Introduction; Use Limitations; Notice; General Safety Instructions - Hofmann monty 1520 Notice D'utilisation

1.0 Introduction

Congratulations on purchasing the monty electric/air tire
changer.
This tire changer is designed for ease of operation, safe
handling of rims, reliability and speed.
This combination of features means more profit and added
versatility for your shop, enabling you to work with
aluminum or magnesium alloy wheels without damaging
customer's rims.
With a minimum of maintenance and care, your tire
changer will provide many years of trouble-free operation.
Instructions on use, maintenance and operational
requirements of the machine are covered in this manual.
STORE THIS MANUAL IN A SAFE PLACE FOR FUTURE
REFERENCE. READ THIS MANUAL THOROUGHLY
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.

1.1 Use Limitations

The tire changer monty 1520 and monty 1520m is
designed to demount and mount tires with a diameter up
to 40". Inflation of tires on the machine is feasible only up
to 50 PSI. Tires that require a higher pressure must be
inflated in suitable inflating devices (safety cage and the
like).
Clamping ranges for outer and inner clamping are:
monty 1520 (1520m)
Outer clamping 10" to 18" rim diameter
Inner clamping 12" to 20" rim diameter
The following optional extras are available:
- Jaws for motorcycle wheels. From 15" to 21".
- Jaws for motor-scooter/ATV wheels. From 7" to 15"
- Small bead breaker blade for motorcycle wheels,
also to be used for narrow car wheels.

1.2 Notice

This manual is a part of the product.
Read carefully the warnings and instructions of this
manual since they provide important information
concerning safety and maintenance.

1.3 General Safety Instructions

THE USE OF THIS DEVICE IS ALLOWED ONLY TO
PERSONNEL DULY TRAINED BY AN AUTHORIZED
HOFMANN DEALER.
ANY MISUSE OR MODIFICATION OF THIS DEVICE OR
OF ITS PARTS OR COMPONENTS NOT PREVIOUSLY
AUTHORIZED BY THE MANUFACTURER WAIVE THE
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MANUFACTURER
CONSEQUENT OR RELATED TO THE ABOVE
MENTIONED MISUSES.
REMOVING OR BYPASSING SAFETY DEVICES OR
WARNING LABELS OF THE MACHINE IS A VIOLATION
OF THE SAFETY REGULATIONS.
THE USE OF THIS DEVICE IS ALLOWED ONLY IN
LOCATIONS WITH NO EXPLOSION OR FIRE HAZARD.
THIS EQUIPMENT IS DESIGNED TO RECEIVE
ORIGINAL SPARE PARTS AND ACCESSORIES ONLY.
THE INSTALLATION SHALL BE CARRIED OUT ONLY
BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL AND WITHIN THE SCOPE
OF THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED IN THIS MANUAL.
CHECK FOR POSSIBLE DANGEROUS CONDITIONS
DURING THE OPERATION OF THE MACHINE. IN SUCH
A CASE STOP THE MACHINE IMMEDIATELY.
IN CASE A DEFECTIVE FUNCTIONING CONDITION IS
DETECTED, STOP USING THE MACHINE AND CALL
THE AUTHORIZED HOFMANN DISTRIBUTOR FOR
ASSISTANCE.
Precautions
A. DURING THE USE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE
MACHINE IT IS MANDATORY TO COMPLY WITH ALL
LAWS AND REGULATIONS FOR ACCIDENT
PREVENTION.
B. THE ELECTRIC POWER SOURCE MUST HAVE A
GROUND CABLE AND THE GROUND CABLE OF THE
MACHINE (YELLOW WITH GREEN) MUST BE
CONNECTED TO THE GROUND CABLE OF THE
POWER SOURCE.
C. BEFORE ANY MAINTENANCE OR REPAIRS ARE
ACCOMPLISHED THE
DISCONNECTED FROM THE ELECTRIC SUPPLY.
D. DO NOT WEAR TIES, CHAINS OR OTHER LOOSE
ARTICLES WHEN USING, MAINTAINING OR
REPAIRING THE MACHINE. LONG HAIR IS ALSO
DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE KEPT UNDER A HAT.
THE USER MUST WEAR PROPER SAFETY ATTIRE IE;
GLOVES, SAFETY SHOES AND GLASSES.
E. MAINTAIN ALL ELECTRIC CORDS IN GOOD REPAIR.
F. KEEP SAFETY FEATURES IN PLACE AND IN
WORKING ORDER.
G. KEEP WORKING AREA CLEAN. CLUTTERED
AREAS INVITE ACCIDENTS.
H. AVOID DANGEROUS ENVIRONMENTS. DON'T USE
POWER TOOLS OR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN
DAMP OR WET LOCATIONS, OR EXPOSE THEM TO
RAIN.
FROM ANY DAMAGE
MACHINE MUST BE