6.Optional accessories

53

39

18

Fig. 45

6.4 Section waste tray

Push the section waste tray (18) from the front to the microtome base plate (53) until it is held in place by the two magnets (39) (on the front of the microtome base plate).

To remove the section waste tray, lift it slightly and pull it off towards the back.

11

2

35

4

Fig. 46

6.5 Backlighting

The backlighting is inserted at the front into the one-piece knife holder base.

Remove the two screws (1) using a slotted screwdriver and then remove the cover plate (2).

Insert the backlighting (3) in the recess at the rear of the knife holder base.

Connect the plug (4) of the backlighting to the socket (5) on the microtome.

The backlighting illuminates once the micro- tome is turned on with the mains switch.

NEVER use the backlighting illumination with the super mega-cassette clamp!

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Leica RM2245 instruction manual Section waste tray, Backlighting