Leica Biosystems VT1000 S - Manual (Page 31)

29 Leica VT1000 S - Vibrating-blade microtome
Cleaning the knife
When cleaning the knife/blade, always wipe from the knife or blade back towards the cutting
edge, NEVER wipe in the opposite direction - risk of injury!
Clean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone.
7. Cleaning and Maintenance
Before each cleaning, carry out the following preparatory steps:
• Switch off the instrument and disconnect the power plug.
• Remove the blade from the knife holder and insert it in the receptacle at the bottom of the
blade dispenser.
• Remove the knife holder for cleaning.
• Remove the specimen plate from the buffer tray and lay it flat on the stage. Carefully remove
the specimen with a single-edge blade.
• Remove section waste using tweezers or a brush.
• Remove the buffer tray, empty it and rinse it separately with water ( refer also to Chap. 5.6 .)
7.1 Cleaning the instrument
Instrument and outside surfaces
If necessary, the varnished outside surfaces of the control panels can be cleaned with a mild
commercial household cleaner or soap water and then be wiped with a cloth.
The instrument must be completely dry before it can be used again.
Always remove the knife / blade before detaching the knife holder from the instrument.
Always put the knife (blade) back into the knife case or blade dispenser when not in
use!
When using cleaners, comply with the safety instructions from the manufacturer and
the labor-safety regulations at your laboratory.
When cleaning the outer surfaces, do not use xylene or solvents containing acetone or
xylene. The finished surfaces are not resistant to xylene or acetone!
Ensure that liquids do not enter the interior of the instrument during cleaning.