Vehicle rescue skills (tools and equipment) hydraulic jack

Hydraulic jacks are mainly used to create space. Hydraulic jacks come in a range of sizes that allow on-site rescue personnel to choose.

The most common applications for hydraulic jacks are:

1 、 Used when the dashboard is upturned / lifted

2 , cross stamping, either vertically or horizontally

Some jacks allow to change the top, which means they can be used to pull or push

Effective use of skills

1. Do not put your hand near the top of the top bar when the top bar is on the vehicle

2. Do not recommend "blind" bracing, such as bracing through the dashboard without first creating it.

3 , when the vertical cross bracing, ensure that the top of the jack will not penetrate the roof

4. If possible, always use jack support to distribute gravity

5 , use the safety handle can control the mandril speed

This article belongs to holmatro and edited by China Rescue Equipment Network.