Leica BIOSYSTEMS SM2000R, Instructions For Use Manual, Page: 19 / 46

17 Leica SM2010 R
4. Instrument Setup
Inserting the blade holder SE
• Push the blade holder fully to the back such
that the T-piece can be inserted in the round
insertion opening ( 56 ).
• Then turn the blade holder ( 9 ) approx. 90 °
( Fig. 18 ), insert the stopper ( 18 ) that closes the
insertion opening (
56
), and tighten it using the
Allen key T25 ( 63 ).
• To clamp the blade holder on the grooved
plate, tighten the screw ( 52 ) on the back of the
blade holder base ( 17 ) using a size 6 Allen key
( Fig. 19 ).
Fig. 17
Fig. 18
18
54
• Mount the blade holder ( 9 ) on the grooved
plate ( 50 ) such that the T-piece ( 53 ) on the
underside is inserted in the groove ( 54 ).
56
9
52
63
The stopper (18)
serves for clos-
ing the insertion
opening (56) for
the T-piece in the
grooved plate, in
order that no sec-
tion waste can ac-
cumulate there.
53
Assembling the blade holder SE
(continued)
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