Leica 14 9AUTO00C1, Instructions For Use Manual

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61 HistoCore AUTOCUT
Operation
5
Removing the blades
Fig. 61
1
2
3
Fig. 62
1
2
4
1. Rotate the clamping lever ( → "Fig. 61- 2 ") counterclockwise.
2. Push the pin (
→
"Fig. 61- 3 ") on the blade ejector .
Tips
Use the blade ejector to safely eject the blade.
3. Bring the safety guard ( → "Fig. 62- 1 ") down. Use the brush with magnet ( → "Fig. 62- 4 ") to
remove the blade from the right side and out.
Once the blade has been removed from the two-in-one blade holder E, it is disposed in the used blade
container on the downside of the blade dispenser
( → "Fig. 63") .
Fig. 63
Warning
Knives or blades are handled and/or disposed in an inappropriate manner.
Serious injury of persons due to contact with extremely sharp knives and/or blades.
• Work especially thoroughly and carefully when handling knives and/or blades.
• Always wear dedicated clothes (including cut-resistant gloves) when handling knives and/or
blades.
• Dispose knives and blades always in a safe place (for example, dedicated knife case) and an
appropriate manner that ensures that people cannot get hurt.
• Never place a knife anywhere with the cutting edge facing upwards and never try to catch a
falling knife.
• Always cover the edge of the knife/blade with the safety guard before clamping the specimen.