Leica HistoCore AUTOCUT Instructions For Use Manual page 12

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Safety
Warning
Condensation inside the instrument due to exposure to extreme differences in temperature and high
air humidity.
Damage of the instrument.
• Always make sure that for both storage and operation appropriate climate conditions are met. See
the section of Technical data
• After transporting the instrument, wait at least two hours to allow the instrument to adopt the
ambient temperature before turning it on.
Warning
Knife/blade holder falling off the instrument.
Serious injury of persons and/or property damage.
• If the knife/blade holder is not fixed, for example, during installation or cleaning, pay special
attention that the knife/blade holder is not falling off.
• Whenever possible, fix the knife/blade holder to avoid falling off.
• For installation or maintenance purposes remove the knife/blade holder from the knife holder base
to avoid accidental falling off.
Warning
Section waste tray falling down after it has been detached.
Injury of persons.
• Work especially carefully when detaching the section waste tray and put it in a safe place.
Warning
Oil is spilled and not cleaned-up immediately.
Serious injury of persons, for example, by slipping and getting in contact with dangerous parts like
the knife/blade of the instrument.
• Always make sure that no oil is spilled.
• If oil has been spilled, clean it up immediately, thoroughly and completely.
Warning
Paraffin waste falls on the floor and is not cleaned-up.
Serious injury of persons, for example, by slipping and stumbling into the knife/blade.
• Always clean up paraffin waste before it spreads, becomes slippery, and becomes a hazard.
• Wear appropriate shoes.
Warning
Wrong voltage of power supply selected at the voltage selector.
Instrument damage, delay of specimen processing.
• Assure to select the voltage fitting to your mains voltage before plugging in the instrument.
• When changing the voltage selector setting, ensure that the instrument is not connected to the
line voltage.
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(→ P. 28 – 3.3 Technical Data).
Version 1.1, Revision B