10 ► TA54 User Manual
PRE-OPERATION PROCEDURES
PREPARATION FOR INITIAL USE
The tool, as shipped, has no special unpacking or
assembly requirements prior to usage. Inspection to
assure the tool was not damaged in shipping and does
not contain packing debris is all that is required.
CHECK HYDRAULIC POWER SOURCE
1. Using a calibrated ow meter and pressure gauge,
check that the hydraulic power source develops a
ow of 3–9 gpm/11–34 lpm at 1000–2000 psi/70–
140 bar.
2. Make certain the hydraulic power source is equipped
with a relief valve set to open at 2250 psi/155 bar
maximum.
3. Check that the hydraulic circuit matches the tool for
open-center (OC) operation.
CHECK TOOL
1. Make sure all tool accessories are correctly installed.
Failure to install tool accessories properly can result
in damage to the tool or personal injury.
2. There should be no signs of leaks.
3. The tool should be clean, with all ttings and
fasteners tight.
CHECK TRIGGER MECHANISM
1. Check that the trigger operates smoothly and is free
to travel between the ON and OFF positions.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
1. Observe all safety precautions.
2. Place the tamper on the surface to be compacted.
3. Squeeze the trigger to start the tamper.
The tamper will rise quickly when rst turned on. Do
not stand over or place any part of your body on top
of the tamper. Wear safety shoes.
Note: Partially depressing the trigger allows the tool
to operate at a slow speed, making it easy to start
the tamper on the surface to compacted.
4. Guide the tamper using both hands. One on the On/
O valve trigger and the other at the tapered section
at the end of the handle tube.
5. When back-lling a deep hole, compact (tamp)
the back-ll after a maximum of 6 inches/15 cm
of material is added to the hole. This will ensure
maximum compaction of the lled hole and minimize
any setting that may occur.
COLD WEATHER OPERATION
If the tool is to be used during cold weather, preheat
the hydraulic uid at low engine speed. When using the
normally recommended uids, uid temperature should
be at or above 50 °F/10 °C (400 ssu/82 centistokes)
before use.
STORAGE
1. Disconnect the tool from the hydraulic power source.
2. Remove the tool bit and spray the chuck area with
WD-40™ inside and out.
3. Wipe clean and store in a clean, dry place.
OPERATION
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