Leica Lecia SP1600 instruction manual Leica SP1600 Saw Microtome

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Leica SP1600 – Saw Microtome

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Contents Leica SP1600 Page Leica SP1600 Saw Microtome Installation and assembly Preliminary remarksAttaching the object arm Connection to the mains Connection to the water supplyOperation Mounting the object Setting the height of the objectMaking the section Trimming the object surfaceGeneral information Setting the section thicknessRemoving the section Changing the objectAttainable section thickness depends on various factors Maintenance and cleaningLeica SP1600 Saw Microtome