Physitemp Instruments Erma Small Sledge - Manual (Page 4)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This microtome is a precision instrument and must be handled with care. Even slight
damage to the slide-way will reduce the precision.
A) Unpack carefully and wipe off the anti-corrosive with gauze or a soft cloth and
benzene or a similar solvent. Do not use acetone or trichlorethylene.
MAKE SURE THAT SLIDING SURFACES ARE FREE OF DIRT AND
WELL LUBRICATED BEFORE MOVING FEEDING DEVICE AND
KNIFE BLOCK.
B) Put the microtome on the drip tray.
Put feeding device into the track. Position knife holder on the feeding device and
add the knife. For normal use, set at 12”. For harder objects, increase the angle
of tilt.
Position all at the left end of the sliding rails. See diagram.
C) Insert object block into object clamp and tighten with object clamping screw.
Check the sliding rails frequently and remove any embedded material.