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Leica RM 2145 Rotary Microtome
12.7.4 Repositioning the knife holder base
The hand rest and knife holder do not need to
be removed as they are repositioned with the
knife holder base.
North/South
North/South displacement enables to approach the
knife holder to the sample as close as possible.
To release, turn the clamping lever
(1)
on the right
side of the microtome base plate counterclockwise.
Reposition the knife holder base together with the
knife holder and the hand rest forward or back-
ward as appropriate.
To clamp, turn the clamping lever
(1)
clockwise.
East/West
(only knife holder base with lateral displacement
function)
The lateral displacement feature of the knife holder
base enables the use of the entire length of the blade
or knife eliminating the need for readjusting the knife
holder.
To release, turn the clamping lever
(2)
on the left of
the hand rest clockwise.
Reposition the knife holder base together with the
hand rest and knife holder sideways as appropri-
ate.
To clamp, turn the clamping lever
(2)
counterclock-
wise.
Fig. 61.1
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Fig. 61.2
12. Optional accessories
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