Leica Biosystems SM2400 - Manual (Page 5)

5 Leica SM2400 - Sledge microtome
After removing the metal bands and the carton top,
use the supplied key to unscrew the four socket head
screws (2.2)* from below.
Lift the microtome off the wooden block (2.1) and place
it on a stable workbench.
After unscrewing the socket head screw (2.3), remove
the sledge clamping block (2.4).
Clean the guide rails (1.20) with petroleum spirit and
apply the supplied oil to be found in the accessories
box (see p. 8, Cleaning and Maintenance).
1 Wooden block (for transit)
2 Microtome-block screws
3 Socket head screws
4 Sledge clamping block
*(2.2), e.g., means figure 2, component 2
Slide the knife holder (1.7) into the knife block (1.10)
and clamp with the wing nut (1.6). After loosening the
clamp lever (1.12), rotate the specimen clamp (3.4) until
the clamp screw (3.1 or 5.1) faces the operator.
Abb. 2
3 4
Assembly