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2.  Basic Safety Instructions 

 

2.1  Heed  the  Notes  and  Instructions  Given  in  this  Operating 
 

Manual! 

 
A prime prerequisite for safe handling and malfunction-free operation of this instrument 
is the awareness and recognition of basic safety instructions and regulations. 
This  operating  manual  contains  the  most  important  instructions  for  operating  the 
instrument in a safe manner. 
This  operating  manual,  especially  the  instructions  on  safety,  are  to  be  heeded  by  all 
personnel who operate the instrument. 
In addition, compliance with the regulations and specifications on accident prevention 
applicable for the site of installation and use is to be maintained.  
 
 

2.2  Obligation on the Part of the Operator 

 
The operator is obliged to only allow personnel to operate the instrument, who 
 

 

are familiar with basic regulations on safety at work and accident prevention,  

 

 

and are trained in the use and operation of the instrument. 

 

 

have read the chapter on safety and the warning notes and instructions given in 

 

 

this operating manual. 

 

 

have been taught to have due regard to aspect of safety during the execution of 

 

 

their work. 

 
 

2.3  Obligations on the Part of the Operating Staff 

 
All personnel who are delegated with the task of operating this instrument are obliged 
before starting work 
 

  to heed the basic regulations on safety at work and accident prevention. 

 

  to read and to comprehend the chapter on safety and the warning notes and  

 

 

instructions given in this operating manual.  

 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Summary of Contents for CUT4060E

Page 1: ...ROTARY MICROTOME CUT4060E Operating Manual MADE IN GERMANY microTec Laborger te GmbH Rudolf Diesel Str 47 69190 Walldorf Germany Phone 49 0 6227 8222 0 Fax 49 0 6227 8222 30 mail micro tec de www mic...

Page 2: ...2 6 Informal Instructions Issued by the Manufacturer 12 2 7 Particular Zones of Danger 12 2 8 Servicing and Fault Clearance 13 2 9 Structural Modifications and Replacements to the Instrument 13 2 10 C...

Page 3: ...down 24 7 Setting Up and Changing the Setup 25 7 1 Specimen Fixture 25 7 2 Standard Specimen Clamping Fixtures 25 7 3 Orientatable Adapter 26 7 4 Fixed Adapter 26 7 5 Cylindrical Specimen Insert and P...

Page 4: ...ve to ensure proper use of the equipment Please check the production serial number against the number given on the microTec identification plate of your unit It will facilitate faster service and resp...

Page 5: ...revent any collisions occurring which is incorporated in the micrometre mechanism disables any adjustment to the feed setting being made upon reaching its maximum setting The CUT 4060E rotary microtom...

Page 6: ...warranty provide cover for any claims arising from services and supplies provided by third parties In principle our General Conditions of Sale and Supply shall apply These conditions are made availabl...

Page 7: ...otate the handwheel further in a clockwise direction the specimen starts to rise again in its return motion Owing to the different types of operation cuts may be carried out manually by means of the h...

Page 8: ...intended for use by the operator and his staff It contains specifications and instructions which may not be copied distributed or otherwise divulged to others in their entirety or in part Infringement...

Page 9: ...and use is to be maintained 2 2 Obligation on the Part of the Operator The operator is obliged to only allow personnel to operate the instrument who are familiar with basic regulations on safety at w...

Page 10: ...knife and specimen in order to reduce the risk of injury on the knife blade Always insert the specimen first Then insert the knife into the knife holder Before exchanging the clamping device always re...

Page 11: ...microTec 11 2 5 Interpretation of Hazard Symbols Interpretation Symbol Danger Warning Caution Note Important Information...

Page 12: ...heat is to be avoided Choosing the Knife Depending upon the ground facet in question a clearance setting at an angle of 18 to 20 degrees is to be selected In the case of re sharpened knives use the k...

Page 13: ...ult Clearance Malfunctions which can adversely affect safety are to be rectified immediately 2 9 Structural Modifications and Replacements to the Instrument No modifications conversions or enhancement...

Page 14: ...ds because paintwork and plastic components can be damaged by their use Always remove the knife and stow in the knife box prior to cleaning the instrument Important Never place a knife on a table or s...

