Hitachi UST-676P Instruction Manual page 32

MN1-5029 Rev.22
4-4. Ataching of the puncture guide tube
4-4-1. Selecting the guide tube
Select a puncture guide tube that matches the size of the puncture needle that is used.
4-4-2. Ataching of the puncture guide tube
After covering the probe insertion portion with the rubber boot, use the procedure below to attach the
puncture guide tube onto the probe.
(1) When handles on the top of the puncture guide tube holding clip are squeezed from both sides, the hold-
ing clip opens.
(2) Open the holding clip, and insert the hooks of the front guide into the grooves on both sides of the probe
tip as shown in figure below.
Insert the hooks
of the front guide
into the grooves
on both sides.
(3)Put the holding clip on the fixing position.
(4) When part marked "G**" is pushed, holding clip closes and fixes on the probe.
Fixing position
Push
-26-
Squeeze handles
from both sides.
Holding clip
opens.
Keep holding clip
open , and put it on
the fixing position.
Needle size is
indicated G**