Leica HistoCore AUTOCUT Instructions For Use Manual page 17

Warning
Inappropriate selection of sectioning speed.
Specimen damage.
• Always set the sectioning speed according to the hardness of the specimen. For hard specimens,
always select a slow speed.
Warning
The handwheel brake lever is not used properly, and the handwheel cannot be braked.
Serious injury of instrument/persons, or specimen damage.
• The handwheel brake lever must be exactly in the locked position. If the handwheel brake lever is
moved beyond this point, it is possible that the handwheel is no longer braked.
Warning
Handle of the handwheel is not centered while motorized sectioning mode has been activated.
Serious injury of persons and/or property damage.
• Before activating motorized sectioning mode, always assure that you have centered the handle of
the handwheel.
Warning
When doing fast manual trimming and fingers are put between the specimen and the knife/blade after
the handwheel is released.
Operator can get cut and injured due to the turning of the handwheel when it is unlocked.
• Do not put fingers between the specimen and the knife/blade during trimming and sectioning.
Warning
Emergency stop does not work after software crash.
Specimen damage.
• Try to restart the instrument.
• If restart fails, unplug the power cord and contact Leica Biosystems service representative.
Warning
Improper fix to software freeze.
Specimen damage and/or delay of diagnose.
• In case of a software freeze follow the instructions given in chapters Troubleshooting and
Operation.
• If instrument cannot set back into operation immediately, make sure that the specimen is stored in
an appropriate manner to avoid any damage to it.
• If required, contact Leica Biosystems service representative.
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