Champion Rescue Tools – RC-5 Guillotine Cutter Detailed Tool Instructions
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Using the RC-5 as a Guillotine Cutter and Crimper
Always use proper safety gear and follow all safety
instructions as outlined in the manual.
1.
Always inspect the tool prior to use.
2.
Be sure to follow proper general procedures (as well
as any department specific procedures) for
performing vehicle extrication – otherwise sever
injury or even death for the occupants or tool
operator is possible.
3.
Do a visual check before making a cut, as for every
action there is often an equal reaction. Check twice
and cut once.
4.
Check blades, handle bolts and screws are in place
and securely fastened.
5.
Check fluid level in power unit reservoir.
6.
Connect tool to power unit.
7.
Start power unit, move the operating lever on the
valve (on the power unit) to run (pressure) position.
8.
Twist the trigger clockwise to extend and counter
clockwise to retract. NOTE: if blade does not
operate correctly, make sure quick disconnect
couplers are connect properly. If problem persists,
refer to the troubleshooting section of instruction
manual.
9.
Extend and retract blade several times to purge air
from system. Blade should slide freely.
10.
Before operating tools, review safety section of
instruction manual.
11.
Champion Rescue Tools strongly recommends that
you familiarize yourself with the Champion Rescue
Tools by making several cuts on commonly
encountered materials before putting the tool into
field service.
12.
When cutting material, make sure the object being
cut is anchored on both sides and the tool is held
firmly.
13.
Keep the blade(s) at a right angle to the material
being cut and don not allow the blade to twist while
cutting. Failure to do so may result in component
damage, causing serious personal injury and/or
damage to the property and/or equipment.
14.
As with all Champion Rescue Tools, the operating
speed can be slowed down or increased by moving
the trigger as follows: If the trigger is opened
partially the movement will be slowed; moving the
trigger all the way over to the maximum position
will increase the speed.
15.
Front Handle: The Champion Rescue Tools cutter is
equipped with a 360-degree movable front handle.
To operate, loosen the thumb screw located on the
side of handle. Slide the handle freely to the
desired position and tighten firmly. Keep handle
against the head-retaining ring at all times.
16.
Crimping: Champion Rescue Tools crimping blade
was designed as an emergency tool to effectively
obstruct the flow of fluid or gas in ruptured lines.
The crimping blade has a 98% closure minimum on
most steel pipe with full closure occurring in most
cases, but cannot be guaranteed due to varied
materials, age and condition of pipe to be crimped.
