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Stereoscopic microscopes are used for viewing 3-dimensional objects, inspection or assembly of small
parts, and for dissection of biological specimen. They provide an upright, unreversed image which
permits easy manipulation of the object being viewed while looking through the microscope. They are
designed for viewing solid objects at low magnification, but they will also permit viewing of some
transparent specimen slides.
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
Do not touch any of the lens surfaces while handling the microscope. Dust, dirt, fingerprints can damage
the delicate lens surfaces or adversely affect image quality.
Remove microscope stand and head assembly from carton. Remove rubber eyeshields, dustcover and
warranty card. Remove tension adjustment rod (used to adjust focusing tension), “L hex wrench” (used to
remove locking set screw on stage plates), and 2 contrast plates one white and one black (80mm
diameter). Your microscope is also supplied with a translucent white stage plate (80mm diameter), which
is already mounted in the microscope base.
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.
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
1. Install rubber eyepiece shields over top of eyepieces, with the flared portion of the shields positioned
at the outside edge of eyepieces. These help block out undesired light reflections, and to position
your eyes at the proper point above the eyepieces.
2. Please observe that the head rotates 360 degrees. To position the binocular head in stand, loosen
knurled head locking screw. Rotate head to face either forward or backward, whichever suits your
preference or needs. Then, tighten knurled head locking screw.
3. This model is furnished with three stage plates. The translucent white plastic plate is used when
viewing transparent specimen slides or for viewing some specimen thin enough through which light
can pass (insect wings, etc.). The black or white contrast plate can be used when viewing opaque
objects or for dissecting. Choose plate providing best contrast with specimen.
To switch plates, use the supplied “L hex wrench” to loosen set screw at front of base, only enough to
permit removal of plate. Replace plate and tighten set screw.
4.
Observe that the main voltage of your microscope is labeled on the back of the base. Make
certain that your voltage is 120v. Insert microscope plug into matching voltage outlet.
5. There are three rocker type light controls located on front surface of microscope base.
MAIN = Turns power on and off
“I”
= Turns incidental light on (top illumination)
“T”
= Turns transmitted light on (substage illumination)
Transmitted and incidental illumination combined can provide extra illumination for certain objects
where additional top illumination will enhance the object being viewed.
