Snap-On EEWH312A - Tire;Rim Mismatch and Over-Pressurization; Mismatched Diameters and Over-Inflation

EEWH326A Tire Changer Operation Manual
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Tires and Rims that are not the same diameter are mismatched.
 NEVER attempt to mount or infl ate any tire and rim that are mismatched.
 ALWAYS check to see that tire and rim diameters are the same.
A mismatched tire and rim could explode causing death or serious personal injury
Over-pressurized tires can explode causing fl ying debris.
 Read and understand Operator’s Manual before operating.
 Keep bystanders away from work area.
 ALWAYS wear Safety Goggles.
 ALWAYS check to see that Tire and Rim diameters are the same.
 NEVER attempt to mount or infl ate any Tire and Rim with different
diameters.
 Inspect tires, NEVER infl ate tires that are damaged, rotten or worn.
 NEVER infl ate ‘Split Rim Wheels’ on this tire changer, remove them and
use only an approved safety infl ation cage designed for this purpose.
 Lock turntable Clamp on inside of rim before attempting to infl ate tire.
 Use approved tire bead lubricant before removing or installing tire on
rim.
 ALWAYS position the “Safety Restraint Arm” over the wheel to hold it
to the turntable while infl ating if so equipped.
 If a tire explodes on this tire changer, STOP using it until the "Safety
Restraint Arm" has been replaced, which must be done even if no
damage is seen.
 NEVER place head or body over a tire during infl ation process.
 Use short bursts of air to seat tire beads, check tire air pressure
frequently. NEVER exceed tire manufacturer’s pressure limits.
 NEVER attempt to bypass or alter the built in air pressure limiter. Only
infl ate tire with air hose supplied with tire changer. NEVER use shop
infl ation hose to infl ate a tire.
 Tire Changer must be anchored to concrete fl oor if equipped with a
“Safety Restraint Arm”
Exploding Tires can cause serious injury.