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If the product is used in a manner not specified by this manual, the safety of the user may be imperiled. In addition, the
product may also be damaged. Always use this product according to the instruction manual.
The following symbols are used in this instruction manual.
CAUTION
: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
minor or moderate injury.
NOTE
: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in
damage to the product or other property.
TIP
: Indicates the useful knowledge or information for use.
CAUTION - Prevention of infection -
CAUTION - Installation of the product -
If you observe specimens which have potentiality of infection, please comply with following items to
prevent from infection.
• Wear protective equipment such as gloves, etc.
Wear protective equipment such as gloves, etc. to prevent the specimens from touching your skin directly.
When you maintain the product which may have contacted the specimens, wear protective equipment such as
gloves, etc., or clean the product before operation.
• Follow the procedures described in chapter "Handling Precautions ".
Follow the procedures described in chapter "Handling Precautions" (page 5) prior to using the units of this product.
Otherwise, the stability of this product will be lost and the dropped sample will cause the possibility of infection.
• After observation, clean the portions where specimens contacted directly.
• Remove the specimen when moving the product.
When moving this product, be sure to remove the specimen first, since it is in danger of dropping and spattering.
• In case the specimen is damaged, promptly take the infection prevention measures.
• When disposing of the product, follow the regulations and rules of your local government.
When disposing of the product which contacted the specimens, be sure to follow the regulations and rules of your
local government.
• Follow the laboratory biosafety guidelines issued by WHO.
In addition, refer to the laboratory biosafety guidelines issued by WHO. This microscope is assumed to be used with
the biosafety level 3 or lower.
Install this product on a sturdy, level table or bench.
For safety in particular, do not place a mat, etc. under the product.
Safety precautions
