Cleaning And Maintenance; Cleaning The Instrument - Leica RM2125 Manual

6.1 Cleaning the instrument

Always remove the knife / blade before detaching the knife holder from the instrument. Knives
that are not in use should always be stored in the knife case!
Never place a knife anywhere with the cutting edge facing upwards and never try to catch a
falling knife!
When using cleaners, comply with the safety instructions of the manufacturer and the labor-
safety regulations of your laboratory!
Do not clean the outer surfaces with alcohol, alcohol-based cleaners (window cleaner!),
abrasive cleaners or solvents containing acetone or xylene! The varnished surfaces are not
resistent to acetone or xylene!
No fluid must enter the interior of the instrument during cleaning!
Before each cleaning carry out the following preparatory steps:
Instrument and outside surfaces
Leica RM2125
• Move specimen clamp to upper limit position and lock handwheel.
• Remove blade or knife from knife holder and insert into the receptacle
for used blades in the base of the blade dispenser or store in knife
case.
• Remove knife holder and knife holder base for cleaning.
• Remove specimen from specimen clamp.
• Remove section waste with a dry brush.
• Remove specimen clamp and clean separately.
If necessary, the varnished outside surfaces can be cleaned with a mild
commercial household cleaner or soap water and then be dried with a
most cloth.
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