swepac F52B User manual

FOR A SOLID GROUND
F52B / F82B / F92B
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Original instructions
Dok: 101551-GB 2406

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Imprint
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Swepac AB
Bergvägen 7
SE-341 32 Ljungby, SWEDEN
Registered o󰀩ce:
Register court and number:
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E-mail: [email protected]
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Original operator’s manual
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(options). Swepac AB, responsibility for errors or omissions not accepted, printed in Sweden
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CONTENTS
IMPRINT........................................................................................................ 2
ORIGINAL OPERATOR’S MANUAL ........................................................... 2
2 FOREWORD 7
2.1 ....................................................................................... INTRODUCTION 7
2.2 ..................... STORAGE LOCATION OF THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL 7
2.2.1 ..................................... UNDERSTANDING THESE INSTRUCTIONS 7
2.2.1.1 .......................................................... EXPLANATION OF SYMBOLS 8
2.3 .......................................... ACCIDENT PREVENTION REGULATIONS 8
2.4 ................................................................................ CONTACT PERSON 9
2.5 ......................................................................LIMITATION OF LIABILITY 9
2.6 ...................................................USE OF THE OPERATOR’S MANUAL 9
3 USAGE 10
3.1 ................................................................................... DESIGNATED USE 10
3.2 ..................................................................................UNINTENDED USE 10
4 SAFETY 11
4.1 .......................................... SAFETY SYMBOLS AND SIGNAL WORDS 11
4.2 ............................................................................................... PRINCIPLE 12
4.3 .........................................................................STRUCTUAL CHANGES 12
4.4 ............................................... RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OPERATOR 13
4.5 ..................................................... OBLIGATIONS OF THE OPERATOR 13
4.6 QUALIFICATION OF STAFF 14
4.7 .................................................... GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 14
4.8 ......SPECIFIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIBRATORY PLATES 15
4.8.1 .................................................................... EXTERNAL INFLUENCES 15
4.8.2 ......................................................................OPERATIONAL SAFETY 15
4.8.2.1 ........................................................................ SAFETY DISTANCES 15
4.9 .........................................................................................MAINTENANCE 16
4.9.1 ................................................................................................SERVICE 16
4.9.1.1 ...................................................................... THREADED FITTINGS 16

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5 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE 17
5.2 TYPE PLATES AND LABELS 17
5.2.1 ..........................................................................................TYPE LABEL 17
5.2.1.1 ......................................................... LABELING ON THE MACHINE 17
5.2.2 .............................................. SAFETY AND INFORMATION LABELS 18
5.3 ........................................................................................ COMPONENTS 20
5.4 ........................................................................... CONTROL ELEMENTS 20
6 TRANSPORTATION 21
6.1 ......................................SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR TRANSPORT 21
6.2 ............................................. PREREQUISITES AND PREPARATIONS 21
6.3 ..........................................................................LIFTING THE MACHINE 22
6.4 ........................................................................LASHING THE MACHINE 23
7 COMMISSIONING 24
7.1 ....................................... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPERATION 24
7.2 ......................................................TESTS BEFORE COMMISSIONING 25
7.3 ............................................................TEST BEFORE COMMISIONING 26
7.4 .......................................... INSTALL THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 27
7.5 ................................................................. PUTTING INTO OPERATION 28
8 OPERATION 29
8.1 .................................................................. OPERATING THE MACHINE 29
8.2 ................CHECK CHARGE STATE OF RECHARGEABLE BATTERY 29
8.3 ..... TAKING THE RECHARGEABLE BATTERY OUT OF OPERATION 30
9 MAINTENANCE 31
9.1 ................................. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR MAINTENANCE 31
9.2 .............................................................................MAINTENANCE PLAN 33
9.3 ............................................................................MAINTENANCE WORK 34
9.3.1 ..................................................................CLEANING THE MACHINE 34
10 TROUBLESHOOTING35
10.1 .........................................................TROUBLESHOOTING MACHINE 35
Contents

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11 SHUTDOWN 36
11.1 .....................................................TEMPORARY DECOMMISSIONING 36
11.2 ................................................................................ FINAL SHUTDOWN 37
12 TECHNICAL DATA 38
12.1 ..................................................................GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS 38
12.2 .............................................................. NOISE AND VIBRATION DATA 38
12.3 ..................................................................................F52B / F82B / F92B 39

