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DISCLAIMER
The XenoWorks BRI Analog Microinjector should only be used in a laboratory
environment for use on animal tissues. It is not intended for use, nor should be used, in
human experimentation, or applied to humans in any way. This is not a medical device.
Do not open or attempt to repair the instrument without expressed and explicit
instructions from Sutter Instrument Company.
Do not allow unauthorized and or untrained operatives to use this device.
Any misuse will be the sole responsibility of the user/owner and Sutter Instruments
assumes no implied or inferred liability for direct or consequential damages from this
instrument if it is operated or used in any way other than for which it is designed.
PRECAUTIONS AND GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION
Please read this manual carefully before operating the instrument.
Do not operate if there is any obvious damage to any part of the instrument.
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 micropipettes
at yourself or others. Always wear safety glasses when using sharp glass micropipettes
with pressure microinjectors.
Use this instrument only for microinjection purposes in conjunction with the procedures
and guidelines in this manual.
This instrument is designed for use with capillary glass micropipettes with an outer
diameter of 1mm. Adapters for other capillary diameters are available upon request.
Please retain the original packaging for future transport of the instrument.
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 XenoWorks instrument is
not recommended and under taken at the users’ own risk.
This instrument has moving parts that may create pinch points. Take extra care not to
operate the instrument when there is a danger of crushing fingers or cables.
Always transport the instrument in its original foam packaging.
This instrument contains no user-serviceable components. This instrument should be
serviced and repaired only by Sutter Instrument or an authorized Sutter Instrument
servicing agent.
Operate this instrument only according to the instructions included in this manual.
This device is intended only for research purposes.
Sutter Instrument reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.
For technical assistance, please contact your local Sutter Instrument dealer or (in the
U.S.) call 1-415-883-0128. You may also E-mail your queries to [email protected].
XENOWORKS ANALOG MICROINJECTOR OPERATION MANUAL – REV. 4
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