Leica Biosystems CM1520 - Manual (Page 40)

40 Instructions for Use V1.3 – 10/2012
7. Daily Use of the Instrument
Fig. 39
7.3.3 Knife holder CN
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 knife holder CN
3. Push the upper part of the knife holder (3) onto
the base (1). Clamp the knife holder into place
using an Allen key (No. 4) on the left side (23).
Fig. 40
1
3
23
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.
Clearance angle settings of 4° - 6° (knife
holder CN and blade holder CE-TC) are
well suited for most applications.