NOTES ON DEVICE SAFETYLSM 510 General / RegulationsB 40-051 e 07/98 1-31 NOTES ON DEVICE SAFETY1.1 GeneralThe LSM 510 laser scanning microscope, including its original accessories and compatible accessoriesfrom other manufacturers, may only be used for the purposes and microscopy techniques described inthis manual (intended use).The manufacturer will not assume liability for any malfunction or damage caused by any thingother than the intended use of the LSM 510 or individual modules or parts of it, nor by anyrepair or other service operation performed or attempted by persons other than dulyauthorized service staff. Any such action will invalidate any claim under warranty, includingparts not directly affected by such action.1.2 RegulationsExtensive knowledge of the hardware/the system is indispensable for safe operation of the LSM 510.+ Read these operating instructions and all device publications belonging to the systemconscientiously before operating the LSM 510! You can obtain additional information on thehardware configuration delivered and on optional system extensions from the manufacturer orvia the service hotline. The LSM 510 has been designed, built and tested in conformity with the standards DIN EN 61010-1(IEC 1010-1) "Safety requirements for electrical instrumentation and control and laboratoryapparatus", and DIN EN 60825-1 (IEC publication 825-1) "Safety of laser equipment", and takingrelevant CSA and UL specifications into account. As the system is largely operated via menus on a computer, you should be acquainted with theprinciples of the operating system and its WINDOWS NT 4.0 graphical user interface. The respectivemanuals are supplied together with the programs. In accordance with WHO regulations, the LSM 510 is a device that belongs to laser hazard class 3 B.WHO recommendations concerning health and industrial protection when handling laser devicesmust be observed. The operator of the unit must also observe all and any relevant statutoryaccident prevention regulations.