INSTRUCTION, USE AND
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
EN
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4.0 GENERAL SAFETY RULES
• Any tampering with or modification to the machine
not previously authorized by the manufacturer ex-
empts the latter from all responsibility for damage
caused by or derived from said actions.
• Removing of or tampering with the safety devices or
with the warning signals placed on the machine leads
to serious dangers and represents a transgression of
European safety rules.
• Use of the machine is only permitted in places free
from
explosion
or
fire
hazard and in
dry places
under cover
.
• Original spare parts and accessories should be used.
THE MANUFACTURER DENIES
ANY RESPONSIBILITY IN CASE
OF DAMAGES CAUSED BY UNAU-
THORIZED MODIFICATIONS OR
BY THE USE OF NON ORIGINAL
COMPONENTS OR EQUIPMENT.
• The installation must be performed by qualified and
authorized personnel in full compliance with the
instructions given below.
• Ensure that there are no dangerous situations dur-
ing the machine operating manoeuvres. Immediately
stop the machine if it miss-functions and contact the
assistance service of an authorized dealer.
• In emergency situations and before carrying out any
maintenance or repairs, disconnect all supplies to
the machine by using the main switch, placed on the
machine itself, and unplugging the power supply.
• The machine power supply system must be equipped
with an appropriate earthing, to which the yellow-
green machine protection wire must be connected.
• Ensure that the work area around the machine is
free of potentially dangerous objects and that there
is no oil since this could damage the tyre. Oil on the
floor is also a potential danger for the operator.
• UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES must the machine be
used to spin anything but vehicle wheels. Bad locking
can cause rotating parts to come loose, with potential
damage to the machine and anything in the vicinity
and injury to the operator.
OPERATORS MUST WEAR SUIT-
ABLE WORK CLOTHES, PROTEC-
TIVE GLASSES AND GLOVES,
AGAINST THE DANGER FROM
THE SPRAYING OF DANGEROUS
DUST, AND POSSIBLY LOWER
BACK SUPPORTS FOR THE LIFT-
ING OF HEAVY PARTS. DANGLING
OBJECTS LIKE BRACELETS MUST
NOT BE WORN, AND LONG HAIR
MUST BE TIED UP. FOOTWEAR
SHOULD BE ADEQUATE FOR THE
TYPE OF OPERATIONS TO BE CAR-
RIED OUT.
• The machine handles and operating grips must be
kept clean and free from oil.
• The workshop must be kept clean and dry. Make
sure that the working premises are properly lit.
The machine can be operated by a single operator.
Unauthorized personnel must remain outside the
working area, as shown in
Fig. 3.
Avoid any hazardous situations. Do not use air-
operated or electrical equipment when the shop is
damp or the floor slippery and do not expose such
tools to atmospheric agents.
• When operating and servicing this machine, carefully
follow all applicable safety and accident-prevention
precautions.
The machine must not be operated by untrained
personnel.
WHEN USING THE MODELS WITH
WHEEL PNEUMATIC CLAMPING,
DURING CHUCK OPENING/CLOS-
ING OPERATIONS, BE EXTREMELY
CAREFUL AND KEEP YOUR HANDS
OR OTHER PARTS OF YOUR BODY
AWAY FROM THE MOVING CHUCK.
1297-M005-03
RAVAGLIOLI S.p.A.
G4.140R - G4.140WS - G4.140WSLB - GP4.140WS
