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Read all warnings and safety information below before using the microscope.

Warning

This set may include chemicals that could be harmful if misused. Read all 

cautionary statements in this manual. This also contains instruments and other 

materials with sharp points and edges. This set is not to be used by children 

under 8 years of age, and always with adult supervision.

Use under adult supervision. For children 8 years and older. The following 

chemicals may be included in this package and could be harmful if misused. 

Eosin Biological Dye

Caution: Harmful. Do not swallow. In case of accident, call a doctor. Keep away 

from young children.

Gum Media

Caution: Do not swallow. In case of accident, call a doctor. Keep away from 

young children. 

Safety Information

General First Aid Information

In case of eye contact: Wash out eye with plenty of water, holding eye open if 

necessary. Seek immediate medial advice

If swallowed: Wash out mouth with water drink some fresh water. Do not induce 

vomiting. Seek immediate medical advice. 

If inhaled: Remove person to fresh air.  

In case of skin contact and burns: Wash affected area with plenty of water for 15 

minutes.

In case of a cut: Was the cut with antiseptic solution ( in unavailable use clean 

water. Next, carefully place a bandage over he wound. In case of serious injury, 

you should seek first aid and inform a doctor as soon as possible. 

If in doubt or serious injury occurs, seek medical attention immediately. In 

addition to the container, take these instructions and any material used in the 

slide preparation with you. 

Advice For Supervising Adults

Read and follow the instructions, the safety information and the first aid 

information carefully. Keep them on hand for reference.

The incorrect use of chemicals can cause injury and damage to one’s health. Use 

only the slide preparations listed in the instructions.

The microscope is for children 8 years and older and only with adult supervision

Because children’s abilities vary, even within age groups, supervising adults 

should exercise discretion regarding which slide preparations are suitable 

and safe for children.  The instructions should aid adults in assessing slide 

preparations to discern their suitability for each child. 

Supervising adults should discuss the warning and safety information with the 

child before commencing the preparation of slides. Pay particular attention to the 

safe handling of chemicals if used. 

A separate tin or bucket should be used for the disposal of solid waste materials. 

Any wasted solution should be poured directly down a drain, but never into a 

sink.

To be used solely under the strict supervision of adults that have studied the 

precautions provided.

Caution

Use care to install batteries in the orientation indicated by the illustrations in the 

battery slots of the battery holder. Follow battery manufacturer’s precautions. Do 

not install batteries backwards or mix new and used batteries. Do not mix batter 

types. If these precautions are not followed batteries may explode, catch fire or 

leak. Improperly installed batteries void warranty.

Summary of Contents for AY12938

Page 1: ...300x 600x 1200x Monocular Compound Microscope Explorer Kit www barska com BC501 10 16 ...

Page 2: ...ical attention immediately In addition to the container take these instructions and any material used in the slide preparation with you Advice For Supervising Adults Read and follow the instructions the safety information and the first aid information carefully Keep them on hand for reference The incorrect use of chemicals can cause injury and damage to one s health Use only the slide preparations...

Page 3: ...pears 1200 times larger than it appears to the naked dye E Stage Clips 2 clips hold the glass slide firmly onto the stage F Stage Flat Platform with a hole in the center to allow reflected light off the mirror or light source to enter the microscope G Color Filter And Aperture Wheel The color filters are incorporated with in the stage Use these filters to add colors and enhance an image in the eye...

Page 4: ...ct with a slide or the stage This may cause damage to the slide and also to the objective lens To prevent the wires attached to the light from breaking never rotate the light source a full 360 degrees Batteries Place the microscope on its side To remove the protective plastic over remove the screws with a Phillips head screwdriver Gently lift and the base will open Insert two AA batteries not incl...

Page 5: ... the eggs will hatch into nauplius larvae this is the first stage of development after leaving the eggs Place some of the larvae into the shrimp hatchery Place some fresh brine solution in another dish Add a small amount of yeast to this new solution Then using the eyedropper transfer some of the larvae into this dish as well The yeast will serve as food and produce oxygen for the larvae as they d...

Page 6: ... tap the cover slip with a toothpick to evenly spread the media under the slip Attach a label to each slide and set aside for a few days until the media dries If you don t wish to save the slides wash the slides in clean water and liquid soap Rinse well and dry Further Experiments Try out the above procedure with other salts such as Epsom and Rochelle Sugar will also crystallize but you will need ...

Page 7: ...ou wish into the hole of the micro slicer Rotate the knob to cut your specimen into a thin slice about 1 4 x 114 inch Put two drops of Eosin in a collecting vial Pick up the piece of onion with your tweezers and place it in the vial Wait for one or two minute Remove the piece from the stain and flush clean water holding it with tweezers over the waste cup Place it on a clean side To save your slid...

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