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4. Functional description
You can obtain accessories and replacement parts for the rescue equipment from your
authorised LUKAS dealer.
LUKAS cutters are also suitable for underwater use.
ATTENTION!
In this case, you must strictly observe any leaks in order to avoid threats to the
environment.
WARNING / CAUTION!
All objects to be worked on are to be secured using stable supports or
substructures.
WARNING / CAUTION / ATTENTION!
The following may not be cut / squeezed:
- live cables
- prestressed and hardened parts such as springs and spring steels,
steering columns and rollers
- tubes / hoses under gas or liquid pressure,
- compound materials (steel/concrete),
- explosive bodies such as air bag cartridges.
NEVER operate the rescue equipment at a higher operating pressure than
that stated in the chapter “Technical data”. A higher setting may cause property
damage and/or injuries.
LUKAS rescue equipment may only be used in areas at risk of explosion if an
explosion has been prevented by appropriate measures. You must also take into
account the fact that sparks may be created, for example by cutting an object.
When working in explosive areas, all applicable legal, national
and international regulations, standards and safety rules for
avoiding explosions must be observed without restriction.
4.1 Description
The device has been designed in such a way that a hydraulically operated piston closes the
blades mounted opposite each other so that they can cut through objects.
The “open” movement is performed by spring force when the hydraulic pressure is removed.