Symbols; Personal Safety - Thermo Scientific Microm HM355S Operation Manual

Important Informations

Symbols

Symbols

Personal Safety

08 Operation Manual HM335S
Chapter 1
Important Information
The following symbols and conventions are used throughout this
manual and on the instrument.
WarnIng CauTIOn
or
Special precautionary measures to prevent personal injuries or
damage to the equipment. For personal safety and for a long life-
time of the equipment, please observe these instructions carefully.
Note:
Special Instructions regarding operation of the instrument
h
azard of hand injuries
due to moving parts in connection proceed with caution to
prevent hand injuries follow operation manual.
CauTIOn –
general danger spot
the instructions must strictly be observed whenever this symbol
is visible on the instrument. do not override safety features
built into this instrument.
B
iohazard
warning about biological danger.
W
aste disposal
separate taking back of electrical and electronic instruments
in countries of the european union: this is applicable in coun-
tries of the european union and other european countries with
a separate collecting system for electronic waste. this product
must be disposed of within the wast management regulations.
this paragraph details important safety information. please read
this section carefully.
i
nstrunctions for using microtome knife
to diminish the danger of being injured by the knife or blade,
use the knife guard and activate the mechanical hand wheel
brake when adjusting specimen and knife. if possible, the specimen
should be clamped in before the knife is inserted into the knife
holder. before changing the knife holder, always remove blade
or knife! unused knives should always be kept in a knife case.
never place the knife with the cutting edge upwards. do not try
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