Power fist 9033598 User manual

V4.1 9033598

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User Manual

212cc Single

Plate Compactor

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SPECIFICATIONS

Engine type

Ducar DH212

Max. speed rating

3,600 RPM

Idle speed rating

1,500 RPM

Horsepower

7 HP

Vibration frequency

5,500 VPM

Travel speed

65 ft/min.

Compaction force

3,950 lb

Compaction depth

20 in.

Compaction area/hour

6,706 sq. ft

Compacting plate dimensions

21-1/2 x 17.7 in.

Spark plug

F72C

Spark plug gap

0.028 ˜ 0.03 in.

Air filter

Paper and foam

Oil type

SAE 10W-30

Oil capacity

0.63 L

Fuel type

Regular unleaded gasoline

Fuel capacity

3.8 L

Overall dimensions

37.85 x 17.8 x 41.37 in.

Weight

198 lb

Material

Steel and rubber

Finish

Powder coated

212cc Single

Plate Compactor

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INTRODUCTION

Compact granular soils, crushed aggregate, sand, asphalt and other materials

with this plate compactor. It features a powerful 212cc gas engine and powder-

coated steel construction and includes paving pad and 4 in wheel kit.

SAFETY

WARNING! Read and understand all instructions before using this tool. The

operator must follow basic precautions to reduce the risk of personal injury

and/or damage to the equipment.

Keep this manual for safety warnings, precautions, operating or inspection and

maintenance instructions.

HAZARD DEFINITIONS

Please familiarize yourself with the hazard notices found in this manual. A notice

is an alert that there is a possibility of property damage, injury or death if certain

instructions are not followed.

DANGER! This notice indicates an immediate and specific hazard that will

result in severe personal injury or death if the proper precautions

are not taken.

WARNING! This notice indicates a specific hazard or unsafe practice that

could result in severe personal injury or death if the proper

precautions are not taken.

CAUTION! This notice indicates a potentially hazardous situation that may result

in minor or moderate injury if proper practices are not taken.

NOTICE! This notice indicates that a specific hazard or unsafe practice will

result in equipment or property damage, but not personal injury.

WORK AREA

1. Operate in a safe work environment. Keep your work area clean, well-lit

and free of distractions. Place lights so you are not working in a shadow.

2. Keep anyone not wearing the appropriate safety equipment away from the

work area.

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3. Store unused tools properly in a safe and dry location to prevent rust or

damage. Lock tools away and keep out of the reach of children.

PERSONAL SAFETY

WARNING! Wear personal protective equipment approved by the Canadian

Standards Association (CSA) or American National Standards Institute (ANSI).

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT

1. Always wear impact safety goggles that provide front and side protection

for the eyes. Eye protection equipment should comply with CSA Z94.3-07

or ANSI Z87.1 standards based on the type of work performed.

2. Wear the appropriate type of full-face shield in addition to safety googles,

as the work can create chips, abrasive or particulate matter.

3. Wear gloves that provide protection based on the work materials or to

reduce the effects of tool vibration.

4. Wear protective clothing designed for the work environment and tool.

5. Non-skid footwear is recommended to maintain footing and balance in the

work environment.

PERSONAL PRECAUTIONS

Control the tool, personal movement and the work environment to avoid

personal injury or damage to tool.

1. Do not operate any tool when tired or under the influence of drugs, alcohol

or medications.

2. Avoid wearing clothes or jewelry that can become entangled with the

moving parts of a tool. Keep long hair covered or bound.

3. Do not overreach when operating a tool. Proper footing and balance

enables better control in unexpected situations.

4. Support the workpiece or clamp it to a stable platform. Holding the

workpiece by hand or against your body may lead to personal injury.

5. Securely hold this tool using both hands. Using a tool with only one hand

can result in loss of control.

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SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

WARNING! DO NOT let comfort or familiarity with product (gained from

repeated use) replace strict adherence to the tool safety rules. If you use

this tool unsafely or incorrectly, you can suffer serious personal injury.

1. Use the correct tool for the job. This tool was designed for a specific function.

Do not modify or alter this tool or use it for an unintended purpose.

2. Do not use the tool if any parts are damage broken or misplaced. Repair or

replace the parts.

UNPACKING

WARNING! Do not operate the tool if any part is missing. Replace the

missing part before operating. Failure to do so could result in a malfunction

and personal injury.

Remove the parts and accessories from the packaging and inspect for damage.

Make sure that all items in the parts list are included.

