1.2.2 Warnings-Operation
●Take care when handling microtome knives and disposable blades. The cutting edge
is extremely sharp and can cause serious injury!
●Always remove the knife/blade before detaching the knife holder from the
instrument, and put the knives back into the knife box when not in use!
●Never place knife anywhere with the cutting edge facing upwards and never try to
catch knife when you take out the knife!
●Always clamp the specimen block before clamping the knife!
●Prior to changing the specimen and knife, always lock the handwheel firstly. If
changing the specimen only, always must cover the cutting edge with the knife guard !
●Always turn the handwheel clockwise, otherwise , the effect may affect the slice!
●Always cover the knife guard when slicing!
●Don’t Clockwise and Counterclockwise rotate the handwheel frequently at top and
bottom! Slice thickness many deviations!
●Ensure that liquids don’t enter the interior of the instrument during working!
●Don’t touch the handwheel while it is running, otherwise injury the operator!
1.2.3 Warning- Maintenance and Cleaning
●Only authorized person may do the service and repair!
●Before cleaning, always switch off the instrument, disconnect the power plug,
remove the knife holder completely and clean it separately. Must remove the blade
before cleaning the knife holder!
●Lock the handwheel before each cleaning!
●Don’t use any solvents containing acetone or xylene for cleaning!
●Ensure that no liquids enter the interior of the instrument when cleaning!
●Don’t turn on the instrument before it is completely dry!
●Turn the instrument off with the mains switch and pull the mains plug before
replacing the fuses! Only use fuses of the same specification and operation in this
manual.
