2.Safety and Design
2.3Safety Features
The instruction manual includes important information related to the operating safety and maintenance of the instrument.
The Operating Manual is an important part of the product, and must be read carefully before startup and use and must always be kept near the instrument.
If additional requirements on accident prevention and environmental protection apply in the country of operation, this Operating Manual must be supplemented by appropriate instructions to ensure compliance with such requirements.
The instrument is equipped with the following safety devices: an emergen- cy stop switch (motorized instruments only), a handwheel lock and center- ing system (motorized instruments only), knife guard on the blade and knife holder, and a blade ejector.
To prevent adverse health effects from UV radiation, the UV disinfec- tion cycle can be started only after the sliding window has been prop- erly closed. Closing the window activates the corresponding safety features.
The consistent use of these safety features and strict observation of the warn- ings and cautions in this manual, will safeguard the operator from accidents and/or personal injury to a great extent.
Microtome knives
•Take care when handling microtome knives/disposable blades. The cutting edge is extremely sharp and can cause severe injury!
•Never leave knives and dismounted knife holders with a knife/blade mounted lying around!
•Do not place a knife on a table with the cutting edge facing upwards!
We strongly recommend using the safety gloves included with the standard delivery!
•Never try to catch a falling knife!
•Prior to manipulating the knife and specimen or changing the specimen, always lock the handwheel and cover the cutting edge with the knife guard!
•Avoid contact with cold parts of the instrument as this can cause frostbite!
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