©Copyright AMKUS Rescue Systems 2020-2021
9
LAL-002 August 3, 2021 Rev01
6.0 SET-UP PROCEDURE
Normally, AMKUS equipment is prepared and serviced by your dealer prior to delivery. If, however, you have decided to place the
equipment into service yourself, remove equipment from the packing cartons and carefully inspect for damage. Damage that occurs
during shipment should be reported immediately to the carrier.
1. Gather and review all safety and use documentation prior to operating any rescue tool.
2. Connect the tool connection hoses to the hose lines from the AMKUS hydraulic power unit.
A. Standard Couplings: Please note that the male and female couplings on the hose lines leading from the power unit should be
connected to the corresponding male and female couplings on the tool connection hoses. To connect the couplings, twist the
sleeve on the female coupling so that the notch in the sleeve lines up with the pin. Push the sleeve back so the pin fits into
the notch. While holding the sleeve back, push the male coupling into the female coupling. Release the sleeve; it will spring
forward into place. Twist the sleeve 1/4 turn so that the pin no longer lines up with the notch. Pull on the couplings to check
that they are securely connected.
B. Mono Couplings: Please note that the female coupling on the hose lines leading from the power unit should be connected to
the corresponding male coupling on the tool connection hoses. To connect the couplings, place the male coupling into the
female coupling. Rotate clockwise until you feel the coupling latch. Pull on the couplings to check that they are securely
connected.
In most cases, the Mono Couplings can be connected and disconnected while the hose line is under flow. It is usually not
necessary to place the directional control of the power unit in the neutral position before connecting and disconnecting.
However, certain circumstances such as back pressure in the return line and/or cold temperatures, may make connecting
and disconnecting under flow extremely difficult or impossible. If you are unable to connect and disconnect while the line is
under flow, place the directional control valve of the power unit in the neutral position and then disconnect or connect.
6.1 ROTATING HANDLE
Cutter and Combi Tools come equipped with a 360° swiveling handle that has variable tension.
Figure 6.1
6.1.1 HANDLE LIGHTS
AMKUS dual handle lights operate in one of two modes, an on/off mode (standard), or an optional mode with three intensity levels.
To operate the lights in the on/off mode, press the power button to turn the lights on. Press the button again to turn off.
To operate the lights in the three intensity level mode, press the power button to turn the lights on. Press the button to scroll through the
three intensity levels and then off.
To change between operating modes:
1. Press the button once to turn on the lights.
2. Press and hold the button until the lights flash.
3. The lights now operate in the alternate mode.
7.0 OPERATION
Start the power unit (refer to power unit and engine manuals). Following the instructions in the power unit manual, operate the selector
valve to charge the hose line to which the tool is connected. Pick up the tool, noticing that the design of the cutter makes it natural to grip
the handle with one hand and the control valve hand grip with the other.
WARNING
Do not connect tools in series. Connecting tools in series could cause operational problems,
equipment failure, or catastrophic failure of the equipment resulting in serious injury or death.
Flip the red latch up on the tool’s cuff to rotate the rescue tool.
Flip the latch down to lock the handle position.
To increase rotating handle tension,
tighten the tension screw shown above.
RELEASE
LOCK
TENSION
SCREW
