Leica HistoCore AUTOCUT Instructions For Use Manual page 54

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Operation
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Fig. 50
The specimen orientation allows for simple position correction of the specimen surface when the
specimen is clamped into place.
The directional specimen holder fixture may be exchanged for a non-directional fixture (optional
accessory).
Display of the zero position
For better display of the zero position, the orientation has two red indicators
When both indicators are fully visible and both setscrews are in zero position at the same time (white
markings align with the arrows), the specimen is in zero position.
Orienting the specimen
Warning
Specimen is oriented in retraction phase.
Damage of specimen and/or knife/blade.
• Specimen blocks must not be oriented during the retraction phase. If a block is oriented during
retraction, the block will be fed by the retraction value plus the selected section thickness before
the next section. This may cause damage to both specimen and knife/blade.
1. Raise the object head to the upper end position and activate the handwheel locking
mechanism.
2. To release the clamp, turn the eccentric lever
3. Turn setscrew
(→ "Fig. 50-3")
inclines the specimen by 2°. A total of 4 complete turns = 8° are possible in every direction. The
accuracy is approximately ± 0.5°. For ease of estimation, there is a white mark on the handle
and a click stop that is noticeable during turning.
4. To lock the current orientation, turn the eccentric lever
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(→ "Fig. 50-2") to orient the specimen in vertical direction. Turn setscrew
to orient the specimen in horizontal direction. Each complete turn of the screw
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3
(→ "Fig. 50-1") clockwise.
(→ "Fig. 50-1")
(→ "Fig. 50-4").
counterclockwise.
Version 1.1, Revision B