TASKA HandGen1 User manual

Quick
Start Guide
TASKA HandGen1, Gen2
Medium (7¾”) & Large (8¼”) V2.1

* Image shows Quick Disconnect Wrist fitting.
Items shown are not to scale.
1. Check
Universal Plug Kit
TASKA HandGen2*
Bluetooth Adaptor
Mains Charger
Car Charger

Software for users
To be directed to the download page
for your TASKA user software,
please enter the link below:
taskaprosthetics.com/support
A free app is also available for mobile
which allows configuration of button and
EMG grip sets as well as troubleshooting
sensor issues.
To download please visit the store on your
device and search TASKA Prosthetics.
2. Download

Grip Cycle Buttons
For more information on the grip cycle buttons visit taskaprosthetics.com
3. Control
EMG button
Change this button’s function using the Handcal
software to limit Grip Triggers or All Sensor Inputs.
Hold to turn sound on/off.
Bluetooth light
Illuminated when enabled.
Hand button
Cycle through up to 5 grips
of your choice.
Hold to turn Bluetooth on/off.
Hand button light
Flashes briefly when limiting
mode is turned on.
EMG indicator light
Flashes when inputs are
being limited (Grip Triggers
or All Sensors).
Fault light
Light flashes if there is a fault.
Restart the hand. If this recurs
regularly, contact your clinician.
Battery light
Light flashes when the
battery is low.
Home button
Select the 3 core grips. Press to
change between flexi-tool and
general grasp.
Hold for pincer grip.

4. Connect (TASKA HandGen1)
Connecting the hand
If your TASKA Hand has been supplied
with a Quick Disconnect Wrist, it is easy
to attach and remove the hand.
To attach the hand:
1. Align the wrist connection of the
hand with the socket.
2. Push them together. You will hear
a click when the hand has locked to
the socket.
To remove the hand:
1. Rotate the hand and socket in
opposite directions and pull
the hand gently away from
the socket.
2. When the rotation has reached the
correct point, the hand will release
from the socket.
Connecting the Quick Disconnect Wrist.
Low Profile Wrist
If your TASKA Hand has been supplied
with a Low Profile Wrist, the hand
may only be installed or removed by
a trained clinician. Do not attempt to
attach or remove the hand yourself.

Connecting the hand
If your TASKA Hand has been supplied
with a Quick Disconnect Wrist, it is easy
to attach and remove the hand.
1. Insert the hand into the wrist
connection on your socket.
2. Rotate the hand towards you 45°
until it clicks into place.
3. Test the connection by rotating
the hand in the other direction.
The wrist should rotate normally
(click) and feel secure.
4. Your TASKA Hand is ready for use.
Insert the hand into the wrist connection.
Rotating and attaching the TASKA Hand.
If your hand is fitted with a Seal Ring, clean this and the sealing surface on your
socket’s wrist connection with a soft damp cloth to remove any dirt before
connecting. Refer to the Appropriate Use Guide for more on caring for your wrist.
4. Connect (TASKA HandGen2)

Disconnecting the hand
1. Press and hold both release buttons.
2. While holding down both buttons,
rotate the hand away from you 45°
until you feel resistance. This turn will
be smooth and without audible clicks.
3. Remove the hand.
Low Profile Wrist
If your TASKA Hand has been supplied
with a Low Profile Wrist, the hand
may only be installed or removed by
a trained clinician. Do not attempt to
attach or remove the hand yourself.
Press and hold both release buttons.
Rotating and removing the TASKA Hand.
(TASKA HandGen2 continued)

5. Power
Turning the hand on and off
There is a button on the socket that
turns your TASKA Hand on and off.
Your hand requires to open fully when
being powered on. Ensure there is no
restrictions in the movement to
ensure the best possible calibration of
your hand.
To turn on your hand, press the button
once. As the hand turns on, two of the
lights on the back of the hand will flash
briefly and the fingers will open when
the hand is ready.
Turning the TASKA Hand on and off using the TASKA
Power System.
If using your TASKA Hand with an elbow or another power system, please
refer to the relevant user manual for operation.

6. Charge
Battery charging
Remove the hand and arm socket from
your residual limb before charging the
hand. The charging point is a magnetic
socket next to the power button.
To charge the hand:
1. Place the magnetic end of the charge
cord on top of the charging socket.
These will automatically align.
2. Connect the charger to either a wall
socket for the Mains Charger, or
a vehicle power outlet for the Car
Charger which does not exceed 12V.
During charging, the charger light
will change to red. Once complete,
the light will change to green.
Only use the chargers provided by TASKA to charge your TASKA Batteries.
Connecting the charging cable to magnetic charging
socket on Power Switch.

7. do more
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Please refer to the Appropriate Use Guide for full detailed guidelines on safe
use of the TASKA Hand.
Additional resources
As you become more skilled using your
TASKA Hand, you will want to further
explore what it can do and learn how to
use it more for your daily activities.
We provide a range of resources to
help you get the most value out of your
TASKA Hand:
Instructional videos.
Clear, step-by-step training guides.
News on our social media channels.
Find us on @TaskaGlobal and engage
with the TASKA community.
Apps for your mobile device, laptop,
or desktop computer for customising
your hands operation.
For support and advice on using the
TASKA Hand, you should first contact
the clinician who worked with you to fit
and familiarise you with the hand.
For further support or help in
using your TASKA Hand, visit
taskaprosthetics.com
TASKA Prosthetics, 10 Nelson St,
Riccarton, Christchurch 8011, NZ.