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PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
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Loosen the 2nd arm vertical movement fixing handle and hold the microscope operation handle.
Then move the 2nd arm equally far up and down.
If the arm moves upward too lightly, turn the 2nd
arm balance adjustment handle clockwise(A).
The arm will move heavily.
If the arm moves down too heavily, turn the 2nd
arm balance adjustment handle counter-
clockwise (B). The arm will move lightly.
Installing or removing accessories will
change the arm balance setting.
Therefore, always reset the balance in the
vertical direction, according to the
instructions above.
SETTING THE 2ND ARM LOWER LIMIT POSITION: OFFISS, OFFISS Lite, Pro,
Pro Lite
The illustrations display the OFFISS type.
Limit unnecessary downward movement in order to prevent or reduce accidents caused by a
downward movement of the 2nd arm.
WARNING
Hold the microscope operation handle while pressing the
electromagnetic lock release switch to unlock it. The arm may rotate or
move up and down suddenly, causing an injury.
WARNING
Before installing the accessories, make sure all the arms are securely
locked. The 2nd arm may move suddenly, causing an injury.
WARNING
The gas spring in the 2nd arm contains high-pressure gas. Do not
disassemble the 2nd arm or expose it to fire. You may be injured.
WARNING
Before using this instrument, adjust the balance of the 2nd arm. The 2nd
arm may move up and down suddenly during an operation, causing an
injury.
A
B