Safety Precautions; Warning And Caution Symbols; Meaning Of Symbols Used On The Product; Warning - Nikon Eclipse Ni-E Instruction Manual

Safety Precautions

To ensure correct and safe operation, read this manual before using this product.

WARNING and CAUTION Symbols

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 this product. Do not discard this manual and keep it handy for easy reference.
Safety instructions in this manual are marked with the following symbols to indicate their importance. For your safety,
always follow the instructions marked with these symbols.
Symbol

WARNING

CAUTION

Meaning of Symbols Used on the Product

When appearing on this product, the symbols below indicate the need for caution at all times during use. Read the
relevant instructions in this manual before attempting to use or adjust any part to which the symbol has been affixed.
Biohazard
This symbol is affixed to the front of the stand of this product, to call your attention to the following:
● WARNING: Using this product may constitute a biohazard risk if a sample comes into contact with this
product.
● To avoid biohazard contamination, do not touch the contaminated portion with bare hands.
● Decontaminate the contaminated part according to the standard procedure specified for your
laboratory.
Precautions against heat
This symbol is affixed to the lamphouse to call your attention to the following:
● During and immediately after a period of illumination, the lamp and surrounding areas (including the
lamphouse) are very hot.
● Risk of burns. Do not touch the lamp or surrounding areas during or immediately after a period of
illumination.
● Make sure the lamp and surrounding areas have cooled sufficiently (which may take approx. 30
minutes) before attempting to replace the lamp.
Precautions against heat
This symbol is affixed to the top of the arm (both standard and contact), but "Precautions against heat" is
not required when using in combination with Ni-E Microscope.
Safety Precautions
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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