The invention is directed to an electrosurgical device having a shapeable elongate cutting electrode having a free distal end with an exposed length of at least 0. The packaging arrangement provides a compact transportable unit which readily fits within a rather compact package. During the DMA data transfer, a step of incrementing the time out counter is performed until the selected DMA channel of the DMA controller reaches a terminal count condition. The second oscillator is configured so that its oscillating frequency can be varied by means of a digital incrementally variable control signal in the predefined range. In the second position, the engagement rods lock against the arcuate support bar to prevent sliding movement there through for supporting the structure in a required orientation.