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Symbols used in the Instruction Manual
Observe the information contained in the instruction manual to keep yourself and your environment
safe.
General hazard
Electrical hazard
Biological hazard
Danger of cuts
Hazard caused by flammable
materials
Risk of crushing
Hazard caused by hot
surface.
Indicates information
considered important, but not
hazard-related.
Safety Instructions
WARNING
Not following these safety instructions can lead to hazardous
situations that, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Observe the safety instructions.
The centrifuge is to be used for its intended use only. Improper
use can cause damages, contamination, and injuries with fatal
consequences.
The centrifuge must be operated by trained personnel only.
It is the obligation of the operator to make sure that the proper
protective clothing is used. Mind the “Laboratory Biosafety Manual”
of the World Health Organization (WHO) and the regulations in your
country.
Keep a safety zone of minimum 30 cm around the centrifuge. Refer
to
"Figure 1: Safety Zone" on page 40
Persons and hazardous
substances must be kept out of this safety zone while centrifuging.
Do not modify the centrifuge and its accessories in any unauthorized
way.
Do not operate a centrifuge if its housing is open or incomplete.