OPERATION

Numbered references in parenthesis (#1) refer to the included Parts List.

Dashed numbers in parenthesis (Fig. 1-1) refer to a specific point in an

illustration or image.

Before using the tool, read and understand the safety and operating instructions

in the owner’s manual.

Check the following before each use:

• Oil level in engine

• Fuel level

• Condition of air cleaner

• Tightness of external fasteners

• Condition of fuel lines

• All bolts, nuts and belts, tightening as needed

• General condition of the plate compactor

• Cleanliness of the compactor and its components

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The compactor does not operate optimally on clay or moist soil. Moist soils

may require compaction to be performed twice.

Travel speed may slow down on soils that contain clay, and there may be cases

where the vibrator/compactor plate does not leave the surface easily due to the

composition of the soil.

To correct this problem, accomplish the

following, turn off the compactor and check the

vibrator plate to see if clay or other materials

have been lodged in the mechanism. If so, clean

with water and remove the material.

HANDLE ADJUSTMENT

To adjust the handle, accomplish the following

(Fig. 1):

1. Loosen the knob handles (Fig. 1-1) found

on each side of the upper handle (Fig. 1-2).

2. Swing the upper handle until it points

straight outwards from the lower handle (Fig. 1-3).

3. Securely tighten both the knob handles.

STARTING THE ENGINE

1. Open the fuel valve by moving the lever to the right (Fig. 2).

a. If the engine is cold, move the choke lever to the “close” position

(Fig. 3-1). If the engine is hot, move the choke lever to the “open”

position (Fig. 3-2).

Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Fig. 3

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2. Turn the on/off switch to the “on” position

(Fig. 4-1).

3. Pull the starter rope (Fig. 5).

a. If the oil level in the engine is low, the

engine will not start. If it doesn’t start,

add oil to the engine. Some engines are

equipped with an oil alert light that will

illuminate when the starter rope is

pulled.

4. Open the choke as the engine warms up

(Fig. 3-2).

USING THE TOOL

1. Open the throttle to operate.

a. Whenever high-speed operation (over

3,600 RPM) is not required, slow the

engine by moving the speed control

lever to a low position to save fuel and wear.

2. Firmly grasp the plate compactor’s handle bar with one hand and then

quickly turn the throttle lever to high speed. The engine, at this point,

should be around 2,300 RPM and will therefore engage the centrifugal

clutch.

a. Always move the throttle quickly. Increasing the engine speed slowly

will cause the clutch to slip.

3. Firmly grasp the plate compactor’s handle bar with both hands as it begins

to move forward.

4. Walk behind the tool, watching for any large objects for foreign matter that

might cause damage to the compactor or shoot out and cause bodily

harm.

a. If objects are in the travel path, slow the engine (stopping compactor

travel) and remove the object before proceeding.

Fig. 4

Fig. 5

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STOPPING THE ENGINE

1. Slow the engine to idle by turning the accelerator level fully

counterclockwise.

2. Turn the on/off switch to the “off” position (Fig. 4-2).

3. Close the fuel valve.

PAVING PAD

This compactor comes equipped with a paving

pad. When using this compactor on gravel or

granular surfaces, remove the paving pad

before operating.

To install the paving pad, accomplish the

following:

1. Attach the pad to the bottom plate at the

back using the 4 M8*30 bolts and the 2

short trim strips (Fig. 6-1).

2. Use the 4 M8*30 bolts and the single

short trim strip to attach the pad to the

bottom plate at the front (Fig. 7-1).

To remove the paving pad, accomplish the

following:

1. Loosen all the nuts and bolts and remove the trim strips.

2. Pull off the paving pad.

3. Store in a dry, level and well-ventilated area out of the reach of children

until next use.

Fig. 6

Fig. 7

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WHEEL KIT

This compactor comes equipped with a 4 in.

wheel kit. To install the paving pad, accomplish

the following:

1. Place the wheel kit behind the compactor

(Fig. 8).

2. Angle the compactor at 20° and direct the hook of the wheel kit to

the middle of the bottom plate (Fig. 9).

3. Place the hook of the wheel kit into the middle hole. Push the wheel under

the bottom plate (Fig. 10).

4. Press the plate compactor’s handle to raise the bottom plate so the wheel

kit moves forward (Fig. 11).

CARE & MAINTENANCE

WARNING! Check that the plate compactor engine is turned off and cooled

before attempting any maintenance, cleaning or inspection.

1. Maintain the tool with care. A tool in good condition is efficient, easier to

control and will have fewer problems.

