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What are the proper precautions and handling of the microscope?
Microscope Safety
- Clean the microscope after each use.
- Handle glass slides carefully.
- Turn off the light source when the microscope is not in use.
- Be aware if your microscope has a mercury lamp.
- When carrying the microscope, always use two hands with one hand supporting the base and theother hand holding the arm.
What are the three proper handling of microscope?
Proper care and maintenance of your microscope can extend its life by many years.
- Tip 1: Handle with care.
- Tip 2: Keep lenses clear of slides.
- Tip3: Clean after using immersion oil.
- Tip 4: Cover when not in use.
- Tip 5: Look after the bulb.
- Tip 6: Store in a clean, dry place.
What is the importance of proper handling of microscope?
Lens and Objective Care – Microscope lenses are very fragile and need to be handled with care to prevent scratches. Never let your lens touch the microscope slide and never touch any of the lens with your fingers. Microscope lenses are difficult to clean and proper care is very important.
What are the do’s and don’ts in using a microscope?
Don’t touch the lenses of the microscope with your fingers. Keep slides and cover slips clean. Use anything OTHER than lens paper to clean them. NEVER aim the Lumarod or microscope at the sun or look directly into the sun.
What are the don’ts in using a microscope?
The Don’ts:
- a. Never touch a lens with anything but lens paper.
- b. Never touch a lens with dry lens paper.
- c. Never rub a lens.
- d. Never put oil on a dry objective, and remove it at once if an accident occurs.
- e. Never wear mascara when using a microscope.
What can I do with microscope?
A microscope is an instrument that can be used to observe small objects, even cells. The image of an object is magnified through at least one lens in the microscope. This lens bends light toward the eye and makes an object appear larger than it actually is.
What are the things that we should prevent in order to take good care of the microscope?
Only use lens wipes/lens paper. Do not use a tissue, paper towel or any other types of wipes – they will scratch the lens. Don’t forget to clean the ocular lens in the eyepiece, it can become dirty from eyelashes, makeup and fingers.