Leica Biosystems CM1520 - Manual (Page 42)

42 Instructions for Use V1.3 – 10/2012
7. Daily Use of the Instrument
Fig. 43
The knife guard (18) is fixed and integrated into the
clamping jaws. The knife guard has handles (19)
that allow it to be moved. The knife guard is suit-
able for knife lengths up to 16cm. Always cover
exposed parts of the knife blade after sectioning.
The anti-roll guide system can be moved sideways
(only for the 84 mm variant). To better find the mid
position, a groove (17) is provided in the shaft (16),
in which the anti-roll guide sits.
19
19 18
16
17
Knife guard/lateral movement for knife holder CN
Clearance angle adjustment
The clearance angle adjustment for the knife holder CN is carried out exactly as described for
the blade holder CE.
Adjusting the anti-roll guide
The anti-roll guide adjustment for the knife holder CN is carried out exactly as described for the blade
holder CE. For lateral adjustments, refer to the section on lateral movement (on this page above).
• Pressure plate permits the full length of the
knife to be utilized.
• Use carbide metal and steel knives here.