Instruction manual

Rotary Microtome HM 355 S
MICROM International GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Str. 49
D- 69190 Walldorf
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION !
Please observe the following general precautions during operation of this instrument. Failure to
comply with these precautions violates safety standards and the intended use of the instrument.
MICROM International GmbH is not liable for misuse of the instruments and failure to comply
with basic safety requirements.
INSTRUMENT GROUNDING
To avoid injury from electrical current, the instrument must be connected to the safety ground. The instrument
is equipped with a three wire ground plug. The power outlet must be connected to the safety ground and must
meet the International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) regulations.
CAUTION VOLTAGE
Never remove instrument covers during operation. Component replacement as well as adjustments must only
be made by trained service personnel. Unplug the unit before removing or opening the covers.
DANGER IN EXPLOSIVE ENVIRONMENT
The instrument must not be operated in the presence of flammable gases.
CARE IN USING MICROTOME KNIFE
To diminish the danger of being injured by the knife or blade, use the knife guard when
adjusting specimen and knife. If possible, the specimen should be clamped in before the
knife is inserted into the knife carrier. Before changing the knife carrier, always remove
blade or knife! Unused knives should always be kept in a knife case. Never try to catch a
dropping knife! Never check the sharpness of the cutting edge with your fingers. The
cutting edge is extremely sharp! Be careful when sectioning and/or removing sections.
EMERGENCY STOP
Cutting movement can be stopped immediately by pressing one of the two emergency stop devices.
The hand emergency stop button is placed on the right side below the handwheel. The foot emergency stop
device is integrated into the foot pedal.