Adjusting The Clearance Angle - Leica RM2125 RTS Instructions For Use Manual

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Operation

5.3

Adjusting the clearance angle

Fig. 14

(→ Fig. 14-1)

• The index marks (0°, 5° and 10°) for adjustment of the clearance angle

the right side of the knife holder

• There is also an index mark

which serves as a reference point when adjusting the clearance angle.

• When using the knife holder base (non-orientable), loosen the Allen screw to release the clamp by

turning Allen key No. 4

• When using the knife holder base (with lateral movement), rotate the lever on the right side of the

knife holder base counterclockwise.

• Move the knife holder until the index mark of the desired clearance angle coincides with the

reference line on the knife holder base.

Example:

Enlarged detail showing a clearance angle setting of 5°.

Enlarged detail: Index marks for clearance angle adjustment

(→ Fig.

(→ Fig. 14-6)

(→ Fig. 14-3)

counterclockwise.

14-4).

on the right side of the knife holder base

(→ Fig. 14-5)

are located on

(→ Fig. 14-2)

Version 2.6, Revision J

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