Kushlan Products KPRC160 - Manual (Page 2)

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 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
base plate. 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.