Gadgets Manual

This instruction manual has been written for the use of the Olympus System Microscope Model BHT. It is recommended that you read the manual carefully in order to familiarize yourself fully with the use of the microscope, so that you can obtain optimum performance from it.

Operation
1. Always handle the microscope with the care it deserves, and avoid abrupt motions.
2. Avoid the use and maintenance of the microscope in direct sunlight, high temperature and humidity, dust and vibration.
3. Only use the tension adjustment ring for altering the tension of the coarse adjustment knobs. (Do not twist the two coarse adjustment knobs in opposite directions simultaneously, as this will cause damage.)
4. Make sure that the voltage selector switch on the base plate is set to conform with the local mains voltage.
5. Make it a point of grounding the microscope to prevent electric accidents.

The Model BHT consists of various components and interchangeable accessories as shown in the photo below. A wide variety of combinations, standard or optional, is available according to your requirements.

Maintenance
1. Lenses must always be kept clean. Carefully wlpe off oil or fingerprints deposited on the lens surfaces with gauze moistened with a small amount of xylene, alcohol or ether.
2. Do not use organic solutions to wipe the surfaces of various components. Plastic parts, especially, should be cleaned with neutral detergent.
3. Never disassemble the microscope for repair. Only authorized Olympus service personnel should make repairs.
4. The microscope should be covered with the vinyl dust cover provided and stored in a place free from humidity and fungi. For extended storage it is recommended to keep objectives and eyepieces in desiccators, containing desiccants such as silica gel.

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