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USER MANUAL CUTTER Q1
RESQTEC Manual Q1 CUTTER (DM068K06)
7. WARNINGS & LIMITATIONS
7.1. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THE PRODUCT, BE AWARE OF THE FOLLOWING:
• Resqtec equipment is designed for rescue/salvage operations only and may not be used for industrial purposes.
•
Do
not
try
to
perform
tasks
that
exceed
the
specications
of
the
particular
product.
The
specications
clearly
dene
the
product
capabilities.
Use a more powerful product from the Resqtec series if the situation occurs.
• Do not cut or try to cut hardened steel such as steering columns, door hinge pins, seatbelt bolts, lock hasps, etc. The cutter blades
are not designed to be used on hardened steel and can deform and/or break when attempted.
• Furthermore, avoid cutting the following items:
• Gear sticks;
• Door locking pins;
• Gas struts;
• Seat-belt mounting bolts;
• Hinge pins;
• Track rod ends.
MISUSE OF RESQTEC EQUIPMENT IN THIS WAY MAY RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY AND/OR DAMAGE TO THE SYSTEM
AND/OR PROPERTY.
The warranty will void if these restrictions are disregarded.
7.2. TWISTING OF BLADES
Straight blades have a tendency to twist when cutting in certain structures. Whilst cutting, mind the following:
DURING CUTTING, STOP WHENEVER YOU NOTICE THAT BLADES ARE TWISTING. WHEN TWISTING, THE OPENING
EXCEEDS 8MM (MEASURED AT THE TIP). THIS INCUBATES A POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION FOR YOU AND
YOUR SURROUNDINGS.
If blades start to twist, make sure to open up the blades again and make a different cut.
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