Instruction manual V2.1 – 03/2004
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Table of contents
1.
Important information ........................................................................................................................ 3
Table of contents ................................................................................................................................ 4
3.
Safety instructions for handling the instrument ........................................................................... 5
3.1
Safety devices ....................................................................................................................................... 5
4.
Technical data ..................................................................................................................................... 7
5.
General description............................................................................................................................ 8
5.1
Leica SM2000R - Overview ................................................................................................................................ 8
5.2
General description ........................................................................................................................................... 10
5.3
Standard delivery ................................................................................................................................ 10
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Unpacking and Setup ....................................................................................................................... 11
6.1
Unpacking ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
6.2
Site requirements .............................................................................................................................................. 11
6.3
Setup ................................................................................................................................................................... 12
6.4
Mounting the accessories................................................................................................................. 13
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Operating the instrument ................................................................................................................ 14
7.1
Mounting and orienting the specimen ........................................................................................................... 14
7.2
Clearance angle adjustment on the knife holder ......................................................................................... 14
7.3
Inserting the knife or disposable blade holder ............................................................................................. 14
7.4
Trimming ............................................................................................................................................................. 15
7.5
Sectioning ............................................................................................................................................ 15
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Trouble shooting ............................................................................................................................... 16
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Cleaning and maintenance ............................................................................................................. 17
9.1
Cleaning .............................................................................................................................................................. 17
9.2
Maintenance ........................................................................................................................................ 17
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Accessories ....................................................................................................................................... 18
10.1
Disposable blade holder ................................................................................................................................... 18
10.2
Section waste tray ............................................................................................................................................ 18
10.3 Distance plate for knife holder ......................................................................................................... 18
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Ordering information ....................................................................................................................... 19
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Warranty and service ...................................................................................................................... 20
