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Leica RM 2155 Rotary Microtome
7. Setup
Fig. 15.3
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7.1 Mounting the accessories
7.1.1 Mounting the section waste tray
Insert the section waste tray under the microtome
base plate at front.
The plastic grips of all clamping levers can
be repositioned as preferred by the individual
user.
Pull the grip out of the lever, hold it in this po-
sition, and turn it to the desired position. It will
then lock automatically when released.
7.1.2 Mounting the knife holder base
To release, turn the lever
(1)
counterclockwise.
Place the knife holder base
(2)
with the two clamp-
ing levers
(3)
and
(4)
mounted in place onto the T
piece
(5)
of the microtome base plate.
To secure the knife holder base, turn the lever
(1)
clockwise.
7.1.3 Mounting the hand rest
To release, turn the lever
(4)
counterclockwise and
the lever
(3)
clockwise.
Pull both levers out of the knife holder base.
Mount the hand rest
(6)
.
Insert the long lever
(3)
in the hole on the left and
the short lever
(4)
in the hole on the right of the hand
rest and lock both levers.
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