HERKULES RP1200 Originalbetriebsanleitung Seite 30

11. Cleaning
m ATTENTION!
Always shut the engine down and remove the spark
plug connector before carrying out any cleaning work.
We recommend that you clean the device directly af-
ter every use.
Remove all debris from the plate compactor with a
soft brush, vacuum, or compressed air.
Clean the bottom of the compactor base as soon as it
begins to pick up soil being compacted. The unit can
not do a good job if the bottom surface is not smooth
and clean.
Clean the device at regular intervals using a damp
cloth and a little soft soap. Do not use any cleaning
products or solvents; they could attack the plastic
parts of the device. Make sure that no water can pen-
etrate the device interior.
m ATTENTION!
Never use a "pressure washer" to clean your plate
compactor. Water can penetrate tight areas of the unit
and cause damage to spindles, pulleys, bearings, or
the engine. The use of pressure washers will result in
shortened life and reduce serviceability.
12. Transport
See technical data for the weight of the machine. To
avoid burns or fire hazards, let engine cool before lift-
ing/transporting machine or storing indoors.
When changing the machine position, it can be
equipped with the enclosed wheel kit (f) (see assem-
bling the wheel kit).
Loading the machine:
Lift unit by lift hook (3) on roll cage. Use a reliable
chain, cable or strap of adequate lifting capacity. The
unit must be transported in the upright position to pre-
vent fuel from spilling. Do not lay machine on its side
or top.
Secure or tie down unit using lift hook (3) or roll cage
when transporting.
m Machine may fall and cause damage or injury if
lifted incorrectly. Lift by lift hook (3) only.
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13. Storage
Storage (see „Draining the fuel tank"):
If the plate compactor will not be used for a period
longer than 30 days, follow the steps below to pre-
pare your unit for storage.
1. Drain the fuel tank completely. Stored fuel con-
taining ethanol or MTBE can start to go stale in
30 days. Stale fuel has high gum content and can
clog the carburetor and restrict fuel flow.
2. Start the engine and allow it to run until it stops.
This ensures no fuel is left in the carburetor. Run
the engine until it stops. This helps prevent depos-
its from forming inside the carburetor and possi-
ble engine damage.
3. While the engine is still warm, drain the oil from
the engine. Refill with fresh oil.
4. Let any fuel present drain out of the float chamber
(see "Cleaning the float chamber").
5. Use clean cloths to clean off the outside of the
compactor and to keep the air vents free of ob-
structions.
6. m Do not use strong detergents or petroleum
based cleaners when cleaning plastic parts.
Chemicals can damage plastics.
7. Store your plate compactor in upright position in a
clean, dry building that has good ventilation.
m Do not store compactor with fuel in a non-ven-
tilated area where fuel fumes may reach flame,
sparks, pilot lights or any ignition sources. Use
only approved fuel containers.
Store the device and its accessories in a dark, dry
and frost-proof place that is inaccessible to children.
The optimum storage temperature is between 5 and
30˚C.
Store the tool in its original packaging.
Cover the oil in order to protect it from dust and mois-
ture.
Store the operating manual with the tool.
14. Maintenance
m ATTENTION!
Always shut the engine down and remove the spark
plug connector before carrying out any maintenance
work.
Maintaining your compactor will insure long life to the
machine and its components.
• Preventive Maintenance Turn off engine. Engine
must be cool.
• Keep the engine's throttle lever (1) in its SLOW po-
sition, and remove spark plug wire from spark plug
(8) and secure.
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