Manuel d'utilisation / d'entretien du produit Sp9000 du fabricant Leica
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Instruction Manual Leica SP9000 V 2.2 English – 08/2007 Always keep this manual near the instrument. Read carefully prior to operating the instrument.
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3 Leica SP9000 – Automatic knife sharpener The information, numerical data, notes and value judgments contained in this manual represent the current state of scientific knowledge and state- of-the-art technology as we understand it follow- ing thorough investigation in this field.
4 Instruction manual V 2.2 – 08/2007 Table of contents 1. Important Not es .............................................................................................................. 5 1. 1 Symbols used in this manual and their meaning ..........
5 Leica SP9000 – Automatic knife sharpener 1.1 Symbols used in this manual and Warnings appear in a grey box and are marked by a warning triangle: Useful notes, i.e. important user information appear in a grey box and are marked by an in- formation symbol: Figures in brackets refer to item num- bers in drawings or to the drawings themselves.
6 Instruction manual V 2.2 – 08/2007 General This instruction manual includes important instructions and information related to the operating safety and maintenance of the instrument.
7 Leica SP9000 – Automatic knife sharpener Potential hazard Caution: risk of injury when touch- ing the knives and blades as these are extremely sharp. Warning: Avoid touching live parts under any circumstances! 2 . 2 Safety instructions for hand- ling the instrument 2.
8 Instruction manual V 2.1 – 04/2003 3. Instruments properties 3.1 Technical Data Power supply : Overall Dimensions : Model 930 is 115 V / 60 Hz Width : 370 mm Model 940 is 230 V / 50 Hz Height : 460 mm Depth : 540 mm 3.2 General Description Your technical skill is the key to the successful performance of any labora- tory equipment.
9 Leica SP 9000 – Automatic knife sharpener 3. Instrument properties 3.3 Overview - SP9000 Plastic cover Glass Plate Glass plate thumbscreen Plate positional dial Knife holder Hone glass plate holde.
10 Instruction manual V 2.2 – 08/2007 4. Installation 4.1 Check list The Leica Microtome Knife Sharpener is shipped with all accessories re- quired for coarse and fine knife honing of knife edges and for dressing glass hone plate surfaces when necessary.
11 Leica SP 9000 – Automatic knife sharpener 4.2 Installing the instrument 1. Place the sharpener on a sturdy table or laboratory bench and remove tags and retaining tape used for shipment. 2. Assure that the plastic cover fits securely upon the base and is firmly supported when opened.
12 Instruction manual V 2.2 – 08/2007 Key to sharpening success The starting point of any successful sharpening technique is the careful ex- amination of the condition of the knife edge using a microscope. Periodic re- examination during sharpening is equally important.
13 Leica SP 9000 – Automatic knife sharpener For the first resharpening of a new Leica knife or one that has been factory reconditioned by Leica, the honing process must begin with coarse honing. This is necessary in order to develop the sec- ond facet as is explained in the section on ,,Factory Recondition- ing”.
14 Instruction manual V 2.1 – 04/2003 5.2. Put honing plate on holder Two plates are supplied, each with two usable sides. When the plate is properly positioned, tighten the thumbscrew. (Figure 14) 5.3. Apply coarse abrasive to the plate (Shake the abrasive very thoroughly until all particles are in suspension.
15 Leica SP9000 – Automatic knife sharpener Fig. 15.1 Fig. 15.2 5.4. Attach knife With the two clamps facing ,up” and clamp screws loosened, install knife so that the end with the Leica trademark to your right ( Figure 15.1 ). This places the slotted end of the knife to your left as you face the front of the Leica Knife Sharpener.
16 Instruction manual V 2.2 – 08/2007 5.6 Set coarse honing knob Switch the coarse honing knob on the left-hand side of the control panel fully to the left so the direction of the knob is towards „Coarse”. 5.7 Set Timer at 30 minutes When beginning coarse honing operation, set the automatic timer for 30 mi- nutes.
17 Leica SP 9000 – Automatic knife sharpener 5.10 Clean knife - inspect condition Wipe knife with clean cloth moistened with solvent and inspect the cutting facet under a microscope (1OOX).
18 Instruction manual V 2.1 – 04/2003 6. Fine coarse procedure Coarse honing must be followed by fine honing using the Leica Fine Abra- sive. As illustrated in Figure 10, the coarse honing action produces a single facet.
