Thermo Scientific HM 450 Instruction Manual page 20

2-6-2 TRIMMING AND FIRST CUTS
After the specimen and the knife are adjusted,
further gradual feed for trimming can be carried out
using the function "trimming".
sectioning series, deeper layers of the specimen
can be reached with the function "trimming".
Warning:
It is not recommended to carry out an
exact coarse feed on knife level while
the retraction indication lights up. There
is the risk to destroy the specimen during the first
cuts!
The function "trimming" can be activated by
pressing the operating knob or by pressing the
button on the handle.
If the instrument is in the manual feed mode, the
normal display mode shows MAN.
The trimming thickness, which is actually on the
display, is delivered in each rear reversal point of
the sliding movement as long as the arrow-up-
button is briefly pressed.
If the instrument is in the automatic feed mode,
AUT is shown in the lower line of the display.
The actual thickness, which was selected on the
operating knob, is delivered in each rear reversal
point of the sliding movement.
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