User guide

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Instructions for use, 6v3, RevB – 01/2013
Table of contents
6.15 Saving ................................................................................................................................................................................... 86
6.16 Printing labels ..................................................................................................................................................................... 86
6.17 Foot switch .......................................................................................................................................................................... 86
6.18 User log-in / log-out ........................................................................................................................................................... 87
6.19 Quitting the application ..................................................................................................................................................... 87
7. Operating the Leica CM3600 XP ..................................................................................... 88
7.1 Check list.............................................................................................................................................................................. 88
7.2 Switching the instrument on ............................................................................................................................................ 89
7.3 Starting the software......................................................................................................................................................... 89
7.4 Setting the chamber temperature .................................................................................................................................. 89
7.5 Specimen stages ................................................................................................................................................................ 90
7.5.1 Inserting the specimen stage, orientable, with ball-joint ............................................................................. 92
7.5.2 Inserting the specimen stage, non-orientable ................................................................................................ 94
7.6 Knife ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 96
7.6.1 Inserting standard knives .................................................................................................................................... 98
7.6.2 Inserting the disposable blade holder with disposable blade ................................................................... 100
7.6.3 Adjusting the knife angle ................................................................................................................................... 102
7.7 Setting the trimming parameters .................................................................................................................................. 103
7.8 Setting the sectioning parameters ............................................................................................................................... 104
7.8.1 Sectioning the specimen ................................................................................................................................... 104
7.8.2 Collecting the sections ....................................................................................................................................... 104
7.9 Dehydrating the sections ............................................................................................................................................... 106
8. Cleaning and Maintenance .......................................................................................... 108
8.1 Cleaning ............................................................................................................................................................................. 108
8.1.1 Removing the microtome from the cryochamber ......................................................................................... 108
8.2 Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................................................... 110
8.2.1 Oiling 110
8.2.2 Defrosting 111
9. Optional accessories ..................................................................................................... 112
9.1 Ordering information ....................................................................................................................................................... 112