Leica Biosystems RM2265 - Manual (Page 7)

5 Leica RM2265
1.3 Intended use of instrument
The Leica RM2265 is a fully automatic, motor-
ized rotary microtome with a separate control
panel for creating thin sections of specimens of
varying hardness for use in routine and research
laboratories in the fields of biology, medicine and
industry.
It is designed for cutting both soft paraffin and
harder specimens, as long as they are suitable
for being cut manually or automatically.
The Leica RM2265 is also suitable for IVD (in vitro
diagnostics).
Any other use of the instrument will be consid-
ered as improper use!
1.4 Instrument type
All information provided in these Instructions for
Use applies only to the instrument type indicated
on the title page.
An identification label with the serial number is
fastened to the left side of the instrument (this
figure is only symbolic).
1.2 Qualification of personnel
• The Leica RM2265 may be operated by trained
laboratory personnel only.
• All laboratory personnel designated to operate
the Leica instrument must read these Instruc-
tions for Use carefully and must be familiar
with all technical features of the instrument
before attempting to operate it.
1. Important Information
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