COATS HIT 9000, Truck Tire Changer - Manual (Page 4)

iv • COATS H.I.T. 9000 Changer
Safety
Failure to follow danger, warning, and caution
instructions may lead to serious personal injury or
death to operator or bystander or damage to prop-
erty. Do not operate this machine until you read
and understand all the dangers, warnings and cau-
tions in this manual. For additional copies of either,
or further information, contact:
Hennessy Industries, Inc.
1601 J.P. Hennessy Drive
LaVergne, TN 37086-3565
(615) 641-7533 or (800) 688-6359
www.ammcoats.com
Operator Protective
Equipment
Personal protective equipment helps make tire serv-
icing safer. However, equipment does not take the
place of safe operating practices. Always wear durable
work clothing during tire service activity. Loose fitting
clothing should be avoided. Tight fitting leather gloves
are recommended to protect operator’s hands when
handling worn tires and wheels. Sturdy leather work
shoes with steel toes and oil resistant soles should be
used by tire service personnel to help prevent injury in
typical shop activities. Eye protection is essential dur-
ing tire service activity. Safety glasses with side
shields, goggles, or face shields are acceptable. Back
belts provide support during lifting activities and are
also helpful in providing operator protection.
Consideration should also be given to the use of hear-
ing protection if tire service activity is performed in an
enclosed area, or if noise levels are high.
Definitions of Hazard
Levels
Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with
the following definitions and signal words:
DANGER
Watch for this symbol:
It Means: Immediate hazards, which will result in
severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
Watch for this symbol:
It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which could
result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Watch for this symbol:
It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which may
result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage.
Watch for this symbol! It means BE ALERT! Your
safety, or the safety of others, is involved!
CAUTION
WARNING
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
Read entire manual
before assembling,
installing, operating,
or servicing this
equipment.