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7. OPERATION
7.1. Safety instructions for operating the product
• A damaged or malfunctioning machine must never be used. If damage or
malfunctions are discovered during pre-operation inspection or function tests,
themachine must be tagged and removed from service.
• The operator should wear safety glasses, hearing protection, safety shoes and
safety gloves when using or maintaining the solid tyre press.
• To prevent burns, fire and explosion, regularly check all pipes, hoses and
tubes. Never bend or crush the pipes! Have damaged pipes or hoses repaired
immediately.
• Prevent an unexpected and/or incorrect start-up of the solid tyre press at all times.
• Never use the solid tyre press when the workplace is damp or wet.
• Never use the solid tyre press in the rain.
• Prevent oil leakage or spillage at all times to avoid the risk of slipping.
• Do not wear loose clothing so that the clothing cannot get caught in the solid tyre
press.
• Only people who work with the solid tyre press may be in the vicinity of the device.
Other people must keep a minimum distance of 3metres.
• Provide additional lighting if visibility is restricted in the work area.
• Pneumatic tyres cannot be fitted using the solid tyre press.
• Tyres and tools weighing more than 25kg must be lifted by two persons.
• Make sure you have a full view of the work area.
• Never allow the oil pressure to exceed 230bar.
7.2. Operating instructions
Please see chapter8 for the daily maintenance schedule.
1. Controls
N° Explanation
1 EMERGENCY STOP SWITCH + STOP button:
1. Turn this knob a quarter turn to switch
the unit off completely in an emergency
2. Press to stop the tyre press
2 START button: Press and hold this button
until the green light comes on to start the
motor
3 UP button: Press and hold the button to raise
the piston
4 DOWN button: Press and hold the button to
lower the piston
5 MAIN SWITCH: Turn the knob a quarter turn
to start the device