Danger – WEN 56035 Plate Compactor User Manual
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STARTING THE PLATE COMPACTOR
Before starting the plate compactor, make sure you have read and performed the steps in
the “Plate compactor Preparation” section of this manual. If you are unsure about how to
perform any of the steps in this manual please call
(888) 315-3080 M-F 8-5 CST
for
customer service.
DANGER
: CARBON MONOXIDE. Using a plate compactor indoors CAN
KILL YOU IN MINUTES.
Plate compactor exhaust contains carbon monoxide (CO). This is a poison gas you
cannot see or smell. If you can smell the plate compactor exhaust, you are
breathing CO. But even if you cannot smell the exhaust, you could be breathing
CO.
NEVER use a plate compactor inside homes, garages, crawlspaces, or other partly
enclosed areas. Deadly levels of carbon monoxide can build up in these areas. Using
a fan or opening windows and doors does NOT supply enough fresh air.
ONLY use a plate compactor outside and far away from windows, doors, and vents.
These openings can pull in plate compactor exhaust.
Even if you use a plate compactor correctly, CO may leak into the home. ALWAYS use a
battery-powered or battery-backup CO alarm in the home.
If you start to feel sick, dizzy, or weak after the plate compactor has been running, move to
fresh air RIGHT AWAY. See a doctor. You may have carbon monoxide poisoning.
To start your plate compactor, perform the following steps:
1. Check the oil and fuel levels.
2. Turn the fuel valve to the “on” position.
3. Move the choke lever to the “start” position.
4. Set the engine switch to the “on” position.
5. Move handle lever to MIN position.
6. Pull on the recoil starter handle slowly until a slight resistance is felt. Then pull quickly to
start the engine. Return cord gently into the machine. Never allow the cord to snap back.
7. If engine fails to start, repeat step 7. NOTE: After repeated failed attempts to start the
engine, please consult the troubleshooting guide before attempting again. If problems
persist please call (888) 315-3080 M-F 8-5 CST.
8. Once the engine has started, slowly return the choke lever all the way to the “open”
position.
9. Allow the plate compactor to run for several minutes before engaging the compactor.
10. Move handle lever to MAX position to engage the plate.