Holmatro PCT50, Manual

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6.3.5 Spreading
Initial opening is sufficient
• Close the blades completely.
• Put both blade tips between the parts to be spread.
• Put the load 25 mm from the end of the tips. Use full width of the tips.
• Force the parts apart by opening the blades.
Initial opening is insufficient
• Open the blades.
• Put one blade tip in the opening. Use full width of the tip.
• Close the blades until the material is clamped.
• Bend the clamped material out of the way.
• Repeat this procedure until there is sufficient space to place both blade tips.
• Force the parts apart by opening the blades.
No initial opening
• Use a different tool or accessory to make an opening.
• Continue with the steps above, depending on the opening created.
6.3.6 Pulling
• Fully open the blades.
• Make sure the openings of the shortening hooks do not point down.
• Attach the pulling chains to the objects so that they cannot slip off.
• Pull the chains tight and hook them to the pulling attachments.
• Close the blades.
6.3.7 Maximum force indicator
Refer to 3.4, 2.
CAUTION
Always use the spreading tips. Make sure the lock pins stay locked.
NOTICE
Not all tools have been designed for pulling. See section 3.10.2 for the tools that can be
used for pulling.
WARNING
The pulling accessories are intended solely for the horizontal movement of loads.
Make sure the lock pins stay locked.
Hoisting is not permitted with these accessories.
WARNING
Make sure that the load is always supported from underneath. Continuously check the
behaviour of the load. Make sure that the tool can move freely during pulling and always
remains in a straight line between both pulling attachments.