1.Important Notes
1.1Symbols in the Text and their Meanings
Dangers, warnings and cautions appear in a gray box and are marked by a warning triangle
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Useful tips,
i.e. important information for the user, appear in gray boxes and are marked by an information symbol 
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(5)Numbers in parentheses refer to item
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1.3Intended Use/Improper Use
The Leica VT1200 and VT1200S are used for sec- tioning in the fields of medicine, biology and industry, and are especially designed for section- ing fixed or unfixed fresh tissue in buffer.
The instrument must be installed according to the directions in this Operating Manual.
Any other use of the instrument is considered improper.
Instrument model:
All information provided in this manual applies only to the VT1200 and VT1200S instruments de- scribed here.
A nameplate indicating the instrument serial num- ber is attached to the rear side of the instrument.
1.2Qualification of Personnel
The Leica VT1200 and the VT1200S may be oper- ated by trained laboratory personnel only.
All laboratory personnel designated to operate the Leica instrument must read this Operating Manual carefully and must be familiar with all technical features of the instrument before beginning to operate it.
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Note:
When making inquiries, please make sure that you have the following product information ready:
• Instrument model and serial number
Leica VT1200 and VT1200S – Microtome | 5 |