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EC Declaration of Conformity
Manufacturer
Swepac AB
Blockvägen 3
34132 Ljungby
1. Category: Plate compactor
2. Type: F52B
F82B
F92B
3. Motor eciency: F52B 1,2 kW
F82B 1,2 kW
F92B 1,2 kW
The product complies with the following directives:
2006/42/EC
2000/14 /EC
2004/108/EC
EN 500-1
EN 500-4
Technical documentation available from:
Swepac AB, Bergvägen 7 34132 Ljungby SE
Tomas Johansson/Product Engineer

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2 FOREWORD
2.1 Introduction
This operator’s manual contains important information and procedures
for the safe, proper and economical operation of this machine. Careful
reading, understanding and observing it helps to avoid hazards,
reduce repair costs and downtimes and thus increase the availability
and service life of the machine.
This operator’s manual is not a manual for extensive maintenance
or repair work. Such work must be carried out by the service partner
or by technically trained personnel. The machine must be operated
and maintained in accordance with the instructions in this operator’s
manual. Improper operation or maintenance can cause hazards.
Defective machine parts must be replaced immediately!
The manufacturer is always available to answer questions on
operation or maintenance.
2.2 Storage Location of the Operator’s Manual
This operator’s manual must be kept in the immediate vicinity of the
machine and accessible to personnel at all times.
If a second copy of this operator’s manual is lost or required, the
following options are available for obtaining a replacement:
• On the Internet at http://www.swepac.com.
• Contact the manufacturer.
2.2.1 Understanding These Instructions
This section helps to understand the operator’s manual and the
illustrations used therein.
Target group
People working with this machine must be regularly trained with
regard to the dangers and risks occurring when using this machine.
This operator’s manual is aimed at:
• Operating personnel:
– These people have been instructed in working with the machine
and about possible dangers and risks arising due to improper
behavior.
• Technically trained personnel:
– These people have a professional training as well as additional
knowledge and experience. They are capable of assessing the
tasks assigned to them and recognizing any possible risks and
dangers.
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2.2.1.1 Explanation of symbols
The symbols used in the operator’s manual are explained below. The
symbols are used exclusively in warning or environmental instructions
or information. Warnings must always be observed to protect the
operator and third parties from personal injury and damage to
property.
Symbol for warning notices
This symbol marks general warnings. It is used to
alert you of possible hazards, e.g. risks of injury or
accidents.
Symbol for indications of technical damage
This symbol is a warning symbol that indicates a
danger of technical damage. It is used to indicate
situations where damage to the machine or third-
party property may occur.
Symbol for environmental information
This symbol indicates environmental information. It is
used to warn of possible environmental hazards.
Symbol for information
This symbol indicates information. This information
can include tips on operation, for example. It helps to
better understand and use the machine.
2.3 Accident Prevention Regulations
In addition to the notes and safety instructions in this operator’s
manual, the local accident prevention regulations and the national
industrial safety regulations apply.

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2.4 Contact person
Depending on the country, the contact person is a service partner, a
subsidiary or a dealer.
On the Internet at http://www.swepac.com.
2.5 Limitation of liability
In the event of the following infringements, the manufacturer disclaims
any liability for personal injury and damage to property:
• Actions contrary to this operator’s manual.
• Non-designated use
• Deployment of untrained personnel.
• Use non-approved spare parts and accessories.
• Improper handling.
• Structural changes of any kind.
• Non-observance of the General Terms and Conditions (GTC).
2.6 Use of the operator’s manual
This operator’s manual:
• must be regarded as an integral part of the machine and must be
kept in a safe place throughout its service life.
• must be passed on to each subsequent owner or operator of this
machine.
• applies to various machine types from one product range. For this
reason, some illustrations may di󰀨er from the appearance of the
purchased machine. Variant-dependent components that are not
included in the scope of delivery can also be described.
The manufacturer reserves the right to change the information in this
operator’s manual without notice.
It must be ensured that any changes or additions made by the
manufacturer are immediately incorporated into this operator’s
manual.
GROUP - TYPE MATERIAL number (MAT. NO.)
F52B / F82B / F92B 306800 / 306910 / 306900
Information
Compatible rechargeable batteries!
Only use the following rechargeable batteries:
• BOB5.............1009258
• BOB10...........1009257
• BOB14...........1009256
• Other incompatible rechargeable batteries switch o󰀨 automatically
after 30 seconds and do not release any voltage at the plug
receptacle.
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3 USAGE
3.1 Designated use
Designated use also includes observing all notes and safety
instructions in this operator’s manual and observing the prescribed
care and maintenance instructions.
The machine is used for:
• Compaction in earth and gravel construction.
• Compaction of mixed and granular soils.
• Compaction of asphalt.
• Shaking in cobblestones.
Any other use or use that goes beyond this is considered improper
use. The manufacturer shall not be liable or liable for any damage
resulting therefrom. The risk is borne solely by the operator.
The rechargeable battery:
• Only use in machines intended for this purpose.
• Only charge with the manufacturer’s approved charger.
3.2 Unintended use
The manufacturer is not liable for personal injury or damage to
property resulting from unintended use. The following activities,
among others, are not intended:
• Compaction of strongly cohesive soils.
• Compaction of frozen soils.
• Compaction of hard, non-compactable soils.
• Compaction of non-load-bearing soils.
• Connecting non-permitted components.
• Operating the machine outside the performance data.
• Operation contrary to the notes and safety instructions contained
in the operator’s manual attached to the machine.
• Operation in potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Operation in the vincinity of open ames.
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4 SAFETY
4.1 Safety symbols and signal words
The following symbol identies safety instructions. It is used for
warning against potential personal risk or danger.
DANGER
DANGER identies a situation causing death or serious injury if it
is not avoided.
Consequences in case of non-observance.
► Avoidance of injury or death.
WARNING
WARNING identies a situation that can cause death or serious
injury if it is not avoided.
Consequences in case of non-observance.
► Avoidance of injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION identies a situation that can cause injury if it is not
avoided.
Consequences in case of non-observance.
► Avoidance of injury.
NOTICE
INFORMATION identies a situation that causes damage if it is not
observed.
Consequences in case of non-observance.
► Avoidance of damage to property.

