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Safety information
This instrument of safety class 1 has been built
and tested according to EN 61 010-1/IEC 1010-1
safety standards for electrical measurement,
control and laboratory equipment.
n.b.:
To keep the microscope in this safe condition,
it is essential to note the advice and warnings
given in this manual.
The mains plug must only be inserted into a
grounded outlet.
If an extension cord is used, it must be grounded
as well. Any interruption of the ground connector
inside or outside the microscope or disconnec-
ting the ground connector can render the micro-
scope potentially dangerous. Intentional sever-
ance is forbidden!
n.b.:
Using the ground connection, any accesso-
ries connected to the microscope which have
their own and/or a different power supply can
be given the same ground conductor poten-
tial. Please consult our servicing personnel if
you intend to connect units without a ground
conductor.
Make sure that only fuses of the specified type
and rating are used as replacements. It is forbid-
den to use mended fuses or to short-circuit the
fuse holder.
n.b.:
The instruments and accessories described in
this manual have been safety-tested and
checked for possible hazards.
Before modifying the instrument in any way or
combining it with non-Leica products not
dealt with in this manual, it is essential to con-
sult the Leica agency for your area or the main
factory in Wetzlar!
Any unauthorized alteration to the micro-
scope or use for which it was not intended will
automatically terminate any warranty claim.
