BRIGHT OTF 5000, Instruction Manual

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OTF 5000/HS/LS-001/2/3/4 Iss 4 June 2012
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2.2 MICROTOME CONTROLS - STANDARD KNIFE BLOCK
Refer FIG 16
1 Section thickness control 11 Knife guard height adjustment screw
2 Knife holder block 12 Knife guard release knob
3 Knife block clamp locking lever 13 Knife guard slider knobs
4 Knife carriage feed control 14 Anti-roll plate clamp knob
5 Knife clamp screws 15 Easi-Set anti-roll plate
6 Microtome knife 16 Anti-roll T piece clamp screw
7 Knife angle scale 17 Anti-roll micro adjusting knob
8 Knife angle adjustment knob 18 Anti-roll height clamp screw
9 Knife guard 19 Anti-roll extension knob
10 Knife guard release knob
2.2.1 KNIFE GUARDS
A pair of knife guards (9) are fitted and it is strongly recommended that they remain fitted at all
times.
When access to the knife is required, the knife guards can be opened. Pull the knife guard raise
knobs (10) to release and then push the guards up.
During sectioning, the guards are slid to the outer position. At all other times when a knife is
fitted, the guards should be slid to the central position for operator safety. To adjust the knife
guards loosen the knife guard release knob (12) and using the knife guard slider knobs (13)
move from side to side.
To remove the knife guards completely, loosen the knife guard removal screw (11) at the rear to
lift the complete guard off.
Fig 16