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Specimen orientation system:The absolute precise position of the specimen ensures the orientation system. Move the specimen holder with the vertical and horizontal orientation knob to its desired position.
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Clearance Angle: For the optimal position of the blade for sectioning the angle of the cutting facet of the blade can be adjusted by moving the blade holder.
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Specimen retraction function: The specimen retraction protects the specimen and the blade from possible damage during the upwards movement. When the object after sectioning performs the return movement (upwards), it automatically moves back and before the next sectioning stroke, the object moves to its correct position.
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Protection guard: The red protection guard is to cover the cutting edge when the blade is inserted into the blade holder.
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Hand wheel lock: With the conveniently integrated locking lever on the hand wheel the rotation of the wheel can be locked at the 12 o’clock position. It is designed for one thumb-use. The locking lever under the hand wheel locks the movement at any position.
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Adjusting section thickness: Turning the section thickness adjusting knob the section thickness is adjusted. The scale on the displaying window indicates the thickness. The red pointer indicates the thickness while turning the adjusting knob.
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Specimen holder: Changing of specimen works quick and easy. The sample can be placed horizontally or vertically into the specimen holder.
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Coarse driving wheel: To adjust the distance between the blade and the specimen.
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Waste tray: Collects the sectioning wastage and can be dismounted easily for cleaning purposes.
