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The finish of the microscope is hard epoxy and is resistant to acids and 
reagents. Clean this surface with a damp cloth and mild detergent. 
 
Periodically, the microscope should be disassembled, cleaned and 
lubricated. This should only be done by a qualified, authorized 
microscope technician. 
 

DUST COVER AND STORAGE

 – All microscopes should be protected from 

dust by a dust cover when in storage or not in use. A dust cover is the 
most cost-effective microscope insurance you can buy. Ensure that the 
storage space is tall enough to allow the microscope to be placed into 
the cabinet or onto a shelf without making undue contact with the 
eyepieces. Never store microscopes in cabinets containing chemicals 
which may corrode your microscope. Also, be sure that the objectives 
are placed in the lowest possible position and the rotating head is turned 
inward and not protruding from the base. Microscopes with mechanical 
stages should be adjusted toward the center of the stage to prevent the 
moveable arms of the mechanical stage from being damaged during 
storage in the cabinet. 

 
TENSION CONTROL OF FOCUSING MOVEMENT - 

Tension of the focusing 

movement is controlled by a tension system found on the pinion metal of 
the  rapid  focus  control.  This  can  be  adjusted  by  using  the  Swift  part         
#MT205 wrench.

 

 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 

 

BULB REPLACEMENT -

 To prolong the life of the bulb you should always 

turn off the unit when not in use. The replacement bulb part number can 
be  found  underneath  the  microscope  on  the  metal  base  plate.  The 
M3500DF models use a 5W fluorescent bulb Swift part number MA2202F. 
The M3500CL models use a .06W LED Swift part number MA2215.   

Summary of Contents for M3500 SERIES

Page 1: ...CROSCOPE The Swift M3500 Series microscope is considered to be the most Student proof microscope on the market It is an instrument of optical and mechanical precision and will perform satisfactorily w...

Page 2: ...age drift CONDENSER the condenser is mounted in the stage and it is used in conjunction with the iris diaphragm The function of the condenser is to provide full illumination to the specimen plane and...

Page 3: ...ide in place allowing the user to move the slide on any x y axis through the manipulation of two control knobs or a co axial control mechanism NOSEPIECE the revolving turret that holds the objective l...

Page 4: ...COVER GLASS Thin glass cut in circles rectangles or squares for covering the specimen usually a thickness of 0 15 to 0 I7mm The majority of specimens should be protected by a cover glass and must be c...

Page 5: ...esolving power is directly proportional to the numerical aperture of the optical system WORKING DISTANCE the distance from the lens of the objective to the cover slip on the slide when the specimen is...

Page 6: ...ification of 400X or lower However at a magnification of 1 000X and above refraction becomes problematic This problem is reduced significantly by placing a thin layer of very clear viscous oil between...

Page 7: ...100XRD objective requires an iris diaphragm for brightfield oil immersion microscopy HOW TO USE THE POINTMASTER EYEPIECE RETICLE Swift s patented POINTMASTER eyepiece reticle which is installed in the...

Page 8: ...ware must first be installed on a computer The minimum computer requirements to use the camera is having an available USB 2 0 port Windows XP Vista or Mac OS X operating system installed on the comput...

Page 9: ...e microscope is not in use CLEANING The front lens of the objectives particularly the 40XRD and 100XRD should be cleaned after use First brush with a soft camel hair brush or blown off with clean oil...

Page 10: ...ay corrode your microscope Also be sure that the objectives are placed in the lowest possible position and the rotating head is turned inward and not protruding from the base Microscopes with mechanic...

Page 11: ...s electrical cord from the electrical socket and remove any slides on the stage Use the small allen wrench 09mm that was included with the microscope to loosen the set screws that hold the black illu...

Page 12: ...e enough Slowly open the diaphragm to increase the size of the opening allowing for additional illumination E PROBLEM Once the specimen is in focus it moves out of focus CORRECTION Gravity is causing...

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