National Geographic 80-60101 Instruction Manual

Observe, Investigate, Discover!
When you want to take your investigations to the cellular level, the 1200x Microscope is
ready to reveal the hidden details of the world around you. Everyday things like sand, onion
skin, hair and pollen will show their extraordinary sides when viewed at magnifications
ranging from 300x to 1200x. To jump start your observations, the set comes with prepared
specimens, collection tools and an experiment guide.

Microscope Parts:

01. Eyepiece
02. Focus Knob
03. Stage with Color Filters
04. Stage Clips
05. Objective Turret (5x, 20x, 45x)
06. Illumination On/Off Switch and Mirror
07. Rubber Base and Battery Case
08. Microscope Arm
09. (5) Prepared Slides and (20) Blank Slides with Slide Case
10. (20) Slide Covers
11. (5) Collection Vials
12. Yeast / Gum Media / Sea Salt / Brine Shrimp Eggs
13. Graduated Cylinders
14. Petri Dish
15. Slicer
16. Scalpel / Spatula / Needle* / Tweezers
17. 3x Magnifying Glass / Scissors / Stirring Rod / Pipette
18. Shrimp Hatchery
19. Slide Projector and Screen
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Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline,
standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.
NOT INCLUDED
Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
Please recycle batteries responsibly.
*Not suitable for children under 8 years of age. Contains functional sharp points.
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I NSTRUCT I O N MA N UA L
WARNING: WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts. FUNCTIONAL SHARP POINT — Not for
Not for children under 3 years. children under 3 years.
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Customer Service: Call 1-866-252-3811
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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• THIS MICROSCOPE SET IS INTENDED FOR CHILDREN OLDER THAN AGE 7. CHILDREN SHOULD ONLY USE THIS DEVICE UNDER
ADULT SUPERVISION. NEVER LEAVE A CHILD UNSUPERVISED WITH THIS DEVICE. ACCESSORIES IN THE EXPERIMENT KIT MAY
HAVE SHARP EDGES AND TIPS. PLEASE STORE THE DEVICE AND ALL OF ITS ACCESSORIES AND AIDS OUT OF THE REACH OF
YOUNG CHILDREN WHEN NOT BEING USED DUE TO A RISK OF INJURY.
• CHEMICALS: ANY CHEMICALS AND LIQUIDS USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE DEVICE SHOULD BE KEPT OUT OF REACH OF
CHILDREN. DO NOT DRINK ANY OF THE CHEMICALS CONTAINED IN THIS SET. HANDS SHOULD BE WASHED THOROUGHLY UNDER
RUNNING WATER AFTER WORKING WITH THESE CHEMICALS. IN CASE OF ACCIDENTAL CONTACT WITH EYES OR MOUTH, RINSE
THE AFFECTED AREA WITH WATER. SEEK MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR AILMENTS ARISING FROM CONTACT WITH THE CHEMICAL
SUBSTANCE, AND TAKE THE CHEMICALS WITH YOU TO THE DOCTOR.
• CHOKING HAZARD: CHILDREN SHOULD ONLY USE DEVICE UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION. KEEP PACKAGING
MATERIALS LIKE PLASTIC BAGS AND RUBBER BANDS OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN AS THESE MATERIALS
POSE A CHOKING HAZARD.
• BATTERY GUIDELINES: THIS DEVICE CONTAINS ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS THAT ARE POWERED BY BATTERIES.
BATTERIES SHOULD BE KEPT OUT OF CHILDREN'S REACH. WHEN INSERTING BATTERIES, PLEASE ENSURE THE POLARITY IS
CORRECT. INSERT THE BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE DISPLAYED +/- INFORMATION. NEVER MIX OLD AND NEW BATTERIES.
REPLACE ALL BATTERIES AT THE SAME TIME. NEVER MIX ALKALINE, STANDARD CARBON-ZINC AND RECHARGEABLE
NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES. NEVER SHORT CIRCUIT THE DEVICE OR BATTERIES OR THROW EITHER INTO A FIRE. LEAKING
OR DAMAGED BATTERIES CAN CAUSE INJURY IF THEY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE SKIN. IF YOU NEED TO HANDLE
SUCH BATTERIES, PLEASE WEAR SUITABLE SAFETY GLOVES. REMOVE BATTERIES FROM THE PRODUCT BEFORE EXTENDED
STORAGE TO PREVENT LEAKING. DO NOT IMMERSE THE BATTERY COMPARTMENT IN WATER. NON-RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES
ARE NOT TO BE RECHARGED. RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE TO BE REMOVED FROM THE TOY BEFORE BEING CHARGED.
RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES ARE ONLY TO BE CHARGED UNDER ADULT SUPERVISION. EXHAUSTED BATTERIES ARE TO BE
REMOVED FROM TOY. THE SUPPLY TERMINALS ARE NOT TO BE SHORT-CIRCUITED. PLEASE RECYCLE BATTERIES RESPONSIBLY.
• RISK OF FIRE: DO NOT PLACE DEVICE, PARTICULARLY THE LENSES, IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT. THE CONCENTRATION OF LIGHT
RAYS COULD CAUSE A FIRE.
• DO NOT DISASSEMBLE THIS DEVICE. IN THE EVENT OF A DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT YOUR DEALER. THE DEALER WILL
CONTACT THE CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT AND CAN SEND THE DEVICE IN TO BE REPAIRED IF NECESSARY.
• DO NOT SUBJECT THE DEVICE TO TEMPERATURES EXCEEDING 60 °C (140 °F).
• DISPOSAL: KEEP PACKAGING MATERIALS, LIKE PLASTIC BAGS AND RUBBER BANDS, AWAY FROM CHILDREN AS
THEY POSE A RISK OF SUFFOCATION. DISPOSE OF PACKAGING MATERIALS AS LEGALLY REQUIRED. CONSULT THE
LOCAL AUTHORITY ON THE MATTER IF NECESSARY AND RECYCLE MATERIALS WHEN POSSIBLE.
• THE WEEE SYMBOL IF PRESENT INDICATES THAT THIS ITEM CONTAINS ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC
COMPONENTS WHICH MUST BE COLLECTED AND DISPOSED OF SEPARATELY.
• NEVER DISPOSE OF ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC WASTE IN GENERAL MUNICIPAL WASTE. COLLECT AND DISPOSE
OF SUCH WASTE SEPARATELY.
• MAKE USE OF THE RETURN AND COLLECTION SYSTEMS AVAILABLE TO YOU, OR YOUR LOCAL RECYCLING
PROGRAM. CONTACT YOUR LOCAL AUTHORITY OR PLACE OF PURCHASE TO FIND OUT WHAT SCHEMES ARE AVAILABLE.
• ELECTRICAL AND ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT CONTAINS HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCE WHICH, WHEN DISPOSED OF INCORRECTLY,
WARNING: MAY LEAK INTO THE GROUND. THIS CAN CONTRIBUTE TO SOIL AND WATER POLLUTION WHICH IS HAZARDOUS TO HUMAN
HEALTH, AND ENDANGER WILDLIFE.
The lens contains lead that may be harmful. • IT IS ESSENTIAL THAT CONSUMERS LOOK TO RE-USE OR RECYCLE ELECTRICAL OR ELECTRONIC WASTE TO AVOID IT GOING TO
LANDFILL SITES OR INCINERATION WITHOUT TREATMENT.
Wash hands after touching.
READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR LATER USE.