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5.7 Lifting (spreaders, combi tools, rescue rams)
Spreaders, combi tools and rescue rams can be used for lifting vehicles or other movable loads
on one side. Care must be taken to secure the load against slipping away and to position the
spreader tips far enough apart under the load to prevent slipping.
The load being lifted must be constantly monitored (tipping, rolling away or changing position).
Furthermore, the lifted load must be immediately propped up and supported in a suitable way.
Avoid remaining beneath loads!
Under special conditions, rescue rams can also be used to lift loads. When doing so, make espe-
cially sure that the ram is placed as centrally as possible and at a right angle beneath the load.
NOTE!
Before a rescue ram is used, the attachment point must be supported so
that force develops in the desired
direction.
NOTE!
Complete lifting of loads is not permitted with rescue appliances.
5.8 Peeling (spreaders, combi tools, rescue rams)
To create entry openings after bus and train accidents, in silos, etc., both the spreader tips and
the peeling tool can be used.
