Leica Biosystems CM3600 XP - Manual (Page 24)

24 Instructions for use, 6v3, RevB – 01/2013
3.3 Safety devices
3.3.1 Emergency stop switch
The Leica CM3600 XP is equipped with an emergency stop switch (1)
located on the chamber surface to the left of the window.
Activating the emergency stop switch
Press the Emergency stop switch (1) to stop the microtome immediately.
3. Safety
1
Resetting the emergency stop switch.
To reset the emergency stop switch (1) turn it in the direction of the
arrow until it is released upwards back to its original position.
Always press the emergency stop switch before making modi-
fications to the microtome, knife or specimen (see warning
message below the disc) to prevent accidental activation of
the microtome using the knee lever.