Leica Biosystems RM2255 - Manual (Page 40)

38 Instructions for Use, V 1.8 RevC – 07/2013
5. Operation
5.7 Clamping the specimen
• Rotate the handwheel until the specimen clamp is in the uppermost
position.
• Activate the handwheel lock by allowing the handwheel handle to lock
in place and then activate the brake.
• Insert a specimen into the specimen clamp.
5.8 Clamping the knife / disposable blade
10
9
9a
• Fold knife guard (9) downward.
• To insert the blade, flip the right clamping lever
(10) forward and down.
Fig. 27
Always clamp the specimen block BEFORE clamping the knife or
the blade.
Lock the handwheel and cover the knife edge with the knife
guard prior to any manipulation of knife or specimen, prior to
changing the specimen block and during all work breaks!
A detailed description for inserting the specimen into various speci-
men clamps and specimen holders is provided in Chapter 6 "Option-
al accessories".
Take care when handling microtome knives and disposable blades.
The cutting edge is extremely sharp and can cause serious injuries!