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Restrictions in Use

When all combinations (@ to ³) below are satisfied at the same time, the microscope may fall if tilted larger than a certain

degree, comparing to other combinations. Please mount the camera port of the intermediate observation tube toward

diagonally backward 45° to prevent from falling.

@ The observation tube is either the trinocular tube, U-TTBI, U-ETBI or U-TTLBI.

² The intermediate observation tube is either U-TRUS or U-DP.

³ The camera heavier than 0.4kg is mounted on the intermediate observation tube described in ².

Safety Symbols

The following symbols are found on the microscope. Study the meaning of the symbols and always use the equipment

in the safest possible manner.

Symbol

Caution engraving/label

Caution engraving and label are placed at parts where special precaution is required when handling and using the

microscope. Always heed the cautions.

If a caution engraving or label is dirty or peeled off, contact Olympus for the replacement or other inquiry.

Getting Ready

Fig. 2

Indicates that the surface becomes hot, and should not be touched with bare hands.

Indicates a non-specific general hazard. Follow the description given after this symbol or in

instruction manual.

Indicates that the main switch is ON.

Indicates that the main switch is OFF.

Caution engraving

Halogen lamp socket

position

[Caution against high temperature]

Caution label

Rear panel

position

[Caution against high temperature]

1. A microscope is a precision instrument. Handle it with care and avoid

subjecting it to sudden or severe impact. Also note that the microscope

does not have a waterproof construction.

2. Do not use the microscope where it is subjected to direct sunlight, high

temperature and humidity, dust or vibrations. (For the operating conditions,

refer to Chapter 8, "SPECIFICATIONS".)

3. When moving the microscope, remove the observation and specimen

and carefully carry the microscope by holding the grasping part on the

rear of the arm and the front part of the base as shown in Fig. 2.

CAUTION

· Even when moving the microscope along the desktop surface, be sure

· When the microscope needs to be packaged for forwarding to a remote

4. When the accessories of this product are used, make sure that the system

height does not exceed 1 meter. Otherwise, the stability of the device will

be lost.

5. When an arm, illuminator, intermediate attachment, observation tube and

camera are to be attached to the upper part of the microscope frame,

make sure that their total weight does not exceed 7 kg.

Explanation

To prevent damage to the microscope, never hold it by the stage

or coarse/fine adjustment knob.

to remove the specimen in advance.

location, contact Olympus.

(Fig. 2)