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Stereoscopic microscopes are used for viewing 3-dimensional objects, inspection or assembly of small
parts, and for dissection of biological specimen.
permits easy manipulation of the object being viewed while looking through the microscope. They are
designed for viewing solid objects at low magnification, but they will also permit viewing of some
transparent specimen slides.
For optimum viewing satisfaction, follow these simple procedures.
components and controls can be identified by referring to the diagram at left.
UNPACKING
Do not touch any of the lens surfaces while handling the microscope. Dust, dirt, fingerprints can damage
the delicate lens surfaces or adversely affect image quality.
Remove microscope stand and head assembly from carton. Remove rubber eyeshields and dustcover.
Remove "pin spanner wrench" (used to adjust focusing tension), "L hex wrench" (used to remove locking
set screw on stage plates), and plastic black/white contrast plate (80mm diameter). Your microscope is
also supplied with a frosted glass stage plate (80mm diameter), which is already mounted in the
microscope base.
Examine packing material before you discard it. Retain the styrofoam container in case you need to
transport, store, or return the microscope for service. If it becomes necessary to ship the microscope for
any reason, pack it in the styrofoam container, and then pack the styrofoam in another corrugated
shipping container for optimum protection.
protection in transit, and will void your warranty.
ASSEMBLY & OPERATION
1. Install rubber eyepiece shields over top of eyepieces, with the flared portion of the shields positioned
at the outside edge of eyepieces. These help block out undesired light reflections, and to position
your eyes at the proper point above the eyepieces.
2. Please observe that the head rotates 360 degrees. To position the binocular head in stand, loosen
knurled head locking screw. Rotate head to face either forward or backward, whichever suits your
preference or needs. Then, tighten knurled head locking screw.
3. This model is furnished with stage plates. The frosted glass plate is used when viewing transparent
specimen slides or for viewing some specimen thin enough through which light can pass (insect
wings, etc.). The black/white contrast plate can be used when viewing opaque objects or for
dissecting. Choose side of plate providing best contrast with specimen.
FROSTED GLASS PLATE MUST BE USED IF USING BOTTOM ILLUMINATION.
GENERATED IN BASE FROM BOTTOM LIGHT WILL WARP OR DAMAGE THE PLASTIC
BLACK/WHITE PLATE.
acceptable to leave the glass plate in place for most viewing purposes.
To switch plates or to reverse sides of contrast plate, use the "L hex wrench" to loosen set screw at
side of base, only enough to permit removal of plate. Replace plate and tighten set screw.
4. Plug cord into a standard 120 volt AC three-wire grounded outlet.
They provide an upright, unreversed image which
Use of the styrofoam alone will not provide adequate
SUCH DAMAGE WILL NOT BE COVERED BY WARRANTY.
Nomenclature used to describe
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