Leica Biosystems SM2010 R - Manual (Page 19)

17 Leica SM2010 R
4. Instrument Setup
Inserting the blade holder SE
• Push the blade holder fully to the back such
that the T-piece can be inserted in the round
insertion opening (56).
• Then turn the blade holder (9) approx. 90 °
( Fig. 18 ), insert the stopper (18) that closes the
insertion opening (56), and tighten it using the
Allen key T25 (63).
• To clamp the blade holder on the grooved
plate, tighten the screw (52) on the back of the
blade holder base (17) using a size 6 Allen key
( Fig. 19 ).
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
18
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• Mount the blade holder (9) on the grooved
plate (50) such that the T-piece (53) on the
underside is inserted in the groove (54).
56
9
52
63
The stopper (18)
serves for clos-
ing the insertion
opening (56) for
the T-piece in the
grooved plate, in
order that no sec-
tion waste can ac-
cumulate there.
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Assembling the blade holder SE (continued)
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