SETTING UP PROCEDURE
(WITH THE INSTRUMENT SWITCHED OFF)
1. SLICE
THICKNESS
The thickness of slice is adjusted by means of the micrometer head. The maximum thickness is 1 mm.
Each division on the thimble represents 1 micron. Each small division on the barrel represents 25 microns.
2. BLADE
FORCE
The force of the blade can be adjusted by turning the Blade Force Knob. To increase force turn the knob in a
clockwise direction.
3.
POSITIONING THE BLADE
Three or more filter papers of the correct diameter are placed on the circular plastic disc and held in place by
the two spring clips on the table. Turn the Manual Operating Knob clockwise until the chopping arm falls.
(
IMPORTANT:
THIS KNOB MUST NOT BE TURNED ANTICLOCKWISE). Remove Blade Clamping
Plate and fit a blade, replace the clamp plate loosely attaching the nut. With the blade resting on the top filter
paper along its length, tighten the clamp plate nut with the spanner provided. If this setting cannot be achieved,
slacken the two blade holder attachment nuts, adjust the blade holder to suit and retighten. When the machine
is switched on it will probably cut the top filter paper. After first switching off, remove this paper and the
Tissue Chopper is ready to take a specimen
Note:
Alternatively the specimen may be attached to the plastic disc without the use of the filter papers.
