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Leica RM2245
Fig. 18
Fig. 19
33
34
Important!
Never turn the
screw more
than
1
/
2
turn at a time.
5. Operation
Fine adjustment of the force balance
If another accessory of a different weight is
mounted on the object head (33), you must
check whether it is necessary to readjust the
force balance.
Checking the correct setting:
• Attach the new accessory and clamp the
specimen.
• Set the object head to half the height of the
vertical travel range by turning the
handwheel (
Fig. 18).
If the object head remains in this exact position,
the setting is correct.
If the object head moves, i.e. it is raised or low-
ered, fine adjustment is necessary.
Failure to adjust the force balance may
result in injury while working.
The force balance is adjusted using the screw
(34), which can be accessed by removing the
section waste tray on the bottom of the base
plate of the microtome. Use the Allen key pro-
vided, size 5 (with handle!) for the adjustment.
• If the object head moves downwards, turn the
screw approx.
1
/
2
turn clockwise.
• If the object head moves upwards, turn the
screw (34) approx.
1
/
2
turn counterclockwise.
• Continue this procedure until the object
head no longer moves once released.