COATS ProGuard Leverless Plus Tire Changer - Manual (Page 6)

Operation Manual - COATS PRO GUARD PLUS - 6
1.0_GENERAL INFORMATION
The tire changer is designed to demount and mount tires of passengers cars and light commercial vehicles with rims
from 10” to 34” (254 - 863 mm) and maximum tire diameter of 47” (1200 mm).
The tire changer is designed to demount and mount conventional tires, as well as new generation types, such as “self-
supporting” RUN-FLAT and low profi led tires (UHP) with steel and/or light alloy rims, even of considerable dimensions.
The tire changer is NOT suitable for demounting infl ated or dirty tires, to straighten rims or to remove wheel bead wires.
As a consequence, all these procedures are FORBIDDEN.
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The tire changer may only and exclusively be used by expert, specifi cally trained and
authorised personnel.
- Tampering or modifi cations to the equipment that are not authorised in advance by the manufacturer, relieve the latter
from all forms of liability as regards to damages deriving from or referable to such actions.
- Removal or tampering with the safety devices provides grounds to immediately cancel the warranty and involves
violation of State and Federal OSHA regulations and codes.
- The tire changer is equipped with informative and warning decals, which are designed and produced to last in time.
If they should deteriorate, user may request replacement decals.
2.0_GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The tire changer is to be used exclusively by qualifi ed and authorised personnel.
A qualifi ed operator is someone who has fully understood the instructions described in the use and maintenance manual
supplied by the manufacturer, who has been specifi cally trained and who is aware of safety standards at the workplace.
Those in charge of using the machine shall not be under the infl uence of drugs, alcohol or other substances, which
could compromise their physical and mental work capabilities.
For greater safety, operators shall wear health & safety footwear, gloves, protection goggles and shall NOT wear any
form of clothing that could get caught up or restrict the operator’s movements.
The operator must be able to:
- read and understand the danger warnings.
- understand the characteristics of the machine.
- keep unauthorised people away from the work area.
- make sure the machine is started in full observance of all the applicable safety standards and regulations.
- make sure all operators are familiar with the machine and how to use it safely and correctly.
- avoid touching moving parts or pressurised parts without fi rst disconnecting the machine from the electrical and
air power supply.
- read and ensure full comprehension of the use and maintenance manual to be able to use the machine correctly and
safely.
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keep the use and maintenance manual with care in an easily accessible place, so that it can be consulted whenever
needed.