Protection Against Inadvertent Activation; Attaching And Removing Product Attachments; Function Checks; Safe Operation - Braun Aesculap ELAN 4 electro GA844 Instructions For Use Manual

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6.1.2

Protection against inadvertent activation

Note
The safety catch at the ELAN 4 electro drill tool GA844 is only used for
mechanical protection against an unintentional actuation of the speed
control pusher 2. When the safety catch is activated there is no communi-
cation with the control unit and it is not shown in the display.
To prevent the product being inadvertently activated when changing a tool
or accessory, the knob for speed control can be locked.
To lock rotational speed control button 2:
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Twist the safety catch 3 to position OFF.
The speed control knob 2 is blocked and the product 1 cannot be oper-
ated.
Unlocking the knob for speed control 2:
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Twist the safety catch 3 to position ON.
The speed control knob 2 is unlocked and the product 1 can be oper-
ated.
6.1.3

Attaching and removing product attachments

Note
For additional information on the attachments, see TA014552 and
TA014553 (flyer).
WARNING
Risk of injury when attaching/removing attachments/tools in the ON
position through inadvertent activation of the product!
►
Only attach/remove attachments/tools in the OFF position.
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Secure product 1 from inadvertent activation with the safety catch 3,
see Protection against inadvertent activation.
Coupling
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Push attachment 13 into coupling 8 until it clicks into place.
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Pull on the attachment 13 to ensure a secure fit.
Uncoupling
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Turn the sleeve 10 in the direction of the arrow 9 and simultaneously
remove the attachment 13 from the product 8.
Attach the Kirschner wire protection sleeve
Note
The special Kirschner wire chuck is recommended for the placement of
guide wires.
WARNING
Risk of injury when using long guide wires!
►
Use Kirschner wire protection sleeve when using long guide wires.
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Screw on the Kirschner wire protection sleeve 12 into attachment 11.
Attach the tool to the attachment
Note
Attachment of the tools is described in operating instructions TA014552
and TA014553 (leaflet).
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6.2

Function checks

A function check must be carried out prior to each use and attachment
change.
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Check the secure connection of all products to be used.
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Check that the attachment is coupled properly. To test this, pull on the
attachment.
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Check that the tool is coupled properly. To do this, pull on the tool.
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For GB891R: check that the tool attachment has locked into place. To
do this, turn the tool attachment.
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Ensure that the tool blades are not mechanically damaged.
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Release product for use (ON position).
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Run the product shortly at maximum speed in right and left rotation.
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Make certain that the rotational direction is correct in each case.
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Check the product for damage, abnormal operation noises, heavy vibra-
tion and excessive heat.
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Do not use the product if it is damaged or defective.
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Set aside the product if it is damaged.
6.3

Safe operation

WARNING
Coagulation of patient tissue or risk of burns for patients and user
through hot product!
►
Do not use products for acetabulum milling.
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Cool the tool during operation.
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Keep product/tool out of the reach of patients.
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Let the product/tool cool down.
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Use a cloth to protect against burns when changing the tool.
WARNING
Risk of infection from aerosol formation!
Risk of injuries caused by particles coming loose from the tool!
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Use suitable protection (such as waterproof protective clothing,
face mask, safety gases, suction).
WARNING
Risk of injury and/or malfunction!
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Always carry out a function check prior to using the product.
WARNING
Risk of injury when using the product beyond the field of view!
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Apply the product only under visual control.
WARNING
Risk of injury and damage to the tool/system!
The rotating tool may get caught in drapes (such as textiles).
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Do not let the tool come into contact with drapes (such as textiles)
during operation.