Intended Use Of This Power Tool - Evolution COMPACT24HP Manuel D'utilisation

greatest possible protection during operations.
If a guard is missing or damaged do not use the
machine until the guard is repaired or replaced
by a competent technician.
g. Be especially careful to maintain control
when working on a sloping surface. Work
up and down a sloping surface not across it.
h. Where there are a number of different
layers to be compacted on top of each
other, compact each layer separately. This
will ensure the integrity of each layer.
i. Work the Hulk over the work surface
in an organised pattern until the desired
compaction is achieved. This ensures the
safest working practice is maintained.
j. Always carry out the pre-use safety
checks before starting operations. Follow
the guidance in later sections of this Manual.
PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)
Note: If using this equipment on a construction
site it is important that the operator conforms
to any site rules/regulations that may apply.
Consult the site foreman or other responsible
person for details.
a. Wear suitable clothing. This could include
a Boiler Suit or Padded Coverall and Hi Vis
jacket etc.
b. Wear suitable footwear. Safety shoes
with steel toecaps and anti-slip soles are
recommended.
c. Wear suitable Safety Glasses. A Full Face
Safety Shield or Safety Goggles with side
shields which provide protection from thrown
debris is recommended.
d. Protect you hearing. Wear suitable ear
protectors.
e. Wear suitable gloves. High grip gloves are
recommended.
f. Wear respiratory protection. A dust
mask with replaceable filters which provide
protection against fine toxic dust, fibres and
vapours is recommended.
g. Wear a Safety Helmet. The use of a Safety
Hat may be compulsory on construction sites
to protect the operator from potential overhead
dangers.
VEHICULAR TRANSPORTATION
WARNING: This machine requires at
least a two man lift.
Prepare the vehicle in advance so that it is
ready to receive the machine. Take great care
to ensure that the machine is not dropped
during loading/unloading.
• Although compact, this machine is heavy. To
reduce the risk of injury, get competent help
whenever you have to lift this machine.
• To reduce the risk of back injury, hold the
machine close to your body when lifting.
Bend your knees so you can lift with your
legs, not your back. Lift by using convenient
areas of the main external frame.
• Lift the machine into the vehicle and secure
in as level an attitude as possible with ropes,
tie down straps etc so that the machine
cannot move during transportation.
Note: Hulk Petrol: It is best and safest practice
when transporting this machine in a vehicle
that there should be no fuel present in the
machines fuel tank.

INTENDED USE OF THIS POWER TOOL

WARNING: This product is a powered
Compaction Plate and has been designed
to be used with special Evolution accessories.
Only use accessories designed for use with
this machine and/or those recommended
specifically by Evolution Power Tools Ltd.
This machine can be used to compact surfaces
such as crusher run, small aggregates, soil,
sand and sub base materials etc. When fitted
with the Paving Pad, the Hulk can be used to
compact and settle most types of block paving.
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