Operational Guide - Aztec GEM II Manual

1. Select and mount appropriate cutting disc for GEM II ring cutter. Move
'locking switch' to lock position. Insert correctly loaded battery cassette in
to GEM II body.
3. Slide finger guard under ring.
5. Move GEM II back and forth along guide block so that cutting
disc traverses the entire width of the ring. A sudden increase
in rotation speed indicates ring has been cut through.
7. Use GEM II ring spreader pliers or forceps to remove ring.
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Operational Guide

2. Apply a generous quantity of water based gel to ring surface.
4. Insert GEM II guide arm disc into finger guard guide block. Rest cutting disc
on ring surface. Activate motor allowing the weight of the GEM II cutting
head alone to provide the necessary downward pressure onto the cutting
disc.
6. If patient warns of heat build-up stop cutting immediately,
clean gel from ring surface and re-apply fresh gel and continue
with cutting process.
For a more detailed demonstration of the
cutting process watch the
GEM II Battery Powered Ring Cutter DVD
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