Operation; Clamping The Specimen; Clamping The Knife / Disposable Blade - Leica RM2125 RTS Instructions For Use Manual

5.

Operation

5.1

Clamping the specimen

Warning
Always clamp the specimen block BEFORE clamping the knife or the blade.
Lock the handwheel and cover the knife edge with the knife guard prior to any manipulation of knife
or specimen, prior to changing the specimen block and during all work breaks!
1. Rotate the handwheel until the specimen clamp is in the uppermost position.
2. Activate the handwheel lock by allowing the handwheel handle to lock in place.
3. Insert a specimen into the specimen clamp.
Note
A detailed description for inserting the specimen into various specimen clamps and specimen
holders is provided in
5.2

Clamping the knife / disposable blade

Warning
Take care when handling microtome knives and disposable blades. The cutting edge is extremely
sharp and can cause serious injuries!
• Carefully insert knife or disposable blade into the knife holder and clamp.
Note
A detailed description for inserting the blade or knife into the individual knife holders is provided in
(→ p. 41 – 5.9.8 Knife holder E/E-TC), (→ p. 42 – 5.9.9 Knife holder E), (→ p. 47 – 5.9.10 Overview
– accessories).
Leica RM2125 RTS
(→ p. 33 – 5.9 Accessories).
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