Olympus BX61 Instructions Manual - Page 6

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Fig. 1

Fig. 2

Safety Symbols

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

ment in the safest possible manner.

Symbol

Warnings

Warning engraving/stickers are placed at parts where special precaution is required when handling and using the

microscope. Always heed the warnings.

5. When lowering the stage by pressing the stage DOWN button @, be

6. The surfaces of the lamp housing on the rear of the microscope will

7. When installing the microscope, route the power cord away from the

8. To avoid potential shock hazards and burns when replacing the light

9. Always use the power cord provided by Olympus. If no power cord is

10.

11.

12.

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

Before use, carefully read the instruction manual. Improper use could result in personal injury to

the user and/or damage to the equipment.

Indicates that the main switch is ON.

Indicates that the main switch is OFF.

Warning engraving

position

careful not to have your hand caught between the bottom ² of the con-

denser and the base.

become extremely hot during operation. When installing the microscope,

make sure to allow ample free space (10 cm or more) around and in

particular above the lamp housing.

lamp housing. Should the power cord come in contact with the hot lamp

housing, the power cord could melt and cause electric shock.

bulb, set the main switch ³ to "

from the wall outlet in advance. Whenever you replace the bulb during

use or right after use, allow the lamp housing | and bulb to cool before

touching. (Fig. 2)

Designated

12V100WHAL (PHILIPS 7724)

haiogen bulbs:

12V50WHAL-L (LIFE JC)

# The microscope also incorporate a fuse (this should be

replaced by the manufacturer or an authorized agent).

provided, please select the proper power cord by referring to the section

"PROPER SELECTION OF THE POWER SUPPLY CORD" at the end of

this instruction manual. If the proper power cord is not used, product

safety performance cannot be warranted.

Always ensure that the grounding terminal of the microscope and that

of the wall outlet are properly connected. If the equipment is not grounded,

Olympus can no longer warrant the electrical safety performance of the

equipment.

Never insert metallic objects into the air vents of the microscope frame

as this could result in electrical shock, personal injury and equipment

damage.

When using the U-FWR motorized filter wheel for reflected light observa-

tion, remove the push ring driver from the position where it is attached by

magnetism in advance to prevent it from dropping.

If the driver drops in a certain place, an electric shock and/or burns may result.

Explanation

Lamp housing

(Warning against high temperature)

" (OFF) then disconnect the power cord