2. Inspect the tool components periodically. Repair or replace damaged or

worn components. Only use identical replacement parts when servicing.

3. Follow instructions for lubricating and changing accessories.

4. Only use accessories intended for use with this tool.

Fig. 8

Fig. 9

Fig. 10

Fig. 11

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5. Keep the tool handles clean, dry and free from oil/grease at all times.

6. Regularly clean out the area around the spark plug.

7. Regularly apply a thin coat of rust preventative oil to all metal parts.

8. Maintain the tool’s labels and name plates. These carry important information.

If unreadable or missing, contact Princess Auto Ltd. for replacements.

WARNING! Only qualified service personnel should repair the tool. An

improperly repaired tool may present a hazard to the user and/or others.

CLEANING

Clean the tool using a dry cloth. Do not clean with water as this can cause rust

damage.

WARNING! Do not attempt to clean tool immediately after use or any other

time the engine is heated.

MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

CHANGING THE V-BELT

1. Turn off the engine.

2. Remove the belt cover (#26).

3. Loosen but do not remove the four nuts (#40) that hold the engine (#01) to

the engine support plate (#32).

4. Using a nut (#33) and bolt (#34), slide the engine towards the driver pulley

(#13 in Vibratory Housing Assembly) until the belt (#39) can be removed.

5. Remove the old belts and then install new ones.

Maintenance

Interval

Check for loose or missing screws

Every 8 hours (every day)

Check for damaged parts Every 8 hours (every day)

Check throttle cable assembly bolts

Every 8 hours (every day)

Vibrator oil check

Every 100 hours

Vibrator oil replacement

Every 300 hours

V-belt check

Every 200 hours

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6. Check the alignment of the two pulleys (side by side in the same

level/surface).

7. Using the nut and bolt, slide engine away from driver pulley until the belt is

properly tensioned.

8. Re-tighten the four nuts that hold the engine to the engine support plates.

9. Install the belt cover with a hexagon bolt (#23), spring washer (#24), flat

washer (#25).

LUBRICATION

Inspect and lubricate the tool when required. Only use light oil to lubricate the

tool. Other lubricants may not be suitable and could damage the tool or cause a

malfunction during use.

1. Remove the spark plug and pour one tablespoon of engine oil into the

cylinder through the spark plug hole.

2. Replace the spark plug, but leave the spark plug cap disconnected.

3. Pull the starter handle to distribute oil to the cylinder.

4. Pull the recoil starter until you feel resistance.

a. This is when the piston is on the compression stroke where the intake

and exhaust valves are closed.

b. Keeping the intake and exhaust valves closed will prevent moisture

from entering the combustion chamber, protecting against rust.

CHANGING THE VIBRATOR OIL

1. Run the machine for approximately two

minutes to allow the oil to warm-up.

2. Remove the oil drainage bolt from the

vibrator housing assembly (Fig. 12).

3. Place a container to receive waste oil below

the oil drainage port, tilt the equipment

body forward and pour out the waste oil

from the oil drainage port.

4. Lower the equipment body back to the ground.

Fig. 12

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5. Add about 200 ml (0.05gal) of new engine oil through the oil drainage port.

Use a funnel to avoid spills.

6. Screw the Install and lock Oil drainage bolt.

STORAGE

When not in use for an extended period, which is defined as more than 20 days,

accomplish the following:

• Store in a dry, level and well-ventilated area that is away from any ignition

sources, such as water heaters, clothes dryers and furnaces

• Store out of the reach of children

• Cover the tool

• Apply a thin coat of lubricant to the steel parts to avoid rust. Remove the

lubricant before using the tool again

• Fill the tank with gasoline that has been treated with a fuel stabilizer

additive

REMOVAL FROM STORAGE

Before starting the engine, keep in mind that untreated gasoline will deteriorate

quickly. If the tool has been sitting for longer than a month, if the treated

gasoline has been sitting longer than the fuel stabilizer’s recommended time

period, or if the engine does not start, drain the tank and fill with fresh fuel.

DISPOSAL

Recycle a tool damaged beyond repair at the appropriate facility.

Contact your local municipality for a list of disposal facilities or by-laws for

electronic devices, batteries, oil or other toxic liquids.

IMPORTANT! DO NOT pollute the environment by allowing uncontrolled

discharge of waste oil.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Visit a Princess Auto Ltd. location for a solution if the tool does not function

properly or parts are missing. If unable to do so, have a qualified technician

service the tool.

Problem(s)

Possible Cause(s)

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