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For optimum viewing satisfaction, follow these simple procedures. Nomenclature used to describe
components and controls can be identified by referring to the diagram at left.
UNPACKING
1. Carefully remove microscope, WF10x eyepiece, dustcover, 2mm “L” hex wrench (for rack stop
adjustment), 0.90mm “L” hex key wrench (for eyepiece socket set screw and for lamp replacement).
Always handle and move microscope by securely holding the arm of microscope. Avoid touching any of
the lens surfaces while handling the microscope. Dust, dirt, or fingerprints can damage the delicate lens
surfaces or adversely affect image quality.
2. Examine packing material before you discard it. Retain the styrofoam container in case you need to
transport, store, or return the microscope for service. If it becomes necessary to ship the microscope for
any reason, pack it in the styrofoam container, and then pack the styrofoam in another corrugated
shipping container for optimum protection. Use of the styrofoam alone will not provide adequate
protection in transit, and will void your warranty.
DESCRIPTION OF COMPONENTS
1. EYEPIECE (ocular lens) Lens closest to the eye, magnifies the primary image formed by the objective
lens. The eyepiece is equipped with a “pointer” that rotates as the eyepiece is turned.
2. OBJECTIVE TURRET (nosepiece) Revolving turret which holds objective lenses, permits changes of
magnification by rotating different powered objective lenses into optical path.
3. OBJECTIVE LENS Lens closest to the object being viewed, forms first magnified image of the
specimen.
4. STAGE CLIPS Two linked single control locked-on clips hold specimen slide in place on stage.
5. STAGE Platform of the microscope where the specimen slide is placed.
6. CONDENSER LENS A specially designed condenser lens, fixed in center of stage, condenses light
rays from substage illumination and fills the back lens element of objective lens to improve image
resolution.
7. DISC DIAPHRAGM Rotating disc located below stage with holes of various apertures, designed to help
achieve optimum resolution of the objective lens. Larger apertures used for higher magnifications, and
smaller apertures used for lower magnifications.
8. SAFETY RACK STOP When properly adjusted, controls maximum upward travel of stage. Prevents
higher power objectives from breaking specimen slides, prevents damage to objective lenses. This stop
has been pre-adjusted at the factory.
9. FOCUSING KNOBS Coarse focusing knobs (larger knobs) located on each side of arm, raise or lower
stage to bring specimen image into focus. Fine focus knobs (smaller knobs) located on each side of arm
permit more precise image adjustment.
10. ILLUMINATION Built-in substage electric LED illuminator provides constant, reliable, pre-focused
illumination equal to a 20-watt tungsten bulb.
ASSEMBLY
Loosen 0.90mm socket set screw located in eyepiece tube and remove eyepiece dust cap. Insert WF10x
eyepiece into eyepiece tube and tighten 0.90mm socket screw to prevent removal of eyepiece.
