Nikon eclipse e100 Instructions Manual page 6

5. Turn Off Power Switch before Assembling the
Microscope, Replacing the Lamp or Fuse, and
Plugging in or Unplugging the Power Cord
Turn off the power switch before you plug or unplug the power cord to prevent electrical shock or fire.
Also turn off the power switch and then unplug the power cord before assembling the microscope, and
before changing the lamp or fuse. To turn off the power, turn the power switch to
6. Keep the Microscope Free of Moisture and Foreign Matter
Keep the microscope free of moisture to prevent short circuiting that could result in overheating or other
malfunctions. If water splashes on the microscope, immediately turn off the power switch (turn the switch
to ) and unplug the power cord. Then, wipe off the water with a dry cloth. Short circuiting can also
result when foreign matter is trapped inside the microscope. If foreign matter or water has entered the
microscope, do not use the microscope and contact your nearest Nikon representative.
7. Heat at the Light Source
The lamp becomes hot during use. Do not remove the field lens unit while the lamp is on, and be sure
the lamp has been off for 30 minutes before touching it.
• When changing the lamp bulb, make sure that the lamp is cool enough to touch (the light should be
off at least 30 minutes).
• Do not touch the lamp while it is on or until the lamp has been off for 30 minutes, as doing so could
result in burns.
• Never bring cloth, paper or flammable volatile substances such as gasoline, petroleum benzine,
acetone, thinner, or alcohol near a hot lamp, as a fire could result.
8. Stage Rack
The rack for the stage protrudes during use. Be careful not to hit the rack with your hand or other parts of
your body when handling the microscope as you may get hurt by an edge of the rack.
Rack
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