Sutter Instrument MP-285, Basic Operations

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MP-285 SYSTEM ROE BASIC OPERATIONS – REV. 4.04 (20210122)
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Never touch any part of the micromanipulator electromechanical device while it is in
operation and moving. Doing so can result in physical injury (e.g., fingers can be caught
and pinched between the moving parts of the micromanipulator).
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As with all microinjection devices, sharp micropipettes can fly out of their holder
unexpectedly. Always take precautions to prevent this from happening. Never loosen the
micropipette holder chuck when the tubing is pressurized, and never point micropipette
holders at yourself or others. Always wear safety glasses when using sharp glass
micropipettes with pressure microinjectors.
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Do not handle the manipulator mechanical while the power is on, and take care to
ensure no cables pass close to the mechanical manipulator.
Other
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Use this instrument only for microinjection purposes in conjunction with the procedures
and guidelines in this manual.
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Retain the original packaging for future transport of the instrument.
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Some applications, such as piezo-impact microinjection call for the use of mercury in the
micropipette tip. The use of any hazardous materials with any Sutter Instrument’s
instrument is not recommended and if undertaken is done so at the users’ own risk.
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When transporting the mechanical manipulator, be sure to install the shipping screws
supplied in their correct locations. Failure to do this may result in damage to the motors.
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This instrument contains no user-serviceable components — do not open the instrument
casing. This instrument should be serviced and repaired only by Sutter Instrument or an
authorized Sutter Instrument servicing agent.
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Sutter Instrument reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
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This device is intended only for research purposes.
Handling Micropipettes
Failure to comply with any of the following precautions may result in injury to the users
of this device as well as those working in the general area near the device.
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The micropipettes used with this instrument are very sharp and relatively fragile.
Contact with the pulled micropipette tips, therefore, should be avoided to prevent
accidentally impaling yourself.
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Always dispose of micropipettes by placing them into a well-marked, spill-proof “sharps”
container.