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ZEISS
2 Safety | 2.3 Prevention of Hazards
2.3.7 Mechanical Hazards
WARNING
Crushing hazard when lowering the microscope
The microscope and its components are heavy. When the load is lowered during transport and
positioning, body parts can be crushed.
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Maintain a safe distance.
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Do not walk or place your hands or feet under the load while it is being lowered.
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Wear safety shoes and gloves.
CAUTION
Crushing hazard when moving ancillary equipment
The microscope and its components are heavy. When the load is lowered during transport and
positioning, body parts can be crushed.
Ancillary equipment associated with the microscope is very heavy. When the chiller, the rotary
pump(s), or the vibration block is moved, body parts can be crushed.
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Take care when moving ancillary equipment.
CAUTION
Moving the specimen stage
Fingers can be trapped by the moving specimen stage.
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Always close the chamber door before moving the specimen stage.
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To remove parts fallen into or near to the stage use a tool (e.g. tweezers) instead of your
fingers.
CAUTION
Closing the chamber door
Fingers can be pinched when closing the chamber door.
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Use the door handle to close the chamber door.
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Ensure not to get your fingers caught in the chamber door gap.
CAUTION
Fingers between isolated table and plinth
Fingers can be crushed in the gap between isolated table and plinth. The gap varies during op-
eration and while the air feet are adjusted.
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Do not place your fingers between isolated table and plinth.
Instruction Manual ZEISS SIGMA series | en-US | Rev. 7 | 352102-9344-006
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