SideKick User Manual - Hu
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1. ARRANTIES ARE LIMITED TO THE COST OF REPAIR OR REPLACEMENT AT HU FRIEDY S OPTION CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF ANY APPLICABLE EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES ARE HEREBY EXCLUDED This warranty gives you specific legal rights You may also have other rights which vary from state to state Hu Friedy disclaims liability under this warranty or otherwise for damages arising due to user negligence misuse or alterations to the sharpener This warranty does not cover External causes such as accident abuse or misuse or electrical power problems Servicing not authorized by Hu Friedy Mfg Co LLC Usage of accessories or components not supplied by Hu Friedy Units with missing or altered serial numbers Disassembly of the unit by user voids the warranty Entire units which have been run through a sterilizer or immersed in a liquid of any kind Sidekick Sharpener Registration Form Please complete and mail this form in order to register your Sidekick Sharpener Purchasers name Serial Number Located on purple plate Telephone Address City State Province Zip Postal Code Country Fax Date of Purchase Email Number of Practitioners In Practice Dentists Hygienists Assistants Dental Specialty Dealer Name Mail to Sidekick Registration gf Hu Friedy Mfg Co LLC i icl 3232 N Rockwell St sidekick Chicago IL 60618 USA THANK YOU RY O X d H n _ sidek2. NG STONE Figure 2 3 Turn button to ON position to start the unit Begin sharpening Figure 3 V GUIDEPLATE BASICS A Guideplate Channels Figure 4 The Guideplate channels are the key to creating reproducible sharp blade edges every time There are two channels for different instruments and a toe guide 1 S U Channel For Sickle Scalers and Universal Curettes 2 Toe Guide for Gracey Curettes and Universal Curettes 3 G Channel For Gracey Curettes B Key Elements of the Guideplate Channel Figures 5 and 6 Each channel has two areas of contact with the instrument The back or undersurface ofthe blade rests on a Vertical Backstop Figure 5 and the terminal shank rests on a Terminal Shank Guide Figure 6 _ sidekick User Manual VI POSITIONING INSTRUMENTS FOR SHARPENING A Sickle Scaler Figures 7 and 8 Sickle Scaler Features Two cutting edges The facial surface is angled at 90 degrees to the terminal shank Curved or straight blade that ends in a sharp point Sharpening Figure 9 1 Turn unit to on I position 2 Start by placing the middle of the back or undersurface of the blade against the Vertical Backstop A of the S U Guideplate Channel 3 Maintain contact with the Vertical Backstop A and rest the terminal shank onto the angled Terminal Shank Guide B In this position the lateral side of the blade will be against the stone for sharpening The positioning of the Sickle Scal
3. ade on the Vertical Backstop A ofthe S U Guideplate Channel 3 Maintain contact with the Vertical Backstop A and rest the terminal shank onto the angled Terminal Shank Guide B In this position the lateral side of the blade will be against the stone for sharpening 4 Move the lateral surface of the blade against the stone with light pressure while maintaining contact with both the Vertical Backstop A and the Terminal Shank Guide B Repeat the back and forward motion across the stone 2 3 times or until the instrument is sharp Resposition the blade with the toe in the opposite direction to sharpen the other cutting edge on that same blade and repeat It may be necessary to change your grasp and fulcrum position 5 To sharpen the toe of the blade Figure 12 direct the toe into the Toe Guide C on the Guideplate Keep the back or undersurface of the blade resting against the posterior side of the hole with light pressure slowly roll the instrument handle between your fingers to sharpen around the toe 6 To check for sharpness Figure 10 hold the Universal Curette in your dominant hand with the side of the blade against the plastic test stick and the terminal shank parallel to the test stick Lean the terminal shank toward the test stick to achieve correct blade angulation and apply moderate pressure A sharp cutting edge will bite into the test stick _ sidekick User Manual C Gracey Curette Figure 13 Gracey Cur
4. ekick sharpener on a secure surface while the unit is in operation The only prerequisite for sharpening instruments with the Sidekick sharpener is basic knowledge of periodontal instruments and instrument design B Electrical Safeguards 2 AA alkaline batteries operate the unit DO NOT IMMERSE unit in water or any kind of liquid _ sidekick User Manual C Service Do not attempt to service or repair the product yourself doing so will void the limited warranty If service is required contact an authorized Hu Friedy dealer or Hu Friedy Mfg Co LLC 3232 N Rockwell St Chicago IL 60618 USA Toll Free US amp Canada 1 800 Hu Friedy 800 483 7433 Outside the U S and Canada call 773 975 6100 D Cleaning Turn power off O before cleaning the unit Remove the stainless steel Guideplate Guideplate Screw and Sharpening Stone for cleaning and sterilization of these items Steam autoclave is recommended for sterilization Do not heat above 350 F 177 C See section VII Sharpening Stone and Guideplate Maintenance for more information on cleaning and care for your Sidekick sharpener DO NOT STERILIZE ENTIRE SIDEKICK SHARPENER UNIT To clean the Sidekick sharpener unit wipe outer surface with pH neutral surface disinfectant or mild detergent being careful not to saturate moving parts of the unit power switch reciprocating stone fixture To clean the stone holding clip area remove the stone as described in section VII S
