RV1 Wheel Guardian™ Tire Changer
21
P/N 5900089 — Rev. A — March 2019
Operation
This section describes how to use your Tire Changer.
⚠
DANGER
Do not proceed with using the Tire Changer to change a Tire unless you have
formal training and have read the entire
Installation and Operation Manual
. Tire
changing must only be done by trained personnel.
Failure to understand and
follow proper procedures will result in injury or death
.
Usage Precautions
Keep the following in mind while you use your Tire Changer:
•
Never perform service on an
inflated
Tire;
always
fully deflate the Tire before beginning work.
•
Never mount or change damaged Tires or Wheels.
•
Always secure the Wheel to the Tire Changer or place in a safety cage before inflating the Tire.
•
Make sure new employees are trained and supervised in the performance of their duties.
•
Make sure all employees receive specific training in Tire demounting and mounting before they are
allowed to use the Tire Changer, that their training is verified through a testing program, and that all
training is documented. All others, including children and untrained personnel, must be kept at
least 30 feet away from the Tire Changer.
•
The RV1 Tire Changer may work differently than other Tire Changers you have
used
. BendPak Ranger recommends practicing with non-customer Tires to get familiar with how
the product works
before
starting work on customer Tires.
•
Make a visual inspection of the Tire Changer
before each use
. Do not operate the unit if you
find any issues. Instead, take it out of service, then contact your dealer, visit
www.bendpak.com/support/
, or call
(805) 933-9970
.
•
When using the Tire Changer, you
must
wear appropriate work clothing: leather gloves, non-skid
steel-toed work boots, and an industrial back belt. Keep hair, jewelry, and clothing away from the
unit.
•
When using the Tire Changer, be careful of your hands, as there are multiple pinch point dangers
on the unit. Do not rest your hands on any part of the Tire Changer while using it.
•
When using the Tire Changer,
the operator must wear ANSI-approved eye protection
at all times
: safety glasses, a face shield, or protective goggles.
⚠
WARNING
Always wear ANSI-approved eye protection. An accident could cause significant
injuries to your eyes.
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