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MICROSCOPE
Model 54949
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Total Magnifications 10X ~ 20X Objective Magnification 8X or 20X Focusing Adjustment Eyepiece Light Source Reflective Mirror (External Light Required) Stages Travel Approximately 7/8” Stages Adjustment Double Hand Wheel Eyepiece Diameter 1-1/16” Mirror Diameter 2-1/4” Diaphragm Style 4 Positions (Adjustable) Objectives Movement Fixed Objectives Draw Tube Angle 45° (Fixed) Turret and Table Tilt 0° to 90° Overall Dimensions 3-5/16” W x 6-1/4” L
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2. Always wear eye protection. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye glasses when using this product. PRODUCT USE AND CARE 1. Maintain the Microscope with care. Keep this product clean. A properly main- tained tool is easier to use. Do not use damaged optical instruments. Tag damaged instruments “Do not use” until repaired. 2. Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, loose or broken parts, and any other condition that may affect the Microscope’s operation. If damaged, have
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2. Use the right product for the job. There are certain applications for which this product was designed. Do not use this product for a purpose for which it was not intended. 3. When not in use, store the Microscope in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of unauthorized people. 4. WARNING! The warnings and cautions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be under- stood by the operator that common sense and caution are
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8. Diaphragm: The Diaphragm (9) is placed in the light path to alter the amount of light that reaches the condenser within the Microscope (for enhancing contrast in the image). (See Assy. Diagram.) 9. Base: The Base (12) supports the weight of all of the Microscope parts. (See Assy. Diagram.) Specimen Preparation: 1. When observing a specimen by transmitted light, light must pass through the specimen in order to form an image. The thicker the specimen, the less light passes through. The les
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 1. Always wear eye protection. Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye glasses when using this product. 2. Make sure the location in which you intend to use the Microscope is well lit. 3. Thoroughly clean and dry the Slide (7). (See Assy. Diagram.) 4. If necessary, section the specimen from 0.1 to 0.5mm thickness. Then, carefully position the specimen in the middle of the Slide (7). (See Assy. Diagram.) 5. Center the Slide (7) on the Specimen Stage (8), and hold the Slide
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PARTS LIST & ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM Part # Description Part # Description 1 Drawtube & Zoom Eyepiece 7 Slide 2 Drawtube Holder 8 Specimen Stage 3 Hinge 9 Diaphragm 4 Turret 10 Mirror 5 Objective Lens 11 Hand Wheel 6 Clip 12 Base DRAWTUBE & ZOOM EYEPIECE (1) DRAWTUBE HOLDER (2) TURRET (4) OBJECTIVE LENS HINGE (3) (5) CLIP (6) SPECIMEN STAGE SLIDE (8) (7) DIAPHRAGM (9) HAND WHEEL (11) MIRROR (10) BASE (12) NOTE: Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not availab
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PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT