Safety Precautions
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5. Heat at the Light Source
The lamp becomes hot during use. Do not remove the field lens unit while the lamp is on, and be sure
the lamp has been off for 30 minutes before touching it.
• When changing the lamp bulb, make sure that the lamp is cool enough to touch (the light should be
off at least 30 minutes).
• Do not touch the lamp while it is on or until the lamp has been off for 30 minutes, as doing so could
result in burns.
• Never bring cloth, paper or flammable volatile substances such as gasoline, petroleum benzine,
acetone, thinner, or alcohol near a hot lamp, as a fire could result.
6. Hazardous Sample
This microscope is mainly for use in microscopic observation of cells and tissue fixed on the slide.
When handling a sample, check to determine whether the sample is hazardous.
Handle hazardous samples according to the standard procedure for your laboratory.
If the sample is of an infectious nature, wear rubber gloves to avoid infection, and be careful not to
touch a sample. In the event of contact of a sample to the microscope, decontaminate the
contaminated portion according to the standard procedure for your laboratory.
1. Turn Off Power Switch before Assembling the Microscope, Replacing the Lamp or Fuse,
and Plugging in or Unplugging the Power Cord.
Turn off the power switch before you plug or unplug the power cord to prevent electrical shock or fire.
Also turn off the power switch and then unplug the power cord before assembling the microscope, and
before changing the lamp or fuse. To turn off the power, turn the power switch to {.
2. Keep the Microscope Free of Moisture and Foreign Matter.
Keep the microscope free of moisture to prevent short circuiting that could result in overheating or
other malfunctions. If water splashes on the microscope, immediately turn off the power switch (turn
the switch to {) and unplug the power cord. Then, wipe off the water with a dry cloth. Short circuiting
can also result when foreign matter is trapped inside the microscope. If foreign matter or water has
entered the microscope, do not use the microscope and contact your nearest Nikon representative.
3. Stage Rack
The rack for the stage protrudes during use.
Be careful not to hit the rack with your hand or other parts of your body when handling the microscope
as you may get hurt by an edge of the rack.
4. Disposal of the Microscope
To avoid biohazard risk, dispose of the microscope as the contaminated equipment according to the
standard procedure for your laboratory.
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