Leica Biosystems RM2125 RTS - Manual (Page 10)

10 Instructions for Use, V2.1 – 10/2012
Knife guard on the knife holder
Each knife holder is equipped with a tightly mounted knife guard (3, 5).
This makes it possible to cover completely the cutting edge in every knife
or blade position.
Lock the handwheel and cover the knife edge with the knife guard
prior to any manipulation of knife or specimen, as well as prior to
changing specimens and during all work breaks!
2. Safety
Knife holder N
The knife guard (3) of the knife holder N can be
easily positioned via the two handles (4) ( Fig. 3 ).
To cover the knife edge, push both cover strips
of the knife guard to the center.
Knife holder E
The knife guard on knife holder E consists of a
foldaway handle (5).
To cover the cutting edge, fold the knife guard
handle (5) upwards as illustrated in Fig. 4 .
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Fig. 3
Fig. 4
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