tive rim, using the tools with which it is equipped. Any other use is improper and can result
in an accident.
The machine can not work on motorcycle wheels.
1.5. 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. The terms 'service' and 'maintenance' indicate the mounting and demount-
ing of tyres on wheels, and all correlated activities such as inflation, deflation, installation,
removal 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 safe operating procedures.
• Information to be used in the training programme shall include, at a minimum, the ap-
plicable information contained in this manual.
2. The employer is responsible for ensuring that all employees have the necessary skills
and requisites to work safely on wheels and, specifically, to perform all the activities listed
as follows.
• Demounting tyres (including deflation).
• Inspecting and identifying rim wheel components.
• Mounting tyres.
• Using any restraining device, cage, barrier, or other installation.
• Handling rim wheels.
• Inflating the tyre.
• Employees must be aware of the fact that they must keep away from the tyre changer dur-
ing tyre inflation, and must not lean over the wheel to inspect it after inflation.
• Installing and removing 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.
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1.6. PRELIMINARY 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 damage or excessive
wear is found during the inspection phase, replace or repair the component immediately
regardless of the amount of damage or wear.
1.7. dURING USE
If strange or unusual noises are heard, if a component or system is not operating correctly
or if you observe anything unusual, immediately stop using the machine.
• Identify the cause and take any necessary remedial action.
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