Leica Biosystems RM2125 RTS - Manual (Page 34)

34 Instructions for Use, V2.1 – 10/2012
5. Operation
5.9.8 Knife holder N/NZ
The knife holders N and NZ are appropriate for standard steel and tungsten carbide knives,
profile c and d, up to 16 cm long. The integrated height adjustment feature allows you to also
use knives that have been resharpened numerous times.
Fig. 28
Enlarged detail:
Knife inserted and
height-adjusted
Mounting the knife support bar
• Push knife guard (8) to the center.
• Set the knife support bar (46) onto the height adjustment screws (not
visible) in the position shown. The flat ends of the height adjustment
screws must be located in the slots at each end of the knife support
bar.
Prior to inserting the knife, both knife holder and knife holder base
must have been installed on the instrument!
Knife holder N
For holding conventional
knives up to 16 cm in
length.
Knife holder NZ
For holding conventional and carbide
metal knives up to 16 cm in length.
Knife pressure plate (56) for extreme
stability and full utilization of the knife
blade.
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