Nikon ECLIPSE Ti2-U Instruction Manual page 16

Safety Precautions
CAUTION
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1. Turn the power off.
To prevent electrical shock or failure, always turn off the power switch (set it to "o") of the micro-
scope and unplug the power cord before assembling the microscope, connecting/disconnecting
cables, replacing parts, or cleaning.
Before plugging in or unplugging the power cord, always turn off the power switch (set it to "o") of
the microscope main body.
2. Do not get the microscope wet or allow foreign matter to get inside it.
Never expose this product to water or chemical solutions. Exposure of the product to liquids may
cause a short-circuit, resulting in malfunction or abnormal heating. A short-circuit might also occur
if foreign matter gets inside the microscope.
Should you accidentally spill liquid or chemical solutions on the microscope, immediately turn off
the power switch of the microscope main body (set it to "o") and unplug the power cord. (Do not
touch the power cord with wet hands.) Then, wipe off any moisture with a dry cloth.
If any liquid or foreign matter gets inside the microscope, stop using the microscope, and contact
your local Nikon representative.
There is a higher possibility that liquid is accidentally spilled on the objective and the nosepiece
which are positioned immediately below the stage. To prevent liquid from entering the microscope,
be sure to attach the caps on the nosepiece holes not in use.
3. Do not place any object on this product.
Do not place anything on the top of this product.
In particular, never place a heavy object on top of the microscope as it might cause deformation,
damage, or malfunction of the product, or injury if the object falls.
4. Do not turn on the power when this product is covered.
Do not turn on the power when this product is covered by anything. Doing so might block ventila-
tion of the microscope and cause it to overheat, possibly resulting in fire. Do not cover this product
with a cloth or similar material while using it. Doing so will increase the temperature inside the
microscope, which might result in failure.
5. Check the state of the microscope when operating the illumination.
When turning on/off the illumination or controlling the light intensity, confirm that the optical path of
the entire microscope system is set properly. Because the light source emits very strong light
beams, an improper optical path may cause the light to leak into the surrounding area or strong
light beams to enter the eyepiece, which could damage the eyes.
6. Cautions on continuous microscopy work
To alleviate fatigue and eye strain, avoid continued use of this product for periods of more than
one hour at a time, and take short breaks of 10 to 15 minutes between each work session.
To perform observation in a comfortable position, appropriately arrange the other equipment to be
used and adjust the seat height of your chair.
7. Notes on handling the metallic stage ring
The central part of the stage ring is made of a very thin metallic plate. Because of this, the edge of
the aperture is very sharp and might cause injury if touched accidentally. Be very careful when
handling the stage ring.
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