Safety
Precautions
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10. Hazardous Sample
This microscope is intended primarily for microscopic observations of cells and tissue set on glass
sides.
Check to determine whether a sample is hazardous before handling.
Handle hazardous samples according to the standard procedure specified by your laboratory.
If the sample is potentially infectious, wear rubber gloves and avoid touching samples. If contact
occurs between a sample and the microscope, decontaminate the contaminated portion according to
the standard procedure specified for your laboratory.
1. Turn off power during assembly, connection/disconnection of cords, lamp replacement, and
maintenance.
To prevent electric shock and/or malfunctions, always turn off the power switch(es) of the product
(press it (them) to the "!" position) and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet before assembly,
connecting or disconnecting of cords, lamp replacement, and cleaning of the microscope and the
objective.
2. Lamp replacement precautions
To avoid burns, wait at least 30 minutes after the lamp is turned off to give it sufficient time to cool.
To avoid electric shock or malfunctions, never attempt to replace the lamp without first turning off the
power switches for the microscope and the peripheral devices (press them to the "!" position) and
unplugging the power cord from the wall outlet.
Make sure the lamphouse cover is securely fitted to the lamphouse after lamp replacement. Never turn
on the lamp while the lamphouse cover is open. Do not break up used lamps; instead, dispose of them
as special industrial waste or as specified by local regulations.
3. Use the specified lamp and lamphouse.
Always use the specified lamp and lamphouse. Using an unspecified lamp may cause malfunction or fire.
Refer to Chapter 8 for the specified lamp and lamphouse.
4. Avoid contact with water.
Never allow water to come into contact with the product, and keep the product away from liquids.
Splashing water onto the product may cause a short, resulting in malfunction or abnormal heating. If
water is splashed onto the product, immediately turn off the power switch (press it to the "!" position)
and remove the power cord from the receptacle. Then wipe off moisture with a dry cloth or something
similar. If water enters the product, do not use; in this case, contact your distributor.
5. Do not place any object on top of the product.
Do not place any object on top of the product or cover it with a cloth or the like. The system
temperature will rise, resulting in malfunctions.
CAUTION
WARNING
