Important: Always read and follow operating instructions.
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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 profiled tires, with steel and/or light alloy rims.
The tire changer is NOT suitable for demounting inflated or dirty tires, to straighten rims or to remove wheel
bead wires. As a consequence, all these procedures are FORBIDDEN.
General Safety Instructions
The tire changer is to be used exclusively by qualified and authorized personnel.
A qualified operator is someone who fully understands the instructions described in this manual supplied by the
manufacturer, who has been specifically trained and who is aware of safety standards at the workplace.
Those in charge of using the machine shall not be under the influence of drugs, alcohol or other substances,
which could compromise their physical and mental work capabilities.
For greater safety, operators shall wear protective footwear, gloves, protection goggles and shall NOT wear any
form of clothing that could get caught in machine 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 first 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.
• Keep the use and maintenance manual with care in an easily accessible place, so that it can be consulted
whenever needed.
The tire changer may only be used by specifically trained and authorized personnel.
Tampering or modifications 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 in-
volves violation of State and Federal OSHA regulations and codes.
The tire changer is equipped with informative and warning decals which are designed and made to last.
If they should deteriorate, user may request replacement decals.
