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Blade Guard
The blade guard is used to prevent the tip of the disposable blade
from being exposed. Be sure to use the blade guard when
performing any task in the chamber that does not use the blade.
1. Tilt the Anti-Roll Plate and vacuum suction port toward you.
2. Hold the knob on the blade guard and tilt it away from you to
guard the tip of the disposable blade.
3. To store the blade guard, perform steps 1 and 2 in the reverse
order.
The Anti-Roll Plate cannot be used properly if the blade guard is
above the vacuum suction port.
When installing or orienting a specimen, be sure to lock the
handwheel in addition to setting the blade guard.