Display and
Key Functions
hand Wheel Brake
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific Microtomes are designed to support your
workflow.To achieve best results, take your time to get know the
HM340E thoroughly before starting work.
Note!
The microtome is equipped with a mechanical hand wheel brake. This pre-
vents unintended movements of the specimen holder and knife/blade carrier. This
reduces the danger of being injured when adjusting the specimen clamp and
knife/blade carrier.
C
!
aution
For your personal safety, the hand wheel brake must always be activated
when working on the specimen holder or knife/blade carrier.
Turn the lever downwards to unlock the hand wheel brake.
Pull the lever upwards in the direction of the arrow to lock the hand
wheel. The hand wheel cannot be turned with a locked hand wheel
brake.
Operating Instructions
Display and Key Functions
Mechanical Hand
Wheel Brake
Operation Manual HM340E
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