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Version 1.1, Revision B
Operation
5
Tip
Detailed descriptions for inserting the knife into the individual knife holders are provided in
P. 68 – 6. Optional Accessories)
5.7
Trimming the specimen
5.7.1 Trimming in manual operation
Warning
Wheel turn direction of electric coarse feed incorrectly selected.
Specimen damage.
• Always assure that you have selected the correct turn direction of the coarse feed wheel before
turning the wheel.
Caution
Rotating the handwheel and the coarse feed wheel at the same time.
Specimen damage.
• Do not turn the coarse feed wheel whilst rotating the handwheel.
Fig. 64
• Use the
TRIM/SECT
button to select the
TRIM
mode.
• Set the desired trimming thickness.
• Release the handwheel locking mechanisim and the handwheel brake
lever.
• In
TRIM
mode, use the coarse feed buttons or electronic coarse feed
wheel to move the specimen towards the knife/blade.
• Trim the specimen by turning the handwheel or the coarse feed wheel
or
• Using the
CUT MODE
button, 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.
Warning
When doing fast manual trimming and fingers are put between the specimen and the knife/blade after
the handwheel is released.
Operator can get cut and injured due to the turning of the handwheel when it is unlocked.
• Do not put fingers between the specimen and the knife/blade during trimming and sectioning.