.2 THROTTLE CONTROL ........................................................................................................................................10
4.3 ENGINE SWITCH ............................................................................................................................................10
4.4 CHOKE LEVER ...............................................................................................................................................10
4.5 RECOIL STARTER GRIP ......................................................................................................................................10
4.6 OIL DRAIN HOSE ...........................................................................................................................................11
4.7 EXCITER .....................................................................................................................................................11
7. STORAGE ...........................................................................................................................................16
8. LIFTING / TRANSPORTING ........................................................................................................................16
9. TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS ......................................................................................................................17
10. TROUBLESHOOTING .............................................................................................................................17
11. PARTS SCHEMATIC ..............................................................................................................................18
12. PARTS REFERENCE LIST .........................................................................................................................19
13. WARRANTY .....................................................................................................................................20
Table of Contents
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ......................................................................................................................12
5.1 ADDING FUEL ..............................................................................................................................................12
5.2 STARTING ENGINE ..........................................................................................................................................12
5.3 RECOIL STARTER ............................................................................................................................................12
5.4 OPERATING ..................................................................................................................................................12
5.5 STOPPING ENGINE ..........................................................................................................................................13
5.6 IDLE SPEED .................................................................................................................................................13
6. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................13
6.1 PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE ...............................................................................................................................13
6.2 CHECKING V-BELT(S) ......................................................................................................................................13
6.3 TENSIONING V-BELT(S) ....................................................................................................................................14
6.4 REPLACING V-BELT(S) .....................................................................................................................................14
6.5 EXCITER LUBRICATION ......................................................................................................................................15
6.6 ENGINE MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................15
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3
Important Precautions
1. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS
1.1 Definitions
1.2 Child Safety
1.3 Safety Warnings
IMPORTANT, RETAIN FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE AND READ CAREFULLY!
Do not attempt to install or operate this product until you
have read the safety instructions in this manual. Safety items
throughout this manual are labelled with Danger, Warning, or
Caution based on the risk type.
Read and understand this manual and the labels axed to the
compactor. Learn its applications and limitations as well as the
specic potential hazards particular to it. Become familiar with
the controls before operating this compactor.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to
potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that
follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
Packing materials:
Packing cartons covered with rugs, bedspreads, plastic
sheets, or stretch wrap may become airtight chambers and
can quickly cause suocation.
Destroy or recycle the product’s carton, plastic
bags, and any other exterior wrapping material
immediately after the product is unpacked.
Children should never play with these items.
Danger of suffocation!
To reduce the risk of injury, do not operate the compactor
near children.
DANGER
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
IMPORTANT – ENVIRONMENTAL
Recycle unwanted materials instead of
disposing of them as waste. All tools, hoses
and packaging should be resorted, taken
to the local recycling centre and disposed of in an
environmentally safe way.
WARNING –WEAR PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT
Use safety equipment. Always wear
eye and hearing protection, safety
footwear, gloves and helmets.
It is forbidden to remove or tamper
with the protection devices and safety
devices.
IMPORTANT
Installation, operation, or maintenance information
which is important but not hazard-related.
WARNING–AVOID ACCIDENTS
Keep away from rotating parts.
Do not touch parts which are hot from
operation. Serious burns may result.
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4Important Precautions
1. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (CONT’D)
1.3 Safety Warnings (cont’d)
WARNING
Do not smoke or have open ames.
Use extreme caution when storing, handling
and using fuels, as they are highly volatile and
explosive in vapour state.
CAUTION – PERSONAL SAFETY
Do not operate the machine while under the inuence of
drugs, alcohol, or any medication that could aect your
ability to use it properly.
Dress properly. Wear heavy long pants, boots and gloves.
Do not wear loose clothing, short pants, jewellery of any
kind. Secure long hair so it is above shoulder level. Keep
your hair, clothing and gloves away from moving parts.
Loose clothes, jewellery or long hair can be caught in
moving parts.
Check your machine before starting it. Keep guards in
place and in working order. Make sure all nuts, bolts, etc.
are securely tightened.
Never operate the machine when it is in need of repair
or is in poor mechanical condition. Replace damaged,
missing or failed parts before using it. Check for fuel
leaks. Keep the machine in safe working condition.
Do not use the machine if the engine’s switch does not
turn it on or o. Any gasoline powered machine that can
not be controlled with the engine switch is dangerous
and must be replaced.
Form a habit of checking to see that keys and adjusting
wrenches are removed from machine area before
starting it. A wrench or a key that is left attached to
a rotating part of the machine may result in personal
injury.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use common
sense when operating the machine.
