Operation – Starting the engine

6. NOTICE!

Components may get damaged!

–Start for a maximum of 30 seconds continuously or start a maximum of three times for 10 seconds. Then let the starter cool down to ambient temperature.

–If the engine has not started after the attempt, determine the cause.

Turn the ignition key to position “II”.

ð The starter cranks the engine. The warning buzzer must stop.

7. If the warning buzzer does not stop after the engine has started: n Shut down the engine. n Check the engine oil level; top up if necessary. n If necessary, contact our Customer Service.

8. As soon as the engine is running, turn the ignition key to position “I”.

The starter switch is designed with a re-start lock. The ignition key must first be turned back to position “0” before a new starting attempt can be made.

Operation – Starting the engine

9. Run the engine warm for approx. 1 to 2 minutes in idle speed.

NOTICE!

Danger of engine damage!

–Warm up engine for a short while before starting work. Do not operate the engine immediately under full load.

Operation – Travel mode

6.3 Travelmode

Operate the machine only with the steering rod folded down and adjusted to height ÄChapter 6.1 ‘Folding down and adjusting the steering rod’ on page 78.

Use only the handles to steer the machine. Guide the machine so that your hands do not hit against solid objects.

CAUTION!

Danger of injury caused by uncontrolled machine movement!

–Always hold on to a running machine.

–Always keep an eye on a running machine.

1. Set the throttle lever to position “MAX”.

B-016-0030

Driving forward

2. Shift the travel lever forward.

ð The machine drives forward with a speed which corresponds to the travel lever position.

Driving backwards

Operation – Travel mode

3. CAUTION!

Danger of injury caused by the crushing of body parts!

–When reversing, steer the machine from the side using the steering handle.

Pull the travel lever back.

ð The machine drives backwards with a speed which corresponds to the travel lever position.

4. Move the travel lever quickly alternating between forward and reverse.

5. At the same time, steer the machine by pushing from the side or pulling the steering rod handles.

6. Shift the travel lever to neutral position.

ð The machine decelerates to a standstill.

6.4 Workmode

6.4.1 Preliminaryremarksandsafetynotes

NOTICE!

Possible damage to neighbouring buildings!

–When compacting with vibration you must always check the effect of the vibration on nearby buildings and underground supply lines (gas, water, sewage, electric power).

–If necessary stop compacting with vibration.

NOTICE!

Machine parts may get damaged!

–Do not activate the vibration on hard (frozen, concrete) ground.

Vibration at standstill causes transverse marks: n Switch the vibration on only after shifting the travel lever in the desired travel direction. n Switch the vibration off before stopping the machine.

6.4.2 Workingwithvibration

1. Move the machine forward or back.

NOTICE!

Vibration at standstill causes transverse marks!

–Do not switch on vibration with the machine at standstill.

2. Shift the vibration lever to “Front” position. ð Minimum vibration is switched on.

3. Shift the vibration lever to “Rear” position. ð Maximum vibration is switched on.

4. Shift the vibration lever to position “0”. ð Vibration is switched off after a short time.