5.
Kirschner wire attachment
GB643R
Fig. 2
5.1
Operating principle
Kirschner wire attachments are powered by a motor
with an Aesculap Acculan 3Ti coupling.
The Kirschner wire attachment is a quick-action chuck
that clamps and drives Kirschner wires.
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5.2
Safe operation
To protect against injuries when using long drilling
wires, screw in the Kirschner wire protection sleeve
supplied with the product.
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Screw Kirschner wire protection sleeve 15 into
adapter 17, see Fig. 3.
17
Fig. 3
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Connect the Kirschner wire attachment, see
Chapter 11.1.2.
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Align clamping lever 4.3 over the trigger buttons of
the drill and reamer.
5.2.1 Inserting the Kirschner wire
The following diameter ranges can be set for the
adjustment sleeve:
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0.6 mm to 1.8 mm
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1.8 mm to 3.0 mm
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3.0 mm to 4.0 mm
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Leave clamping lever 4.3 in forward position (away
from the drive unit).
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Set adjustment sleeve 4.2 to the correct diameter
range for the diameter of the Kirschner wire: Push
back and turn adjustment sleeve 4.2 until the
intended diameter range setting is reached.
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Release adjustment sleeve 4.2, making certain that
adjustment sleeve 4.2 clicks into position.
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Insert the Kirschner wire into the Kirschner wire
attachment until the required extension length is
reached.
The Kirschner wire is held in the intended position
in the attachment by an automatic clamping
mechanism.
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