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Care and Maintenance

Lens cleaning

Do not let dust, fingerprints, etc. get on the lenses.

Dirt on the lenses, filters, etc. will adversely

affect the view of the image. If any of the lenses gets dirty, clean it as described below.

* Either brush away dust with a soft brush, or gently wipe away with gauze.

* To remove fingerprints or grease, use a piece of soft, clean cotton cloth, lens tissue, or gauze

moistened with absolute alcohol (ethyl alcohol or methyl alcohol).

* Use petroleum benzine to clean off immersion oil (p. 23).

* Do not wipe the entrance lens on the eyepiece tube with petroleum benzine.

« Absolute alcohol and petroleum benzine are both highly flammable. Be careful when handling

them, when around open flames, or when turning the power switch on and off.

* Follow the instructions provided by the manufacturer when using absolute alcohol and petroleum

benzine.

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Cleaning painted components

Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, ether or paint thinner on painted components, plastic

components or printed components.

Doing so could result in discoloration or in peeling of the

printed characters.

For persistent dirt, dampen a piece of gauze with neutral detergent and wipe

lightly.

3 | Storage

Store the microscope in a dry place where mold is not likely to form.

Store the objectives and eyepieces in a desiccator or similar container with a drying agent.

Put the vinyl cover over the microscope after use to protect it from dust.

Before putting on the vinyl cover, turn off the microscope power (flip the switch to the"

" position),

and wait until the lamphouse has cooled.

Regular inspection

Regular inspection of this microscope is recommended to maintain peak performance. Contact your

nearest Nikon representative for details about regular inspection.