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Instruction manual V2.2 – 08/2007
General
This instruction manual includes important instructions and information related
to the operating safety and maintenance of the instrument.
The instruction manual is an important part of the product. It must be read
carefully before using the instrument for the first time and must always be
kept with the instrument.
If additional requirements, which exceed the scope of this manual, are im-
posed by regulations and/or laws on accident prevention and environmental
protection in the country of operation, appropriate instructions for compli-
ance with such requirements must be added to this manual.
Read this instruction manual carefully before attempting to work on or oper-
ate the instrument.
Please pay particular attention to chapter 2 (safety features,
safety instructions).
– Please read this information, even if you are already familiar
with the operation and use of other Leica products.
1.2 Designated use / misuse
- The Leica Automatic Knife Sharpener is specifically designed to quickly and
accurately hone microtome knives to a precise and fine cutting edge. Addi-
tionally, provision has been made to eliminate the tedious task of manually
redressing the honing plates. In total, the new sharpener will provide you
with greatly increased efficiency in honing, convenience in redressing plates,
and a considerable amount of valuable time saved.
- The instrument may only be operated according to the instructions con-
tained in this manual.
- Any other use of the instrument is considered contrary to its designated use.
1.3 Selection and qualification of personnel
- The automatic knife sharpener SP9000 may only be operated by
trained laboratory personnel.
- Prior to starting work with the instrument, all laboratory personnel des-
ignated to operate the instrument must carefully read the present instruc-
tion manual and must be familiar with all technical features of the instru-
ment.
1. Important Notes