Page 15: ...l least 24 hours have elapsed following transportation Please ensure the specified procedures are strictly Important The unit is heavy do not lift or carry the instrument by means of the handwheel 3 4...

Page 16: ...microTec 16 4 Data and Information Concerning the Instrument 4 1 Designation Rotary Microtome model CUT 4060E 4 2 Scope of Supply i e According to order confirmation...

Page 17: ...the complete cover of the transportation crate 2nd Step Remove all hexagon headed screws around and the packaging frame 3nd Step With both hands lift the instrument out from the transportation crate I...

Page 18: ...60 m Increments 0 5 m from 0 5 m to 2 m 1 m from 2 m to 10 m 2 m from 10 m to 20 m 5 m from 20 m to 60 m Horizontal object advance Max 40 mm Vertical stroke Max 70 mm Specimen size standard 55 x 50 m...

Page 19: ...sed for securement during transportation Place the instrument on a rigid vibration free table or bench Align the instrument on the table Lift up the instrument a little at the front Put the mains plug...

Page 20: ...n window for setting and inspecting slice thickness 7 Locking lever for knife holder 8 Lever for trimming adjustment 9 LCD display cutting counter 10 Reset for LCD display 11 Handwheel for coarse driv...

Page 21: ...epends on the position of the turn switch Stop By pressing the Stop key the microtome stops at any position Continuous stroke Upon the Continuous stroke key and the Single stroke key the vertical obje...

Page 22: ...d drive Fig 4 11 With continued operation cutting of the specimen commences up to the required depth of slice The residues of the cut specimen so produced must be wiped away from the knife in an upwar...

Page 23: ...handwheel Releasing the handwheel locking device Press down the knob refer to illustration Locking the handwheel Press the handwheel locking device refer to illustration Handwheel engages in one of th...

Page 24: ...the coarse advanced drive mechanism 6 8 The Handwheel of the Coarse Advanced Drive Mechanism 11 The hand wheel of the coarse advanced drive mechanism is integrated in the casing 6 9 Collision Protect...

Page 25: ...ecimen to the plane of cut is simple manner An adapter piece is inserted at the orientation point where operations do not require such orientation 7 2 Standard Specimen Clamping Fixtures The standard...

Page 26: ...design are supplied ex works equipped with the orientable adapter Example The orientable adapter is shown in this illustration attached to the standard specimen clamping fixture by 4 screws and can b...

Page 27: ...nsert or the prism can be inserted into the standard specimen clamping fixture having the diameters 6 mm 15 mm 19 mm 25 mm special diameters on request The location pin engages the movable clamping ja...

Page 28: ...he specimen is held by the force of the springs but can be repositioned By screwing in the threaded pins the specimen is securely clamped between the jaws of the film clamping fixture 7 7 Universal Ca...

Page 29: ...is released Range of specimen clamping 360 Z axis Turn orientation screws It is possible to orientate the specimen 8 in each direction X axis Y axis The spring loaded pin acts upon the orientation sc...

Page 30: ...pin little way Withdraw the specimen clamping fixture from the front from the specimen orientation device Important After exchanging the clamping system make sure that the spring loaded pin is screwe...

Page 31: ...der base is designed for universal use and can be used for the R type knife holder and also for the holder for throw away blades Mounting the base of the knife holder Release clamping lever by rotatin...

Page 32: ...from the side or Hinge up knife guard in direction of arrow Insert knife from above Clamp knife by means of the clamping screws Push finger guard to center each time when Carrying out setting up opera...

Page 33: ...ase clamping lever in opposite direction to that of the arrow Introduce the RS type knife holder into the clamping mechanism Clamp at the required clearance angle position Inserting the blade Slightly...

Page 34: ...side in the gap between the bars and the clamping plate Push throw away blades to the center of the throw away blade holder Tighten clamping lever Suitable Knife blades Blades type Manufacturer Dimens...

Page 35: ...away blades into the clearance position The clearance angle can be read off from scale markings on both sides as an actual value Tighten the clamping lever Empirically suitable microtomic sections are...

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