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User’s manual
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this manual is to furnish the owner and operator with a set of practical, safe instruc-
tions on the use and maintenance of the TECO tyre changer.
Follow all the instructions carefully and the machine will give you the efficient and long-lasting service
that has always characterized TECO products, making your work considerably easier.
The following points define the levels of danger regarding the machine, associated with the warning
captions found in this manual:
DANGER
Refers to immediate danger with the risk of serious injury or even death.
WARNING
Dangers or unsafe procedures that can cause serious injury or even death.
CAUTION
Dangers or unsafe procedures that can cause minor injuries or damage to property.
Read these instructions carefully before powering up the machine. Keep this manual and all illustrative
material supplied with the machine in a folder near the tyre changer where it is readily accessible for
consultation by the machine operators.
The technical documentation supplied is considered an integral part of the machine; and must always
accompany the equipment if it is sold or transferred to a new owner.
The manual is only to be considered valid for the model with the serial number indicated on the
nameplate applied to it.
WARNING
Observe the contents of this manual: the producer declines all liability in the case of uses of
the machine not specifically described and authorized in this manual.
WARNING
This machine must be used only by qualified and authorized personnel. A qualified operator
is construed as a person who has read and understood the tyre changer manufacturer’s
instructions as well as the tyres and wheel rims manufacturers’, is suitably trained, and is
conversant with safety and adjustment procedures to be adhered to during operations. Use
of the machine by unskilled staff may constitute a serious risk for the operator and for the
final user of the product processed (the wheel rim and tyre assembly).
NB:
Some of the illustrations in this manual have been taken from photographs of prototypes: standard
production machines may vary in some respects.
These instructions are intended for people with basic mechanical skills. We have therefore omitted
detailed descriptions of procedures such as how to loosen or tighten the fixing devices on the ma-
chine. Do not attempt to perform operations unless properly qualified and with suitable experience.
In case of need, contact an authorized Service Centre for assistance.
