Cutting, spreading, pulling and squeezing – Lukas SC 250 M User Manual

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6. Cutting, spreading, pulling and squeezing

6.1 Safety information

Before rescue works can commence, the position of the obstacle must be stabilised.
You must ensure an adequate substructure and / or adequate support of the object.
World-wide, safety guidelines pertaining to the specifi c country are to be observed and
complied with. In the Federal Republic of Germany, safety testing is carried out on a regular
basis, in accordance with GUV (German Legal Accident Insurance) regulations.

The following are to be worn when working with the rescue equipment:
- protective

clothing,

- helmet with visor or goggles,
- safety

gloves

- and ear defenders

Before activating the rescue equipment, always ensure that there is no danger to persons
either involved / uninvolved in the action by the movement of the rescue equipment or by
fl ying fragments. Further avoid unnecessary damage to property belonging to others, objects
not involved by the rescue equipment / fl ying fragments.

Reaching between the blade arms is strictly forbidden!

WARNING / CAUTION!
The particular effect of the force of the rescue equipment during operation could
cause pieces of the vehicle to break off or fl y off, posing a danger to persons.
Ensure that any persons not participating in the rescue are kept at an appropriate
distance from the equipment.

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