Euromex MT.5503 User Manual

USERS MANUAL FOR EUROMEX MICROTOME MT.5503
Fastening the microtome: With the aid of the provided clamp the microtome is clamped to a table,
or other flat stable surface.
Placing the specimen: Place the feed-device into its starting position by turning knob (8) in the
direction of the arrow to DOWN until it is stopped. Place the blade holder (4) into its starting
position (5). Push lever (3) to the right as far as it will go and then hold it firmly in that position. Then
place the specimen (10), either from the top or from the bottom, into the opening of the feed device.
By releasing lever (3) the specimen will be firmly secured.
The specimen should be at least 40 mm. of length, and not thicker as 12 mm. in diameter.
Sectioning the specimen: The specimen (10) should protrude slightly above the cutting plate. For
the start the protruding part of the specimen is clipped off. The sectioning is achieved by gently
pulling the blade holder (4) towards the specimen (10) until it reaches its final position (6). When
doing this the guiding knob (7) should be gently depressed.
After completing each sectioning operation return the blade to its starting position (5).
To raise the specimen: Turn knob (8) in the direction of the arrow UP. The cutting of thin sections
can begin once the cutting face of the specimen is straight and when the blade throws off sections
of even thickness.