Safety Precautions; Meaning Of Symbols Used On The Product; Warning And Caution Symbols - Nikon ECLIPSE Ei Instructions Manual

Safety Precautions

Although this product is designed and manufactured to be completely safe during use, incorrect usage or
failure to follow the safety instructions provided may cause personal injury or property damage. To ensure
correct usage, read this manual carefully before using the product. Do not discard this manual and keep it
handy for easy reference.

Meaning of Symbols Used on the Product

Symbols that appear on the product indicate the need for caution at all times during use. Always refer to the
instruction manual and read the relevant instructions before manipulating any part to which the symbol has
been affixed.
Symbol
Biohazard
This symbol can be found on the microscope body (stage right side), and cautions the
following:
• WARNING: The product may become biohazardous if a sample is spilled onto the
• To avoid exposure to biohazard, do not touch contaminated parts with your bare hands.
• Decontaminate the contaminated parts according to the standard procedures for your

WARNING and CAUTION Symbols

Safety instructions in this manual are marked with the following symbols to highlight their importance. For your
safety, always follow the instructions marked with these symbols.
Symbol
WARNING
CAUTION
Safety Precautions
product.
facility.
Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol may lead to serious injury or
death.
Disregarding instructions marked with this symbol may lead to injury or property
damage.
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