Stopping Engine; Cleaning; Transport - Scheppach 5904610903 Originalbetriebsanleitung

While a certain amount of moisture in the soil is nec-
essary, excessive moisture may cause soil particles to
stick together and prevent good compaction. If soil is
extremely wet, allow it to dry somewhat before com-
pacting.
If soil is so dry as to create dust clouds while operating
plate, some moisture should be added to the ground
material to improve compacting. This will also reduce
service to the air filter.
The following points are to be observed when compact-
ing on sloped surfaces (slopes, embankments):
Only approach gradients from the bottom (a gradient
which can be easily overcome upwards can also be
compacted downwards without any risk).
The operator must never stand in the direction of de-
scent.
The max. gradient of 25° must not be exceeded.
m ATTENTION!
If this gradient were exceeded, this would result in a
failure of the engine lubrication system (splash lubrica-
tion and thus inevitably lead to a breakdown of impor-
tant engine components.

Stopping engine

To stop the engine in an emergency, simply turn the
engine switch (17) to the OFF position. Under normal
conditions, use the following procedure.
• To stop the compactor from traveling, return the en-
gine throttle lever (1) to idle
• Allow engine to cool down for one or two minutes
before stopping.
• Turn the engine switch (17) to ''OFF" position.
• Turn off the fuel valve (11) where applicable.
m ATTENTION!
Do not move choke control (10) to CLOSE
engine. Backfire or engine damage may occur.
Idle speed
Set throttle control lever (1) to its SLOW
to reduce stress on the engine when compacting is not
being performed.
Lowering the engine speed to idle the engine will help
extend the life of the engine, as well as conserve fuel
and reduce the noise level of the machine.
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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 after
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 penetrate
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
position. langsam schnell avoid burns or fire hazards, let engine cool before lift-
ing/transporting machine or storing indoors.
vitesse lente vitesse rapide When changing the machine position, it can be
equipped with the enclosed wheel kit (f) (see assem-
slow fast
bling the wheel kit).
Pomalu rychle
Loading the machine:
to stop Lift unit by lift hook (3) on roll cage. Use a reliable
Pomalý rýchly
chain, cable or strap of adequate lifting capacity. The
unit must be transported in the upright position to pre-
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vent fuel from spilling. Do not lay machine on its side
position or top.
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lassú gyors
Secure or tie down unit using lift hook (3) or roll cage
when transporting.
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бавно бързо
m Machine may fall and cause damage or injury if lifted
slow fast
Nopea hidas
incorrectly. Lift by lift hook (3) only.
Pomalu rychle
Pomalý rýchly
hitrega
Počasnega
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