Leica DM100 Congratulations!

Leica DM100 User Manual 2

Congratulations!

Congratulations on purchasing the Leica DM100

Compound Microscope. This model’s exclusive

design features and full range of accessories

make it a truly versatile, high quality-instru-

ment for educational applications.

Though the reliability and robustness of Leica

microscopes is already practically proverbial,

they still require a certain degree of care and

attention. Therefore, we recommend that you

read this User Manual. It contains all the infor-

mation you need regarding operation, safety

and maintenance. Simply observing a few

guidelines will ensure that even after years of

intensive use, your microscope will continue to

work as smoothly and reliably as on the very

ﬁrst day.

We wish you the best of success in your work!

Contents

Main Congratulations! Table of Contents Page Symbols Used in this User Manual Important Safety Notes Important Safety Notes (continued) Instructions for Use Instructions on Use (continued) Health Risks and Dangers of Use Information for the Person responsible for the Instrument Accessories, Maintenance and Repair Electrical Data and ambient Conditions Page Unpacking Page Fitting the tube Removing and Inserting Objectives Removing and Inserting Objectives (continued) Installing the Mirror (optional) Installing the Polarizer Kit (optional) Page Switching on the Microscope Selecting an Objective Page Focusing Adjusting the Binocular Tubes Adjusting the Binocular Tubes (continued) Adjusting the Eyecups Oil Immersion Technique (only 100 objective) Oil Immersion Technique (cont.) Page Maintenance instructions General Maintenance General Maintenance (cont.)