Leica RM2245 Instruction Manual page 11

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Knife holder N
7
Knife holder E
11
Knife holder E-TC
9
Leica RM2245
8
7
Fig. 4
10
9
Fig. 5
Knife guard on the knife holder
Each knife holder is equipped with a tightly
mounted knife guard (8, 9). This makes it possible
to cover completely the cutting edge in every
knife or blade position.
Knife holder N/NZ
The knife guard (8) of the knife holder N/NZ can
be easily positioned via the two handles (7)
(Fig.
4).
To cover the knife edge, push both cover strips
of the knife guard to the center.
Knife holder E/E-TC
The knife guard on knife holder E/E-TC consists
of a red foldaway handle (9). To cover the
cutting edge, fold the knife guard handle (9)
upwards as illustrated in
The clamping levers on the knife holder
E are not interchangeable.
The two clamping levers (10, 11) must
remain in the position shown at all times,
as otherwise isolated malfunctions of
the knife holder can occur.
Clamping lever for the blade (10) at the
right, clamping lever for the lateral
displacement (11) at the left.
2. Safety
Fig.
5.
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