Special Rim/Tire Considerations; Intended Use Of The Machine; Employee Training; Pre-Use Checks - Hunter TCX56 Operating Instructions Manual

3. Bleed air pressure system before disconnecting supply line or other pneumatic
components. Air is stored in a reservoir for operation of inflation jets.
4. Only activate the air inflation jets if the rim securing device is locked in place and the tire
is properly clamped (when possible).

1.4 Special Rim/Tire Considerations

Wheels equipped with low tire pressure sensors or special tire and rim designs may
require certain procedures. Consult wheels and tire manufacturer's service manuals.

1.5 Intended Use of The Machine

This machine must be used only to remove and replace an automotive tire on an automotive
rim or a motorcycle tire on a motorcycle rim, using the tools with which it is equipped. Any
other use is improper and can result in an accident.

1.6 Employee Training

1. The employer is obligated to provide a program 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 employee
has been trained and instructed in correct procedures of servicing the type of wheel
being serviced, and in the safe operating procedures.
• Information to be used in the training program shall include, at a minimum, the
applicable 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 of tires (including deflation).
• Inspection and identification of the rim wheel components.
• Mounting of tires.
• Use of any restraining device, cage, barrier, or other installation.
• Handling of rim wheels.
• Inflation of the tire.
• Understanding the necessity of stand back from tire changer during inflation of the tire
and during inspection of the rim wheel following inflation, never loan over.
• Installation and removal of 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.

1.7 Pre-Use Checks

Before beginning work, carefully check that all components of the machine, especially rubber
or plastic parts, are in place, in good condition and working properly. If the inspection reveals
any damage or excessive wear, no matter how slight, immediately replace or repair the
component.
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Operation Instructions for TCX56/57 Tire Charger