It locks the wheel in place.

Victor

Doug Wade wrote:

> I just purchased an AO 820 microtome (blue grey color not the black kind)
> and have a question.....
> When I look at pictures of the 820's there is sometimes a lever on the
> right side of the microtome on base just to the right (and slightly
> back of) the blade holder. Some versions have nothing there. Mine has such
> a spot but has no lever. I can't see it having anything to do with the
> blade holder adjustments. Any ideas?
>
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