Do not overreach. Do not operate the machine while
barefoot or when wearing sandals or similar lightweight
footwear. Wear protective footwear that will protect your
feet and improve your footing on slippery surfaces. Keep
proper footing and balance at all times.This enables better
control of the machine in unexpected situations.
Avoid accidental starting. Be sure the engine’s switch
is o before transporting the machine or performing
any maintenance or service on the unit. Transporting or
performing maintenance or service on a machine with
its switch on invites accidents.
CAUTION – UNDERSTAND YOUR MACHINE
Read and understand the operator’s manual and
labels axed to the machine. Learn its application and
limitations as well as the specic potential hazards
peculiar to it.
Be thoroughly familiar with the controls and their
proper operation. Know how to stop the machine and
disengage the controls quickly.
Make sure to read and understand all the instructions
and safety precautions as outlined in the Engine
Manual, packed separately with your unit. Do not
attempt to operate the machine until you fully
understand how to properly operate and maintain the
Engine and how to avoid accidental injuries and/or
property damage.
IMPORTANT – KEEP VISITORS AWAY
Keep children and bystanders o and away.
WARNING – WORK AREA
Never start or run the engine inside a closed area.
The exhaust fumes are dangerous, containing carbon
monoxide, an odourless and deadly gas. Operate this
unit only in a well ventilated outdoor area.
Never operate the machine without good visibility or
light.
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5
Important Precautions
1. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (CONT’D)
1.3 Safety Warnings (cont’d)
WARNING – FUEL SAFETY
Fuel is highly ammable, and its vapours can explode
if ignited. Take precautions when using to reduce the
chance of serious personal injury.
When relling or draining the fuel tank, use an approved
fuel storage container while in a clean, well-ventilated
outdoor area. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, open
ames or other sources of ignition near the area while
adding fuel or operating the unit. Never ll fuel tank
indoors.
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 vapours.
Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before lling
the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the fuel tank or
add fuel while the engine is running or when the engine
is hot. Do not operate the machine with known leaks in
the fuel system.
Loosen the fuel tank cap slowly to relieve any pressure in
the tank.
Never overll fuel tank (there should be no fuel above
the upper limit mark).
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and
wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the unit without the
fuel cap securely in place.
Replace all fuel tank and container caps securely and
wipe up spilled fuel. Never operate the unit without the
fuel cap securely in place.
Avoid creating a source of ignition for spilled fuel. If fuel
is spilled, do not attempt to start the engine but move
the machine away from the area of spillage and avoid
creating any source of ignition until fuel vapours have
dissipated.
Store fuel in containers specically designed and
approved for this purpose.
Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely away
from sparks, open ames or other sources of ignition.
Never store fuel or machine with fuel in the tank inside
a building where fumes may reach a spark, open ame,
or any other source of ignition, such as a water heater,
furnace, clothes dryer and the like. Allow the engine to
cool before storing in any enclosure.
IMPORTANT – MACHINE USE AND CARE
Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine is
running.
Do not force the machine. Use the correct machine for
your application.The correct machine will do the job
better and safer at the rate for which it was designed.
Do not change the engine governor settings or over-
speed the engine.The governor controls the maximum
safe operating speed of the engine.
Do not run the engine at a high speed when you are not
pounding.
Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts.
Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes and hot
surfaces. Do not touch the engine or muer. These
parts get extremely hot from operation.They remain
hot for a short time after you turn o the unit. Allow
the engine to cool before doing maintenance or making
adjustments.
If the machine should start to make an unusual noise or
vibration, immediately shut o the engine, disconnect
the spark plug wire, and check for the cause. Unusual
noise or vibration is generally a warning sign of trouble.
Use only attachments and accessories approved by the
manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in personal
injury.
Maintain the machine. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and any
other condition that may aect the machine’s operation.
If damaged, have the machine repaired before use. Many
accidents are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
Keep the engine and muer free of grass, leaves,
excessive grease or carbon build-up to reduce the chance
of a re hazard.
Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any other
liquid. Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
Clean after each use.
Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for gas, oil,
etc. to protect the environment.
Store idle machine out of the reach of children and do
not allow persons unfamiliar with the machine or these
instructions to operate it. Machine is dangerous in the
hands of untrained users.
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6Important Precautions
1. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS (CONT’D)
1.3 Safety Warnings (cont’d)
IMPORTANT – SERVICE
Before cleaning, repairing, inspecting, or adjusting, shut
o the engine and make certain all moving parts have
stopped. Always make sure the engine’s switch is in
its“OFF”position. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and
keep the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
Have your machine serviced by a qualied repair person
using only identical replacement parts. This will ensure
that the safety of the machine is maintained.
