Corghi A 222, Operator'S Manual

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A 222
1.3. SPECIAL RIM/TYRE CONSIDERATIONS
Wheels equipped with low tyre pressure sensors or special tyre and rim designs may require
special procedures. Consult wheels and tyre manufacturers' service manuals.
NOTICE
1.4. INTENDED USE OF THE MACHINE
This machine must be used only to remove and replace an automotive tyre on an au-
tomotive rim, using the tools with which it is equipped. Any other use is improper and
can result in an accident.
The machine can not work on motorcycle wheels.
1.5. EMPLOYEE TRAINING
1. The employer is obligated to provide a programme to train all employees who service
rim wheels in the hazards involved in servicing those rim wheels and the safety procedures
to be followed. Service or servicing means the mounting and demounting of rim wheels,
and related activities such as inflating, deflating, installing, removing and handling.
• The employer shall insure that no employee services any rim wheel unless the em -
ployee has been trained and instructed in correct procedures of servicing the type of
wheel being serviced, and in safe operating procedures.
• Information to be used in the training programme shall include, at a minimum, the ap -
plicable information contained in this manual.
2. The employer shall ensure that each employee demonstrates and maintains the ability
to service rim wheels safely, including performance of the following tasks:
• Demounting tyres (including deflation).
• Inspecting and identifying rim wheel components.
• Mounting tyres.
• Using any restraining device, cage, barrier, or other installation.
• Handling rim wheels.
• Inflating the tyre.
• Understanding the necessity to stand back from the tyre changer during tyre inflation
and during inspection of the rim wheel following inflation, never leaning over.
• Installing and removing rim wheels.
3. The employer shall evaluate each employee’s ability to perform these tasks and to
service rim wheels safely, and shall provide additional training as necessary to assure
that each employee maintains his or her proficiency.