Kushlan Products KPC160W User Manual
Operating Instruction and
Parts Manual for
KPC160W
PLATE COMPACTOR
12010 Dairy Ashford Road, Suite 160
Sugar Land, TX 77478
281-313-2506 • 800-469-4178
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WARNING: To reduce the risk of injury, all operators and maintenance personnel must read and understand these instructions, before
operating, changing accessories, or performing maintenance on our equipment. All possible situations can not be covered in these instructions.
Care must be exercised by everyone using, maintaining or working near this equipment.
INTRODUCTION
ank you for your selection for our equipment.
We have taken care in the design, manufacture and testing of this product. It is covered by a six month warranty.
Should service or spare parts be required, prompt and ecient service is available from our company or our agent.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTION FOR THE OPERATION OF POWER EQUIPMENT
e goal of our company is to produce power equipment that helps the operator work safety and eciently. e most
important safety device for this or any tool is the operator. Care and good judgment are the best protection against injury.
All possible hazards can not be covered here, but we have tried to highlight some of of the important items, individuals
should look for and obey caution. Warning and Danger signs placed on equipment, and displayed in the workplace.
Operators should read and follow safety instructions packed with each product. Learn how each machine works. Even if
you have previously used similar machines, carefully check out each machine before you use it. Get the “feel” of it and
know its capabilities. Limitations, potential hazards, how it operates, and how it stops.
APPLICATIONS
Trench compaction • Earth works • Road maintenance • Landscaping • Brickpaving • Driveway toppings
FUNCTIONS AND CONTROLS
e motor is controlled by an ON/OFF switch or push button which is mounted on the motor below the fuel tank.
Tension of the drive belt is adjustable. Loosen the four nuts on the bolts which secure the motor to the baseplate. Adjust
the set screws which bear against the motor crankcase to achieve the required belt tension. Ensure that the four nuts and
the set screw locknuts are tightened aer adjustment.
ACCESSORIES
Transportation Trolley-facilitates handling, Hooks into the base plate. Fitted with 200mm rubber tyres.
HAZARDS AND RISKS
NEVER allow any person to operate the machine without adequate instruction.
ENSURE all operators read, understand and follow the operating instructions.
SERIOUS INJURY could result from improper or careless use of this machine.
Plates compactors are heavy units and should be positioned by two people of appropriate strength.
Using the liing handles provided on the machine. along with correct liing techniques.
MECHANICAL HAZARDS!
DO NOT operate the machine unless all protective guards are in place.
KEEP handles and feet clear of rotating and moving parts as they will cause injury if contacted.
ENSURE that the motor operation switch is in the OFF position and the spark plug ignition lead is disconnected before
removing the guards or making adjustments.
ENSURE both the machine and the operator are stable by setting up on level terrain and the machine will not tip over.
slide o all while in operation or unattended.
DO NOT leave the machine in operation while it is unattended.
ENSURE that the walls of a trench are stable and will not collapse due to the action of the vibration, prior to commencing
compaction.
EUSURE that the area to be compacted does not contain any “live” electrical cables, gas, water or communication services
which many be damaged by the action of vibration.
EXERCISE CARE when operating unit. Exposure to vibration or repetitive work actions may be harmful to hands and
arms.
NEVER stand on the unit while it is operating.
DO NOT increase the governed no-load motor speed above 3,500 r/min. Any increase may result in personal injury and
damage to the machine.
BE CAREFUL not to come in contact with the muer, when the engine is hot, since it can cause severe burns.
ENSURE that the repairs to the motor and machine are carried out by COMPETENT personnel
FIRE & EXPLOSION HAZARDS!
PETROL is extremely ammable and explosive under certain conditions;
ENSURE that the petrol is only stored in an approved storage container.
DO NOT refuel the motor while it is in operation or hot.
DO NOT refuel the motor in the vicinity of sparks, a naked ame or a person smoking.
DO NOT over ll the fuel tank and avoid spilling petrol when refueling .Spilled petrol or petrol vapor may ignite. If spillage occurs, ensure that the area is dry before starting the motor,
ENSURE that the fuel tank cap is securely tted aer refueling.
CHEMICAL HAZARDS!
DO NOT operate or refuel a petrol or diesel motor in a conned area without adequate ventilation.
CARBON MONOXIDE exhaust gases from internal combustion motor driven units can cause death in conned spaces.
NOISE HAZARDS!
EXCESSIVE NOISE can lead to temporary or permanent loss of hearing.
WEAR an approved hearing protection device to limit noise exposure. As required by Occupational Health and Safety
regulation.