WARNING – SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
To avoid injury, keep hands, ngers and feet away from
the base plate. Grip the handle of the plate compactor
rmly with both hands. If both hands are holding the
handle and your feet are clear of the compactor base,
your hands, ngers and feet can not be injured by the
compactor base.
Always operate the machine from behind, never pass
or stand in front of the machine when the engine is
running.
Never place tools or any other item under the plate
compactor.
If the unit strikes a foreign object, stop the engine,
disconnect the spark plug, thoroughly inspect the
machine for any damage, and repair the damage before
restarting and operating the machine.
Do not overload the machine capacity by compacting
too deep in a single pass or at too fast a rate.
Never operate the unit at high transport speeds on hard
or slippery surfaces.
Exercise extreme caution when operating on or crossing
gravel drives, walks, or roads. Stay alert for hidden
hazards or trac. Do not carry passengers.
Never leave the operating position and leave the plate
compactor unattended when the engine is running.
Always stop the engine when compacting is delayed or
when walking from one location to another.
Stay away from the edges of ditches and avoid actions
that may cause the plate compactor to topple over.
Always ascend slopes carefully, in a direct path and in
reverse to prevent the plate compactor from toppling
over onto the operator.
Always park the unit on a rm and level surface and shut
the tool o.
To reduce exposure to vibration, limit the hours of
operation and take periodic breaks to minimize
repetition and rest your hand. Reduce the speed and
force you use for the repetitive movement.Try to ll
each day with jobs where operating hand-held power
equipment is not required.
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Parts List
Item # Part Name Qty.
1Plate Compactor Chassis with Engine
and Transmission 1
2 Handle 1
3 Hardware Bag 1
4Folding Wheels Kit 1
Ref. Description Qty. Illustration
AΦ5 1
M10x65 2
B M10x30 2
2.1 Compactor Parts 2.2 Fasteners
1
2
3
4
2. PARTS LIST
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8Assembly Instructions
3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
Φ5 x1 A
M10x65 x2
M10x30 x2 B
3.1 Assembly Preparation
3.2 Handle
3.3 Folding Wheels Kit
IMPORTANT
The compactor should be assembled by at
least two people.
Read all assembly instructions thoroughly
before assembling the compactor.
Unfold the handle as shown.
Mount the handle as shown. Slot the handle ends into the
channels provided by the engine deck. Place at washers 10,
followed by hex bolts M10x65 on the outer side, and tighten
with lock nuts M10 on the inner side.
Line up the holes in the link plates and engine deck. slide
bolts M10x30 through the holes from one side, and lock nuts
M10 from the other side. Tighten.
1
2
1
12
1
2
4
Before compacting, fold up the wheel kit as shown.
2
1
2
4
2
Secure the throttle control onto the upper handle with a at
washer 5 and a bolt 5x25.
Fasten the throttle control cable with cable fasteners.
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Assembly Instructions
3. ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS (CONT’D)
IMPORTANT
Oil has been drained for shipping.
Failure to ll engine sump with oil before starting engine
will result in permanent damage and will void engine
warranty.
3.4 Engine Oil
Add oil according to Engine Manual packed separately with
your compactor.
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10 Know Your Compactor
4. KNOW YOUR COMPACTOR
The fuel valve opens and closes the passage between the fuel
tank and the carburetor. The fuel valve lever must be in the
ON position for the engine to run. When the engine is not in
use, leave the fuel valve lever in the OFF position to prevent
carburetor ooding and to reduce the possibility of fuel leakage.
Item # Part Name
1 Throttle Control
2 Upper Handle
3 Lower Handle
4 Muer
5 Air Cleaner
6Fuel Tank
7 Engine
8 Belt Guard
9 Exciter
10 Base Plate
11 Oil Drain Hose
12 Folding Wheels Kit
4.1 Fuel Valve Control
The throttle lever controls engine speed. Moving the throttle
lever makes the engine run faster or slower.
4.2 Throttle Control
The engine switch enables and disables the ignition system. The
engine switch must be in the ON position for the engine to run.
Turning the engine switch to the OFF position stops the engine.
4.3 Engine Switch
The choke lever opens and closes the choke valve in the
carburetor. The closed position enriches the fuel mixture for
starting a cold engine.
The open position provides the correct fuel mixture for operation
after starting, and for restarting a warm engine. Some engine
applications use a remotely-mounted choke control rather than
the engine-mounted choke lever.
4.4 Choke Lever
Pulling the starter grip operates the recoil starter to crank the
engine.
4.5 Recoil Starter Grip
8
6
7
910
5
43
2
1
12
11
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