5. er is the same for a curved or straight blade 4 Glide the blade back and forth along the full length of the channel keeping the undersurface against the vertical backstop Preserve the original shape of the blade by slightly rocking the blade to insure distinct stone contact with all 3 sections of the blade heel middle toe Maintain constant contact with both the Vertical Backstop A and the Terminal Shank B Use very light pressure to move the blade back and forth across the stone until the instrument is sharp Note DO NOT apply excessive pressure against the reciprocating stone this will cause unnecessary wear on the motor and will shorten the expected life of your Sidekick sharpener 5 To check for sharpness Figure 10 hold the Sickle Scaler in your dominant hand with the side ofthe blade against the plastic test stick and the terminal shank parallel to the test stick Lean the terminal shank toward the test stick to achieve correct blade angulation and apply moderate pressure A sharp cutting edge will bite into the test stick gt sidekick User Manual B Universal Curette Figure 3 Universal Curette Features Blade is designed with two cutting The facial surface is angled at 90 edges and a rounded toe for use degrees to the terminal shank on all surfaces Sharpen both edges and toe Sharpening Figure 9 1 Turn unit to on l position 2 Place the middle ofthe back or undersurface of the instrument bl
6. ette Features Offset blade angulation Only the lower cutting edge of the Facial surface is angled at 70 blade is sharpened degrees to the terminal shank Rounded Toe Sharpening Figures 14 and 15 1 Turn unit to on I position 2 Place the middle of the back of the instrument blade on the Vertical Backstop D of the G Guideplate Channel 3 Maintain contact with the Vertical Backstop D and rest the terminal shank onto the angled Terminal Shank Guide E In this position the lateral side of the blade will be against the stone for sharpening 4 Move the lateral surface of the blade against the stone with light pressure while maintaining contact with both the Vertical Backstop D and the Terminal Shank Guide E Glide the back or undersurface of the blade back and forth along the full length of the channel until the instrument is sharp 5 To sharpen the toe of the blade Figure 12 direct the toe into the Toe Guide C on the Guideplate Place the back or undersurface of the blade against the posterior side of the hole With light pressure roll the instrument handle between your fingers to sharpen around the toe 6 To check for sharpness Figure 10 hold the Gracey Curette in your dominant hand with the side of the blade against the test stick and the terminal shank parallel to the test stick Lean the terminal shank toward the test stick to achieve correct blade angulation and apply moderate pressure A sharp cutting edge w
7. harpening Stone and Guideplate Maintenance Use a cotton swab to wipe any excess sludge or oil if using Arkansas stone from around this area gt _ sidekick User Manual sidekick User Manual IL PARTS A Operating Parts of the Sidekick sharpener B Guideplate and Guide Channels 1 Guideplate Screw 2 Guideplate 3 Sharpening Stone 4 On Off Switch 5 Battery Compartment 1 Guideplate Screw Slot 2 Gracey Curette Guide Channel 3 Sickle Universal Curette Guide Channel 4 Toe Guide C Instrument Design 2 working end Replacement Parts Guideplate Screw SDKGPSCREW Hu Friedy Dealers l l l Guideplate SDKGPLATE Ceramic Stone SDKSTONEC i aa Arkansas Stone SDKSTONEA i shank 3 Sharpen EZ Stone Oil SSO I Plastic Test Stick PTS IND 1 me Magnifying Lens LENS snan l Stone Clip SDKCLIP 1 Functional Shank E E craters 2 Working End Available through authorized 3 Terminal Shank l l gt sidekick User Manual IV GETTING STARTED 1 Remove battery compartment cover and remove batteries Remove protective plastic wrap from the batteries and place the batteries back into the Sidekick sharpener in correct position as indicated Replace battery compartment cover Figure 1 2 Remove Guideplate Screw and Guideplate and place stone in the stone holding clips Replace Guideplate and Guideplate Screw CAUTION DO NOT BEND LATERAL SIDE CLIP S WHEN REMOVING OR REPLACI
8. ick sidekick eg 9 2011 Hu Friedy Mfg Co LLC Hu Friedy the Hu Friedy oval logo and Sidekick are registered trademarks of Hu Friedy Mfg Co LLC registered in the USPTO Hu Friedy Mfg Co LLC 3232 N Rockwell St Chicago IL 60618 1 800 Hu Friedy Hu Friedy com LG ec REP Hu Friedy Mfg Co LLC Zweigniederlassung Deutschland Ziegeleiweg 1 D 78532 Tuttlingen M hringen Hu Friedy de C7271 0311
