Rotary Microtome HM 355 S
MICROM International GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Str. 49
D- 69190 Walldorf
386 200 - English
Clearance angle adjustment:
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The clearance angle between cutting edge
and specimen can be shifted and adjusted to
the requirements of the tissue to be sectioned.
•
Loosen the clamping lever (fig. 61.3) on the
right side of the knife carrier and move the
upper part of the knife carrier (fig. 61.2) on the
base (fig. 61.1).
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The adjusted clearance angle can be read on
the scale.
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Then turn the clamping lever (fig. 61.3)
upwards to lock in the new clearance angle.
Note:
By experience, usable cuts are only
achieved at a clearance angle of 10° or
more.
•
If the clamping lever (fig. 61.3) is loosened,
the upper part of the knife carrier can be
moved 1 cm to the left or right side.
•
This way, the cutting edge can optimally be
used.
•
The clamping lever for the angle adjustment
can be pulled off after a correct angle setting
to avoid that the angle is "reset" unintendedly.
Moving the knife carrier on the console:
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Loosen the clamping lever (fig. 61.6) on the
left side of the knife carrier, to move the carrier
forwards or backwards on the dovetail guide.
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This allows a rough adjustment of the knife to
the specimen.
Protection against injury:
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A bracket (fig. 61.4) on the clamping plate can
be moved upwards over the blade for the
protection against injury.
