Slee MICROTOME Cuttec S User manual

DESIGN &
MANUFACTURING
MADE IN GERMANY
MICROTOME
Cuttec S
MANUAL
SLIDING MICROTOME
O P E R A T I N G
M A N U A L

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CONTENTS
1INTENDED USE _______________________________________________________ 4
2SYMBOLS____________________________________________________________ 4
3SAFETY NOTES _______________________________________________________ 4
4COMPONENTS _______________________________________________________ 6
5SPECIFICATIONS______________________________________________________ 6
6UNPACKING / SETTING UP THE DEVICE _________________________________ 7
7FUNCTIONS OF THE DEVICE ___________________________________________ 7
8LIST OF REFERENCE NUMBERS _________________________________________ 8
9OPERATION_________________________________________________________ 10
9.1 WORKING WITH KNIVES AND DISPOSABLE BLADES 10
9.2 PREPARATION OF A CUT PREPARATION 11
9.3 ACCEPTANCE OF THE CUT PREPARATION 11
10 ERRORS AND SOLUTIONS ____________________________________________ 12
11 CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ______________________________________ 13
11.1 CLEANING 13
11.2 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE INTERVALS 14
12 SERVICE ____________________________________________________________ 14
13 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES_____________________________________________ 15
13.1 STANDARD ACCESSORIES 15
14 WARRANTY_________________________________________________________ 16
15 DISPOSAL __________________________________________________________ 16

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1INTENDED USE
The sledge microtome Cuttec S is a laboratory device and is used for making thin sections of specimens of varying
hardness and texture. The device is intended exclusively for professional routine and research laboratory applica-
tions in biology, medicine and industry.
The system reliably cuts samples in the cutting range of 0.5 to 60 μm.
2SYMBOLS
Slee sledge microtomes are provided with the following safety features:
Cuttec S
Finger protection for disposable- and standard knife holder •
Hazards, warnings and preventive measures are marked with this symbol.
iAdditional application information and useful tips are marked with this symbol.
Mechanical components which can lead to injuries during operation of the device are marked
with this symbol.

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In order to ensure the performance of the device and ensure safe operation, the user must ob-
serve the instructions, recommendations and warnings.
The operating instructions must be read in full before use. The operating personnel must be
trained according to the operating instructions.
The device must be placed in a fixed and stable place. The protective devices must not be dis-
mantled.
Before mounting the accessories or a preparation, the carriage must always be locked in the rear
position with the fixing.
No blade / blade holder may be clamped when inserting or changing the object clip. When in-
serting an object into the object clip, the finger guard must be pushed in front of the knife /
disposable blade.
The operating personnel must be trained according to the operating instructions.
Always wear protective goggles when working on hard specimens.
When cleaning the appliance, the blade / disposable blade holder must always be removed. No
solvents such as acetone may be used. No cleaning agent may enter the appliance.
When transporting, the carriage must be locked in the middle position.
Do not lift by moving parts. Only lift the device by its base.
Maintenance work may only be carried out by the trained service technician.
Despite existing safety constructions there is a residual risk at all times when dealing with the
product and the necessary accessories. Cut wounds are to be expected, especially when handling
a microtome knife.