Leica M80, M60 Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons contd, Protection from dirt, Permitted measures

Care, Maintenance, Contact Persons (cont'd.)

Protection from dirt

Dust and dirt will affect the quality of your results.

★★ Put a dust cover over the microscope when it will not be used for a long time.

★★ Use dust caps to protect tube openings, tubes without eyepieces, and eyepieces.

★★ Keep accessories in a dust-free place when not in use.

Cleaning polymer components

Some components are made of polymer or are polymer-coated. They are, therefore, pleasant and convenient to handle. The use of unsuitable cleaning agents and techniques can damage polymers,

Permitted measures

★★ Clean the microscope (or parts of it) using warm soapy water, then wipe using distilled water.

★★ For stubborn dirt, you can also use ethanol (industrial alcohol) or isopropanol. When doing so, follow the corresponding safety regulations.

★★ Remove dust with a pneumatic rubber bulb or with a soft brush.

★★ Clean objectives and eyepieces with special optic cleaning cloths and with pure ­alcohol.

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