Safety Precautions; Input Supply; Biological Risk; Protective Clothing - MACHEREY-NAGEL NANOCOLOR VARIO Mini Manual De Instrucciones

2. Safety precautions

Please read the instruction manual carefully before setting up and using the instrument.
In case the instructions are disregarded, the instrument may malfunction or get damaged.
To ensure perfect performance of the instrument, it may only be used as described in this
manual. Please pay particular attention to the following warning notices, which indicate
special dangers when using the instrument.
! Attention:
Indicates actions that pose potential threat to instrument performance or may
cause instrument damage.
Warning:
!
Indicates actions that pose a threat to the user. In case of not adhering to the
advice, slight or serious injuries may occur.

2.1 Input supply

!
To ensure safe functioning of the instrument, please use the included power
adapter only (see 7.1 Spare parts, accessories and consumables, p. 31)

2.2 Biological risk

When using the instrument, it may be necessary to handle hazardous chemicals. In those
cases, please wear safety gloves and exercise caution when handling the samples.
• Please read all information concerning hazards and safety measures in the material
safety data sheets and on the packages you work with.
• All utilized compounds need to be disposed in accordance with national rules and
regulations.
• The type of safety equipment utilized needs to be in line with the concentration and
hazard potential of the given substances used.

2.3 Protective clothing

As protective clothing we recommend to wear protection gloves, safety glasses and a
laboratory coat.

2.4 Improper handling and warranty

Improper handling can lead to damage of the instrument. Proper function can then not
be guaranteed anymore. In case of improper handling or opening of the instrument
MACHEREY-NAGEL declines any warranty claims.

2.5 Damage of casing

If the housing is damaged, the instrument needs to be sent in for repair. In such a case,
the proper function of the instrument cannot be guaranteed anymore.

2.6 Damage of cable

In case of a damaged cable, switch of the instrument and replace the cable immediately.
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