Instruction manual

Rotary Microtome HM 355 S
MICROM International GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Str. 49
D- 69190 Walldorf
2-6-7 EMERGENCY STOP
To quickly eliminate danger, the microtome has two
<emergency stop> devices.
CAUTION! In case danger arises from cutting
drive, push the <emergency stop>!
The hand emergency stop button is placed on the
right side of the microtome below the handwheel.
Press this red button to stop immediately the
motorized cutting drive. The red LED STOP (fig.
5.4) on the operating panel lights up, if the
<emergency stop> is activated. Continue
sectioning, pull out the red button. The cutting drive
can be started again.
The second emergency stop device is integrated
into the foot pedal. Vigorously step on the foot
pedal to immediately stop the motorized cutting
drive.This emergency stop device is activated as
long as the foot pedal is being stepped on. During
this time, the red LED STOP (fig. 5.4) on the
operating panel lights up. Continue sectioning,
release the foot pedal. The cutting drive can be
started again.