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5.7.2 Trimming in motorized operation
The handle of the handwheel must always be centered while in
motorized sectioning mode. Always turn the handwheel evenly in
clockwise direction; otherwise, the brake will not work properly.
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Use the
TRIM/SECT
key to select the trim mode.
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Set the desired trim section thickness.
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If necessary, set the sectioning window.
Always set the sectioning speed according to the hardness of the
specimen! For hard specimens, always select a slow speed.
•
Using the rotary knob, set the appropriate sectioning speed.
•
Using the
CUT MODE
button, select the
CONT
operating mode
(continuous stoke).
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Deactivate the handwheel lock and release the brake.
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Start motorized sectioning and trim the sample.
•
Terminate trimming when the desired sectioning surface and depth
have been reached.
5.
Operation
5.7 Trimming the specimen
5.7.1 Trimming in manual operation
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Use the
TRIM/SECT
key to select the trim mode.
•
Set the desired trim section thickness.
•
Deactivate the handwheel lock and release the brake.
•
In
TRIM
mode, use the coarse feed buttons to move the sample
against the knife/blade.
•
Trim the sample by turning the handwheel
or
•
Using the
CUT MODE
key, select the
ROCK
operating mode and cut the
specimen with forward and backward motions of the handwheel.
•
Terminate trimming when the desired sectioning surface and depth
have been reached.
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