Caution - Nikon ECLIPSE E200 MV Series Instruction Manual

CAUTION

1. Turn off the power switch before assembling the microscope, replacing the lamp (for
E200 MV series only), 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. To turn off the power, press the power switch to the
" " position.
2. Do not wet the product or allow intrusion of foreign matters.
Do not wet or spill liquids onto the product, as it may result in malfunction, overheat, or electric
shock. If water or other liquids are accidentally spilled onto the product, immediately turn off the
power switch (press to the " " position) and unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. Then,
wipe off the liquid with a piece of dry cloth. Intrusion of foreign matters into the product may also
result in malfunctions. If liquids or foreign matters enter the product, do not use the product, and
contact your nearest Nikon representative.
3. Cautions on moving the product
• When carrying the microscope, hold the microscope firmly by the bottom
front recess and the top rear.
• When moving the product, do not hold by the focusing knobs, eyepiece tube,
and stage, etc. The parts may become detached and cause the product to
fall, and may also result in malfunctions and loss of precision.
4. Cautions on assembling the product
• Take care to avoid pinching your fingers and hands.
• Scratches and dirt (i.e. fingerprints) on optical components such as lenses and filters will
degrade the microscope image. When assembling the product, be careful not to scratch or
directly touch the optical components.
5. Stage rack
The stage rack will protrude when the stage is operated. 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.
6. Disposal of the microscope
To avoid biohazard risks, dispose of the microscope as contaminated equipment, according to
the standard procedures for your facility.
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