Leica Biosystems ST4020 - Manual (Page 7)

7 Leica ST4020
2.1 Safety notes
This Instructions for Use contains important in-
structions and information regarding the opera-
tional safety and maintenance of the instrument.
The Instructions for Use is an important part of
the product, and must be read carefully prior to
startup and use and must always be kept near
the instrument.
The Instructions for Use must be ex-
panded by corresponding instruc-
tions if this becomes necessary due
to existing national regulations on
accident prevention and environ-
mental protection in the country
where the instrument is operated.
The safety and caution notes in this chapter must be observed at all times.
Be sure to read these instructions, even if you are already familiar with the operation and
use of other Leica products.
The protective devices located on the instrument and the accessories must not be re-
moved or modified. The instrument must only be opened and repaired by service techni-
cians authorized by Leica.
2.2 Warnings
This instrument has been built and tested in ac-
cordance with the safety regulations for electri-
cal measuring, control, regulating, and labora-
tory devices.
To maintain this condition and ensure safe op-
eration, the user must observe all notes and
warnings contained in this Instructions for Use.
For current information about appli-
cable standards, please refer to the
CE declaration for the instrument and
to our Internet site:
http://www.LeicaBiosystems.com
2. Safety
The safety devices installed in this instrument by the manufacturer only constitute the ba-
sis for accident prevention. Operating the instrument safely is, above all, the responsibility
of the owner, as well as the designated personnel who operate, service or repair the in-
strument.
To ensure trouble-free operation of the instrument, make sure to comply with the following
instructions and warnings.