Importance of care
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So why do I need to know how to use the microscope?
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Because microscopes cost several hundred dollars it is very important to make them last for a long time.
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What happens if I break a microscope?
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You break it, you buy a new one.....
Hit the back button to return! |
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How long will a microscope last if I take good care of it?
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They can last for at least 10 years if you care for the "scope" as well as you care for your hair
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Care and Handling
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When you pick up the microscope and walk with it, grab the arm with one hand and place your other hand on the bottom of the base.
DON'T SWING THE MICROSCOPE ! |
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Never touch the lenses with your fingers. Your body produces an oil that smudges the glass. This oil can even etch the glass if left on too long. Use only LENS PAPER to clean the glass.
TOILET PAPER, KLEENEX, AND PAPER TOWELS HAVE FIBERS THAT CAN SCRATCH THE LENSES. |
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When you are finished with your "scope" assignment, rotate the nosepiece so that it's on the low power objective, roll the nosepiece so that it's all the way down to the stage, then replace the dust cover.
DON'T FORGET TO USE PROPER TRANSPORTING TECHNIQUES! |
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Clean all slides, materials, and work area when you're done. Please, be careful with the slides and cover slips. They are made of glass and if broken, you will get cut and you will bleed.
DON'T CUT YOURSELF, THERE ARE NO BAND AIDS IN THIS ROOM. |