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G e n e r a l D a t a H e a l t h c a r e , I n c .
Clamping the Specimen and Blade Installation
Clamping the specimen:
•
Using the C-Type Specimen Clamp
：
o
Put the specimen (4) into the
clamp
(1) as is
shown in the picture. Then rotate the
nut
(3)
clockwise to tighten the clamp. To remove the
specimen, rotate the nut counterclockwise.
•
Using the Quick Release Clamp:
o
Pull the
clamp handle
(5) in the direction
showed in the picture. The clamp will open. You
can now insert the specimen (6) into the clamp
(2). Release the
handle
(5), the specimen will be
clamped automatically. To remove the specimen,
repeat the same operation.
Always clamp the specimen
first before installing the blade
to avoid injury.
Installing the blade:
•
Before installing the
blade
in the
blade holder
clamp
, make sure that the
blade holder base
is
secured (9). Then, choose the angle of the X-Axis
slider and secure it using lever (10). Choose the
lateral location of the
blade holder clamp
and secure
it using
lever
(8). Finally, place the blade in the
blade
holder clamp
as shown by the red arrow (11) and
secure it using
lever
(7).
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