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SpeckGRABBER Pro
Cleaning Instructions

IMPORTANT WARNING

1. ALWAYS CLEAN THE TIP BEFORE USING.
2. DON'T TOUCH THE TIP - FINGER OILS WILL BE TRANSFERRED TO THE SURFACE THAT YOU ARE CLEANING.

Detailed SpeckGRABBER Instructions

Introduction
The SpeckGRABBER is a special purpose tool designed to remove individual particles from a delicate surface without damaging the critical surface. These cleaning tasks were previously only possible in tightly controlled laboratory environments.

The SpeckGRABBER is easy to use, however, it must be used properly to achieve the desired results. Practice on a non-critical surface (i.e. mirror or piece of glass) before attempting to use on delicate surfaces. Read these instructions carefully!

Principle of Operation
The SpeckGRABBER is a tool consisting of a handle with a tip of blue copolymer plastic. The copolymer plastic has a unique property of tacky adhesion. The adhesive quality is a property of the plastic, and will not leave any residue on a surface that it touches, as long as the plastic is not contaminated.

Please keep in mind that the tacky surface of the SpeckGRABBER tip is easily contaminated. Some people find the tacky tip irresistible to touch. Once touched, however, it is contaminated with skin oil, and can then leave an unwanted smudge. The SpeckGRABBER may also pick-up contaminants from its container. While the SpeckGRABBER is cleaned before shipment, the user is encouraged to always assume the tip to be contaminated and clean it just prior to use.

When the SpeckGRABBER is brought into contact with a particle (such as dust) that is resting on a hard surface, the adhesive quality of the plastic tip will cause the particle to stick to and be removed with the SpeckGRABBER.

It is important to note that no pressure is required to cause the particle to adhere to the SpeckGRABBER; only the lightest contact is required.

Care is taken in the manufacture of this device to maintain cleanliness; Kinetronics cannot insure that the SpeckGRABBER will remain clean during shipment and subsequent handling. It is the responsibility of the end user to assure that the SpeckGRABBER is clean before using it. Cleaning instructions must be followed to assure satisfactory operation of the SpeckGRABBER.

Instructions for Use
As with any tool, the more practice the user has operating it, the more skill will be attained, and the better the results obtained will be. It is suggested that the new SpeckGRABBER owner practice on a mirror, flat piece of glass or even a tabletop until he or she is comfortable with the operation and effectiveness of the tool.

The SpeckGRABBER must be clean to be effective. If unsure, assume it to be contaminated and clean it. If you have touched the tip of the SpeckGRABBER with your finger (or any other skin for that matter) it is contaminated and must be cleaned. The SpeckGRABBER is not in any way harmed by cleaning, and may be re-cleaned and reused indefinitely without harm. The SpeckGRABBER may be cleaned in several ways.

The best method, that requires a little practice, is to take the enclosed lint-free microfiber cleaning cloth, place a few drops of Precision Cleaning Solution on the cloth and immediately twirl the tip of the SpeckGRABBER on the damp spot of the cloth. The cloth must be clean. Dampen a fresh spot on the cloth for each cleaning. The SpeckGRABBER can also be cleaned using detergent and water.

Whichever technique you choose, be certain that the tip of the SpeckGRABBER is dry, as well as clean, before attempting to use it to remove dust particles. If you use it while still wet, a spot may be produced on the surface that you are attempting to clean.

Once the SpeckGRABBER is clean, locate the particle that you wish to remove, and barely touch the particle with an edge of the blue tip. The particle will adhere to the SpeckGRABBER tip and is thus removed from the surface.

Only the lightest touch is required to remove dust particles. Applying pressure is not required, and can endanger some delicate surfaces. A skilled SpeckGRABBER operator can remove a particle without even having the blue plastic material touch the surface on which the particle to be removed is resting. At this point, the SpeckGRABBER is contaminated and should be cleaned again before attempting further cleaning with it.

The SpeckGRABBER should never be ?swept? or dragged across a surface. This could cause particle(s) to be dragged along the surface and cause scratches or marks.

Use the edge of the blue tip rather than the flat surface to touch the dust particle. This minimizes the SpeckGRABBER contact with the surface, minimizes the pressure applied to the surface, and allows superior visualization of the particle while it is being removed.

The proper technique to utilize the SpeckGRABBER is to hold it like a pencil, steadying the wrist against the work surface, and rotate the SpeckGRABBER down to the particle to be removed with a slow deliberate rotation of the wrist.

Never dab the SpeckGRABBER straight onto a delicate surface. The thin tube into which the copolymer tip is attached is designed to bend rather than allow inappropriate force to be applied, but if the force is applied longitudinally along the shaft damage may occur.

Never move the SpeckGRABBER while it is in contact with a delicate surface. This includes both dragging and twirling motions. Either motion could cause the particle being removed to mar the surface being cleaned.

When not on use, store the SpeckGRABBER in a clean container at room temperature to minimize contamination. Even when properly stored, it is always best to assume that it is contaminated, and clean it prior to using it again.

Cautions
Carefully identify what you are trying to remove. Use good lighting and magnification to properly see what you are doing. If a particle does not immediately adhere to the SpeckGRABBER, do not attempt to remove it with either greater pressure or scrubbing. (Not all things that look like loose particles at first glance are really loose particles.) The particle may, in fact, be a scratch or may be ?glued? to the surface.

If it is a scratch, the SpeckGRABBER is the wrong tool for the job. If it is ?glued? to the surface, use a solvent compatible with the surface to be cleaned and remove the glue and the particle with tools appropriate to this problem (swabs, lens cleaning cloth, etc.). If these actions result in some lint particle left on the surface the SpeckGRABBER will be effective in removing them.

The SpeckGRABBER is an effective tool for the safe, effective removal of loose particles. If you are not removing small loose particles, the SpeckGRABBER is not the right tool.

Damage Control
In the event the instructions were not read and followed before using the SpeckGRABBER, or you forgot to clean the SpeckGRABBER before use, you may encounter a situation where the oil contaminated SpeckGRABBER leaves a smudge on the surface from which a particle was removed. In this event, clean the smudge off with a swab saturated in lens cleaning solution, and then, after cleaning the SpeckGRABBER as described above, remove any residual lint from the swab with the clean SpeckGRABBER.

NOTE: Kinetronics will not be held responsible for uses other than intended, or for damages caused by such use or by use not in accordance with the supplied directions.

Kinetronics Corporation
1459 Tallevast Road
Sarasota, Florida 34243
Toll-Free: 1-800-624-3204 (US and Canada)
Phone: 1-941-951-2432
Fax: 1.941.955.5992
Email: info@kinetronics.com
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