Thermo Fisher Scientific
Operation Manual HM335S
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Thermo Fisher Scientific Microtomes are designed to support your
workflow.To achieve best results, take your time to get know the
HM355S thoroughly before starting work.
• Turn the hand wheel so that the lower edge of the specimen is
positioned slightly above the knife edge.
• Briefly press button [5] to set the upper limit of the cutting window.
• Continue turning the hand wheel clockwise to place the upper edge
of the specimen just below the knife edge.
• Briefly press button [5] again to set the lower limit of the cutting
window.
A green LED in button [5] shows the length of the cutting window
during each further passing through of the cutting window zone.
Note!
A cutting window should only be set while the specimen is moved down-
wards. If, by mistake, a cutting window limit is set during return travel of
the specimen, the set limits are applied to the cutting movement accordingly.
The cutting drive can be turned on by pressing two times either butto
[7] or knob [C] or the foot pedal (optional). It can be turned off by
pressing one time either button [7] or knob [C] or the foot pedal
(optional).
Note!
A double click is necessary in order to start the cutting drive.
For this, the function “emergency stop“ must not be activated and the
mechanical brake must not be locked twice.
Note!
The course function of the cutting drive results from the selected cutting
window, the selected operating mode and the set cutting speed.
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For your personal safety, push in the hand wheel handle before starting
the motorized cutting drive.
Display and
Key Functions
Setting Cutting Window
Starting and Stopping of
Cutting Drive
Operating Instructions
Display and Key Functions
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