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Version 6.9, Revision H
Safety
3
Microtome sledge
Warning
Unintentional touching of the knife or unintentional movement of the microtome sledge
Severe cutting injuries and / or severe crushing injuries
• Move the microtome sledge to the position which is most appropriate for your purpose and that
ensures the best safety.
• Prior to any work involving the knife or the microtome, or inside the cryochamber, activate the
Emergency stop switch, see (
→
p. 18 – 3.3.1 Emergency stop switch) .
• For any work involving the knife or the microtome, or inside the cryochamber, wear the safety gloves
provided, see ( → p. 23 – 5.2 Standard delivery) .
• Prior to any work involving the knife or the microtome, or in the cryochamber, swing the knee lever
upwards, see (
→
p. 19 – 3.3.2 Knee lever) .
3.3 Safety features
3.3.1 Emergency stop switch
The Leica CM3600 XP is equipped with an Emergency stop switch (
→
Fig. 2- 1 ) located on the cabinet to
the left of the window.
To activate the Emergency stop switch:
Press the Emergency stop switch (
→
Fig. 2- 1 ) to stop the microtome immediately.
Warning
Always press the Emergency stop switch before making modifications to the microtome, knife or
specimen (see warning message below the window (
→
Fig. 2- 2 ) ) to prevent accidental activation of
the microtome using the knee lever.