Thermo Scientific HM340E Operation Manual page 44

Clearance Angle Adjustment
The clearance angle between cutting edge and specimen can be shifted and adjusted to the 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].
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The adjusted clearance angle can be read on the scale of the upper part [k].
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Then turn the clamping lever [h] upwards to lock in the new clea- rance angle.
Note
By experience, usable cuts are only achieved at a clearance angle of 10° or more.
Moving the Blade Carrier on the Console
If the clamping lever [h] is loosened, the upper part [k] of the blade carrier can additionally be moved 1 cm to
the left or right side. This way, the cutting edge can optimally be used. The clamping lever for the angle
adjustment can be pulled off after a correct angle setting to avoid that the angle is shifted accidentally.
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Loosen the clamping lever [f ] on the left side of the blade carrier, to move the carrier forwards or
backwards on the guide bars.This allows a rough adjustment of the blade to the specimen.
Protection against Injury
A knife guard [d] on the clamping plate can be moved upwards over the blade for the protection against injury.
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