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a
Placing
of
Specimen
Slides
[
Specimen
Holder
for
2
Specimen
Slides
(Fig.
37)
|
1.
Raise
the
stage
by
turning
the
coarse
adjustment
knob
@.
2.
Open
the
lever
@
on
the
specimen
clamp
and
slide
the
specimen
slides
on
to
the
stage
from
the
front
3.
After
sliding
the
slides
in
as
far
as
they
will
go,
gently
close
the
lock
lever.
[
Specimen
Holder
for
Single
Slides
(Figs.
38,
39)
The specimen can easily be placed by sliding it into the specimen holder
from the front. (Fig. 38)
*
With
single
slide
observations,
the
maximum
slide
dimensions
are 26X 76mm, with a thickness of 0.9 to 1.2 mm and cover
glass thickness of 0.17 mm.
#
When
observing
large
specimens
slides,
remove
the
specimen
holder and move the slide by hand.
Increased tension
[ Using an Oil Immersion Objective
Adsorption of immersion oil can cause the specimen to float. In such
cases, it is recommended to use the optional specimen clip (BH2-
SCB-3) for oil immersion objectives @). (Fig. 44)
Adjust the Tension of the X
and Y Axes Knobs
(Fig. 40)
The tension of the X and Y axes knobs can be individually adjusted.
Turning the X adjustment knob () or the Y adjustment knob ©) in the
direction of the arrow increases tension, and turning it in the opposite
direction reduces tension,
When adjusting the tension, hold the X and Y axes knobs to keep
them from turning along with the tension adjustment knobs.
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