Leica RM2245 Knife holder E/E-TC, To clamp the blade, rotate clamping lever 10 back upwards

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6.Optional accessories

6.3.2 Knife holder E/E-TC

The knife holder E-TC is designed for the Leica TC-65 tungsten carbide blades.

Prior to inserting the blade, both knife holder and knife holder base must have been installed on the instrument!

Knife holder E-TC

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Inserting the blades, knife holder E and E-TC

•Fold knife guard (9) downward.

•To insert the blade, flap the right clamping lever (10) forward and down.

•Carefully insert the blade from the side. Make sure that the blade is clamped parallel to the upper edge of the pressure plate.

•To clamp the blade, rotate clamping lever (10) back upwards.

The knife holder E is designed for conventional disposable blades from all current manufacturers. It is available in two models: one for narrow-band blades and one for broad-band blades. The knife holder has a lateral movement, so that the entire width of the blade can be used. It is also equipped with a blade ejector (9a).

Knife holder E

11	9a	9	10

The clamping levers on the knife holder are not interchangeable. The two clamp- ing levers (10, 11) must remain in the po- sition shown at all times, as otherwise isolated malfunctions of the knife hold- er can occur.

Clamping lever for the blade (10) at the right, clamping lever for the lateral displacement (11) at the left.

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Contents Leica RM2245 Page Leica Microsystems Nussloch GmbH Table of Contents Table of Contents Qualification of personnel Symbols in the text and their meaningsImportant notes Intended use of instrumentSafety Safety notesPersonal safety precautions Safety Integrated safety devices Safety Overview instrument components Instrument components and specificationsLeica RM2245 Instrument specifications Rear side of instrumentDimensions and weight Basic instrument Technical data GeneralControl panel Microtome Startup Standard deliveryInstallation site requirements Setting up the instrumentElectrical connections Assembling the handwheelChecking the voltage 23 24 Switching on the instrument Operating elements and their functions OperationInstrument control panel Control panel Display and control elements Trimming mode Sectioning modeHow to activate the Step function Specimen retraction Mum of 100 μm using the buttons on the control panel Display 4 lights upIndication of remaining horizontal feed Step function is disabled in the remaining feed rangeObject head Directional fixture for specimen clamps To release the clamp, turn the eccentric lever 29 forwardsImportant! Never turn the screw more than 1/2 Turn at a time Inserting the knife holder Inserting the universal cassette clamp Adjusting the clearance angle Example Enlarged detail showing a clearance angle settingClamping the specimen Clamping the knife / disposable bladeCutting into the specimen trimming Sectioning Changing the specimen or interrupting sectioning Finishing daily routineRigid fixture for specimen clamps Optional accessoriesAssembly for fixture for specimen clamps Directional fixture for specimen clampsFine-directional fixture for specimen clamps Quick clamping system Standard specimen clamp Specimen clamps and holdersVee insert Foil clamp type Optional accessories Universal cassette clamp Universal cassette clamp, ice-cooledSuper mega-cassette clamp Holder for round specimens Optional accessories Knife holder E/E-TC To clamp the blade, rotate clamping lever 10 back upwardsOptional accessories Use Knife holder N/NZ Optional accessories Section waste tray BacklightingFreezer pack TrayInstrument Assembling the universal microscope carrier Universal microscope carrierAttach baseplate Attach horizontal arm Magnifying lens Plug the power plug into the power socket Cold light source Fiber-optic light guideOptional accessories Ordering informationLeica CLS Cold light sourcesFiber-optic light guide Error reports Customized solutionsInstrument malfunctions Malfunctions, possible causes and troubleshooting Problem Possible cause Corrective actionPossible faults Cleaning the instrument Cleaning and maintenanceClean using an alcohol-based solution or acetone Cleaning and maintenance Maintenance Replacing fusesMaintenance instructions Lubricating the instrument Warranty and service WarrantyWe herewith declare, in exclusive responsibility, that EC Declaration of ConformityDag Graupner Managing Director