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4.2 Principle
The machine has been designed and built in accordance with latest
stateof-the-art standards and the recognized safety regulations.
Nevertheless, improper use may result in danger to life and limb of the
operator, third parties or damage to the machine and other material
property.
Read and observe the notes and safety instructions in this operator’s
manual. Failure to follow these instructions may result in electric
shock, re and/or serious injury, and damage to the machine and/or
other objects.
Keep safety instructions and information for the future.
4.3 Structual changes
Structural modications may not be made without the written consent
of the manufacturer. Unauthorized structural changes may result in
hazards to the operator and/or third parties as well as damage to the
machine.
The manufacturer’s liability and warranty are also void in the event of
unauthorized structural alterations.
In particular, a structural change shall be deemed to have occurred:
• When opening of the machine and permanent removal of
components.
• Installation of spare parts that do not come from the manufacturer
or are not equivalent in design and quality to the original parts.
• Attachment of accessories of any kind that do not originate from
the manufacturer.
Spare parts or accessories from the manufacturer can be installed or
removed safely. Further information is available on the Internet at -
https://www.swepac.com.

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4.4 Responsibility of the operator
The operator is the person who operates this machine himself for
commercial or economic purposes or who leaves it to a third party
for use/application and bears the legal product responsibility for the
protection of personnel or third parties during operation.
The operator must make the operator’s manual accessible to the
personnel at all times and ensure that the operator has read and
understood the operator’s manual.
The operator’s manual must be kept ready to hand at the machine or
at the place of use.
The operator must hand over the operator to any other operator or
subsequent owner of the machine.
The country-specic regulations, standards and directives on accident
prevention and environmental protection must also be observed. The
operator’s manual must be supplemented by further instructions for
compliance with operational, o󰀩cial, national or generally applicable
safety guidelines.
4.5 Obligations of the operator
• Know and implement applicable health and safety regulations.
• In a risk assessment, identify hazards arising from working
conditions at the place of use.
• Create operating instructions for the operation of this machine.
• Regularly check whether the operating instructions correspond to
the current status of the regulations.
• Clearly regulate and dene responsibilities for installation,
operation, troubleshooting, maintenance and cleaning.
• Train personnel at regular intervals and inform them about
possible dangers.
• Refresh instruction at regular intervals.
• Keep records of the training received and make them available to
the competent authority on request.
• Provide personnel with the necessary protective equipment.

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4.6 Qualication of sta󰀨
This machine may only be put into operation and operated by trained
personnel.
In the event of misuse, abuse or operation by untrained personnel,
there is a danger to the health of the operators and/or third parties, as
well as damage or total failure of the machine.
In addition, the following requirements apply to the operator:
• Physical and mental suitability.
• Minimum age 18 years.
• No inuence on reactivity by drugs, alcohol or medication.
• Familiarity with the safety instructions in this operator’s manual.
• Familiarity with the intended use of this machine.
• Instructed in the independent operation of the machine.
4.7 General safety instructions
The safety instructions in this chapter contain the ”General safety
instructions”, wich must be listed in the operator’s manual in
accordance with the applicabel standards. It may contain instructions
which are not relevant for this machine.

