Leica Biosystems RM2125 RTS - Manual (Page 19)

19 Leica RM2125RTS
5.1 Clamping the specimen
Always clamp the specimen block BEFORE clamping the knife or
the blade.
Lock the handwheel and cover the knife edge with the knife guard
prior to any manipulation of knife or specimen, prior to changing
the specimen block and during all work breaks!
5. Operation
• Rotate the handwheel until the specimen clamp is in the uppermost
position.
• Activate the handwheel lock by allowing the handwheel handle to lock
in place.
• Insert a specimen into the specimen clamp.
A detailed description for inserting the specimen into various
specimen clamps and specimen holders is provided in Chapter 5.9
"Operation".
5.2 Clamping the knife / disposable blade
Take care when handling microtome knives and disposable
blades. The cutting edge is extremely sharp and can cause serious
injuries!
• Carefully insert knife or disposable blade into the knife holder and
clamp.
A detailed description for inserting the blade or knife into the
individual knife holders is provided in Chapter "Operation" in
5.9.8, 5.9.9, 5.9.10.