Safety Precautions
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10. Notes on handling flammable solvents
The following flammable solvents are used with the product:
• Immersion oil (Nikon Immersion Oil for oil immersion objectives)
• Absolute alcohol (ethyl alcohol or methyl alcohol for cleaning optical parts)
• Petroleum benzine (for wiping off the immersion oil)
• Medical alcohol (for disinfecting the microscope)
Never hold a flame near these solvents. When using a solvent, thoroughly read the instructions
provided by the manufacturer, and handle correctly and safely. Note the following precautions
when using solvents with the product.
• Keep solvents away from the lamp, the lamphouse, the power supply device, and any other
parts that may become hot.
• Keep solvents away from the product and its surroundings when turning on/off the power
switch or plugging/unplugging the power cord.
• Be careful not to spill the solvents.
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