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Instruction manual V 1.4 – 02/2007
Function keys which must be pressed on
the control panel are shown in the text
in bold capital letters.
1.1 Symbols in the text and their meanings
1. Important notes
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1.3 Intended use of instrument
The Leica RM2245 is a semi-motorized rotation
microtome with a separate control panel for
creating thin sections of specimens of varying
hardness for use in routine and research labo-
ratories in the fields of biology, medicine and
industry.
It is designed for cutting soft paraffin speci-
mens as well as harder specimens, as long as
they are suitable for being cut manually.
The Leica RM2245 is also suitable for IVD (in
vitro diagnostics).
Any other use of the instrument is considered
improper!
1.4 Instrument type
All information provided in this manual applies
only to the instrument type indicated on the
cover page.
An identification label indicating the instrument
serial number is attached at the left side of the
instrument.
Fig. 1
1.2 Qualification of personnel
• The Leica RM2245 may be operated by
trained laboratory personnel only.
• All laboratory personnel designated to oper-
ate the Leica instrument must read this
instruction manual carefully and must be
familiar with all technical features of the
instrument before attempting to operate it.
Numbers in parentheses refer to item
numbers in illustrations.
Notes, i.e. important user information
appear in a gray box and are marked by
an information symbol .
Dangers, warnings and cautions appear
in a gray box and are marked by a warn-
ing triangle .
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