AST 560 Semi-automatic Cryostat Microtome
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correct position and fix it by fixed lever 3.
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Fixed lever 4: Rotating movable jaw can be moved in the direction of arrow A on longitudinal
movable jaw to adjust the holder angle. When it reaches to correct angle, fix it by lever 4
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Anti-roll plate height adjusting knob: Turn the adjusting knob to adjust the relative distance
between the anti-roll plate and the blade, to adjust the anti-roll affection.
The blade holder has been already assembled when leaves factory, it only needs to be installed in
the equipment.
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Installation of blade holder and base
As showed in fig 17, slide the blade holder along the track in cryo chamber, turn the fixed
lever 2 to horizon position to lock the blade holder. The blade is close to specimen clamp, please
do as the steps:
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If there is bladed installed, please take care to remove the blade and place it properly.
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Turn the fixed lever 2 (2) slowly until the locking block (3) at the bottom of the blade holder
moves to the farthest position away from the blade holder.
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Aligning the locking block (3) at the bottom with the circular hole (4) of the rail(1) ; Meanwhile ,
align the V-shaped groove (5) at the bottom of the blade holder with the V-shaped groove (6) on
rail (1) , and then place the blade holder on the rail (1) gently and push it forward a reasonable
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