IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All high speed handpieces are potentially dangerous if safety precautions are not followed. Be sure to
read and observe the following precautions.
Never use the back of the handpiece for tissue retraction, or otherwise cause push button to be
depressed during operation. Doing so may result in button getting hot and burning the patient.
Never operate handpiece with a bent or damaged bur engaged in chuck.
Never insert or remove handpiece from oral cavity before rotation of bur is completely stopped.
Never operate handpiece at air pressure in excess of recommended maximum settings.
Never operate handpiece after turbine cartridge replacement without double checking that head
cap is tightened securely.
Never depress push button during operation.
Never operate handpiece without fully inserting bur in chuck. Do not extend burs. Longer burs are
available.
Sterilize between patients to prevent cross contamination.
INFECTION CONTROL
Be sure to use only Lares Handpiece Conditioner for this handpiece. Use of lubricants / conditioners
other than Lares approved conditioner or failure to follow the maintenance schedule described above
will automatically void the limited warranty for this product. Lares Handpiece Conditioner is available
from Engler engineering corporation, part #10083.
All Lares high speed handpieces may be steam autoclaved or chemiclaved.
Prior to cycling, be sure to have Lares Handpiece Conditioner available with the appropriate nozzle
hardware attached.
PROCEDURE
This procedure should be performed after every patient to prevent cross-contamination and to assure
long, trouble-free operation.
1.Clean external surface of handpiece thoroughly to remove saliva, blood, and other organic soil.
Scrub handpiece with small brush under running water. Rinse and dry thoroughly.
CAUTION:
NEVER Submerge Components In Any Cleaning Or Disinfecting Solution
DO NOT Use Ultrasonic Cleaners
2. Apply Lares Handpiece Conditioner. Follow specific instructions detailed on can.
3. Remove bur from chuck.
4. Place handpiece in autoclave bag. The use of autoclave bags prevents damage to the handpiece.
5. Load autoclave bag containing handpiece into autoclave or chemiclave. Be sure to load autoclave
bags for maximum penetration of steam or chemical vapor.
6. Cycle the handpiece according to the autoclave / chemiclave manufacturer’s instructions. Do not
exceed 275°F (135°C).
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