9. ill bite into the test stick gt sidekick User Manual VII SHARPENING STONE AND GUIDEPLATE MAINTENANCE A Removal Figure 16 To remove the stone from the reciprocating stone clips gently pry one corner of the stone up to release the clip pressure and then remove the stone completely CAUTION Take care to pry under the stone only Do not pry under the clip bending the clip can hinder operation Dressing Pliers work well to assist with this task B Cleaning and Sterilization Cleaning and sterilization should be done after each use To clean the sharpening stone guideplate and screw hand scrub or ultrasonically clean Then the sharpening stone guideplate and screw should be heat sterilized Steam autoclave is recommended for sterilization Do not heat above 350 F 177 C Visit Hu Friedy com for more information on care and maintenance Light debris or discoloration may remain on the stone even after cleaning this is normal and will not affect the performance of the stone C Replacement The stone will wear with normal use Grooves on the large surface of the stone may occur over time When the stone exhibits this type of wear it is time to replace the stone See Ill for available replacement stones and parts Ceramic Stone SDKSTONEC Included with unit Requires no lubrication Arkansas Stone SDKSTONEA Sold separately It is recommended to use light oil like Hu Friedy Sharpen EZ Stone Oil SSO wi
10. ng and Care Section Following these instructions will ensure trouble free operation of your Sidekick Sharpener If you have additional questions please contact Hu Friedy Technical Services Sidekick Support Hotline at 1 888 456 7895 gt sidekick User Manual The Sidekick sharpener is designed to perform routine maintenance sharpening of scalers and curettes It is not designed to recondition severely dull instruments For instruments that are very dull a professional sharpening service is recommended Light sharpening on a regular basis with the Sidekick sharpener will keep instruments sharp Proper use and maintenance of your Sidekick sharpener will ensure peak performance This guide contains instructions for this easy to use product L ACCESSORIES The Sidekick sharpener is delivered with the following accessories Instructional CD ROM User Manual Quick Start Guide Sharpening Stone Ceramic Plastic Test Stick Magnifying Lens ll GENERAL SAFETY AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Please read and understand all safety and operating instructions carefully before using the Sidekick sharpener A General Safety Use safety glasses at all times when sharpening instruments Use the Sidekick sharpener only for its intended purpose maintenance routine sharpening of periodontal instruments Sickle Scalers Universal Curettes and Gracey Curettes The Sidekick sharpener is intended for use in a non sterile environment Place Sid
11. th the Arkansas Stone D Extending Stone Life The stone may be used on both sides It is recommended to use alternate sides after each cleaning of the stone This will allow for even wear of the stone and maximize the life of each stone _ sidekick User Manual Vill BATTERY LIFE Two AA alkaline batteries are included with your Sidekick sharpener unit The batteries will require replacement periodically The hours of use per set of batteries is highly dependent upon utilization patterns If the unit will not be used for an extended period of time it is recommended that the batteries be removed from the unit before storage IX LIMITED WARRANTY Hu Friedy Mfg Co LLC at its option will repair or replace for a period of one year following date of purchase any Sidekick sharpener that is defective because of material failure or workmanship and or due to material failure or workmanship of the internal and or moving components Hu Friedy is not responsible for the repair or replacement of any Hu Friedy product that has been tampered with modified or refitted in any manner Purchaser must return the defective Sidekick sharpener F O B Hu Friedy Chicago IL and must have previously provided Hu Friedy with the registration card enclosed THE EXPRESSED WARRANTY DESCRIBED HEREIN AND ANY APPLICABLE IMPLIED WARRANTIES INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS ARE LIMITED AS HEREIN ABOVE STATED DAMAGES FROM BREACH OF SUCH W
12. weg User Manual H e Benutzerhandbuch sidekick Manuel de l utilisateur Manuale per Tutente Manual del Usuario Manual do Usuario 1 F gt v 27 U sidekick User Manual p IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS PLEASE READ THIS FIRST Thank you for your Sidekick Sharpener purchase Please read the following instructions before operating your Sidekick Sharpener USE CAUTION WHEN REMOVING amp REPLACING THE SHARPENING STONE STONE REMOVAL When removing the sharpening stone it is recommended to use a dressing plier to gently pry under one corner of the stone to facilitate removal BE SURE TO PRY ONLY UNDER THE STONE FOR REMOVAL DO NOT PLACE THE DRESSING PLIER UNDER THE METAL CLIP Prying or forcing anything under the metal clip will bend and damage the stone clip which will significantly impair operation INSERTING OR REPLACING STONE When replacing the stone USE CAUTION TO ALIGN THE STONE INSIDE ALL FOUR WINGS of the clip before gently pressing the stone back into place Exerting pressure on the stone in an incorrect position i e not aligned inside all four wings of the clip will damage the stone clip which will significantly impair operation of your Sidekick Sharpener ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS For additional instructions on stone removal replacement refer to your Sidekick User Manual See Section VII A Sharpening Stone and Guideplate Maintenance Sidekick Instructional CD ROM See Cleani
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