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10 Malfunctions & Faults
Combi Tools & Cutters
Malfunction Possible Cause Remedy
Tool does not reach full
performance
Rocker switches not completely
pressed to the side
Press the rocker swithces
completely to the side
Combi tool moves in opposite
direction under load
Check valve defective Have the tool checked by an
authorized service center
Blades are loose and gape apart
during cutting
Blade not attached to the shear
head as specied
Repair work by an approved
workshop
Blade opening below target value Shearing head settings altered Repair work by an approved
workshop
Combi tool opening width below
taget value
Shearing head settings altered Repair work by an approved
workshop
Pressure build-up despite
movement (open - closed)
without a load
Hex nut/central bolt too tight Repair work by an approved
workshop
Blade chipping Blades damaged e.g. from
cutting high-strength materials
Re-sharpenable to about
1/16" (see repair manual)
otherwise replace
Cracks in the blades Blades damaged e.g. from
cutting high-strength materials
Have the blades replaced by
an authorized service center
Rescue equipment does not
function
Battery is dead Place the battery on the
charger. The displays on
the battery and charger give
information about the battery
charge status
Water ingress in the underwater
battery cover
O-ring seal defective or dirty Replace and lubricate the
O-ring seal
"uncontrolled if printed"