Leica M series User Manual 8
Safety Instructions (continued)
Responsibilities of person in charge of
instrument
★ These Safety Instructions must be available
at the workplace.
Ensure that:
★ The M series stereomicroscopes and
accessories are operated, maintained and
repaired by authorized and trained person-
nel only.
★ All operators have read, understood and
observe this User Manual, and particularly
the safety regulations.
Repairs, service work
★ Repairs may only be carried out by Leica
Microsystems-trained service technicians.
★ Only original Leica Microsystems spare
parts may be used.
★ Before opening the instruments, switch off
the power and unplug the power cable.
★ Avoid contact with powered electrical
circuits, which can lead to injury.
Transport
★ Use the original packaging for shipping or
transporting the individual modules of the
Leica M stereomicroscopy series and the
accessory components.
★ In order to prevent damage from vibrations,
disassemble all moving parts that (accord-
ing to the user manual) can be assembled
and disassembled by the customer and
pack them separately.
Integration in third-party products
★ When installing Leica products into third-
party products, the manufacturer of the
complete system or its dealer is responsible
for following all applicable safety instruc-
tions, laws and guidelines.
Disposal
★ Once the product has reached the end of its
service life, please contact Leica Service or
Sales about disposal.
★ Please observe and comply with the
national and federal laws and regulations
that are equivalent to EC directives such as
WEEE.
Like all electronic devices, the micro-
scope, its accessory components and
consumables must never be disposed of with
general household waste.