Central Machinery 96318 Operating Instructions Manual
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Model
96318
COMPACTOR, 4.5 HP
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for
assembly and service may not be included.
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Walking Speed 0-82 Feet (0-25 Meters) Per Minute
Maximum Centrifugal Force 2200 Pounds
Vibration Frequency 5,500 Vibrations Per Minute
Engine Type 4.5 HP Robin Subaru Engine
Engine Family: 6FJXS.1271GA
Model Number: EX-13
4 Stroke
Unleaded Gasoline Powered
Engine Approval: 2006 U.S. EPA phase 2 SNRE
2006 California S.L. Sore’s EVH & EVP
Plate Size 13-7/8” W X 20” L
Belts 2 #A838 1/2” Wide V-belts (included)
Overall Dimensions 39-49/64” L X 19-11/16” W X 34-5/8” H
Weight 143 Pounds
The Emission Control System for this engine is warranted for standards set by
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and by the California Air Resources
Board (also known as CARB). For warranty information, refer to the last pages of
this manual.
UNPACKING
When unpacking, check to make sure all the parts shown on the Parts List are
included. If any parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number
shown on the cover of this manual as soon as possible.
SAVE THIS MANUAL
You will need this manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly,
operating, inspection, maintenance and cleaning procedures, parts list and assembly
diagram. Keep your invoice with this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the
front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
GENERAL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Failure to follow all instructions listed in the following pages may result in electric
shock, re, and/or serious injury. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
1. Do not operate the Plate Compactor in explosive atmospheres, such as in
the presence of ammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks
which can ignite ammable materials.
2. 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.
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3. 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 ammable materials, nor should they be installed near the same. Engine
exhaust fumes must be within legal limits.
4. 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.
PERSONAL SAFETY
1. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing and use common sense when operating
the Plate Compactor. Do not use the Plate Compactor while tired or under the
inuence of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating
this equipment may result in serious personal injury.
2. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. Keep your hair, clothing,
and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewelry, or long hair can be
caught in moving parts.
3. Avoid accidental starting. The Gasoline Engine Ignition Switch must be off before
transporting the Plate Compactor or performing any maintenance or service on the
unit. Transporting or performing maintenance or service on equipment with the
Engine Ignition Switch on invites accidents.
4. Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the Plate Compactor on.
A wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the equipment may result
in personal injury.
5. Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the equipment in unexpected situations.
6. Use safety equipment. Always wear ANSI approved safety goggles underneath a
full face shield, a dust mask or respirator, hearing protection, and heavy-duty work
boots and gloves.
TOOL USE AND CARE
1. Do not force the Plate Compactor. Use the correct equipment for your application.
The correct equipment will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is
designed.
2. Do not use the Plate Compactor if the Engine Ignition Switch does not turn
it on or off. Any gasoline powered equipment that cannot be controlled with the
Engine Ignition Switch is dangerous and must be repaired.
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3. Disconnect the Engine Spark Plug Wire from the Spark Plug before making any
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the equipment. Such preventive
safety measures reduce the risk of starting the equipment accidentally.
4. Store idle equipment out of reach of children and other untrained persons.
Powered equipment is dangerous in the hands of children and untrained users.
Never allow children to play on or near the Plate Compactor.
5. Maintain the Plate Compactor with care. Keep it clean. Do not use if damaged.
Tag damaged equipment “Do not use” until repaired.
6. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, cracking or breakage of
parts, and any other condition that may affect the equipment’s operation. If
damaged, have the Plate Compactor serviced before using. Many accidents
are caused by poorly maintained equipment.
SERVICE
1. Service on the Plate Compactor must be performed only by qualied repair
personnel. Service or maintenance performed by unqualied personnel could
result in injury.
2. When servicing the Plate Compactor, use only identical replacement parts.
Follow instructions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of
this manual. Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions
may create a risk of injury.
SPECIFIC SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Maintain labels and nameplates on the Plate Compactor. These carry
important information. If illegible or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a
replacement.
2. CAUTION! To avoid injury, keep hands, ngers, and feet away from the Base
Plate (1). Grip the Handle (66) of the Plate Compactor rmly with both hands. If
both hands are holding the Handle and your feet are clear of the Compactor Base,
your hands, ngers, and feet cannot be injured by the Compactor Base. Never
place tools or any other item under the Plate Compactor.
3. Industrial applications must follow OSHA requirements.
4. Keep all spectators at least six feet from the Plate Compactor during operation.
Add barriers (not included) if needed to keep spectators away.
5. Never leave the Plate Compactor unattended while it is running.
6. Stay away from the edges of ditches and avoid actions that may cause the
Plate Compactor to topple over.
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7. Always ascend slopes carefully, in a direct path and in reverse to prevent the
Plate Compactor from toppling over onto the operator.
8. Always park the Plate Compactor on a rm and level surface and shut the
tool off.
9. People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before using this
product. Electromagnetic elds in close proximity to a heart pacemaker could
cause interference to, or failure of, the pacemaker.
10. WARNING: Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities, contains chemicals known [to the State of
California] to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some
examples of these chemicals are:
Lead from lead-based paints
Crystalline silica from bricks and cement or other masonry products
Arsenic and chromium from chemically treated lumber
Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this type
of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that
are specially designed to lter out microscopic particles. (California Health & Safety
Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
FIRE AND EXPLOSION PRECAUTIONS
1. Gasoline fuel and fumes are ammable, and potentially explosive. Use
proper fuel storage and handling procedures. Always have multiple ABC class re
extinguishers nearby.
2. Keep the Plate Compactor and surrounding area clean at all times.
3. When fuel or oil spills, it must be cleaned up immediately. Dispose of uids and
cleaning materials according to any local, state, or federal codes and regulations.
Store oil rags in an oil-waste approved, covered metal container with a ventilated
bottom.
4. Never store fuel or other ammable materials near the Plate Compactor.
5. Do not smoke, or allow sparks, ames or other sources of ignition around
the Engine and Fuel Tank since they could ignite fumes.
6. Keep grounded conductive objects, such as tools, away from exposed, live
electrical parts and connections to avoid sparking or arcing. These objects
could ignite fumes or vapors.
7. Do not add fuel or oil while the Engine is running or while the Engine is still
hot. Do not operate the Plate Compactor with known leaks in the fuel system.
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