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".
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