Changing The Objective - Leica TCS SP8 STED 3X User Manual

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Changing the Objective

WARNING
To change objectives proceed as follows:
1. Finish the scanning operation.
2. Switch off the internal lasers using the detachable-key switch.
3. If any external lasers are present, switch them off with their detachable-key switch or as
described in the laser manufacturer's user manual.
4. Rotate the objective nosepiece so that the objective to be changed is swiveled out of the
beam path and points outward.
5. Exchange the objective.
6. Close all unoccupied positions in the objective nosepiece using the supplied caps.
System operation with unlocked positions in the objective nosepiece is not allowed.
WARNING
Risk of permanent eye and skin damage from laser radiation
Never change objectives during the scanning operation because laser
radiation can escape uncontrolled from the specimen area.
Risk of permanent eye and skin damage from laser radiation
All non-occupied positions in the objective nosepiece must be
closed with the caps provided in order to prevent the uncontrolled
escape of laser radiation in the specimen area.
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