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Safety Symbols
The following symbols are found on the microscope. Study the meaning of the symbols and always use the equipment
in the safest possible manner.
Symbol
Explanation
Indicates that the surface becomes hot, and should not be touched with bare hands.
Indicates a non-specific general hazard. Follow the description given after this symbol or in
instruction manual.
Indicates that the main switch is ON.
Indicates that the main switch is OFF.
Caution indications
Caution labels are placed at parts where special precaution is required when handling and using the microscope. Always
heed the cautions.
Caution label
position
Lamp housing
[Caution against high temperature]
Caution label
position
Rear panel
[Caution against high temperature]
If a caution label is dirty or peeled off, contact Olympus for the replacement or other inquiry.
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Getting Ready
Fig. 2
1. A microscope is a precision instrument. Handle it with care and avoid
subjecting it to sudden or severe impact. Also note that the microscope
does not have a waterproof construction.
2. Do not use the microscope where it is subjected to direct sunlight, high
temperature and humidity, dust or vibrations. (For the operating conditions,
refer to section 8, “SPECIFICATIONS”.)
3. When moving the microscope, remove the observation and specimen
and carefully carry the microscope by holding the grasping part on the
rear of the arm and the front part of the base as shown in Fig. 2.
To prevent damage to the microscope, never hold it by the stage
or coarse/fine adjustment knob.
· Even when moving the microscope along the desktop surface, be sure
to remove the specimen in advance.
· When the microscope needs to be packaged for forwarding to a remote
location, contact Olympus.
Please do not lift up the microscope by holding the bottom side of the
power supply cover (black) located on the rear panel.
4. When the accessories of this product are used, make sure that the system
height does not exceed 1 meter. Otherwise, the stability of the device will
be lost.
CAUTION
