Lukas LS 330 Fi - Manual (Page 8)

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Proper use 3.
The electrically insulated LUKAS "LKS" combi tools and electrically insulated LUKAS "LS"
cutters are designed specifically for rescuing victims of traffic, rail or air accidents and for
making rescues from buildings. They serve the purpose of freeing injured people in accidents
e. g. by cutting doors, roof bars and hinges. By using the LUKAS combi tools, trapped
persons can also be freed e. g. by spreading doors and / or by removing obstacles with the
aid of a chainset. Basically, the combi tools can be used to cut, pull, spread, squeeze and lift.
Basically, LUKAS cutters can only be used to cut objects.
All objects which are to be worked on are to be secured using stable supports or
substructures.
The electrically insulated LUKAS tools are protected against power arcing (between the
object being worked on and the operator) of up to 1,000 V (AC) or 1,500 V (DC). This means
that objects under live voltage can be cut, squashed or spread providing this maximum
electrical voltage is not exceeded.
When working on such objects you must ensure that you do not come directly into contact
with metallic components of the rescue tool (e.g. the cutter) as these may be live.
A protection box is provided specially for the couplings of the electrically insulated tools to
protect the operator from power surges at these points.
LUKAS cutting and combi tools can, in principle, be used underwater at depths of up to 40m
(131 ft), but live parts must not be cut or crushed underwater.
You can obtain accessories for the rescue tools from your authorisied LUKAS dealer!
CAUTION!
When working underwater you must however be extremely careful not to cause
leaks as this can damage the environment.
WARNING / CAUTION!
All objects which are to be worked on are to be secured using stable supports or
substructures.
WARNING / CAUTION!
The following may not be cut / squeezed:
- current carrying cables whose electrical voltage is higher than the
dielectrical strength of the electrically insulated tools.
- pretensioned and hardened parts such as springs, spring steels,
steering columns and rollers
- tubes / hoses under gas or liquid pressure,
- compound materials (steel/concrete)
- explosive bodies such as airbag cartouches
NEVER operate the rescue equipment at a higher operating pressure than that
stated in the chapter “Technical data”. A higher setting can result in material
damage and/or injuries.