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Instruction manual V3.2 – 02/2002
3. Safety instructions for handling the instrument
Cleaning
• Before cleaning, lock the handwheel,
switch the instrument off and pull the
mains plug!
• Only use mild household cleaners / soap
for cleaning. The varnish paint coat of the
instrument is not resistant to acetone or
xylene!
• Make sure that no liquids get into the inte-
rior of the instrument while cleaning!
• After cleaning wait for the instrument to
be completely dry before switching it back
on!
Maintenance
• Only authorized Leica service engineers
may open the instrument for maintenance
and repair work!
• Before exchanging the fuses, switch the
instrument off and pull the mains plug!
• When exchanging fuses, only use replace-
ment fuses with the same specification as
the original ones. - Refer to chapter 4
‘Technical data’ for the correct specifica-
tions.
Optional accessories
Combined carrier with magnifier and illumination
• Do not operate the magnifier / illumination
carrier at a mains power other than the one
specified on the name plate at the rear of
the carrier.
• Do not expose the magnifier glass to di-
rect sunlight! Direct sunlight may cause a
burning glass effect. - Fire hazard!
• Before exchanging the lamp, switch it off
with the mains switch and pull the mains
plug of the carrier!
• Only use replacement lamps of the same
specification as the original lamp.
• Before exchanging the carrier fuses,
switch off the lamp with the mains switch
and pull the mains plug of the carrier!
• Only use replacement fuses with the same
specification as the original ones, inserted
at works!