34 DePuy Synthes Power Tools Battery Power Line II User’s Manual
Operating Instructions
Attachments for Battery Reamer/Drill II
Using the Radiolucent Drive (continued)
Notes
• Grip the coupled Radiolucent Drive tightly when
switching on the power tool, particularly if the
power tool is held face down.
• Only special 3-flute spiral drill bits can be used.
Your DePuy Synthes representative will be glad to
provide you with additional information on which
drill bits can be used.
• Handle the Radiolucent Drive with great care.
Do not allow contact between the drill bit and the
medullary nail.
• Depending on the setting of the image intensifier,
a zone may appear in the rear of the Radiolucent
Drive that is not radiolucent. However, this does
not inhibit aiming and working with the device.
• To protect the gears, the Radiolucent Drive is
equipped with a slip clutch that disengages in case
of an overload and emits an audible rattling noise.
• The following procedures can cause an overload:
– Correcting the drilling angle when the cutting
edges of the drill bit are completely in the bone.
– Hitting the nail with the drill bit.
• Drilling can continue after making the following
corrections:
– Correcting the drilling angle: Remove the drill
bit until the flutes are visible and then restart
the drilling.
– Hitting a nail: Remove the drill bit until the
flutes are visible, and re-aim the drill bit or
exchange the drill bit if necessary.
For further information on the Radiolucent Drive and
on the special 3-flute spiral drill bits, please consult the
relevant User’s Manual or your local DePuy Synthes office.
