10
Cleaning Recommendations
WARNINGS:
• Handpieces, accessories and batteries must be
cleaned and sterilized before first and every use.
• DO NOT use solvents, lubricants, or other chemicals
unless otherwise specified.
CAUTION:
DO NOT immerse the handpiece or battery pack.
Battery Packs and Accessories
Refer to the
Cleaning Recommendations
for the battery
packs, battery pack adaptors and chargers provided
with those products.
Handpiece and Sternum Blade Guard
1. Remove the battery pack, sternum blade guard and
blade from the handpiece.
2. Using a stiff bristle brush and mild detergent (hospital
enzymatic cleaner), scrub the debris from the
handpiece and sternum blade guard. Pay special
attention to crevices and other hard to reach areas
such as seams, joints, and details around the blade
collar and trigger areas. Rotate the safety switch
and guard actuating button to clean around and
under them.
CAUTION:
DO NOT allow water to run directly into the battery
chamber. Minimize the amount of water running into the
guard slot.
3. Rinse all external surfaces of the handpiece and
sternum blade guard under running water.
4. Actuate the guard actuating button to flush water
from the small holes in the handpiece.
5. Visually inspect the handpiece for any remaining
debris; if any is present, repeat the cleaning and
rinsing procedure using fresh hospital enzymatic
cleaner.
6. Dry the handpiece and sternum blade guard with a
lint-free towel.
7. After cleaning, sterilize as directed. See
Sterilization
Recommendations
.
