ENAR ZEN-L 12 Manual De Operación página 52

5.8 OPERATION
Run the engine at full throttle and allow the plate to pull itself along at its normal speed.
When operating on an incline it may be necessary to assist the plate by pushing it forward
slightly. When operating downhill hold the plate back slightly, if it begins to pick up speed.
Depending on the material being compacted, three or four passes are recommended to
achieve the best compaction.
While a certain amount of moisture in the soil is necessary, excessive moisture may cause
soil particles to stick together and prevent good compaction. If soil is extremely wet, allow
it to dry somewhat before compacting.
If soil is so dry as to create dust clouds while operating plate, some moisture should be
added to the ground material to improve compaction. This will also reduce service to the
air filter.
For compacting asphalt, use a water tank to wet the asphalt and the underside of plate.
This will prevent asphalt material from sticking. Two passes are usually sufficient to ensure
good compaction.
When using the plate on paving stones, attach a pad to the bottom of the plate to prevent
chipping or grinding surface of stones. A special polyurethane pad designed for this
purpose is available as an optional accessory.
NOTICE: DO NOT operate the plate on concrete or on extremely hard, dry, compacted
surfaces. The plate will jump rather than vibrate and could damage both the plate and the
engine.
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