19 Leica SP 9000 – Automatic knife sharpener The fine honing procedure is identical to coarse honing with three excep- tions: 1. Lower honing plate to fine honing position by turning honing dial on the left-hand side of the control panel fully to the right.
20 Instruction manual V 2.2 – 08/2007 6. Fine coarse procedure After Fine Honing is Complete Shut off instrument by depressing ,OFF” button. Clean knife and wipe dry care- fully (Figure 20.1) . Where atmosphere is corrosive and the knife is to be stored for any length of time, lubricate with a good grade of light, neutral oil.
21 Leica SP 9000 – Automatic knife sharpener Abb. 21.1 Abb. 21.2 7. Redressing hone glass plates In order to eliminate excessive redressing time on the hone plates, it is sug- gested that users accumulate no more than three or four hours sharpening time on any plate surface.
22 Instruction manual V 2.2 – 08/2007 3. If the plastic glass retainers are not in place, install them on the posts on the platform and tighten the two thumb screws in each one (Figure 15). The two glass retainers may be left in place during knife sharpen- ing.
23 Leica SP 9000 – Automatic knife sharpener 7. Insert the two lips of the bridge assembly into the slot behind the front panel. Then, with the spring mounted suction cups on the top plate, press down on the bridge and tighten the thumb screw (Figure 19).
24 Instruction manual V 2.2 – 08/2007 The new, or factory reconditioned, Leica Knife has very precise wedge and cutting facet angles. These angles permit the knife to ,meet“ the glass hone plate in the correct manner for proper coarse and fine honing.
25 Leica SP 9000 – Automatic knife sharpener Should the occasion ever arise, the Leica Knife Sharpener can be re- conditioned at the Leica factory in Nussloch, Germany or at many of the Leica Microsystems Technical Service Centres worldwide. This is a cus- tomer service provided at a nominal charge.
26 Instruction manual V 2.2 – 08/2007 Appearance Problem Cause Correction 8. Trouble shooting Fine facet fades out at ends of knife (opposite side of knife has even bevel). or Fine facet fades out at centre of knife (opposite side of knife has even bevel).
27 Leica SP9000 – Automatic knife sharpener 9. Warranty and service Warranty Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH guarantees that the contractual prod- uct delivered has been subjected to a comprehensive .
28 Instruction manual V 2.2 – 08/2007 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Anne De Greef-Safft President Biosystems Division Leica Biosystems Nussloch GmbH Postfach 1120 D-69222 N.
29 Leica SP 9000 – Automatic knife sharpener Peoples Republic of China.
30 Instruction manual V 2.2 – 08/2007 Notice.
Un point important après l'achat de l'appareil (ou même avant l'achat) est de lire le manuel d'utilisation. Nous devons le faire pour quelques raisons simples:
Si vous n'avez pas encore acheté Leica Sp9000 c'est un bon moment pour vous familiariser avec les données de base sur le produit. Consulter d'abord les pages initiales du manuel d'utilisation, que vous trouverez ci-dessus. Vous devriez y trouver les données techniques les plus importants du Leica Sp9000 - de cette manière, vous pouvez vérifier si l'équipement répond à vos besoins. Explorant les pages suivantes du manuel d'utilisation Leica Sp9000, vous apprendrez toutes les caractéristiques du produit et des informations sur son fonctionnement. Les informations sur le Leica Sp9000 va certainement vous aider à prendre une décision concernant l'achat.
Dans une situation où vous avez déjà le Leica Sp9000, mais vous avez pas encore lu le manuel d'utilisation, vous devez le faire pour les raisons décrites ci-dessus,. Vous saurez alors si vous avez correctement utilisé les fonctions disponibles, et si vous avez commis des erreurs qui peuvent réduire la durée de vie du Leica Sp9000.
Cependant, l'un des rôles les plus importants pour l'utilisateur joués par les manuels d'utilisateur est d'aider à résoudre les problèmes concernant le Leica Sp9000. Presque toujours, vous y trouverez Troubleshooting, soit les pannes et les défaillances les plus fréquentes de l'apparei Leica Sp9000 ainsi que les instructions sur la façon de les résoudre. Même si vous ne parvenez pas à résoudre le problème, le manuel d‘utilisation va vous montrer le chemin d'une nouvelle procédure – le contact avec le centre de service à la clientèle ou le service le plus proche.
