Segment Arc And Universal Specimen Holder; Knife And Blade Carriers - Thermo Scientific Microm HM355S Operation Manual

Operating Instructions
Specimen Clamping
Segment Arc and Universal
Specimen Holder
Knife and Blade
Carriers
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e segment arc and universal specimen holder are highly suitable for
the clamping of small specimens embedded in plastic.
[a]
[b]
[c]
• e specimen is inserted in the holder [a] and clamped with the
screw [b] with the hex head wrench [c].
• en the holder together with the specimen is put into the segment
carrier [e], where the holder can be turned 360°.
• us, the specimen can be aligned as required.
• en, the holder is clamped into the selected position with the
screw [d].
• e carrier [e] can be moved on the base [f ].
of the specimen can be placed parallel to the knife/blade.
• e screw [g] is used to swing the carrier onto the base.
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.
equipped with a knife guard for user safety while adjusting knife or
blade and specimen.
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[e]
[d]
e knife or blade carriers are
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[f]
[g]
is way, the surface
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