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Safety notes
58 Leica M525 OH4 / Ref. 10 714 367 / Version -
Directions for the operator of the
instrument
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Follow the instructions described here.
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Follow the directions provided by your employer regarding
work organization and safety.
Stability
When moved in the OP, the swing arm must be folded up and
locked and the brakes must be applied, otherwise the swing
arm may drift out of control and the stand could topple.
Hazards due to moveable parts
This section describes uses that, inadvertently, could lead to
hazardous situations.
• Add accessories and balance the stand before the operation,
and never over the field of operation.
• Do not put your fingers between the microscope and the
focusing drive; they could get crushed.
Floor stand:
• When displacing the stand, push it. Do not pull it. Feet in light-
weight shoes could become trapped beneath the casing of
the base.
• The footbrakes must remain engaged throughout the
operation.
Electrical terminals
The control unit may be opened only by a Leica-approved
service technician.
Accessories
Only the following accessories may be used on the
Leica M525 OH4 surgical microscope:
• The Leica accessories described in this user manual.
• Other accessories, provided that these have been expressly
approved by Leica as being technically safe in this context.