Display And Key Functions; Setting Cutting Window; Starting And Stopping Of The Cutting Drive - Thermo Scientific Microm HM355S Operation Manual

Display and
Key Functions

Setting Cutting Window

Starting and Stopping of
Cutting Drive
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• Turn the hand wheel so that the lower edge of the specimen is
positioned slightly above the knife edge.
• Brie y press button [5] to set the upper limit of the cutting window.
• Continue turning the hand wheel clockwise to place the upper edge
of the specimen just below the knife edge.
• Brie y press button [5] again to set the lower limit of the cutting
window.
A green LED in button [5] shows the length of the cutting window
during each further passing through of the cutting window zone.
Note!
A cutting window should only be set while the specimen is moved down-
wards. If, by mistake, a cutting window limit is set during return travel of
the specimen, the set limits are applied to the cutting movement accordingly.
e cutting drive can be turned on by pressing two times either butto
[7] or knob [C] or the foot pedal (optional). It can be turned o by
pressing one time either button [7] or knob [C] or the foot pedal
(optional).
Note!
A double click is necessary in order to start the cutting drive.
For this, the function "emergency stop" must not be activated and the
mechanical brake must not be locked twice.
Note!
e course function of the cutting drive results from the selected cutting
window, the selected operating mode and the set cutting speed.
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For your personal safety, push in the hand wheel handle before starting
the motorized cutting drive.
Operating Instructions

Display and Key Functions

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