Leica Biosystems CM1850 UV - Manual (Page 7)

7 Leica CM1850 – Cryostat
2.1 Safety features
The instrument and its accessory equipment incorporate the following safety
features: safety handwheel and knife guards on the knife holders.
The consistent use of these safety features and strict observation of the
warnings and cautions in this manual, will safeguard the operator from ac-
cidents and/or personal injury to a great extent.
2.1.1 Locking the handwheel
Prior to manipulating the knife and specimen, or changing the
specimen or knife, and during breaks, always lock the handwheel!
For locking the handwheel rotate the handle until it is in the upper position.
Push the locking pin
(1) into the recess at the handwheel. The locking posi-
tion is marked by a black dot (2) . If necessary, move the handwheel slightly
forth and back until the locking mechanism engages.
To unlock, push the locking pin (1) to the left from the recess at the handwheel.
Only rotate the handwheel when the refrigeration system is on
and the cryochamber is cold.
2. Safety
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This instruction manual includes important instructions and information re-
lated to the operating safety and maintenance of the instrument.
The instruction manual is an important part of the product. It must be read
carefully before using the instrument for the first time and must always be
kept with the instrument.
If additional requirements, which exceed the scope of this manual, are im-
posed by regulations and/or laws on accident prevention and environmen-
tal protection in the country of operation, appropriate instructions for com-
pliance with such requirements must be added to this manual.
Read this instruction manual carefully before attempting to use or operate
the instrument.