Leica Biosystems SM2000R - Manual (Page 13)

13 Leica SM2000 R – Sliding Microtome
6. Unpacking and setup
If there is no specimen clamp, mount the
specimen clamp now.
Mounting the specimen clamp
Two specimen clamps are available: the universal cas-
sette clamp (6) and the standard specimen clamp (7)
with a fixed and movable jaw.
• Fix the universal cassette clamp (6) to the mount (4,
Fig. 7.1) with the two screws (6a) using an Allen key
size 3. The clamping lever (6b) should be directed
to the operator.
• Fix the standard specimen clamp (7) to the mount
(4, Fig. 7.1) with the four screws (7a) using an Allen
key size 3.
Mounting the knife holder
4 mounting positions are available for the
knife holder to meet different sectioning re-
quirements. The knife holder can be mounted
in any of the 4 holes of the knife sledge.
The plastic grip of the clamping lever can be
repositioned as preferred by the user.
Pull the grip out of the lever, hold it in this po-
sition, and turn it to the desired position. It will
lock automatically when released.
• Screw the clamping lever (17) for the knife holder
(13) down in one of the four holes (18, Fig. 10.1) of
the knife sledge (11).
• Push the base plate of the knife holder (13) against
the clamping lever (17) and fully screw the lever
down until the knife holder is securely fixed.
Oblique positioning of the knife holder
• Loosen the clamping lever (17) and position the knife
holder (13) as required.
• Retighten the clamping lever (17) to fix the knife
holder in position.
6.4 Mounting the accessories
Fig. 13.2
6
7a
7
6a
Fig. 13.1
17
18
13
6b