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Instruction manual V3.1 02/2001
8.
Daily routine operation
8.11 Changing specimens and/or pausing
Before manipulating knife or specimen /be-
fore changing specimens and during breaks:
always lock the handwheel and cover the
knife edge with the knife guard!
Rotate the handwheel to position the specimen at
the upper end of the cutting stroke activate the
mechanical handwheel locking.
Cover the knife edge with the knife guard.
Remove the specimen from the specimen clamp -
insert a new specimen if desired.
8.12 Finishing daily routine
Before manipulating knife or specimen / be-
fore changing specimens and during breaks:
always lock the handwheel!
Rotate the handwheel to position the specimen at
the upper end of the cutting stroke activate the
mechanical handwheel locking.
Be extremely careful when handling micro-
tome knives and/or disposable blades! The
cutting edges are extremely sharp and can
cause severe injury!
Never place a knife anywhere with the cut-
ting edge facing upwards!
Never leave knives or knife holders with a
knife / disposable blade inserted someplace
unprotected!
Always store knives in their knife case when
not in use!
Never try to catch a falling knife!
Remove the blade from the knife holder and insert
it in the receptacle at the bottom of the dispenser,
or remove the knife from the knife holder and put it
back in the knife case.
Remove the specimen from the specimen clamp.
Push all section debris into the section waste tray
(optional accessory) and empty the tray.
Switch off the instrument main switch.
Clean the instrument (see chapter 10 Cleaning).
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