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Operating Instructions
Specimen Clamping
Segment arc and universal
Specimen holder
Knife and Blade
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Operation Manual HM335S
The segment arc and universal specimen holder are highly suitable for
the clamping of small specimens embedded in plastic.
[b]
[c]
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The specimen is inserted in the holder [a] and clamped with the
screw [b] with the hex head wrench [c].
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Then the holder together with the specimen is put into the segment
carrier [e], where the holder can be turned 360°.
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Thus, the specimen can be aligned as required.
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Then, the holder is clamped into the selected position with the
screw [d].
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The carrier [e] can be moved on the base [f ]. This way, the surface
of the specimen can be placed parallel to the knife/blade.
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The screw [g] is used to swing the carrier onto the base.
Carriers
h
azard of hand injuries
Due to moving parts on the knife/blade holder and the extrem sharp-
ness of the microtome knife or blade, a danger area arises, which
might lead to hand injuries if the safety features and the instruction
manual are not followed carefully. The knife or blade carriers are
equipped with a knife guard for user safety while adjusting knife or
blade and specimen.
W
arning
Always cover the knife/blade edge with the knife guard when
adjusting specimen and/or the blade/knife.
[a]
[d]
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[e]
[g]
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