Leica Biosystems CM1520 - Manual (Page 33)

33 Leica CM1520 – Cryostat
7. Daily Use of the Instrument
7.3 Sectioning
7.3.1 Blade holder CE
1
2
3
Inserting the base
1. To insert the blade/knife holder base (1), move
the lever (2) to the back. Slide the base onto
the T-piece (3) of the baseplate.
2. To clamp the blade/knife holder base, turn the
lever (2) to the front.
Inserting the blade holder CE
3. Push the upper part of the blade holder onto
the base. Clamp the blade holder into place
using an Allen key (No. 4) on the left side (23).
Fig. 26
23
Fig. 25
If an additional blade holder instruction manual has been provided,
read and follow the instructions and safety information carefully!
When inserting the blade/knife holder
base, you have to overcome the resis-
tance of a spring (located in the foot
of the knife holder) by applying a little
pressure towards the left.