Marshalltown PC3000T Tectonic Plate Compactor Owner's Manual - Manual (Page 16)

OPERATION
KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Read and understand the owner’s manual before starting the unit. Make sure you understand the purpose of every control. When operating the unit,
remember the capacity it can carry and adjust speed and load for changing conditions.
Pre-Operation Checklist – Upon receipt of your plate CAREFULLY CHECK FOR ANY FREIGHT DAMAGE. Any damage should be immediately
reported to the carrier and a claim registered.
The Tectonic™ Plate is manufactured to the strictest specifications and inspection procedures. After inspecting the quality of the workmanship of
your machine, please complete and return the warranty card. We value our customer’s input and welcome any and all comments on how the product
may serve you better.
The following instructions were compiled to provide you information on how to obtain long and trouble-free use of the unit. Read and understand the
owner’s manual before starting the unit. Make sure you understand the purpose of every control. When operating the unit, know the capacity it can
carry and adjust the speed and load for changing conditions.
COMPACTION TIPS
Due to the high frequency of impacts to the ground, vibratory type compactors are most effective on granular soils such as sand and gravel. To
obtain maximum density in the soil to be compacted, an optimum moisture content needs to be present. When the soil is too dry, moisture should
be added, when the soil is too wet, let it dry. Soil testing laboratories in your area can tell you what moisture content you have in your soil and if you
should add water or let the soil dry. Additionally, they can measure the soil density you are achieving in your compacting.
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