3. Safety Notes
3.3 Safety Instructions
for Handling the Light Sources
Caution!
Light sources pose a potential irradiation
risk
(glare,
UV-radiation,
Therefore, lamps have to be operated in
closed housings.
Never look directly into the beam path
(blinding hazard).
Connect the light guide to the microscope
first to prevent exposing the user to the
high-energy light output of the Leica EL6000
compact light source.
Never look directly into the light emitted by
the light guide.
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3.4 Safety Instructions
Follow safety instructions for immersion oil!
IR-radiation).
3.5 Safety Instructions
For examinations using acids or other aggres-
sive chemicals, particular caution must be
taken.
Be absolutely certain to prevent coming into
contact with these chemicals.
for Handling the Immersion Oil
Caution!
for Handling Acids and Bases
Caution!