Leica Biosystems VT1000 S - Manual (Page 5)

3 Leica VT1000 S - Vibrating-blade microtome
Symbols used in this manual and their meaning
1. Important Information
(5)
(Fig. 5) Numbers in parentheses refer to item num-
bers in illustrations or to the illustrations
themselves.
Useful tips,
i.e. important information for the user,
appear in gray boxes and are marked by
an .
Dangers, warnings and cautions
appear in a gray box and are marked by
a warning triangle
.
Environmental protection symbol of the
China RoHS directive.
The number in the symbol indicates the
"Environment-friendly Use Period" of the
product in years.
The symbol is used if a substance
restricted in China is used in excess of
the maximum permitted limit.
The CE labeling shows that the product
corresponds to one or more applicable
European directives.
Symbol for labeling electrical and elec-
tronic equipment in accordance with
Section 7 of the German Electrical and
Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG).
ElektroG is the law on the bringing into
circulation, return and environmentally
compatible disposal of electrical and
electronic equipment.
Caution! Follow the accompanying
documentation!
Instrument model:
All information provided in these Instructions for
Use applies only to the instrument type indicated
on the title page. A nameplate indicating the in-
strument serial number is attached to the rear side
of the instrument. The figure below is provided as
an example only and shows a valid nameplate for
this instrument.
Information:
When making inquiries, please specify correctly:
• Instrument model • Serial number
Observe the Instructions for Use
Order No.
Serial number
Date of Manufacture
Manufacturer
Fig. 1