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General safety precautions
Observe the precautions described below when handling the instrument. The information is to be sup-
plemented by the dangers, warnings and cautions given in each chapter. Safety cannot be guaranteed
when the instrument is used in ways that are not specifically described.
• Never use the instrument for observing inside of the human or animal cavity.
Otherwise, death or serious injury of the person or animal may result.
• Never use the instrument in the following environments.
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Where flammable atmospheres are present
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Where metal dust or other dust is present
Otherwise, an explosion or fire may result.
• Do not repair, disassemble or remodel the instrument.
Never repair, disassemble or remodel the instrument. Otherwise, the injury of human bodies or the damage
of the instrument may result. Only personnel who are authorized by Olympus are allowed to repair the
instrument. Olympus is not liable for any accidents or instrument damage that occurs as a result of repairs
attempted by personnel who are not authorized by Olympus.
• Stop using the instrument immediately at the first sign of heat, smoke, abnormal odor, abnormal noise or any
other abnormality.
Even if the instrument is still operable, turn OFF the power.
• Do not insert the insertion tube into an inspection object that is in operation or conducting electricity.
Otherwise, the insertion tube may be damaged by being caught inside of the inspection object, etc., or the
insertion tube may touch the object, which results in electric shock.
• Before storing the instrument in its carrying case, be sure to turn OFF the power and remove the battery.
Leaving the battery loaded during storage causes it to be hot, which may cause fire.
Safety precautions
• Do not use the instrument in any environment (including strongly radioactive environments) other than
the specified operating environment.
Otherwise, unexpected accidents that may damage the insertion tube may result.
• Do not touch the distal end immediately after using this instrument in high-temperature environments.
Otherwise, you may get burned.
• Use the stereo optical adapter and the scope unit in combination specified by Olympus.
If you use them in combination that is not specified by Olympus, the unexpected accidents that may
deteriorate the performance may result.
• Use only the power cord and the AC adapter specified by Olympus and connect the power cord to the
3P power outlet within the rated range.
Otherwise, smoke, fire, or electric shock may occur.
• Do not use the power cord specified for this instrument for other products.
• Do not use the AC adapter outdoors.
Otherwise, electric shock, smoke or fire may occur, which may cause damage to the instrument.
The AC adapter is designed for indoor use.
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