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This instruction rnancral has been written for the use of the Olyn~pus Polarizing Microscope
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Modcl CHA-P and Polarizirl!j Attach~nent Model 131-I-P.
I t
is
recommended t o r-ead the
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manual carefully in order to familiarize yourself fully with the use of Ihe microscope on the
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polarizing attachment so lhal you
can o b ~ a n
the best performance
and
~ffectiveness.
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IMPORTANT
Observe the following points carefully:
Operation
1 . Always handle the microscope with the care i t deserves, and avoid abrupt motions.
2. Avoid exposure of the microscope to direct sunlight. dust and vibration.
3.
Only use the tension adjustment ring for altering the tension of the coarse adjustment.
Do
not twist the two coarse adjustment
knobs
in the opposite directions sirnultane-
ously, which might cause damage.
4.
Ascertain that the voltage selector switch on the base plate is set t o conform wit11 the
local mains voltage.
5.
Disconnect
the
line cord frorn t h e
AC
power outlet for fuse replacement.
Maintenance
1 .
Lenses must always
be kept
clean. Fine dust on lens
surfaces
should b e blown or
wiped o f f by means of an air blower
or
a clean brush. Carefi~lly wipe off oil or finger-
prints deposited
on the
lens surfaces with yaclzs moistened with
a small amount of
xylene, alcohol or ether.
2. Do
not use organic solutions l o wipe the surfaces of various components. Plastic
parts, especially, should
be
cleaned with
a
neutral detergent.
3.
Never disassemble the rnicroscope for repair
4. The microscope should
be
stored
in
its container immediately aftel- use. l i this is not
possible, i t slioi~ld be covered with
ti
vinyl dust cover. I t is best
to kcap
objectives and
eyepieces in a desiccator, containing cjcsiccants.
5.
Disconnect the line cord
frorn
the
AC
power soirrce before fuse replacement.