Safety notes
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Leica M220 F12 / Ref. 10 716 922 / Version 03
3.6 Dangers of use
WARNING
Damage to the eyes due to prolonged exposure!
The light of the instrument may be harmful. Risk of eye
damage increases with the duration of exposure.
X
During exposure to the light from this instrument, do
not exceed the hazard reference values.
If the exposure time exceeds 1 min with this instrument
at maximum output power, the hazard reference value
will be exceeded.
WARNING
Danger of injury due to:
• uncontrolled lateral movement of the arm system,
• tilting of the stand,
• trapping of feet in lightweight shoes beneath the
casing of the base.
• Abrupt braking of the surgical microscope at a
threshold that cannot be crossed.
X
For transportation, always move the Leica M220 F12
surgical microscope into the transport position.
X
Never move the stand while the unit is extended.
X
Never roll the stand or OP equipment over the cables
lying on the floor.
X
Always push the Leica M220 F12 surgical microscope;
never pull it.
WARNING
Risk of death from electrical shock!
X
The surgical microscope may be connected to a
grounded socket only.
WARNING
Risk of injury from parts falling down!
X
Complete all preparations and adjustments on the
optics carrier before the operation.
X
Never rebalance or re-equip the optical components and
accessories with the instrument over the operation area.
X
Before re-equipping, always lock the swing arm.
X
Check that the optical components and accessories fit
well and are fastened securely before the operation.
X
Before changing equipment during an operation, swivel
the microscope away from the operation area.
WARNING
Failure of the illumination can be dangerous for the patient!
X
Keep a compatible replacement LED module ready.
WARNING
Light that is too intense can damage the retina!
X
Observe the warning messages in the chapter on "Safety
Notes".
WARNING
Risk of injury from the surgical microscope swinging down!
X
Do not exceed the max. load when equipping
components and accessories.
X
Check the total weight using the "Load table".
WARNING
Risk of death from electrical shock!
X
Disconnect the power cable from the instrument power
socket before changing fuses.
WARNING
Risk of injury from the surgical microscope swinging down!
X
Lock the swing arm.
X
Never change the accessories or attempt to rebalance
the microscope while it is above the field of operation.
X
Balance the swing arm each time after changing
accessories.
WARNING
Risk of injury to the patient.
X
Don't switch on/off during surgery.
X
Don't unplug systm during surgery.
