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Leica RM 2155 Rotary Microtome
3. Safety instructions for handling the instrument
3.1 Safety devices
The instrument incorporates the following safety de-
vices: safety handwheel, emergency-stop switch, pro-
tective guard on the foot switch and knife guard on
the knife holder.
The consistent use of these safety features and strict
observation of the warnings and cautions in this
manual, will safeguard the operator from accidents
and/or personal injury to a great extent.
3.1.1 Emergency-stop switch
The instrument is provided with an emergency stop.
The emergency-stop function is activated with the red
emergency-stop switch on the front of the instrument
(Fig. 5.1)
or with the foot switch
.
Performance check
Push the emergency-stop switch.
The sectioning motor will stop immediately.
E-STOP (red) on the control panel illuminates indicat-
ing that the emergency-stop function is activated.
To deactivate, turn the red emergency-stop switch
in the direction of the arrow.
E-STOP (red) on the control panel extinguishes.
3.1.2 Foot switch with protective guard
The sectioning motor is started with the foot switch.
The foot switch is provided with a protective guard to
prevent unintended activation.
In addition, the foot switch incorporates a function simi-
lar to the emergency-stop function.
Performance check
Firmly press the foot switch.
The sectioning motor stops immediately upon activa-
tion of the emergency-stop function.
E-STOP (red) on the control panel illuminates as long
as the foot switch is held down.
The safety devices on the instrument and ac-
cessory equipment must not be removed or
modified!
Fig. 5.2
Fig. 5.1
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