Preparation before Surgery
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Leica M525 F20/CT20 / Ref. 10 715 156 / Version 01
7.12 Balancing the swing arm
X
X
Hold the microscope firmly.
X
X
Pull the stop lever (1) and rotate it into a horizontal position.
The transport lock is released.
1
2
X
X
Check whether or not the microscope drifts.
Microscope drifts downwards:
X
X
Adjust the rotary knob (2) clockwise until the microscope no
longer moves downwards on its own.
Microscope drifts upwards:
X
X
Adjust the rotary knob (2) counterclockwise until the
microscope no longer moves upwards on its own.
7.13 Adjusting the articulation brakes
3
3
3
3
3
All the joints on the stand are equipped with articulation brakes
with resistance that adjusts to make the joint easier or more
difficult to move.
Make the joint more smoothly to move:
X
X
Loosen the black brake knob (3).
Make the joint more difficult to move:
X
X
Tighten the black brake knob (3).
7.14 Setting position for "posterior
fossa sitting" (sitting patient)
X
X
Align the surgical microscope in accordance with the figure
below.
