Leica CM1510 – Cryostat
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3.1
Safety features
The instrument design incorporates the following
safety features: handwheel lock, a knife guard on the
knife holder CN and the anti-roll guide of the knife
holder CE that has the protective function of a knife
guard.
These safety devices have always to be used by the
operator. In addition, all safety precautions in this
manual have to be observed by the operator.
3.1.1 Handwheel lock
Always lock the handwheel when manipulat-
ing in the cryochamber or when changing the
specimen!
The handwheel can be locked in the upper turning
point.
•
Rotate the handwheel until the handle
(1)
is posi-
tioned in the upper turning point.
•
To lock, push the lever
(2)
to the right.
•
To unlock, push the lever
(2)
to the left.
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Safety instructions for handling the instrument
3.1.2 Knife guard
Prior to manipulating the knife and specimen,
or during breaks, always cover the knife edge
with the knife guard!
The knife holder has a knife guard which is positioned
over the knife edge to prevent injury.
3.2
General hazards
Despite the safety features provided for operator
safety, the use of the instrument and the applications
for which is designed involve certain risks that cannot
be totally eliminated:
•
The handling of microtome knives involves a risk of
injury.
•
The handling of cold parts can cause frostbite.
•
The sectioning of infectious and/or radioactive ma-
terials represents a hazard.
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