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3 Safety regulations

3 Safety regulations

3.1 General safety regulations

Please read carefully!
The HandyStep® touch can be used in combination with hazardous materials, work processes and
equipment. However, the operating manual cannot cover all of the safety issues that may occur in do-
ing so. It is the user's responsibility to ensure compliance with the safety and health regulations and
to specify the corresponding restrictions before use.
1.
Every user must read and observe this operating manual before using the device.
2.
Follow the general hazard instructions and safety regulations, e.g. wear protective clothing,
eye protection and protective gloves.
3.
When working with infectious or hazardous samples, the standard rules and precautions must
be adhered to.
4.
Follow the instructions given by the reagent manufacturer.
5.
Do not operate the device in potentially explosive atmospheres.
6.
Do not pipette highly flammable media.
7.
Use the device only for dosing liquids and only within the defined limits and exclusions of use.
Comply with the operating exclusions; see Limitations of use, p. 100. In case of doubt, contact
the manufacturer or dealer.
8.
Always perform work in a manner that does not endanger the user or other people. Avoid
splattering. Use only suitable vessels.
9.
When a tip is inserted, it is automatically locked in place. When using a previously used tip, en-
sure that it does not contain any residual liquid.
10.
Press the STEP button of the device only when it can be ensured that the dispensed liquid
does not pose a risk.
11.
Avoid touching the tip opening when working with aggressive media.
12.
Never use force.
13.
Use only original accessories and original replacement parts. Do not make any technical modi-
fications. Disassembly of the device is not permitted.
14.
Always check that the device is in proper working condition before use. If a device fault is sig-
naled, stop dosing immediately and follow the instructions in the chapter Troubleshoot-
ing, p. 97. Contact the manufacturer, if necessary.

3.2 Battery

1.
Use only the USB cable included in delivery of the device. If other cables are used, damage to
the device and charging stand can occur.
2.
The device and power adapter may become very hot when charging. Do not cover these de-
vices.
3.
If the device overheats in the area of the charging socket, the USB cable could be defective; re-
place the USB cable with a new OEM cable.
4.
In applications that require a lot of battery power, the device can occasionally become very
hot (e.g. when working with high-volume tips). In this case, pause pipetting and only resume
once the device has cooled.
5.
Never use non-original or damaged power supplies, charging stands or batteries. Non-ap-
proved power supplies or cables can cause the battery to explode or lead to damage of the de-
vice.
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