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Marks used in this manual
The following signal words are used throughout this manual.
DANGER
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Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death, serious injury, or
damage of the inspected object.
WARNING
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury, or
damage of the inspected object.
CAUTION
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices or potential material damage.
CAUTION
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Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in the malfunction of this
instrument.
NOTE
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Indicates knowledge and information that is useful for using this instrument.
Safety precautions
General safety precautions
Observe the precautions described below when handling the instrument. The information is to be
supplemented by the dangers, warnings and cautions given in each chapter. Safety cannot be
guaranteed when the instrument is used in ways that are not specifically described.
DANGER
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Never use this instrument for observation inside a human or animal cavity.
Otherwise, death of the person or animal may result.
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Never use the instrument in the following types of environments.
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Where flammable atmospheres are present
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Where metal dust or other dust is present
Otherwise, an explosion or fire may result.
WARNING
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Do not repair, disassemble, or modify the instrument.
This instrument does not contain any user serviceable parts. Do not disassemble, modify or attempt to
repair. User injury and/or equipment damage can result.
Contact Olympus for all repair and servicing. Olympus is not liable for any accident or instrument damage
that occurs as a result of repairs attempted by non-Olympus personnel.
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Immediately stop using the instrument at the first sign of smoke, abnormal odor, abnormal noise, or any
other abnormality.
Even if operation of the instrument is still possible, turn off power.
