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3.6 DANGERS OF USE
3 SAFETY NOTES
3.5 DIRECTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR OF THE INSTRUMENT
- Follow the user Manual.
- Follow the instructions given by your employer regarding the organization of work and safe-
ty at work.
- Do not modify the surgical microscope.
- Danger of tilting of the oor stand! When moving the oor stand, fold up the swing arm as
described above and tighten the articulation brakes.
- Risk of injury from moving parts! Assemble and balance the accessories before the opera-
tion. Do not install it above the eld of operation.
- Risk of injury from rolling of the oor stand! Always push the microscope to move it; never
pull it. Do not roll it over anyone’s feet. Do not roll over cables lying on the oor. Lock the
foot brakes during the operation, and never move the device during operation.
- Do not shine lights in anyone’s eyes.
- Do not switch o/on the surgical microscope during surgery.
- Do not unplug the system during surgery.
- Do not cover up the ventilation slot of the optics carrier.
- Before an extended period of non-use, remove the battery from the remote control.
- To avoid the risk of electric shock, this equipment must only be connected to a supply mains
with protective earth.
- All parts of the M320 shall not be serviced or maintained while in use with a patient.
- Lamps shall not be changed while in use with a patient.
- Only use the surgery microscope if it is free of defects.
WARNING
Risk of death from electrical shock!
Connect the microscope to a grounded sock-
et only.
WARNING
Risk of injury from the binocular tube falling
down!
Tighten the clamping screw securely.
WARNING
Danger of injury due to:
- Uncontrolled lateral movement of the arm
system,
- Tilting of the stand,
- Trapping of feet in lightweight shoes be-
neath the casing of the base.
- Abrupt braking of the surgical microscope
at a threshold that cannot be crossed.
For transportation, always move the Leica
M320 surgical microscope into the transport
position.
- Never move the stand while the unit is ex-
tended.
- Never roll the stand or OP equipment over
the cables lying on the oor.
- Always push the Leica M320 surgical mi-
croscope; never pull it.
WARNING
Danger of retinal damage!
Do not shine lights in anyone’s eyes.
WARNING
Do not use for ophthalmology.