Leica 14 9AUTO00C1, Instructions For Use Manual

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60 Version 1.1, Revision B
Operation
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Inserting high-profile blades
Fig. 57 Fig. 58
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1. Bring the safety guard ( → "Fig. 57- 1 ") down.
2. To insert the blade, rotate the right clamping lever ( → "Fig. 57- 2 ") counterclockwise.
3. Carefully push in the blade from above or from the side. Make sure that the blade is positioned
in the center and, most importantly, parallel to the upper edge of the pressure plate ( → "Fig.
58- 4 ") .
4. To clamp the blade, rotate the clamping lever ( → "Fig. 57- 2 ") clockwise.
Inserting low-profile blades
Fig. 59
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Fig. 60
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When using low-profile blades, the insert ( → "Fig. 60- 1 ") for low-profile blades must first be placed in the
two-in-one blade holder E and make sure that the bottom edge of the insert fits closely to the groove of
the blade holder.
Two magnets are attached to the rear side of the insert
(
→
"Fig. 59- 1 ") . They point away from the
operator (towards the rear pressure plate) after the insert has been inserted with the rounded edges
showing upwards. Make sure that the insert is pushed all the way down and allows the blade to sit
parallel to the cutting edge - if this is not done properly there is risk of damaging the specimen.
Then insert the blade as described (for high profile blade)
( → P. 60 – Inserting high-profile blades) .