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Supplementary instruction manual V 1.2 07/2002
Be sure to read and comply with the
safety instructions, warnings and cau-
tions in this chapter as well as in
chapter 2 of the Leica SM2500 instruc-
tion manual, even if you are already fa-
miliar with the operation and use of
other Leica products.
Safety instructions - general
The Leica SP2600 ultramilling attach-
ment may only be operated in conjunc-
tion with the Leica SM2500 sliding mi-
crotome.
Prior to working with the Leica SP2600
ultramilling attachment, be sure to
read the following instruction manu-
als:
The entire Leica SM2500 instruction
manual except chapters 5.5.6
through 5.7.
This supplementary instruction
manual Leica SP2600.
The Leica SP2600 ultramilling attach-
ment may only be operated by skilled
laboratory personnel. It may only be
used for the designated application
and operated in accordance with the
instructions contained in this supple-
mentary instruction manual and in the
Leica SM2500 instruction manual!
2. Safety
2.3 Safety instructions
Safety instructions - transport and installation
Be sure to follow the unpacking in-
structions (attached to the outside of
the instrument shipping crate)!
Never remove or modify any of the
safety devices installed on the instru-
ment and/or accessories!
Before mounting the ultramilling at-
tachment, make sure the bearing
blocks of the microtome supporting the
milling attachment and the bearing
surfaces of the milling attachment are
clean.
Two people are required to place the
milling attachment on the bearing
blocks from above.
Do not slide the milling attachment
onto the bearing blocks to prevent the
bearing surfaces of the microtome and
milling attachment from getting
scratched!
The bearing surfaces must not become
damaged under any circumstances!
Caution:
When releasing the lid of the milling
attachment (can be lifted and used as
a handle) be careful not to get your fin-
gers caught between the lid and the
body of the milling attachment!