Leica BIOSYSTEMS HistoCore BIOCUT, Instructions For Use Manual

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Optional Accessories
6
Tips
The clamping levers on the two-in-one blade holder E are not interchangeable. The two clamping
levers (
→
"Fig. 37- 8 ") (
→
"Fig. 37- 3 ") must remain in the position shown at all times, as otherwise
isolated malfunctions of the two-in-one blade holder E can occur.
Clamping lever for the blade
(
→
"Fig. 37- 8 ") is at the right, clamping lever for the lateral displacement
(
→
"Fig. 37- 3 ") is at the left.
Fig. 38
1
2
Lateral displacement
The lateral movement feature of the two-in-one
blade holder E enables the use of the entire length
of the blade by moving the clamping top laterally.
Three predefined stop positions (left, center,
right) that correspond to the width of a standard
cassette may be used if desired.
• To release the clamping, rotate the lever
(
→
"Fig. 38- 1 ") on the left side of the two-in-one
blade holder E counterclockwise.
• Move the clamping-top (
→
"Fig. 38- 2 ") laterally.
• To clamp, rotate the lever (
→
"Fig. 38- 1 ")
clockwise.
Warning
Too thick or thin blade used in the two-in-one blade holder.
Sample impaired.
• Use a blade with a maximum thickness of less than 0.322mm and a minimum thickness of more
than 0.246mm.
• The recommended compatible blade is listed in Optional Accessories (
→
P. 48 – 6. Optional
Accessories) .
Warning
The blade is not installed completely parallel to the upper edge of the pressure plate due to excess
paraffin, uncleaned inserts, etc..
When using the lateral movement function, failure to install the blade parallel to the pressure plate
may result in poor sectioning results. For example, if a section is too thick or thin, chattering within
the section, in the worst-case scenario, may damage the specimen.
• Do not continue the sectioning when getting unsatisfying section results.
• Re-install the blade and make sure that it is parallel to the upper edge of the pressure plate.
• Always check the parallelism between the blade and pressure plate after moving the blade using
the lateral movement function.
• Ensure there is no paraffin waste and the insert is clean before use.