Hunter TCX56 Operating Instructions Manual page 12

Avoid Personal Injury. Carefully read, understand and follow the warnings and
instructions given in this manual. This manual is an essential part of the product.
Keep it with the machine in a safe place for future reference.
8. Electric Shock Hazard.
9. Risk of Eye Injury. Flying debris, dirt and fluids may be discharged during bead seating
and inflation process. Remove any debris from the tire tread, wheel surfaces. Wear
OSHA approved safety glasses during mount and demount procedures.
10. Always inspect the machine carefully before using it. Missing, broken, or worn equipment
(including warning stickers) must be repaired or replaced prior to operation.
11. Never leave nuts, bolts, tools or other equipment on the machine. They may become
trapped between moving parts and cause a malfunction.
12. NEVER install or inflate tires that are cut, damaged, rotten or worn. NEVER install a tire on
a cracked, bent, rusted, worm, deformed or damaged rim.
13. If a tire becomes damaged during the mounting process, do not attempt to finish
mounting. Remove from service area and properly mark the tire as damaged.
14. To inflate tires, use short bursts while carefully monitoring the pressure, tire, rim and
bead. NEVER exceed tire manufacturer's pressure limits.
15. This equipment has internal arcing or sparking parts which should not be exposed to
flammable vapors (gasoline, paint thinners, solvents, etc.). This machine should not be
located in a recessed area or below floor level.
16. Never operate the machine if you are under the effects of alcohol, medications and/or
drugs. If you are taking prescription or over the counter medication, you must consult a
medical professional regarding any side effects of the medication that could hinder your
ability to operate the machine safely.
17. Always use OHSA approved and mandated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) during
use of the machine. See your supervisor for more instructions.
18. Remove jewelry, watches, loose clothing, ties and restrain long hair before using machine.
19. Wear non-slip safety footwear when operating the tire changer.
20. Wear proper back support and employ proper lifting technique when placing, moving,
lifting or removing wheels from the tire changer.
21. This machine may only be used, maintained or repaired by properly trained employees of
your company. Repairs should only be performed by qualified personnel. Your Hunter
service representative is the most qualified person. The employer is responsible for
determining if an employee is qualified to safely make any repairs to the machine should
repair be attempted by users.
22. The user should understand all warnings decals affixed to this equipment before
operating.
23. Do not lock the rim on the turntable during inflation
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WARNING
• Never hose down or power wash electric tire
changers.
• Do not operate machine with a damaged power cord
• If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a
current rating equal to or greater than that of the
machine must be used. Cords rated for less current
than the machine can overheat, resulting in a fire.
• Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it
will not be tripped over or pulled.
Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger