Operation Of Microtome - Slee Cryostat MEV Operating Instructions Manual

8. OPERATION OF MICROTOME

8.1 INSERTION AND ORIENTATION OF KNIFE
Activate hand wheel lock.
Loosen the knife fixation by turning
two screws in the front of the knife
holder counter clockwise
Remove/Insert knife
Adjust knife height by turning the
wheels on the left and right side of
the knife holder base.
Tighten the knife fixation by turning
the two screws in the front of the
knife holder clockwise.
Release hand wheel lock for cutting.
Instructions – MEV
Loosening of knife fixation and insertion of new knife.
Fixation and height adjustment of knife.
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