Wacker Plate Compactor GX270

Wacker Plate Compactor GX270
Weight: 120KG
Product Description: 9HP Petrol Engine V-belt driven Plate Size 400 x 500 x16mm thick
Application: The Machine is used for removing air from soil by vibration. Used to prepare soil beneath normal housing foundations, floor slabs amd paving, Can also be used on top of paving.
Safety:

This product should not be operated unless proper training has been supplied to the person operating the equipment.

Personal protection gear includes: goggels, steel-cap boots, gloves, ear plugs, dust mask, hard-hat.

Starting:
  • Turn petrol on
  • Open choke (butterfly closes to close off air flow)
  • Pull recoil 1/3 of way twice
  • Pull recoil full way until starts (usually 2 pulls)
  • Close choke (butterfly opens the air flow)
Running machine: Thickness of layers should ideally not be more than 150mm. The soil should be slightly moist throughout the layer. 6 to 8 passes should be sufficient to compact normal soil. Do not overcompact soil or run the machine on concrete surfaces. Check air filters and oil levels regularly to lengthen the life of the engine. Check and replace Vee belts regularly to avoid downtime.
Do's and Donts: Do not operate the machine without a recoil starter. Do keep feet clear of plate while operating.
Shutting Down: Turn On/Off switch off. Close fuel line.
Re-fueling: Ensure petrol switch is off before refuelling.
Machine may not be running whilst refueling.
Do not smoke or use a cell phone whilst refueling.
Remove fuel cap and place in clean dry area within reach of the machine.
Pour the fuel into the tank.
Replace fuel cap and move fuel container.
Do not place any plastice bags around the fuel cap as this will close the breather hole in the cap.

 

Maintanance Checklist:

  1. Clean machine
  2. Drain oil and replace (20w50)
  3. Clean / replace spark plug
  4. Clean / replace air filter
  5. Check all bolts and nuts on machine
  6. Listen for bearing noises on machine
  7. Check / replace fan belt
  8. Check that pulley is lined up and tight
  9. Check that springs on governor are in place
  10. Clean carburetor and all jets
  11. Check starter coil and starter rope
  12. Set revs on 3500 rpm

Testing Equipment Before Hire:

The equipment must be clean and must have a service tag attached to ensure that the workshop completed the standard service before returning the asset to the floor.

The equipment must be taken to the testing station applicable where you will test the machine in front of the customer whislt demonstrating the operation of the asset to the customer.

Ensure that the required safety attire is worn before beginning the equipment test and instruction to the customer and ensure that the customer is in a safe location.

Start the equipment as per the above instruction.

Demonstrate the operation of the equipment as per the operating instructions above.

Shut the equipment down.

The customer must sign that he has recieved training.

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