Instruction manual

Rotary Microtome HM 355 S
MICROM International GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Str. 49
D- 69190 Walldorf
PART 6 CLEANING AND CARE
Cleaning intervals
Cleaning of the microtome depends on how
frequently the microtome is used. The more it is
used, the more it will need to be cleaned.
Cleaning agents
Mild household cleaners can be used to clean the
microtome. Do not use aggressive cleaners or
solvents, as the paint and plastic parts can be
affected.
NOTE! Before starting sectioning, instrument,
knife carrier and section waste tray with
integrated arm rest should be treated with a
commercially available paraffin repellent. (See 2-
19-5, additional accessories).
CAUTION! When getting in contact with
cleaning agents or paraffin repellents, e.g. Para
Gard, the surface of the cover ribbon behind the
specimen clamping might be affected. For this
reason, please note that the cover ribbon does not
get in contact with these agents when cleaning the
housing, knife carrier or the base plate.
Care
Remove the knife from the knife carrier. Clean it
and keep it in a knife case.
CAUTION! Never put the knife with the cutting
edge upward on the table.
Loosen the clamping lever on the left side of the
knife carrier and pull the knife carrier off to the
front.
Clean the operating controls and the surfaces of
the knife carrier, especially the groove of the
dovetail guide and the space where the knife
carrier is installed.
Clean the dovetail guide, handwheel, specimen
clamping system, specimen orientation as well as
the base plate and housing.