Leica RM2245 Instruction Manual page 35

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9a
9
9
Leica RM2245
• Carefully push in the blade from above or
from the side. Make sure that the blade is
10
clamped in the center and, most importantly,
parallel to the upper edge of the pressure
plate.
• To clamp the blade, rotate clamping lever
(10) clockwise back upwards.
• To remove the blade, fold the clamping lever
(10) downwards counterclockwise.
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The ejector (9a) ensures safe blade changing.
• Another option for removing the blade is to
use the brush with magnet.
To do so, fold the clamping lever (10) down-
wards counterclockwise. Likewise, fold the
knife guard (9) downward. Guide the brush
with magnet to the blade and lift it upwards
and out.
Once the blade has been removed from the
blade holder, it is disposed of into the dispenser
container (underside, see image).
Fig. 27
5. Operation
Use the blade ejector to eject the
blade!
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