Thermo Scientific CryoStar NX70 Operator Guide
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Fitting or Exchanging Low Profile Blades
Microtome blades are extremely sharp and can cause severe injuries- always use good
laboratory practice when handling them.
Always cover the blade with the knife / blade guard and activate the electronic and
mechanical brakes prior to making modifications to the blade/knife and specimen or
changing the specimen.
The blade holder should be fitted with low profile blades (80mm x 8mm; 35° facet angle) as standard.
To fit or exchange low profile blades:
•
Use only the front handle to
move the anti-roll plate to the
side.
•
Pull the blade clamping lever
towards the front of the
instrument to release the
clamping plate.
•
Carefully slide a low profile blade
into the middle of the slot,
ensuring that the blade is
equidistant from the ends of the
slot.
•
Push the blade clamping lever
towards the back of the
instrument to clamp the blade in
position.