Leica Biosystems SM2010 R - Manual (Page 21)

19 Leica SM2010 R
Adjusting the clearance angle and declination
• The index marks (0° to 10°) for adjusting the
clearance angle (43.1) are on the right side of
the segment arc (13).
• There is also an index mark (17) on the right
side of the knife holder basis (43.2) which
serves as a reference point when adjusting
the clearance angle.
• Loosen the screw (15) using a size 4 Allen key
until the segment arc (13) can be moved.
• Using the blade holder, move the segment arc
until the index mark coincides with that of the
desired setting.
Example:
Enlarged detail showing a clearance angle
setting of 4°.
13
43.1
43.2
Enlarged detail:
Scale for
setting the clearance angle.
15
17
52
52
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Assembling the blade holder SE (continued)
4. Instrument Setup
Caution!
Always remove the blade before adjust-
ing the clearance angle. The knife guard
does not provide any protection if you
reach into the blade from below (around
the blade holder).
The recommended clearance angle set-
ting for the blade holder is approx. 4°.
• Hold down the blade holder in this position and
retighten the screw (15) for clamping.
Fig. 21