Leica Biosystems SM2010 R - Manual (Page 8)

6 Instructions for Use V 1.4 RevC – 09/2013
2. Safety
2.3 Integrated safety devices The instrument is equipped with the
following safety devices:
• Knife guard (14) on the blade/knife
holder.
• Knife sledge locking knob (23) for
the knife sledge.
14
24
23
Knife guard on the blade holder
The blade holder is equipped with a tightly mounted knife
guard (14). This makes it possible to cover completely the
cutting edge of the blade ( Fig. 3 ).
Knife sledge locking knob
The knife sledge is locked in place us-
ing the locking knob (23) that engages
in the notch points on the bar (24), thus
holding the knife sledge securely. The
bar has 11 notch points, with a dis-
tance of 10 mm between each.
14
14
11
Knife guard on the knife holder Knife guard on the blade holder
Knife sledge
locked
Knife sledge
is movable
Prior to any manipulation
of the knife or specimen, or
each change of specimen,
and during breaks, always
cover the cutting edge of
the blade/knife with the
knife guard (14)!
Caution!
When the knife guard is
pushed over the blade, do
not reach into the blade
from below!
Prior to changing the speci-
men or knife and before
transporting the instrument,
lock the knife sledge (11)
using the locking knob (23).
Fig. 3
Fig. 2