Protective equipment
Chemical-resistant gloves
Lab coat
Safety notes
Death or serious injury due to electric shock
Contact with parts that carry a live current can lead to death or injury.
1 Only use the METTLER TOLEDO power cable and AC/DC adapter designed for your
instrument.
2 Connect the power cable to a grounded power outlet.
3 Keep all electrical cables and connections away from liquids and moisture.
4 Check the cables and the power plug for damage and replace them if damaged.
Injury and/or damage due to hazardous substances
Chemical, biological or radioactive hazards can be associated with the substances processed by
the instrument. During dosing procedures, small amounts of the dosed substance may become
airborne and penetrate the instrument or contaminate its surroundings.
The substance characteristics and related hazards is the full responsibility of the instrument
owner.
1 Be aware of possible hazards associated with the substance and take adequate safety
measures, e.g., those stated on the safety data sheet provided by the manufacturer.
2 Make sure that every instrument part in contact with the substance will not get altered or
damaged by the substance.
Injury and/or damage due to reacting, flammable, or explosive substances
During the dosing procedure, substances could be combined and cause an exothermic reaction
or explosion. This includes powders, liquids, and gases.
The sample characteristics and related hazards is the full responsibility of the instrument owner.
1 Be aware of possible hazards associated with reacting, flammable, or explosive substances.
2 Ensure a working temperature low enough to prevent the formation of flames or an
explosion.
Injury due to moving parts
Do not reach into the working area while parts of the instrument are moving.
QS3 Sample Changer
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Goggles
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