Thermo Scientific HM340E Operation Manual page 42

Using High Profile Blades
When using high profile blades, first remove the spacer strip [i].
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For this, turn the clamping lever [g] to the front until it stops.
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Pull off the clamping lever [g] and remove the clamping plate [e].
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Remove the spacer strip [i].
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Insert the clamping plate and clamping lever again.
Clearance angle adjustment
The clearance angle between cutting edge and specimen can be shifted and adjusted to the needed requirements
of the tissue to be sectioned.
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Loosen the clamping lever [h] on the right side of the blade carrier and move the upper part [k] of the
blade carrier on the base [a].
The adjusted clearance angle can be read on the scale on the upper part [k].
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Then turn the clamping lever [h] upwards to lock in the new clearance angle.
The clamping lever for the angle adjustment can be pulled off after a correct angle setting is reached to avoid that
the angle is shifted acci- dentally.
Note
From experience, usable cuts are only achieved at a clearance angle of 10° or more.
Moving the Blade Carrier on the Console
Loosen the clamping lever [f ] on the left side of the blade carrier, to move the carrier forwards and backwards on
the guide bars, this allows a rough adjustment of blade to specimen.
Protection against Injury
A knife guard [d] on the clamping plate can be moved upwards over the blade for protection against injury.
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