COATS 550 Heavy Duty Tire Lift - Manual (Page 2)

Safety Instructions
Safety Notices and Decals
WARNING
Failure to follow danger, warning, and
caution instructions may lead to serious
personal injury or death to operator or
bystander or damage to property. Do not
operate this machine until you read and
understand all the dangers, warnings and
cautions in this manual. For additional cop-
ies of either, or further information, contact:
Hennessy Industries, Inc.
1601 J.P. Hennessy Drive
LaVergne, TN 37086-3565
(615) 641-7533 or (800) 688-6359
www.ammcoats.com
Definitions of Hazard Levels
Identify the hazard levels used in this manual with the
following definitions and signal words:
DANGER
Watch for this symbol:
DANGER
It Means: Immediate hazards, which will result in
severe personal injury or death.
WARNING
Watch for this symbol:
WARNING
It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which could
result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
Watch for this symbol:
CAUTION
It Means: Hazards or unsafe practices, which may
result in minor personal injury or product or property
damage.
Watch for this symbol! It means BE ALERT! Your
safety, or the safety of others, is involved!
1. Read and understand this manual and all on-
machine labels before operating this equipment.
Abuse and misuse will shorten the functional life.
2. Do not operate equipment if the equipment has
been dropped or damaged until a qualified service
technician has examined it.
3. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equip-
ment in the vicinity of open containers of flam-
mable liquids (i.e. gasoline).
4. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all other body
parts away from moving parts.
5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only
manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
6. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday
glasses only have impact resistant lenses; they are
NOT safety glasses.
7. Keep guards and safety features in place and in
working order.
8. Wear proper clothing. Safety toe, non-slip footwear
and protective hair covering to contain hair are rec-
ommended. Do not wear jewelry, loose clothing,
neckties, or gloves when operating the wheel lift.
9. Keep work area clean and well lighted. Cluttered
and/or dark areas invite accidents.
10. Repair or replace any part that is damaged or worn
and that may cause unsafe operation.
11. Never overload or stand on the wheel lift.
12. Do not allow untrained persons to operate machin-
ery.
Operator Protective Equipment
Personal protective equipment helps make tire servic-
ing safer. However, equipment does not take the place
of safe operating practices. Always wear durable work
clothing during tire service activity. Loose fitting cloth-
ing should be avoided. Tight fitting leather gloves are
recommended to protect operator’s hands when han-
dling worn tires and wheels. Sturdy leather work shoes
with steel toes and oil resistant soles should be used
by tire service personnel to help prevent injury in typi-
cal shop activities. Eye protection is essential during
tire service activity. Safety glasses with side shields,
goggles, or face shields are acceptable. Back belts pro-
vide support during lifting activities and are also helpful
in providing operator protection. Consideration should
also be given to the use of hearing protection if tire
service activity is performed in an enclosed area, or if
noise levels are high.
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