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HistoCore AUTOCUT
Operation
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5.7.2 Trimming in motorized operation
Warning
Turning the handwheel counterclockwise.
People injury/Damage to specimen.
• Do not turn the handwheel counterclockwise, which may lead to handwheel locking mechanism
malfunction.
Warning
Handle of the handwheel is not centered while motorized sectioning mode has been activated.
Serious injury of persons and/or property damage.
• Before activating motorized sectioning mode, always assure that you have centered the handle of
the handwheel.
Warning
Inappropriate selection of sectioning speed.
Specimen damage.
• Always set the sectioning speed according to the hardness of the specimen. For hard specimens,
always select a slow speed.
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• Use the
TRIM/SECT
button to select the
TRIM
mode
• Set the desired trimming thickness.
• If necessary, set the sectioning window.
• Using the rotary knob, set the appropriate sectioning speed.
• Using the
CUT MODE
button, select the
CONT
operating mode (continuous
stoke).
• Release the handwheel locking mechanisim and the handwheel brake
lever.
• Start motorized sectioning and trim the specimen.
• Terminate trimming when the desired sectioning surface and depth have
been reached.
