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INSPECTION, MAINTENANCE, AND CLEANING

1.

Before each use, inspect the general condition of the Microscope. Check for
cracked, worn or damaged parts, and any other condition that may affect the
tool’s safe operation.  If a problem occurs, have the problem corrected before
further use.
Do not use damaged equipment.

2.

To clean, use a damp cloth and a mild detergent.  Then dry.  Do not use sol-
vents as damage to the Microscope will occur.  Do not immerse the Micro-
scope in any liquid.

3.

When storing, keep the Microscope in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach of
children.

4.

       CAUTION!  All maintenance, service, and repairs not discussed in this
manual should only be performed by a qualified service technician.

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2.

Make sure the location in which you intend to use the Microscope is well lit.

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.)

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

9.

Make sure to store the Microscope in a clean, dry, safe location out of reach
of unauthorized people.

3.

Thoroughly clean and dry the Slide (7).  (See Assy. Diagram.)

5.

Center the Slide (7) on the Specimen Stage (8), and hold the Slide in place using
the Clip (6).  (See Assy. Diagram.)

6.

Turn the Turret (4) to align the 8X Objective Lens (5) directly over the specimen
to be observed.  For greater magnification of the specimen, align the 20X Objec-
tive Lens over the specimen.  (See Assy. Diagram.)

Always wear eye protection.  

Wear ANSI approved safety impact eye

glasses when using this product.

1.

7.

While viewing into the Drawtube & Zoom Eyepiece (1), slowly turn the mecha-
nism clockwise or counterclockwise to bring the specimen image into focus.
(See Assy. Diagram.)

8.

When finished viewing the specimen, move the Clip (6) off the Slide (7).  Re-
move the Slide from the Microscope.  Properly dispose of or store the specimen.
Then, thoroughly clean and dry the Slide.  (See Assy. Diagram.)

Summary of Contents for 54949

Page 1: ... portion of this manual or any artwork contained herein may be reproduced in any shape or form without the express written consent of Harbor Freight Tools For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE Due to continuing improvements actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein ...

Page 2: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS CAUTION READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS Failure to follow all instructions detailed in this manual may result in damage to the Microscope SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SKU 54949 For technical questions please call 1 800 444 3353 PAGE 2 WORK AREA 1 Keep your work area clean and well lit Cluttered and dark work areas invite accidents Item Description Total Magnifications...

Page 3: ...ecise optical instrument and should be handled carefully and kept clean and dry to avoid damage When not in use keep the Microscope covered with a dry clean cloth Dust and moisture can damage the instrument 5 Do not touch the optical parts of the Microscope with your fingers Doing so may damage the lenses 6 If necessary clean the lenses with a soft dry brush Do not clean with moist cleaning agents...

Page 4: ...ounder high magnifica tion this Microscope can bring increasingly smaller areas into view See Assy Diagram 2 Drawtube Zoom Eyepiece The Drawtube 1 keeps the Eyepiece 1 at the proper distance from the Objective Lens 5 and blocks out stray light The Zoom Eyepiece transmits and magnifies the image from the Objective Lens to your eye The Zoom Eyepiece is also used to make fine adjustments to focus the...

Page 5: ...semiconductors are too thick to be sectioned and observed by transmitted light so they are observed by the light reflected from their surfaces MicroscopicTerms 1 Depth of Field The vertical distance from above to below the focal plane that yields an acceptable image 2 Field of View The area of the specimen that can be seen through the Micro scope with a given Objective Lens 5 3 Focal Length The di...

Page 6: ...men from 0 1 to 0 5mm thickness Then carefully position the specimen in the middle of the Slide 7 See Assy Diagram OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 Make sure to store the Microscope in a clean dry safe location out of reach of unauthorized people 3 Thoroughly clean and dry the Slide 7 See Assy Diagram 5 Center the Slide 7 on the Specimen Stage 8 and hold the Slide in place using the Clip 6 See Assy Diagra...

Page 7: ... Diaphragm 4 Turret 10 Mirror 5 Objective Lens 11 Hand Wheel 6 Clip 12 Base PARTS LIST ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM NOTE Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only and are not available individually as replacement parts DRAWTUBE ZOOM EYEPIECE 1 DRAWTUBE HOLDER 2 HINGE 3 TURRET 4 OBJECTIVE LENS 5 CLIP 6 SLIDE 7 SPECIMEN STAGE 8 DIAPHRAGM 9 MIRROR 10 HAND WHEEL 11 BASE 12 ...

Page 8: ...sequential damages arising from the use of our product Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS To take advantage of this warranty the product or part must b...

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