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Batteries safety instructions
Care and maintenance
Levenhuk Limited Warranty
• Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
• Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time; taking care not to mix old and new ones, or batteries of
different types.
• Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
• Make sure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from equipment that is not to be used for an extended period of time.
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Remove used batteries promptly.
• Never attempt to recharge primary batteries as this may cause leakage, fire, or explosion.
• Never short-circuit batteries as this may lead to high temperatures, leakage, or explosion.
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Never heat batteries in order to revive them.
• Remember to switch off devices after use.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children, to avoid risk of ingestion, suffocation, or poisoning.
• Never, under any circumstances, look directly at the Sun through this device without a special filter, or look
at another bright source of light or at a laser, as this may cause PERMANENT RETINAL DAMAGE and may lead to
BLINDNESS.
• Take necessary precautions when using the device with children or people who have not read or who do not
fully understand these instructions.
• Do not try to disassemble the device on your own for any reason, including to clean the mirror. For repairs and
cleaning of any kind, please contact your local specialized service center.
• Protect the device from sudden impact and excessive mechanical force.
• Do not touch the optical surfaces with your fingers. To clean the telescope exterior, use only special cleaning
wipes and special optics cleaning tools from Levenhuk.
• Store the device in a dry, cool place away from hazardous acids and other chemicals, away from heaters, open
fire and other sources of high temperatures.
• Replace the dust cap over the front end of the telescope whenever it is not in use. This prevents dust from
settling on the mirror or lens surfaces.
• Seek medical advice immediately if a small part or a battery is swallowed.
All Levenhuk telescopes, cameras for telescopes, microscopes and binoculars
are warranted to be free of
defects in materials and workmanship for t
hree years
from date of retail purchase.
All Levenhuk accessories
are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for
six months
from date of retail purchase.
Levenhuk will repair or replace such product or part thereof which, upon inspection by Levenhuk, is found to
be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the obligation of Levenhuk to repair or replace such
product, the product must be returned to Levenhuk together with proof of purchase satisfactory to Levenhuk.
A Return Authorization (RA) Number must be obtained in advance of return. Contact the local Levenhuk branch
to receive the RA number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping container. All returns must be accom
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panied by a written statement setting forth the name, address and telephone number of the owner, including a
description of any claimed defects. Parts or products for which replacement is made will become the property
of Levenhuk.
The customer will be responsible for all costs of transportation and insurance to and from Levenhuk or its au
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thorized dealers and will be required to prepay such costs.
Levenhuk will use reasonable efforts to repair or replace any product covered by this warranty within thirty
days of receipt. If a repair or replacement will require more than thirty days, Levenhuk will notify the customer
accordingly. Levenhuk reserves the right to replace any product that has been discontinued from its product line
with a new product of comparable value and function.
This warranty does not apply to any defects or damages resulting from alteration, modification, neglect, mis
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use, usage of improper power sources, damage in transportation, abuse, or any cause other than normal use, or
to malfunction or deterioration due to normal wear.
Levenhuk disclaims all warranties, express or implied, whether of merchantability or fitness for a particular use,
except as expressly set forth herein. The sole obligation of Levenhuk under this limited warranty will be to re
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pair or replace the covered product, in accordance with the terms set forth herein. Levenhuk disclaims liability
for any loss of profits, loss of information, or for any general, special, direct, indirect or consequential damages
which may result from breach of any warranty, or arising out of the use or inability to use any Levenhuk
