Kushlan Products KPC160W - Manual (Page 2)

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WARNING
: To reduce the risk of injury, all operators and maintenance personnel must read and understand these instructions, before
operating, changing accessories, or performing maintenance on our equipment. All possible situations can not be covered in these instructions.
Care must be exercised by everyone using, maintaining or working near this equipment.
INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your selection for our equipment.
We have taken care in the design, manufacture and testing of this product. It is covered by a six month warranty.
Should service or spare parts be required, prompt and efficient service is available from our company or our agent.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR THE OPERATION OF POWER EQUIPMENT
The goal of our company is to produce power equipment that helps the operator work safety and efficiently. The most
important safety device for this or any tool is the operator. Care and good judgment are the best protection against injury.
All possible hazards can not be covered here, but we have tried to highlight some of of the important items, individuals
should look for and obey caution. Warning and Danger signs placed on equipment, and displayed in the workplace.
Operators should read and follow safety instructions packed with each product. Learn how each machine works. Even if
you have previously used similar machines, carefully check out each machine before you use it. Get the “feel” of it and
know its capabilities. Limitations, potential hazards, how it operates, and how it stops.
APPLICATIONS
Trench compaction • Earth works • Road maintenance • Landscaping • Brickpaving • Driveway toppings
FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
The motor is controlled by an ON/OFF switch or push button which is mounted on the motor below the fuel tank.
Tension of the drive belt is adjustable. Loosen the four nuts on the bolts which secure the motor to the baseplate. Adjust
the set screws which bear against the motor crankcase to achieve the required belt tension. Ensure that the four nuts and
the set screw locknuts are tightened after adjustment.
ACCESSORIES
Transportation Trolley-facilitates handling, Hooks into the base plate. Fitted with 200mm rubber tyres.
HAZARDS AND RISKS
NEVER allow any person to operate the machine without adequate instruction.
ENSURE all operators read, understand and follow the operating instructions.
SERIOUS INJURY could result from improper or careless use of this machine.
Plates compactors are heavy units and should be positioned by two people of appropriate strength.
Using the lifting handles provided on the machine. along with correct lifting techniques.
MECHANICAL HAZARDS!
DO NOT operate the machine unless all protective guards are in place.
KEEP handles and feet clear of rotating and moving parts as they will cause injury if contacted.
ENSURE that the motor operation switch is in the OFF position and the spark plug ignition lead is disconnected before
removing the guards or making adjustments.
ENSURE both the machine and the operator are stable by setting up on level terrain and the machine will not tip over.
slide off all while in operation or unattended.
DO NOT leave the machine in operation while it is unattended.
ENSURE that the walls of a trench are stable and will not collapse due to the action of the vibration, prior to commencing
compaction.
EUSURE that the area to be compacted does not contain any “live” electrical cables, gas, water or communication services
which many be damaged by the action of vibration.
EXERCISE CARE when operating unit. Exposure to vibration or repetitive work actions may be harmful to hands and
arms.
NEVER stand on the unit while it is operating.
DO NOT increase the governed no-load motor speed above 3,500 r/min. Any increase may result in personal injury and
damage to the machine.
BE CAREFUL not to come in contact with the muffler, when the engine is hot, since it can cause severe burns.
ENSURE that the repairs to the motor and machine are carried out by COMPETENT personnel