Wacker Neuson BS 60-4s User manual

Operator’s Manual
Rammer
BS 60-4s
5000184266 02 0411
5000184266
EN

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© Copyright 2011 by Wacker Neuson Production Americas LLC
All rights, including copying and distribution rights, are reserved.
This publication may be photocopied by the original purchaser of the machine. Any
other type of reproduction is prohibited without express written permission from
Wacker Neuson Production Americas LLC.
Any type of reproduction or distribution not authorized by Wacker Neuson Production
Americas LLC represents an infringement of valid copyrights. Violators will be
prosecuted.
Trademarks All trademarks referenced in this manual are the property of their respective owners.
Manufacturer Wacker Neuson Production Americas LLC
N92W15000 Anthony Avenue
Menomonee Falls, WI 53051 U.S.A.
Tel: [phone] · Fax: [phone] · Tel: [phone]
www.wackerneuson.com
Original
instructions
This Operator’s Manual presents the original instructions. The original language of this
Operator’s Manual is American English.

Foreword
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Foreword
Machines
covered by
this manual
Machine
documentation
From this point forward in this documentation, Wacker Neuson Production
Americas LLC will be referred to as Wacker Neuson.
Keep a copy of the Operator’s Manual with the machine at all times.
Use the separate Parts Book supplied with the machine to order replacement
parts.
Refer to the separate Repair Manual for detailed instructions on servicing and
repairing the machine.
If you are missing any of these documents, please contact Wacker Neuson to
order a replacement or visit www.wackerneuson.com.
When ordering parts or requesting service information, be prepared to provide
the machine model number, item number, revision number, and serial number.
Expectations
for
information in
this manual
This manual provides information and procedures to safely operate and
maintain the above Wacker Neuson model(s). For your own safety and to
reduce the risk of injury, carefully read, understand, and observe all instructions
described in this manual.
Wacker Neuson expressly reserves the right to make technical modifications,
even without notice, which improve the performance or safety standards of its
machines.
The information contained in this manual is based on machines manufactured
up until the time of publication. Wacker Neuson reserves the right to change
any portion of this information without notice.
CALIFORNIA
Proposition
65 Warning
Engine exhaust, some of its constituents, and certain vehicle components, contain
or emit chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm.
Laws
pertaining to
spark
arresters
NOTICE: State Health Safety Codes and Public Resources Codes specify that in
certain locations spark arresters be used on internal combustion engines that use
hydrocarbon fuels. A spark arrester is a device designed to prevent accidental dis-
charge of sparks or flames from the engine exhaust. Spark arresters are qualified
and rated by the United States Forest Service for this purpose. In order to comply
with local laws regarding spark arresters, consult the engine distributor or the local
Health and Safety Administrator.
Machine Item Number
BS 60-4s 0620073
0620813
0620323
0620387
0620388
0620816
0620819
0620820

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Manufacturer’s
approval
This manual contains references to approved parts, attachments, and
modifications. The following definitions apply:
Approved parts or attachments are those either manufactured or provided by
Wacker Neuson.
Approved modifications are those performed by an authorized Wacker
Neuson service center according to written instructions published by Wacker
Neuson.
Unapproved parts, attachments, and modifications are those that do not
meet the approved criteria.
Unapproved parts, attachments, or modifications may have the following
consequences:
Serious injury hazards to the operator and persons in the work area
Permanent damage to the machine which will not be covered under warranty
Contact your Wacker Neuson dealer immediately if you have questions about
approved or unapproved parts, attachments, or modifications.

William Lahner Paul Sina
Vice President of Engineering Manager, Product Engineering
WACKER NEUSON PRODUCTION AMERICAS LLC
2011-CE-BS50-4--BS60-4_en.fm
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
WACKER NEUSON PRODUCTION AMERICAS LLC, N92W15000 ANTHONY AVENUE,
MENOMONEE FALLS, WISCONSIN USA
hereby certifies that the construction equipment specified hereunder:
has been sound tested per Directive 2000/14/EC:
AUTHORIZED PERSON FOR TECHNICAL DOCUMENTS Axel Häret
WACKER NEUSON SE
Preußenstraße 41
80809 München
1. Category:
Vibratory Rammer
2. Machine function:
This machine is intended to be used for compacting cohesive, mixed, and granular soils in confined areas.
3. Type / Model
Rammer BS 50-4, BS 50-4s, BS 60-4, BS 60-4s
4. Item number of equipment:
0620074, 0620388, 0620483, 0620811, 0620812, 0620813, 0620816, 0620818, 0620819, 0620820
5. Net installed power:
2,1 kW
Conformity Assessment
Procedure Name and address of notified body Measured sound power level Guaranteed sound power level
ANNEX VIII Lloyds Register Quality
Assurance Limited (Notified
Body No 0088)
71 Fenchurch Street
London EC3M 4BS
United Kingdom
107 dB(A) 108dB(A)
6. This machinery fulfills the relevant provisions of Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and is also produced in accordance with
these standards:
2000/14/EC
2004/26/EC
2004/108/EC
EN 500-1
EN 500-4
The original language of this EC Declaration of Conformity is American English.
03.01.11
Date
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

