WEN 56035 Plate Compactor - Manual (Page 8)

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WARNING
: This plate compactor produces heat when running.
Temperatures near exhaust can exceed 150º F (65º C).
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Do not touch hot surfaces. Pay attention to warning labels on the plate compactor
identifying hot parts of the machine.
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Allow engine to cool down after use before touching engine or areas of the engine that
become hot during use.
CAUTION: Misuse of this plate compactor can damage it or shorten its life.
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Use plate compactor only for its intended purposes.
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Allow plate compactor to run for several minutes before connecting electrical devices.
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Shut off and disconnect any malfunctioning devices from plate compactor.
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Do not exceed the wattage capacity of the plate compactor by plugging in more electrical
devices than the unit can handle.
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Do not turn on electrical devices until after they are connected to the plate compactor.
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Turn off all connected electrical devices before stopping the plate compactor.
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Turn engine switch to “off” position when the engine is not running.
Do not operate the Plate Compactor in explosive atmospheres, such as in the presence of
flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which can ignite flammable materials.
Keep bystanders and children at least six feet away while operating the Plate Compactor.
Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from debris such as
chips and sparks. Provide barriers and shields as needed. Never allow children operate or play on
or near the Plate Compactor.
The Plate Compactor should only be used in outdoor areas. Carbon monoxide fumes (from the
gasoline engine) are a colorless, odorless gas that, if inhaled, can cause serious illness or death. If
the Plate Compactor is used in enclosed spaces, the area must be well-ventilated and Engine
exhaust fumes must be piped out of the enclosed space using leak-free, heat-resistant piping. The
pipes should not use any flammable materials, nor should they be installed near the same. Engine
exhaust fumes must be within legal limits.
Before performing compacting work near buildings or above pipelines, check the effect of the
vibrations on the buildings and pipelines. If necessary, immediately stop the compacting work.