HORSESHOE BASE AND INCLINATION JOINT: The horseshoe base of your
microscope is attached by a pivot pin or inclination joint enabling the stand to be
angled for easier use. Use caution when viewing wet mount slides on an inclined
microscope since the incline will occasionally cause the cover slip and liquid to run
off the slide.
CARE AND STORAGE OF THE MICROSCOPE
One of the worst enemies of optical instruments is dust. A dust cover has been
provided with your microscope and should be utilized whenever the instrument is
not in use.
Please refer to the “FEATURES” section for specific instructions and cautions to
observe when cleaning optical surfaces. If possible, always avoid removing the
eyepiece and objectives from your microscope. Removing these components only
invites dust and contamination to enter the internal optics of the microscope and
components.
The Wolfe
Introductory Student Microscope is packed in a form-fitted Styrofoam
carton in two halves held together by a cardboard sleeve. Because this packaging
is specifically designed for your microscope, it should be preserved for long-term
storage of the instrument and, should the need arise, as a shipping carton.
