Leica CM1950 Instructions For Use Manual page 44

8. Working with the instrument
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Entering the trimming thickness
To switch from a trimming section thickness for research applica-
tions (1- 600 µm) to a thickness for clinical applications (10, 20, 30
or 40 µm), press and hold down the TRIM/SECT key while switch-
ing on the instrument.
• Press the TRIM/SECT button. TRIM mode is active if the LED at the top
right is illuminated.
• Set the desired trimming thickness using the "+" or "-" button in control
panel field 2. (Refer to page 35 for adjustable sequence of steps)
Entering the section thickness
• Press the TRIM/SECT button. SECT mode is active if the LED at the bottom
right is illuminated.
• Set the desired section thickness using the "+" or "-" button in control
panel field 2. (Refer to page 35 for adjustable sequence of steps)
Switching the retraction on or off in manual sectioning mode
• Press the TRIM/SECT button for approx. 3 sec. The LED in control panel
field 2 displays on
• You can switch by pressing the "+" or "-" button.
• "Retraction on" means a specimen retraction of 20 µm in manual mode.
During motorized sectioning, the retraction value is speed-
dependent and cannot be changed by the user.
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Instructions for Use 1v4 – 10/2012