COATS HIT 6000 Truck Tire Changer - Manual (Page 3)

COATS Heavy Duty Tire Changer • 1
Safety Instructions
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 copies of either, or
further information, contact:
Hennessy Industries, Inc.
1601 J. P. Hennessy Drive
LaVergne, TN 37086
(615) 641-7533 or (800) 688-6359
www.ammcoats.com
Owner’s Responsibility
To maintain machine and user safety, the responsibility
of the owner is to read and follow these instructions:
• Follow all installation instructions.
• Make sure installation conforms to all applicable
Local, State, and Federal Codes, Rules, and Regula-
tions; such as State and Federal OSHA Regulations
and Electrical Codes.
• Carefully check the unit for correct initial func-
tion.
• Read and follow the safety instructions. Keep
them readily available for machine operators.
• Make certain all operators are properly trained,
know how to safely and correctly operate the unit,
and are properly supervised.
• Allow unit operation only with all parts in place
and operating safely.
• Carefully inspect the unit on a regular basis and
perform all maintenance as required.
• Service and maintain the unit only with autho-
rized or approved replacement parts.
• Keep all instructions permanently with the unit
and all decals/labels/notices on the unit clean and
visible.
• Do not override safety features.
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 clothing
should be avoided. Tight fitting leather gloves are rec-
ommended to protect operator’s hands when handling
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 typical shop
activities. Eye protection is essential during tire service
activity. Safety glasses with side shields, goggles, or
face shields are acceptable. Back belts provide 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.
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!