Thermo Scientific Microm HM355S Operation Manual page 9

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to catch a dropping knife! do not check the sharpness of the cut-
ting edge with your fingers. The cutting edge is extremely sharp!
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azard of Biological danger
Specimens used during the intended operation of the instrument
might potentially be infectious. for this reason, it is recommen-
ded to observe the general laboratory regulations concerning
infection control procedures. information on decontamination
media, their use, dilution and effective range of application
can be found in the laboratory biosafety manual: 1984 of the
world health organization. when working with infectious
specimens observe all applicable safety procedures. when work-
ing with infectious material, appropriate safety and disinfec-
tion measures must be carried out. according to the infection
control procedures of your laboratory, safety clothing (e.g.
particle mask, gloves, protective shoe covers) must be worn.
infectious waste must be disposed in the respective regulations.
s "stop"
ticker
STOP
A sticker with a stop-symbol is placed below the red emergency
stop button which is on top of the frontal right side of the in-
strument. Activating the emergency stop button interrupts all
operations immediately and the instrument rests in the current
position. Activate the emercency button in an emergency only.
Do not interfere with the knife. activate the manual brake and
the finger protection.
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mergency stop
cutting movement can be stopped immediately by pressing one
of the two emergency stop devices. the hand emergency stop
STOP
button is placed on upper right of the hood. it is marked by a
red operating knob. the foot emergency stop device is integrated
into the foot pedal (optional). use the emergency stop button
in an emergency only. To handle the specimen it is essential for
safety reasons to use the mechanical brake.
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ticker Brake
A sticker with a symbol for "brake" is placed below the sticker
with the stop-symbol low on the right frontal side of the instru-
ment. The arrow points to the manual brake on the right side of
the instrument. Handle specimen only if the manual brake is acti-
vated and the knife guard is folded up – thus assuring a maximum
of safety while handling specimen.
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Operation Manual HM335S 09