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Leica CM1520 – Cryostat
7. Daily Use of the Instrument
7.3 Sectioning
7.3.1 Blade holder CE
1
2
3
Inserting the base
1
. To insert the blade/knife holder base (
1
), move
the lever (
2
) to the back. Slide the base onto
the T-piece (
3
) of the baseplate.
2
. To clamp the blade/knife holder base, turn the
lever (
2
) to the front.
Inserting the blade holder CE
3
. Push the upper part of the blade holder onto
the base. Clamp the blade holder into place
using an Allen key (No. 4) on the left side (
23
).
Fig. 26
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Fig. 25
If an additional blade holder instruction manual has been provided,
read and follow the instructions and safety information carefully!
When inserting the blade/knife holder
base, you have to overcome the resis-
tance of a spring (located in the foot
of the knife holder) by applying a little
pressure towards the left.
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