Leica Biosystems SP9000 - Manual (Page 26)

26 Instruction manual V 2.2 – 08/2007
Appearance Problem Cause Correction
8. Trouble shooting
Fine facet fades out at
ends of knife (opposite
side of knife has even
bevel).
or
Fine facet fades out at
centre of knife (opposite
side of knife has even
bevel).
Microscopic curvature
on one side of knife. Continue coarse honing.
1. Recondition at factory.
2. Coarse hone.
3. Repeat coarse honing
cycle with knife in
proper position.
1. Facet angle too wide
(see page 11).
2. I Insufficient coarse
honing. (Microscopic
examination would
have revealed this.)
3. Knife accidentally
reversed (end for end)
in holder.
Fine facet starts back of
(away from) cutting
edge.
These are typical sharpening problems that may be encountered.
Should you ever experience an unusual sharpening situation in
which you cannot identify the problem write to Leica for prompt
assistance.