4. Structure and function
4.1 Overview of SMART-FORCE appliances
Combi tools
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Blades (arms)
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Protective cover
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Handle
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Ram body
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Drive/pump/oil reservoir
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Rocker switch
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On/Off button
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Light control button
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Rear handle
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Battery cover + battery
Brief description of combi tools
Battery-powered combi tools are specially designed rescue equipment for cutting and spreading
vehicle body parts. They are used to rescue trapped or enclosed accident victims. The combi
tool uses include cutting door and roof beams, columns and sills, as well as opening doors, lifting
vehicle parts and loads, and squeezing pipes and tie bars.
Because the appliances are equipped with an internal electrohydraulic drive, they are not linked
to a power unit and can therefore be used in hard-to-reach locations. By using the IP 68 battery
cover, underwater use is also possible.
The movement speed of the shear blades (arms) is affected by moving the rocker switch on the
control handle with greater or lesser force. The maximum force is achieved only when the rocker
switch is on full activation.
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