User manual

Leica E Series Manual 63
General Instructions
Ϙ Keeping all optical components clean is
important for maintaining good optical
performance.
Ϙ Always protect the microscope and camera
with the plastic cover when the instru-
ment is not in use. (Included in the delivery
package of the microscope.) Be sure power
to the camera is o when the dust cover is
in place.
Ϙ If any optical surface becomes badly coated
with dust or dirt, it should be cleaned by
blowing the surface with a syringe or brus-
hing it o with a camel hair brush before
attempting to wipe the surface clean.
Ϙ Optical surfaces should be cleaned using
a lint-free cloth, lens cloth or cotton swab
moistened with a commercially available
glass cleaner. Do not use alcohol.
Ϙ Avoid excessive use of solvents. The lint-
free cloth, lens cloth or cotton swab should
be soaked with solvent, but not so wet that
solvent runs over the lens.
Ϙ Protect the microscope from moisture,
fumes and acids and from alkaline, caustic
and corrosive materials. Do not store
chemicals in the vicinity.
Ϙ Protect the microscope from oil and grease.
Never grease or oil mechanical parts or
sliding surfaces.
Ϙ It is advisable to enter a service agreement
with Leica Service.
Transport
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Always use both hands to carry the
microscope. There is a handle on the
back of the microscope and an undercut in the
front for this purpose.
Care and Transport