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IMPORTANT NOTES
IMPORTANT NOTES
1.3. General safety instructions
Danger of an electronic shock!
This device contains electronic components that operate via a power source (power
supply and/or batteries). In case of any improper use of this device, there is a risk of
an electric shock. An electric shock can cause severe injury or even death. Therefore
please read the safety instructions below to avoid an explosion.
• Disconnect the device from the power supply by pulling the power plug when it
is not used or in case of longer interruption of operation and before starting any
work on maintenance and cleaning.
• Position your device so that it can be disconnected from the power supply at
any time. The wall socket you use should be located near the device and easily
accessible, since the plug on the power cable serves as a disconnecting device
for the power supply.
• Always pull on the plug to seperate the device from the power supply. Never pull
on the cable.
• Before operating, check the device, cables and connections for dammage.
• Never use a damaged unit or a unit with damaged power cables. Damaged parts
must be exchanged immediately by an authorised service centre.
• Only use the device in complete dry environment and do not touch it with wet or
moist parts of your body.
• The microscope is equipped with a power supply unit which allows the use of
mains voltage values of 12 V; 2 A.
• To avoid electric shock, connect the supplied power cord to a properly grounded
power outlet on. These mains cables are fitted with three-pin plugs to ensure
proper earthing.
Danger of choking!
In case of any improper use of this device, there is a risk of choking, especially for
children. Therefore please read the safety instructions below.
• Keep packaging material, like plastic bags and rubber bans, out of the reach for
children, as these materials pose a choking hazard!
• This product contains small parts that can be swallowed by children! There is a
risk of choking!
• If small parts are swallowed, consult a doctor immediately!
Danger of explosion!
In case of any improper use of this device, there is a risk of an explosion. Therefore
please read the safety instructions below to avoid and explosion.
• Do not expose the device to high temperatures. Use only the supplied power
adapter. Do not short-circuit the device or throw them into a fire. Excessive heat
or improper handling could trigger a short-circuit, a fire or an explosion.
• Do not use the microscopes and the accessories supplied with them in potential-
ly explosive atmospheres, in the presence of flammable solvents such as alcohol,
petrol or volatile anaesthetics, etc..
CAUTION: Danger of injury!
This device contains components and/or accessories that can cause minor to severe
injuries in case of any proper use. Therefore please read the safety instructions be-
low to avoid any bodily injury.
• Tools with sharp edges and points are often used when working with this device.
Because there is a risk of injury from such tools, store this device and all the tools
and accessories in a location that is out of the reach of children.
• Children must not have access to the included chemicals and liquids. Do not
drink the chemicals. Wash hands thoroughly with running water after using the
chemicals. In the event that the chemicals come into contact with your eyes or
mouth, rinse thoroughly with water. If you are in pain after exposure, contact a
doctor immediately and take the substances with which you came into contact
with you.
CAUTION: Fire hazard!
In case of any improper use of this device, there is a risk of fire. Therefore please read
the safety instructions below to avoid the initiation of burning.
NOTICE: Risk of property damage!
In case of any improper use of this device and/or its accessories, there is a risk of
property damage. Therefore only use the device according to the safety instructions
below.
• Do not disassemble the device. In the event of a defect, please contact your dea-
ler. The dealer will contact the Service Centre and can send the device in to be
repaired, if necessary.
• Do not expose this device to higher temperatures and protect it from water and
high humidity.
• Protect the device from severe shocks!
• For this device only use accessories and spare parts that comply with the techni-
cal information.
• Always use the power cord supplied by Nexcope. If an unsuitable power cord is
used, Nexcope can no longer guarantee the electrical functionality and safety of
the microscope.
• Use these microscope and the original accessories only for the applications de-
scribed in this manual.
• The manufacturer does not accept any liability for any other application, possibly
also for individual assemblies or individual parts. This also applies to all repair
and service work that is not carried out by authorised service personnel. There-
fore all guarantee / warranty claims expire.
• Zoom stereo microscope NSZ818 is not equipped with any special device to
protect against corrosive, toxic, potentially infectious or radioactive samples or
other samples that are harmful to health equipped. All legal requirements, in
particular national regulations for accident prevention, must be observed when
handling such samples.
Note!
If you have any complaints or queries please contact your national service centre by
telephone. The address is included in these instructions.
