Protection Against Inadvertent Activation; Attaching And Removing Product Attachments; Function Checks - B. Braun Aesculap Acculan 4 Gebrauchsanweisung/Technische Beschreibung

Rechargeable battery must be removed after each surgical procedure and
prior to processing of the device.
Note
The battery removal device can be used for easier battery removal, see
Fig. B.
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Turn the product 1 with the battery shaft 4 upwards.
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Press both safety catches 9 on the cap 8 at the same time and remove
the cap 8.
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Tightly grasp the battery shaft 4 at the lower end.
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Tap the battery shaft 4 on the palm of the hand until the battery 7
slides out of the battery shaft 4 and can be removed.
6.1.5

Protection against inadvertent activation

To prevent the product being inadvertently activated when changing a
tool or accessory, the knob for speed control can be locked.
Locking the knob for speed control 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.
6.1.6

Attaching and removing product attachments

Note
For additional information on the attachments for GA344/GA844, see
TA014552 and TA014553 (leaflet).
Risk of injury when attaching/removing attach-
ments/tools in the ON position through inadvertent
activation of the product!
WARNING
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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 16 onto the product 1 until it clicks into place.
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Pull on the attachment 16 to ensure a secure fit.
Uncoupling
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Turn the sleeve 13 in the direction of the arrow 12 and simultaneously
remove the attachment 16 from the product 1.
Attach the Kirschner wire protection sleeve
Note
The special Kirschner wire chuck is recommended for the placement of
guide wires.
Risk of injury when using long guide wires!
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Use Kirschner wire protection sleeve when using
WARNING long guide wires.
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Screw on the Kirschner wire protection sleeve 15 into attachment 14.
Attach the tool to the attachment
Note
Attachment of the tools is described in operating instructions TA014552
and TA014553 (leaflet).
6.2

Function checks

The function test must be performed before each use and after each intra-
operative change of battery and attachment.
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Make certain there is a battery in the battery compartment.
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Ensure that the cap has completely clicked into place.
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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
vibration 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.
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