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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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NOT INCLUDED
1.5V
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix alkaline,
standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.

900x
Power Microscope WARNING: WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD — Small parts. FUNCTIONAL SHARP POINT — Not for children
Biological Experiments Gear Not for children under 3 years. under 3 years.
CONTENTS

Microscope Parts:
1. Eyepiece
2. Focus Knob
3. Stage
4. Metal Stage Clips
5. Colour Filter Wheel
6. Objective
7. Objective Turret
(5x, 20x, 45x)
8. Illumination On/Off Switch and Mirror
9. Rubber Base and Battery Case
10. Microscope Arm
Additional Contents:
11. (5) Prepared Slides and (7) Blank Slides with
Slide Case
12. (8) Slide Covers/Labels
13. (3) Collection Vials
14. Test Tube
15. Petri Dish
16. Tweezers / Scalpel / Pipette / Stirring Rod /
Spatula*

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*Not suitable for children under 3 years of age. Contains functional sharp points.
CONTENTS

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How Do I Use My Microscope
Before you use your microscope, make sure that the table, desk or surface that
you place it on is stable and is not subject to vibration. If the microscope needs
to be moved, hold it by the arm and base while carefully transferring it. Once
the microscope is in a suitable location and the batteries are installed, check
the light source to make sure that it illuminates. Use a microfiber cleaning
cloth to gently wipe the lenses off. If the stage is dirty with dust or oil, carefully
clean it off. Make sure that you only raise and lower the stage using the focus
adjustment knob.

How Do I Operate The Illumation?

Locate the mirror/light on the base of the microscope. Flip the mirror/light
to the “on” position (with the light facing up) and the light will illuminate.
This microscope is equipped with an incandescent light that illuminates the
specimen from below. The colour filter wheel is located in the middle of the
microscope stage. The filters help you when you observing very bright or clear
specimens. Using these filters, you can choose various brightness levels and
colours. This helps you better recognize the components of colourless or
transparent objects (e.g. sea salt).

How Do I Adjust My Microscope Correctly?

Place the microscope in a suitable location as described above, and sit in a
comfortable viewing position. Always start each observation with the lowest
magnification. Adjust the distance of the microscope stage so that the stage is
in the lowest position — farthest away from the turret head. Turn the objective
turret until it clicks into place at the lowest magnification (Objective: 5x/
Magnification: 100x). Note: Before you change the objective setting, always
make sure the microscope stage is farthest away from the turret by rotating
the focus knob. Separating the stage and turret by rotating the focus knob will
avoid causing damage to the specimen slide or microscope. When starting an
observation, always start with the 5x objective in the rotating head.

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Microscope Parts: Additional Contents:
1. Eyepiece 11. (5) Prepared Slides and
2. Focus Knob (7) Blank Slides with
3. Stage Slide Case
4. Metal Stage Clips 12. (8) Slide Covers/Labels
5. Colour Filter Wheel 13. (3) Collection Vials
6. Objective 14. Test Tube
7. Objective Turret 15. Petri Dish
(5x, 20x, 45x) 16. Tweezers / Scalpel /
8. Illumination On/Off Pipette / Stirring Rod /
Switch and Mirror Spatula*
9. Rubber Base and
Battery Case
10. Microscope Arm

Troubleshooting Guide:

Turn on light, Readjust focus,

Did You Know?
No recognizable image
Start with the lowest power objective (5x) The highest
magnification is
Centre object on slide under
No image not always the
lowest power objective
best for every
No light Replace batteries, Check on/off position specimen!

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How Do I Observe The Specimen? Magnification Guide:
Sitting in your location with adequate
illumination chosen from the colour filter
20x 5x 100x
wheel, the following basic rules should be 20x 20x 400x
observed. Start with a simple observation at
the lowest magnification. Position the object 20x 45x 900x
or specimen in the middle of the stage under
the stage clips, centreed over the lower light.
Focus the image by rotating the focus knob
until a clear image appears in the eyepiece.

Place the prepared slide directly under the objective on the microscope stage
and secure it with the stage clips. The prepared slide should be located directly
over the lower illumination. Look through the eyepiece and carefully turn the
focus knob until the image appears clear and sharp. Now you can select a
higher magnification by rotating to the 15x/300x objective turret. Higher levels of
magnification can be achieved by turning the objective turret to a higher setting
(300x or 900x). Following this procedure creates a steady increase of magnification
without overpowering the view of the object. The following magnification order
should be used: 100x, 300x then 900x. Each time the magnification changes (due
to the objective change), the image sharpness must be readjusted with the focus
knob. When doing this, be careful because if you move the microscope stage too
quickly, the objective and the slide could come into contact and cause damage to
the slide or microscope.

For transparent objects (e.g. sea salt), light is projected by the lower light traveling
from below the stage, through the objective and eyepiece, and finally into your eye.
This process of light transmission is known as microscopy. Many micro-organisms
found in water, plant components and the smallest animal parts are transparent
in nature. Opaque specimens, on the other hand, will need to be prepared for
viewing. Opaque specimens can be made transparent by a process of treatment
and penetration with the correct materials (media), or by slicing. You can read
more about creating specimens in the enclosed microscope experiments booklet.

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SAFETY WARNINGS

Read and follow the instructions, safety rules, and first aid information.

• This microscope set is • Choking hazard: Children Do not immerse the battery
intended for children should only use device compartment in water.
older than age 8. Children under adult supervision.
should only use this device Keep packaging materials • Risk of fire: Do not place
under adult supervision. like plastic bags and rubber device, particularly the
Never leave a child bands out of the reach of lenses, in direct sunlight.
unsupervised with this children as these materials The concentration of light
device. Accessories in the pose a choking hazard. rays could cause a fire.
experiment kit may have
sharp edges and tips. • Battery guidelines: This • Do not disassemble this
Please store the device device contains electronic device. In the event of a
and all of its accessories components that are defect, please contact
and aids out of the powered by batteries. your dealer. The dealer
reach of young children Batteries should be kept will contact the Customer
when not being used out of children’s reach. Service Department and
due to a risk of injury. When inserting batteries, can send the device in to
please ensure the polarity is be repaired if necessary.
correct. Insert the batteries
• Chemicals: Any chemicals
according to the displayed • Do not subject the
and liquids used in
+/- information. Never device to temperatures
conjunction with the device
mix old and new batteries. exceeding 60° C (140° F).
should be kept out of
Replace all batteries at
reach of children. Do not
the same time. Never mix
drink any of the chemicals alkaline, standard carbon-
contained in this set. zinc and rechargeable
Hands should be washed nickel-cadmium batteries. • Disposal: Keep packaging
thoroughly under running Never short circuit the materials, like plastic bags
water after working with device or batteries or throw and rubber bands, away
these chemicals. In case either into a fire. Leaking from children as they a
of accidental contact or damaged batteries can pose a risk of suffocation.
with eyes or mouth, cause injury if they come Dispose of packaging
rinse the affected area into contact with the skin. materials as legally
with water. Seek medical If you need to handle such required. Consult the local
treatment for ailments batteries, please wear authority on the matter
arising from contact with suitable safety gloves. if necessary and recycle
the chemical substance, Remove batteries from the
materials when possible.
and take the chemicals product before extended
with you to the doctor. storage to prevent leaking.

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