Leica Biosystems SM2000R - Manual (Page 18)

Instruction manual V2.1 – 03/2004 18
10. Accessories
10.1 Disposable blade holder
Instead of a conventional microtome knife, a dispos-
able blade holder (15) can be inserted in the knife
holder.
• To clamp the disposable blade, loosen the three
screws (15a), carefully insert the blade, and re-
tighten the screws evenly.
• To insert the disposable blade holder into the knife
holder, unscrew the knife clamping screw (16) suf-
ficiently, and insert the disposable blade holder
between the jaws of knife holder from the left, and
retighten the clamping screw (16).
• Select the appropriate clearance angle (see 7.2).
10.2 Section waste tray
The section waste tray (26) protects the microtome
housing against paraffin debris. With the section waste
tray section debris is collected can be disposed of rap-
idly and easily.
• Place the section waste tray (26) on the horizontal
surface of the microtome from the left.
10.3 Distance plate for knife holder
When sectioning very high blocks, the mounting posi-
tion of the knife holder can be increased by using a
distance plate (27). The distance plate is delivered with
an overlength clamping lever (27a).
• Carefully remove the knife or disposable blade
holder from the knife holder.
• Remove the knife holder from the knife sledge.
• Screw the clamping lever (27a) in any of the four
holes (18, Fig. 10.1) of the knife sledge.
• Place the distance plate (27) and knife holder (13)
on the knife sledge, push the slot against the clamp-
ing lever (27a), and screw the clamping lever (27a)
down until knife holder and distance plate are firmly
secured.
26
16
15
15a
Fig. 18.3
Fig. 18.1
27a
27
13
27
27a
Fig. 18.2