Leica Biosystems Premium blade holder - Manual (Page 10)

10 Instructions for Use V1.3 – 10/2012
2. Optional components
Premium blade holder (for low‑profile and
high‑profile blades) with anti‑roll system
Assembling the anti‑roll system for the Pre‑
mium blade holder
1. Insert the glare-minimizing glass insert into the
interchangeable frame and tighten it evenly
using the knurled screw (10).
2. Insert the shaft (11) of the metal frame for ex-
changeable glass inserts from above into the
bore of the swinging arm (12) in such a way
that the pin rests in the notch.
3. Push the white plastic plate (14) from below
onto the shaft (11).
4. Screw the knurled nut (13) from below onto
the shaft (11).
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14
11
10
10
Fig. 13
• Pressure plate with adjustable anti-roll system
and glass inserts for various section thick-
nesses
• Blade ejector (1) and knife guard (2)
• Integrated lateral movement and stable base
• Clearance angle adjustment (5) with 4 mm
Allen key (see detail image, to left at blade
holder) - recommended angle from 2° to 5°.
• Lever (6) for the lateral movement
• Lever (7) for clamping the blade
• Insert for low-profile blades (7a, Fig. 14) for
insertion into Premium blade holder.
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5
2
3
4
6
7
8
12
Fig. 12
All four sides of the glass anti‑roll plate
can be used. Replacement glass can be
reordered when necessary.
Red elements on the blade holders,
such as the knife guard and ejector,
are protective devices that must not be
removed.