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Table of ContentsBS 60-4s
Foreword 3
EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY 5
1 Safety Information 9
1.1 Signal Words Used in this Manual ....................................................... 9
1.2 Machine Description and Intended Use ............................................. 10
1.3 Safety Guidelines for Operating the Machine ..................................... 11
1.4 Operator Safety while Using Internal Combustion Engines ............... 13
1.5 Service Safety .................................................................................... 14
2 Labels 16
2.1 Label Locations .................................................................................. 16
2.2 Label Meanings .................................................................................. 17
3 Lifting and Transporting 21
3.1 Lifting and Transporting ...................................................................... 21
4 Operation 22
4.1 Preparing the Machine for First Use ................................................... 22
4.2 Recommended Fuel ........................................................................... 22
4.3 Position of the Operator ..................................................................... 23
4.4 Before Starting ................................................................................... 24
4.5 Starting ............................................................................................... 24
4.6 Stopping ............................................................................................. 25
4.7 Low Oil Shutoff Switch ....................................................................... 26
4.8 Emergency Shutdown Procedure ....................................................... 26
5 Maintenance 27
5.1 Maintaining the Emission Control System .......................................... 27

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5.2 Periodic Maintenance Schedule ..........................................................28
5.3 Servicing the Air Cleaner .....................................................................29
5.4 Engine Oil ............................................................................................30
5.5 Checking and Changing the Ramming System Oil .............................31
5.6 Shoe Hardware ...................................................................................33
5.7 Long-Term Storage .............................................................................34
6 Basic Troubleshooting 36
7 Technical Data 38
7.1 Rammer ...............................................................................................38
7.2 Sound Measurements .........................................................................39
7.3 Vibration Measurements .....................................................................39
7.4 Dimensions ..........................................................................................39
8 Emission Control Systems Information and Warranty 41
8.1 Emission Control System Background Information .............................41
8.2 Limited Defect Warranty for Wacker Neuson Emission Control
Systems ...............................................................................................42

BS 60-4 Safety Information
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1 Safety Information
1.1 Signal Words Used in this Manual
This manual contains DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, NOTICE, and
NOTE signal words which must be followed to reduce the possibility
of personal injury, damage to the equipment, or improper service.
NOTICE: Used without the safety alert symbol, NOTICE indicates a situation which, if not avoided,
could result in property damage.
Note: A Note contains additional information important to a procedure.
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal hazards.
fObey all safety messages that follow this symbol.
DANGER
DANGER indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death
or serious injury.
fTo avoid death or serious injury from this type of hazard, obey all safety messages that
follow this signal word.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
death or serious injury.
fTo avoid possible death or serious injury from this type of hazard, obey all safety mes-
sages that follow this signal word.
CAUTION!
CAUTION indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in
minor or moderate injury.
fTo avoid possible minor or moderate injury from this type of hazard, obey all safety mes-
sages that follow this signal word.

Safety Information BS 60-4
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1.2 Machine Description and Intended Use
This machine is a vibratory rammer. The Wacker Neuson Rammer
consists of a gasoline or diesel engine, a clutch, a fuel tank, a spring-
loaded ramming system, a ramming shoe, and a handle. The engine
transmits power through the ramming system and ramming shoe,
generating percussive impact force to compact soil. The operator
guides and controls the machine from behind using the handle.
This machine is intended to be used for compacting cohesive, mixed,
and granular soils in confined areas.
This machine has been designed and built strictly for the intended use
described above. Using the machine for any other purpose could
permanently damage the machine or seriously injure the operator or
other persons in the area. Machine damage caused by misuse is not
covered under warranty.
The following are some examples of misuse:
• Using the machine as a ladder, support, or work surface
• Using the machine to carry or transport passengers or equipment
• Using the machine as a hammer or for other demolition work
• Attaching the machine to any other machine
• Operating the machine outside of factory specifications
• Operating machine in a manner inconsistent with all warnings
found on the machine and in the Operator’s Manual
This machine has been designed and built in accordance with the
latest global safety standards. It has been carefully engineered to
eliminate hazards as far as practicable and to increase operator
safety through protective guards and labeling. However, some risks
may remain even after protective measures have been taken. They
are called residual risks. On this machine, they may include exposure
to:
• Heat, noise, exhaust, and carbon monoxide from the engine
• Fire hazards from improper refueling techniques
• Fuel and its fumes
• Personal injury from improper lifting techniques or operating
techniques
To protect yourself and others, make sure you thoroughly read and
understand the safety information presented in this manual before
operating the machine.