RM2235 Manual PDF - University of Utah
RM2235 Manual PDF - University of Utah
RM2235 Manual PDF - University of Utah
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5. Operation<br />
5.4 Clamping the specimen<br />
5.5 Clamping the knife / disposable blade<br />
26<br />
Always clamp the specimen block BEFORE clamping the knife.<br />
Lock the handwheel and cover the knife edge with the knife guard<br />
prior to any manipulation <strong>of</strong> knife or specimen, prior to changing<br />
the specimen block and during all work breaks!<br />
Rotate the handwheel until the specimen clamp is in the uppermost position.<br />
Block the handwheel (allow lever (5) Fig. 2 to notch) and activate the<br />
brake.<br />
Insert a specimen block into the specimen clamp.<br />
A detailed description for inserting the specimen into various<br />
specimen clamps and specimen holders is provided in Chapter 6<br />
"Optional accessories".<br />
Be very careful when handling microtome knives or blades. The<br />
cutting edge is extremely sharp and can cause severe injury!<br />
Carefully insert knife or disposable blade into the knife holder and<br />
clamp.<br />
Make sure that the blade is clamped parallel to the upper edge <strong>of</strong> the<br />
pressure plate.<br />
(For more information see Chapter 6.3.2, Fig. 33)<br />
A detailed description for inserting the blade or the knife into<br />
the individual knife holders is provided in Chapter 6, "Optional<br />
accessories".<br />
Instruction manual V 1.4 – 02/2010
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