Slee MICROTOME CUT 4062 Manuel utilisateur
DESIGN &
MANUFACTURING
MADE IN GERMANY
O P E R A T I N G
M A N U A L
MICROTOME
CUT 4062
MANUAL
ROTARY MICROTOME
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CONTENTS
1INTENDED USE _______________________________________________________ 5
2SYMBOLS____________________________________________________________ 5
3SAFETY NOTES _______________________________________________________ 5
3.1 HAND WHEEL STOP 6
3.2 FINGER PROTECTION GUARD 8
3.3 WORKING WITH KNIVES AND DISPOSABLE BLADES 9
4COMPONENTS ______________________________________________________ 10
4.1 MAGNIFIER WITH ILLUMINATION, DIMMABLE (OPTIONAL) 11
5SPECIFICATIONS_____________________________________________________ 14
6UNPACKING AND INSTALLATION _____________________________________ 15
6.1 UNPACKING THE DEVICE 15
6.2 INSTALLATION 15
7OPERATION OF CUT 4062 ____________________________________________ 16
7.1 INSERTION OF SPECIMEN IN STANDARD SPECIMEN CLAMP 16
7.2 INSERTION OF SPECIMEN IN UNIVERSAL CASSETTE CLAMP 17
7.3 SPECIMEN ORIENTATION ADJUSTMENT 18
7.4 EXCHANGING THE CLAMP TYPE 19
7.5 INSERTION AND ORIENTATION OF MICROTOME KNIVES 24
7.6 INSERTION AND ORIENTATION OF DISPOSABLE BLADES 25
7.7 APPROACH TO SPECIMEN 30
7.8 COARSE ADVANCE 31
7.9 MANUAL CUTTING 32
8CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ______________________________________ 33
8.1 CLEANING 33
8.2 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 33
8.3 RECOMMENDED MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SCHEDULE 34
9SERVICE ____________________________________________________________ 35
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1INTENDED USE
The rotary microtome CUT 4062 is intended for cutting thin sections of soft paraffin-embedded and harder specimens for
professional use in routine and research laboratories in the fields of biology, medicine and industry.
The system of specimen advance operates very reliable from 0.5 to 60 µm. The quality of cutting of this microtome is
increased by the automatic retraction during the upstroke of the specimen, which avoids rubbing on the disposable blades
or microtome knives. This stops rapid deterioration of the disposable blade or microtome knife.
2SYMBOLS
Slee rotary microtomes are provided with the following safety features:
CUT 4062
Hand wheel stop •
Finger protection guard for knife- or blade-holder •
The institution which owns the unit and the persons working with the unit, servicing or repairing it have the responsibility
for a hazard-free use.
Dangers, warnings and cautions are marked by this symbol.
This symbol indicates possible fire hazards.
iSpecial instructions regarding the operation of the device are marked by this symbol.
Mechanical components that can lead to injuries during operation are marked with this symbol.
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MAGNIFIER WITH LIGHTING (OPTIONAL)
3.1 HAND WHEEL STOP
3.1.1 HAND WHEEL STOP WITH BRAKE ON THE HANDLE
Always use the finger protection guard with the knife- /
blade holder and put hand wheel in stop position
•before working with the knife or specimen,
•before changing the specimen,
•during break time.
The hand wheel can be stopped in any position. For this
purpose, move stop towards the center. To do this, turn
the locking lever 90° counterclockwise.
To release the handwheel lock again, turn the lever 90°
clockwise.
Risk of glare and injury! Never look into the sun or any other bright light source with optical
devices! Do not look directly into the light source.
Fire hazard! Lenses in optical devices can cause considerable damage due to the "burning glass
effect" if improperly handled or stored! Make sure that optical lenses are never left in the sun
without a cover!
Use the supplied cover!
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3.1.2 HANDWHEEL STOP WITH BRAKE ON THE BASE (OPTIONAL)
Always use the finger protection guard with the knife- /
blade holder and put hand wheel in stop position
•before working with the knife or specimen,
•before changing the specimen,
•during break time.
The basic brake can be activated in every handwheel posi-
tion. To close, turn the lever for 90° clockwise vertically
(notch).
Basic brake open
To release the handwheel lock, turn the lever 90° counter-
clockwise.
Basic brake closed
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3.2 FINGER PROTECTION GUARD
Use the finger protection guard always
•before you start any work with the knife or spec-
imen,
•before changing the specimen,
•during work break.
Finger protection guard released
Finger protection guard activated
i
Please note that the finger protection guard may be engaged throughout processing (exchange
of blade, lateral displacement, trimming, cutting), thereby increasing operation safety!
Do never move your fingers or hands above or behind the blade holder during operation of the
microtome. For loading and unloading of the sample holders and exchange of disposable blades
in the disposable blade holder, always activate the handwheel lock and activate the finger pro-
tection guard.
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3.3 WORKING WITH KNIVES AND DISPOSABLE BLADES
Microtome knives and disposable blades have extremely sharp edges and this can lead to injuries. Please be extremely careful
when handling microtome knives and disposable blades.
Do not place microtome knives or disposable blades at unsecured areas. Never position micro-
tome knives or disposable blades with the sharp edge pointing upwards.
Store blades in a covered container. Use a container that has guides to hold the blades rigid.
Never try to catch a falling microtome knife.
Always insert the specimen first and then the microtome knife or disposable blade.
When applying the brake, ensure that it is tight. Most accidents occur when the brake slips and
the operator’s hand is drawn into the blade.
To avoid compression or knife marks, ensure that the blade is clean.
In case of multiple use of the knife or blade, use the finger guard.
To increase the usage time of knives and blades, avoid increased wear and tear by cleaning the
cutting edge and blade holder regularly.
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4COMPONENTS
Slee rotary microtomes are provided with the following standard components:
CUT 4062, #10065000
Specimen orientation •
Universal cassette clamp, orientable, alternatively standard specimen clamp, orientable •
3-component knife holder, can be used for low profile blades as well as high profile blades •
Section waste tray •
Disposable blades (low profile, 50 pcs.), optional with disposable blades (high profile, 50
pcs.) or microtome knife 16 cm C-profile
•
Dust cover •
Allen key, for fixation of specimen orientation to microtome •
Manual •
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