Hitachi TM3030 Plus Instruction Manual page 135

5. In the case of a manual stage, align the specimen with the center of the specimen stage.
Turn the stage knobs X and Y to align the tip of the positioning guide with the center (a
cross mark), as shown in Figure 4.2.3-7.
Center mark
Figure 4.2.3-7 Aligning with the Center of the Stage
6. Insert the specimen stage gradually while checking to see if the specimen does not
contact the surrounding components of the specimen chamber, as shown below.
CAUTION: The specimen stage weighs approximately 5 kg. When exchanging
specimens, securely grasp the handle and be careful not to get your
hands pinched.
NOTE : As shown in Figure 4.2.3-9, if the specimen or the specimen stub touches the
upper face of the frontage, re-adjust the height of the specimen stub with reference
to 4.2.2 6, 7.
Positioning guide
Figure 4.2.3-8 Specimen Change
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A: Center mark
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B: Positioning guide
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Align A with B