HERKULES RP1200 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 26

• Do not smoke, or allow sparks, open flames or oth-
er sources of ignition near the area while adding
fuel or operating the unit.
• Never fill fuel tank indoors. Keep grounded conduc-
tive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live
electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking
or arcing. These events could ignite fumes or va-
pours.
• Always stop the engine and allow it to cool before
filling the fuel tank. Never remove the cap of the
fuel tank or add fuel while the engine is running or
when the engine is hot.
• Do not operate the machine with known leaks in
the fuel system. Loose the fuel tank cap slowly to
relieve any pressure in the tank. Never overfill fuel
tank (there should be no fuel above the upper limit
mark). Replace all fuel tank and container caps se-
curely and wipe up spilled fuel.
• Never operate the unit without the fuel cap secure-
ly in place. Avoid creating a source of ignition for
spilled fuel. If fuel is spilled, do not attempt to start
the engine. Move the machine away from the area
of spillage and avoid creating any source of ignition
until fuel vapours have dissipated.
• Store fuel in containers specifically designed and
approved for this purpose.
• Store fuel in a cool, well-ventilated area, safely
away from sparks, open flames or other sources
of ignition. Never store fuel or machine with fuel in
the tank inside a building where fumes may reach
a spark, open flame, or other sources of ignition,
such as a water heater, furnace, clothes dryer and
the like.
• Allow the engine to cool before storing in any en-
closure.
Machine use and care
• Never pick up or carry a machine while the engine
is running.
• Do not force the machine.
• Use the correct machine for your application. The
correct machine will do the job better and safer at
the rate for which it was designed.
• Do not change the engine governor settings or
over-speed the engine. The governor controls the
maximum safe operating speed of the engine.
• Do not run the engine at a high speed when you are
not compacting.
• Do not put hands or feet near rotating parts.
• Avoid contact with hot fuel, oil, exhaust fumes and
hot surfaces. Do not touch the engine or muffler.
These parts get extremely hot from operation. They
remain hot for a short time after you turn off the
unit.
• Allow the engine to cool before doing maintenance
or making adjustments.
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• If the machine should start to make an unusual
noise or vibration, immediately shut off the en-
gine, disconnect the spark plug wire, and check for
the cause. Unusual noise or vibration is generally
warning of trouble.
• Use only attachments and accessories approved
by the manufacturer. Failure to do so can result in
personal injury.
• Maintain the machine. Check for misalignment or
binding of moving parts, breakage of parts and
any other condition that may affect the machine's
operation. If damaged, have the machine repaired
before use. Many accidents are caused by poorly
maintained equipment.
• Keep the engine and muffler free of grass, leaves,
excessive grease or carbon build up to reduce the
chance of a fire hazard.
• Never douse or squirt the unit with water or any oth-
er liquid.
• Keep handles dry, clean and free from debris.
• Clean after each use.
• Observe proper disposal laws and regulations for
gas, oil, etc. to protect the environment.
• Store idle machine out of the reach of children and
do not allow persons unfamiliar with the machine or
these instructions to operate it. Machine is danger-
ous in the hands of untrained users.
Service
• Before cleaning, repair, inspecting, or adjusting
shut off the engine and make certain all moving
parts have stopped.
• Always make sure the engine switch is in its "OFF"
position. Disconnect the spark plug wire, and keep
the wire away from the plug to prevent accidental
starting.
• Have your machine serviced by qualified repair
personnel using only identical replacement parts.
This will ensure that the safety of the machine
maintained.
6. Additional safety instructions
• To avoid injury, keep hands, fingers and feet away
from the base plate.
• Grip the handle of the plate compactor firmly with
both hands. If both hands are holding the handle
and your feet are clear of the compactor base, your
hands, fingers and feet can not be injured by the
compactor base.
• Always operate the machine from behind, never
pass or stand in front of the machine when the en-
gine is running.
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