Intended Machine Use; Personnel Training; Preliminary Checks - TECO 36 Special Manuel D'utilisation

1.4. INTENDED MACHINE USE

This machine must only be used to demount and mount vehicle tyres from/on the rims,
using the provided tools. Any other use is improper and may result in injury.

1.5. PERSONNEL TRAINING

1. Employers are responsible for providing a training program for all employees who
work on the wheels concerning the hazards deriving from maintenance and the safety
procedures to be observed. Service or maintenance refer to mounting and demounting
wheels and all the correlated activities, such as inflation, deflation, installation, removal
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and handling.
• Employers are required to make sure that operators do not work on the wheels unless
they have received suitable training regarding the correct maintenance procedures for
the type of wheel being serviced and the operative safety procedures.
• Information to be used for the training program includes, as a minimum, the information
contained in this manual.
2. Employers are required to make sure that every employee demonstrates and main-
tains the ability to work on the wheels safely, including the performance of the following
activities:
• Demounting of tyres (including deflation).
• Inspection and identification of the rim wheel components.
• Tyre mounting.
• Use of any restraint device, cage, barrier, or other systems.
• Handling of wheels with rims.
• Tyre inflation.
• Move away from the tyre changer while inflating the tyre and do not lean over to inspect
the wheel during inflation.
• Wheel installation and removal.
3. Employers must evaluate the ability of their employees to carry out these tasks and
work on the wheels in absolute safety and must provide additional training as required
to make sure that all employees maintain their skills.

1.6. PRELIMINARY CHECKS

Before starting to work, carefully check that all machine components, particularly rubber
or plastic parts, are in place, in good condition and operate correctly. If the inspection
reveals any damage or excessive wear, no matter how slight, immediately replace or
repair the component.
Walk around the machine to ensure that all components are in good condition and op-
erational, and that there are no foreign objects or debris (rags, tools, etc....) in or near
the machine which could affect its operation.
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