Safety Regulations - BRAND Transferpette S-8 Manual

2 Safety regulations

2 Safety regulations
2.1 Safety regulations
Please read carefully!
The instrument BOECO - micropipette can be used in combination with
hazardous materials, work processes and equipment. However, the oper-
ating manual cannot cover all of the safety issues that may occur in doing
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 us-
ing the device.
2. Follow the general hazard instructions and safety regulations, e.g.
wear protective clothing, eye protection and protective gloves. When
working with infectious or hazardous samples, the standard labora-
tory rules and precautions must be adhered to.
3. Follow the instructions given by the reagent manufacturer.
4. Use the device only for pipetting liquids within the defined limita-
tions and restrictions of use. Comply with the operating exclusions;
see Operating exclusions, p. 45 . In case of doubt, contact the man-
ufacturer or dealer.
5. Always perform work in a manner that does not endanger users or
other people. Avoid splattering. Use only suitable vessels.
6. Avoid touching the tip opening when working with aggressive media.
7. Never use force.
8. Use only original spare parts. Do not make any technical modifica-
tions. Do not disassemble the device further than described in the
operating manual!
9. Always check that the device is in proper working condition before
use. Always check that the device is in proper working condition be-
fore use. If device malfunctions are indicated (e.g. sluggish pistons,
Operating manual
44
Transferpette® S-8/-12 997208