5.5
Checking equipment
Conduct
a
visual
the equipment:
- Are there any visible signs of external
damage (e.g. bends in the connecting
cable, a loosened cap near the cable
connection)?
- Are there any exposed cables?
- Are the safety cartridge and the needles
correctly aligned?
Switch on the HAWK PEN and conduct
a noise test: Can you hear any unusual
operating noises, or is the unit running
loudly?
If you detect anything unusual, refer to
chapters "For questions or problems"
and
"Warranty
declaration"
page 33.
If the HAWK PEN is no longer operating
safely, take it out of service and consult
your local specialist retailer.
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6
Using the HAWK PEN
inspection
of
6.1
Setting the needle protrusion
Risk of injury from excessive protrusion
of needle
A large needle protrusion permits
a deep piercing depth. If needle
protrusion and piercing depth are
excessive,
subcutaneous layer.
Start with just a short length of
needle protruding.
Switch on the power.
on
Adjust the needle protrusion while the
HAWK PEN is switched on; to do this,
turn the handle.
Turning
protrusion of the needle:
Max.
CAUTION
this
can
damage
the
clockwise
increases
the
+
Turning
anti-clockwise
the protrusion of the needle:
-
Min.
Check the needle protrusion on the
HAWK PEN.
If the needle protrusion changes
accidentally during operation because
the handle does not remain fixed
in position, then clean the inside of
the handle, the thread of the drive,
the grooves and the small O-ring
thoroughly (see Page 31). If the
problem persists, replace the small
O-ring in addition (see Page 32).
If the problem still persists, consult
your local specialist retailer.
6.2
Setting the piercing frequency
CAUTION
Risk of injury due to high piercing
frequency
If the piercing frequency is too high,
the skin is cut.
Cheyenne HAWK PEN
reduces
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