PROTECTIVE CLOTHING
ALWAYS wear approved hearing protection when working in a conned work space. Protective goggles and a dust mask
should be worn when working in a dusty environment. Protective clothing and footwear may also be desirable when
working with hot mix bitumen.
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ADDITIONAL HAZARDS!
Slip/Trip/Fall is a major cause of serious injury or death. Be aware of uneven or slippery work surfaces.
Exercise care when working in the vicinity of unprotected holes or exca
OPERATION
Pre start-up inspection
e following Pre-start-up inspection must be performed before the start of each work session or aer every four hours
of use. Which ever is rst. If any fault is discovered, the compactor must not be used until the fault is rectied.
1. oroughly inspect the compactor for signs of damage. Check components are present and secure. Pay special attention
to the belt drive safety guard tted between the engine and the vibrator unit.
2. Check the engine oil level and top up as necessary
3. Check the engine fuel level and top up as necessary
4. Check for fuel and oil leaks
Start and stop Procedure for Petrol Engine
1. Open the fuel tap by moving the fuel ON/OFF lever fully to the right.
2. If starting the engine from cold, set the choke ON by moving the choke lever fully to the le. If restarting a warm
engine, he choke is usually not required. However, if the engine has cooled to a degree, partial choke may be required.
3. Turn the engine ON/OFF switch clockwise to the "1" position.
4. Set the throttle to the idle position by moving the throttle lever fully to the right. Do not start the engine on full throttle,
As the compactor will vibrate as soon as the engine starts.
5. Taking a rm hold o the control handle with one hand, grasp the recoil starter handle with the other., pull the recoil
starter until engine resistance is felt. en let starter return.
6. Taking care not to pull starter's cope fully out. pull the starter handle briskly.
7. Repeat until the engine res.
8. Once the engine res gradually, set the choke lever to the OFF position by moving It to the right.
9. If the engine fails to re aer several attempts, follow the trouble-shooting guide on page 5.
10 .To stop the engine, set the throttle to idle and turn the engine ON/OFF switch anticlockwise o the "0" position.
11. Turn the fuel o
e machine is best suited to the compaction of bituminous and granular materials e.g. granular soils such as silt and
clay are best compacted using the impact force produced by a vibrating rammer.
Where possible the site should be graded and leveled before commencing compaction.
For more information of starting and correct operating procedures o the motor, refer to the motor operation manual
supplied with the unit.
Increase the motor sped to the maximum setting using the hand throttle lever, before commencing compacting.
e machine should be controlled by grasping the handle with supplied with the unit.
Increase the motor sped to the maximum setting using the hand throttle lever, before commencing compacting.
e machine should be controlled by grasping the handle with both hands and applying restraint to control the forward motion.
Steer the machine by moving the handle sideways to the right or le;
ALWAYS maintain good footing so that you do not slip and loose control when starting or operating the machine;
Inspection the water hose and its connections to ensure that they do not leak.
CARE AND PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE
Check the oil level in the motor crankcase daily.
Check the vibrator oil level weekly.
Inspect the rubber anti vibration mounts for wear or deterioration.
Inspection the water hose and its connections to ensure that they do not leak.
Clean the underside of the plate regularly to prevent a build up of material.
Use unleaded grade petrol and ensure that the fuel is free from contamination.
e vibratory motion provides a self propelling action.
Position the handle at the opposite end of the machine to the vibrator.
Start the motor using the recoil starter.(If the motor is tted with an on/o switch this must rst be turned to ON
before starting.)
Correct moisture content in soil is vital to proper compaction.
Water acts as a lubricant to help slide soil particles together.
Too little moisture means inadequate compaction; too much moisture leaves water-lled voids that weaken the soil's
load bearing ability.
Compaction of dry materials will be facilitated by moistening with a water hose tted with a sprinkler.
Excessive watering or water content will cause the machine to stall.
e optional water tank kit is recommended when the machine is used on bituminous surfaces as the water fulm prevents
A build up of material on the underside of the plate.
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CAUTION
Inspection and other services should always be carried out on hard and level ground with the engine shut down.
Inspection and maintenance Service Tables
To make sure your plate compactor is always in good working condition before using. carry out the maintenance inspection in accordance with Tables 1 through 3.
TABLE 1. MACHINE INSPECTION
ITEM Hours of Operation
(Starting Check) Every8 hours ( every day)
Loosened of lost screws Every8 hours ( every day)
Damage of any part Every8 hours ( every day)
Function of controlling system part Every8 hours ( every day)
Vibrator oil check Every 100 hours
Vibrator oil replacement Every 100 hours
V-belt (Clutch) Check Every 100 hours
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