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4.8 Specic safety instructions for vibratory plates
4.8.1 External inuences
Do not operate the machine under the following external inuences:
• In case of heavy rain on inclined surfaces. Danger of slipping!
4.8.2 Operational safety
• When operating the machine, make sure that no gas, water or
electrical lines or pipes are damaged.
• Exercise the utmost degree of caution near abysses or slopes.
Danger of falling!
• Do not leave the designated operating position when the machine
is in operation.
• In trenches and pits, pay maximum attention to side walls so that
they remain stable and do not collapse due to vibration. Risk of
spillage!
• Never let the machine run unattended. Risk of injury!
• Keep work area clear and keep unauthorized persons away. Risk
of injury!
• Operators of this machine must ensure that persons staying in
the work area maintain a minimum distance of 2 metres from the
running machine.
• When operating the machine on inclined surfaces, always
approach gradients from below and always stand above the
machine on the slope. The machine could slip or tip over.
4.8.2.1 Safety distances
Compaction work in the vicinity of buildings can lead to building
damage. Therefore, any possible e󰀨ects and vibrations on
surrounding buildings must be checked in advance.
The relevant regulations and codes of practice for measuring,
assessing and reducing vibration immissions must be observed, in
particular DIN 4150-3.
The manufacturer shall not be liable for any damage to buildings.

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4.9 Maintenance
• Do not service, repair, adjust or clean the machine when it is
switched on.
• Remove accumulator from the machine before maintenance work.
• Observe maintenance intervals according to maintenance plan.
Have work that is not listed performed by a service partner.
• Replace worn or damaged machine parts immediately. Only use
spare parts from the manufacturer.
• Keep the machine clean.
• Replace any missing, damaged or illegible safety labels
immediately. Safety and information labels contain important
information for the protection of the operator.
• Carry out maintenance work in a clean and dry environment (e.g.
workshop).
4.9.1 Service
• Only have the machine repaired or serviced by technically trained
personnel.
• Only use original spare parts and accessories. The operational
safety of the machine is thus maintained.
4.9.1.1 Threaded ttings
All threaded ttings must comply with the specied specications and
be rmly bolted together. Observe the tightening torques! Screws and
nuts must not be damaged, bent or deformed.
Particular attention should be paid to the following:
• Self-locking nuts and micro-encapsulated screws must not be
reused after loosening. The fastening e󰀨ect is lost.
• Threaded ttings with adhesive protection/liquid adhesives (e.g.
Loctite) must be cleaned after loosening and provided with new
adhesive.
Information
Observe the instructions of the liquid adhesive manufacturer.

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5 DESCRIPTION OF THE MACHINE
5.2 Type plates and labels
5.2.1 Type label
A type label is permanently attached to the machine.
Other type labels
Furthermore, the following components of the machine are provided
with their own type label:
• the rechargeable battery
Symbols on the type label
Various symbols and markings for national and international approvals
may be shown on the type label.
5.2.1.1 Labeling on the machine
Type label data
The type label contains information that uniquely identies this
machine.
This information is required for ordering spare parts and for technical
queries.
Enter the data on the machine in the following table:
DESIGNATION YOUR DETAILS
Group - Type
Material number (Mat. no.)
Machine version (version)
Machine number (machine no.)
Year of construction

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5.2.2 Safety and information labels
WARNING
Injury hazard due to missing or damaged labels and signs!
Safety labels contain important information to protect the operator.
► Keep all safety, warning and operating instructions on the machine
in a clearly legible condition.
► Replace missing or damaged labels and signs immediately.
Warning signs on the machine
Before use, carefully read the manual and its safety instructions so
that you can handle the machine safely. Ensure that the manual is
always accessible.
To avoid burns or discomfort, do not touch the vibration element
when the machine has recently been used.

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As the sound pressure level at the operator’s ears exceeds 80 dB
(A), ear protectors must be used when working with the machine to
prevent hearing damage.
Info signs on the frame
This sign shows which part that is intended to use to safely lift the
machine.
Type label.
B00114

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5.3 Components
1.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Operating lever
2. Rubber dampers
3. Exciter
4. Base plate
5. Engine plate
6. Rechargeable battery
7. Lifting eye
8. Battery holder / guide rechargeable battery
5.4 Control elements
Always keep the displays and controls of the machine dry, clean and
free of oil and grease.
Do not lock, manipulate or alter the machine operating elements in an
inadmissible manner.
1.
!
BATTERY
NE
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Guide bracket
2. Handle
3. Lock rechargeable battery