Lukas SC 350 E - Manual (Page 15)

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5.2 Operating the star grip
(also see chapter on "Controlling the operating movements")
Open the device or extend the piston ( / ):
Turn the star grip in the direction of the corresponding symbol
(open / extend)and hold it in this position.
Close the device or retract the piston ( / ):
Turn the star grip in the direction of the corresponding symbol
(close / retract)and hold it in this position.
"Dead-man’s" function:
Once released, the star grip automatically returns to the central
position while fully guaranteeing the load will remain supported.
6. Cutting, spreading, pulling, squeezing and squashing
6.1 Safety instructions
Before rescue work can commence, the position of the accident object must be stabilised.
You must ensure that it is adequately underpinned and/or supported.
World-wide, safety guidelines pertaining to the specifi c country must be observed and
complied with. In the Federal Republic of Germany, regular safety inspections according
to the legal accident insurance regulations (GUV - Gesetzliche Unfallversicherung) are
mandatory.
WARNING / CAUTION / ATTENTION!
LUKAS eDRAULIC devices are
not explosion-proof!
When deploying the devices in potentially explosive areas, it
must be ensured
that:
- it cannot cause an explosion.
- working with the device will not cause an explosion; for example, formation of
sparks when cutting an object.
The responsibility for explosion prevention or for ruling out work with an eDRAULIC
device rests with the operator of the device or with the person responsible at the
place of use.
When working in areas at risk of explosion, all applicable legal,
national and international regulations, standards and safety rules
for preventing explosions must be observed without exception!