Segment Arc And Universal Specimen Holder; Knife And Blade Carriers - Thermo Scientific Microm HM340E Benutzerhandbuch

Segment arc and universal
Specimen holder
Knife and Blade
Thermo Fisher Scientific
The segment arc and universal specimen holder are highly suitable for
the clamping of small specimens embedded in plastic.
[b]
[c]
• The specimen is inserted in the holder [a] and clamped with the
screw [b] with the hex head wrench [c].
• Then the holder together with the specimen is put into the segment
carrier [e], where the holder can be turned 360°.
• Thus, the specimen can be aligned as required.
• Then, the holder is clamped into the selected position with the
screw [d].
• The carrier [e] can be moved on the base [f ]. This way, the surface
of the specimen can be placed parallel to the knife/blade.
• The screw [g] is used to swing the carrier onto the base.
Carriers
h
azard of hand injuries
Due to moving parts of the microtome knife or blade, a danger area
arises, which might lead to hand injuries if the safety features and the
instruction manual are not followed carefully. The use of the knife or
blade carriers of the microtome are easy ; they can be moved sideways
and are equipped with a knife or blade guard for user safety while
adjusting knife or blade and specimen.
[a]
[d]
Operating Instructions

Knife and Blade Carriers

[e]
[g]
Operation Manual HM340E
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