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My First Lab

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DUO SCOPE

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USER MANUAL

Model MFL-06

This microscope is intended for use by ages 9 and older.

Parents are reminded this is a scientific tool and contains glass microscope slides and sharp instruments.

Proper handling and parental supervision is required.

Always follow the appropriate safety procedures

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Summary of Contents for DUO SCOPE MFL-06

Page 1: ...icroscope is intended for use by ages 9 and older Parents are reminded this is a scientific tool and contains glass microscope slides and sharp instruments Proper handling and parental supervision is required Always follow the appropriate safety procedures ...

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Page 3: ...gnifications The total magnification is calculated by multiplying the eyepiece magnification always 10X by the objective lens Objectives Compound use lower lighting Stereo use upper lighting 4X 40X 40X 10X 100X 100X 40X 400X N A Note the 40X lens is not suitable for use with the upper lighting due to the focusing distance required The lens must be too close to the specimen and will not allow enoug...

Page 4: ...Components Study the picture below to become familiar with the different parts of your microscope ...

Page 5: ...lides 4 Cover Glass 5 Plastic Transfer Pipet 6 2 Bottles of Non Toxic Stain Red Blue 7 Lens Paper 8 Forceps 9 Plastic Test Tube 10 Plastic Petri Dish Everything is ready so let s start the scientific study and adventure Save the plastic bag the microscope comes packed in to use as a dust cover when your microscope is not in use ...

Page 6: ...e the batteries with fresh AA batteries Be sure to dispose of used batteries properly The LED light bulbs have a long life span and should not require replacing If either bulb does not work even after installing fresh batteries please call for service Proper care and use of this product can result in years of scientific study and adventure Enjoy IMPORTANT BATTERY INFORMATION Please retain this inf...

Page 7: ...attery compartment Open the compartment and insert 3 AA batteries not included Replace the battery compartment cover Preparation Please read this section completely before using your microscope Study the Components Diagram to learn the various parts of the microscope Proper Handling When carrying the microscope hold the microscope by the arm and have the other hand firmly under the base for suppor...

Page 8: ... and if necessary rotate the nosepiece so that the 4X objective lens is in position for viewing The lens will click when in place Focusing Tip Always start viewing any specimen with the 4X objective and increase accordingly Begin by selecting a prepared slide and placing it carefully on the stage labeled side up Push gently on the back of the clips enough to slip the slide under and hold it in pla...

Page 9: ...of your specimen at 100X magnification Finally you can turn the nosepiece to the 40X objective giving you a 400X magnification of your slide When increasing magnification always remember that the higher the magnification the closer the objective must be to the specimen being observed Focusing Tips The 40X lens will appear to be almost touching the slide This is normal Always move the focusing knob...

Page 10: ... opening in the stage to be exposed for the lower light to shine through Also you do not want your specimen to fall through the hole This application allows you to magnify and view countless everyday items like small rocks leaves insects flower petals coins stamps jewelry and more Focusing Tip A 3D specimen like a small insect will have different levels to focus on therefore the entire image may n...

Page 11: ...t on the slide 4 Observe fibers in different kinds of paper printing from a newspaper or printer Look at the color in comics Compare threads or fibers from different types of fabric 5 Stagnant water from a pond will contain live organisms Place a drop into the well of a concave slide for observation Many specimens may look transparent under the microscope It s common to stain them to make the cell...

Page 12: ...Place the bread in a cool dark location such as a cupboard 4 Observe the bread daily Do not eat it 5 Once mold has formed on the bread place the plate with moldy bread under the microscope Notice the mold s interesting shape Fungal spores exist all around us These spores settle on the bread and use the water and food from the bread to grow Mold may have different colors and shapes After focusing y...

Page 13: ... cover glass on top of the onion membrane Make sure there are no air bubbles underneath 7 Begin with the stage platform at its lowest position Rotate the nosepiece to ensure 4X objective lens is being used Turn on the bottom illuminator to shine the light up through the stage 8 Place the onion cell slide onto the stage of the microscope 9 Looking through the eyepiece SLOWLY turn the focusing knob ...

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Page 16: ...referably in original box and packing Include your complete return address and telephone number as well as a description of the difficulty and ship postage prepaid to the address below It will be repaired or replaced at no charge and returned If misuse alterations accident or abnormal conditions of operation caused failure an estimate for repairs will be provided for your approval prior to work be...

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