Hazards Associated With Instrument Use - Leica M501 User Manual

Hazards associated with instrument use

Warning 1
Risk of injury from the surgical microscope swinging
down!
➩Never rebalance or re-equip with the instrument over
the field of operation.
➩After re-equipping, always rebalance the swinging
arm.
Caution 2
The swinging arm can swing out uncontrollably!
➩Before transport, always set the instrument to the
transport configuration.
Caution 3
Surgical microscope can roll away on its own!
➩Always lock the footbrakes when you are not moving
the system.
Caution 4
Feet in lightweight shoes could become trapped
beneath the casing of the base!
➩Always push the instrument to displace it; never pull it.
Warning 5
Danger of fatal electrical shock!
➩Plug the surgical microscope only into a grounded
socket.
Warning 6
Intensive light can injure eyes!
Light that is too intense can damage the retina, so
please:
➩Select short illumination times and low brightness
settings.
Caution 7
Danger of infection!
➩Leave sufficient space around the stand to ensure
that the sterile drape does not come into contact with
non-sterile components.
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Warning 8
Risk of injury from the surgical microscope being
lowered!
➩Never position the surgical microscope over the
patient while it is moving downwards.
➩To avoid collisions, watch the surgical microscope
while it is being lowered.
Caution 9
Danger of collision!
The surgical microscope can collide with nearby
components, light fixtures, or the ceiling.
➩Check the danger area before moving the swing arm.
➩Move the ceiling mount upwards carefully, and note
the position of the ceiling and light fixtures.
Caution 10
Danger of collision!
The surgical microscope can collide with nearby
components.
➩Check the danger area before moving the swing arm.
Warning 11
Danger of fatal electrical shock!
➩Always unplug the power cable from the unit supply
socket before changing the fuse.
Warning 12
Protect the eyes of your patients!
➩The GG475 UV protection filter must be used to pro-
vide protection against light damage when using the
surgical microscope in ophthalmology.
Caution 13
Burn hazard!
The lamp for the emergency illuminator can become
very hot.
➩Before changing lamps, ensure that the lamp has
cooled down.
Caution 14
You may sustain burns!
Lamps and mounts for holding illumination devices can
become very hot.
➩Before changing lamps, ensure that the lamp and the
mount have cooled down.
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