Safety and operating instructions
Operation
WARNING
Involuntary start
Involuntary start of the machine may cause injury.
Keep your hands away from the start and stop
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device until you are ready to start the machine.
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Learn how the machine is switched off in the event
of an emergency.
Stop the machine immediately in all cases of
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power supply interruption.
Start and stop
Start the machine by squeezing the start and stop
device while firmly holding the handle.
Stop the machine by releasing the start and stop
device. The start and stop device returns
automatically to the stop position.
Operating
Compacting
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Stand in a stable position with your feet well away
from the butt.
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Hold the tamper in a vertical position and press
it slightly against the working surface before you
start.
Strive to find a feed force that makes the tamper
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move as little as possible vertically.
Let the machine do the work; do not press too
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hard.
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Avoid making contact with solid materials for
example granite and concrete which would cause
substantial vibrations and uncontrollable
movements of the tamper.
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Any form of idling, operating without a butt or
operating with an uplifted machine must be
avoided.
Check regularly that the machine is well
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lubricated.
When taking a break
During all breaks you must place the machine in
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such a way that there is no risk for it to be
unintentionally started. Make sure to place the
machine on the ground, so that it can not fall.
In the event of a longer break or when leaving the
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workplace: Switch off the power supply and then
bleed the machine by activating the start and stop
device.
Maintenance
Regular maintenance is a basic requirement for the
continued safe and efficient use of the machine.
Follow the maintenance instructions carefully.
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Before starting maintenance on the machine,
clean it in order to avoid exposure to hazardous
substances. See "Dust and fume hazards"
Use only authorised parts. Any damage or
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malfunction caused by the use of unauthorised
parts is not covered by warranty or product
liability.
When cleaning mechanical parts with solvent,
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comply with appropriate health and safety
regulations and ensure there is satisfactory
ventilation.
For major service to the machine, contact your
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nearest authorised workshop.
After each service, check that the machine's
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vibration level is normal. If not, contact your
nearest authorised workshop.
9800 0557 90 | Original instructions
CP 0003, CP 0004