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Care and maintenance
Batteries safety instructions
• Never, under any circumstances, look directly at the Sun through this device without a special filter, or look at another bright
source of light or at a laser, as this may cause PERMANENT RETINAL DAMAGE and may lead to BLINDNESS.
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Take necessary precautions when using the device with children or people who have not read or who do not fully understand
these instructions.
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Do not try to disassemble the device on your own for any reason, including to clean the mirror. For repairs and cleaning of any
kind, please contact your local specialized service center.
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Protect the device from sudden impact and excessive mechanical force.
• Do not touch the optical surfaces with your fingers. To clean the telescope exterior, use only special cleaning wipes and special
optics cleaning tools from Levenhuk.
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Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
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Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time; taking care not to mix old and new ones, or batteries of different types.
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Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation.
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Make sure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and -).
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Remove batteries from equipment that is not to be used for an extended period of time.
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Remove used batteries promptly.
• Never attempt to recharge primary batteries as this may cause leakage, fire, or explosion.
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Never short-circuit batteries as this may lead to high temperatures, leakage, or explosion.
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Never heat batteries in order to revive them.
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Remember to switch off devices after use.
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Keep batteries out of the reach of children, to avoid risk of ingestion, suffocation, or poisoning.
• Store the device in a dry, cool place away from hazardous acids and other chemicals, away from heaters, open fire and other
sources of high temperatures.
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Replace the dust cap over the front end of the telescope whenever it is not in use. This prevents dust from settling on the mir-
ror or lens surfaces.
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Seek medical advice immediately if a small part or a battery is swallowed.
Levenhuk Limited Warranty
All Levenhuk telescopes, microscopes, binoculars and other optical products,
except for accessories, carry a
lifetime
warranty
against defects in materials and workmanship.
All Levenhuk accessories
are warranted to be free of defects in
materials and workmanship for
six months
from date of retail purchase. Levenhuk will repair or replace such product or part
thereof which, upon inspection by Levenhuk, is found to be defective in materials or workmanship. As a condition to the
obligation of Levenhuk to repair or replace such product, the product must be returned to Levenhuk together with proof of
purchase satisfactory to Levenhuk.
This warranty does not cover consumable parts, such as batteries.
A Return Authorization (RA) Number must be obtained in advance of return. Contact the local Levenhuk branch to receive the
RA number to be displayed on the outside of your shipping container. All returns must be accompanied by a written statement
setting forth the name, address and telephone number of the owner, including a description of any claimed defects. Parts or
products for which replacement is made will become the property of Levenhuk.
The customer will be responsible for all costs of transportation and insurance to and from Levenhuk or its authorized dealers
and will be required to prepay such costs.
Levenhuk will use reasonable efforts to repair or replace any product covered by this warranty within thirty days of receipt. If
a repair or replacement will require more than thirty days, Levenhuk will notify the customer accordingly. Levenhuk reserves
the right to replace any product that has been discontinued from its product line with a new product of comparable value and
function.
This warranty does not apply to any defects or damages resulting from alteration, modification, neglect, misuse, usage
of improper power sources, damage in transportation, abuse, or any cause other than normal use, or to malfunction or
deterioration due to normal wear. Levenhuk disclaims all warranties, express or implied, whether of merchantability or fitness
for a particular use, except as expressly set forth herein. The sole obligation of Levenhuk under this limited warranty will be to
repair or replace the covered product, in accordance with the terms set forth herein. Levenhuk disclaims liability for any loss of
profits, loss of information, or for any general, special, direct, indirect or consequential damages which may result from breach
of any warranty, or arising out of the use or inability to use any Levenhuk product. Any warranties which are implied and which
cannot be disclaimed will be limited in duration to a term of six months for accessories from the date of retail purchase.
Some states/provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitations
and exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary
