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Leica RM 2155 Rotary Microtome
15. Accessories
Fig. 47
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15.5.2 Knife holder NZ
The knife holder NZ is appropriate for standard steel
and tungsten carbide knives, profile c and d, up to 16
cm long. With its central clamping feature, the knife
can be laterally repositioned and enables the use of
the full length of the cutting edge. The knife can be re-
positioned in height. This enables the use even of fre-
quently resharpened knives.
Mounting the knife support bar
Push the knife guard
(1)
to the middle.
Place the knife support bar
(3)
as shown on the
height adjustment screws (not visible), ensuring that
the flat top ends of the height adjustment screws
are seated in the slots at both ends of the knife sup-
port bar.
Inserting the knife
Turn the knurled wheels
(6)
on the right and left of
the knife holder in opposite directions to the front
to move the knife support bar via the height adjust-
ment screws to the lowest position, to prevent dam-
age to the cutting edge while inserting the knife.
Unscrew the knife clamping screws
(2)
counter-
clockwise as far out as possible.
Hold the knife
(4)
at the knife back and carefully in-
sert it in the holder from the side as shown with the
cutting edge facing upward.
Adjusting the knife height
Please refer to 15.5.1 Knife holder N
(Fig. 46.2)
.
Lateral repositioning of the knife
Push the knife guard
(1)
to the middle.
Loosen the clamping screws
(2)
by turning them
counterclockwise.
Push the knife
(4)
to the left or right as required.
To clamp the knife
(4)
, always tighten the clamping
screw
(2)
first which is located on the side to which
the knife has been repositioned by turning it clock-
wise.
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