Leica Biosystems SM2010 R - Manual (Page 27)

25 Leica SM2010 R
5. Operation
5.3 Clamping a disposable blade
Insert the blade (Fig. 28)
• Push the knife guard (14) towards the right
and push the lever (46) upwards to release
the clamp of the pressure plate (48).
• Flap the insertion aid (57) downwards.
• Position the dispenser (4) with the dispos-
able blades sideways (see Fig.) and push the
blade (6) into the blade holder.
• Using a brush stick (47), carefully push the
blade into its final position. The notch (49)
makes it easier to push the blade all the way
underneath the pressure plate.
• Push the clamping lever (46) downwards to
clamp the blade.
• Make sure that the blade is clamped parallel
to the front edge of the pressure plate.
Removal aid (Fig. 29)
A removal aid is provided for removing used
blades (6).
• Loosen the clamping lever (46) of the pressure
plate (48).
• Push the knife guard (14) towards the left while
holding down the black push button (51). This
pushes out the blade far enough sideways that
it can be removed easily.
48
6
14
46
47
49
57
4
46
51
6
51
Fig. 29
48
Fig. 28
Be very careful when handling micro-
tome knives or blades. The cutting edge
is extremely sharp and can cause seri-
ous injuries!
The blade holder has to be installed in
the instrument before a blade is inserted!