Leica Biosystems RM2125 RTS - Manual (Page 20)

20 Instructions for Use, V2.1 – 10/2012
5. Operation
• The index marks (0°, 5° and 10°) for adjust-
ment of the clearance angle (27) are located
on the right side of the knife holder (25).
• There is also an index mark (28) on the right
side of the knife holder base (21) which
serves as a reference point when adjusting
the clearance angle.
• When using the knife holder base (non-
orientable), loosen the Allen screw to
release the clamp by turning Allen key No. 4
(24) counterclockwise.
• When using the knife holder base (with
lateral movement), rotate the lever on the
right side of the knife holder base counter-
clockwise.
• Move the knife holder until the index mark of
the desired clearance angle coincides with
the reference line on the knife holder base.
Example:
Enlarged detail showing a clearance angle
setting of 5°.
The recommended clearance angle
setting for knife holder E is approx.
1° - 3°.
• Firmly hold the knife holder in this posi-
tion and rotate the lever (24) or Allen screw
(depending on the knife holder base used)
clockwise to clamp it.
5.3 Adjusting the clearance angle
Fig. 12
21 24
25
27
28
Enlarged detail:
Index marks for
clearance angle
setting