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Leica RM2245
5. Operation
5.5 Clamping the specimen
Always clamp the specimen block BEFORE clamping the knife.
Lock the handwheel and cover the knife edge with the knife guard
prior to any manipulation of knife or specimen, prior to changing
the specimen block and during all work breaks!
• Rotate the handwheel until the specimen clamp is in the uppermost
position.
• Activate the handwheel lock by allowing the handwheel handle to lock
in place and then activate the brake.
• Insert a specimen block into the specimen clamp.
A detailed description for inserting the specimen into various
specimen clamps and specimen holders is provided in Chapter 6,
"Optional accessories".
5.6 Clamping the knife / disposable blade
Be very careful when handling microtome knives or blades. The
cutting edge is extremely sharp and can cause severe injury!
• Carefully insert knife or disposable blade into the knife holder and
clamp.
• Make sure that the blade is clamped parallel to the upper edge of the
pressure plate.
(For more information
see Chapter 6.2.2, Fig. 36)
A detailed description for inserting the blade or the knife into the
individual knife holders is provided in Chapter 6, "Optional acces-
sories".