Microscope Handling Techniques
The advanced biological microscope is one of the most important tools available to the biologist. There are many different types of microscopes that serve specific needs, including both compound and dissecting light microscopes. For a microscope to last, users should be responsible for making sure that the advanced biological microscope is properly cleaned, covered and returned to the proper spot in the advanced biological microscope cabinets after use.
To help keep a lasting and working advanced biological microscope, it is important that in handling an advanced biological microscope, the advanced biological microscope should always be carried with both hands. Pick the microscope up by the arm and support the base with the other hand. This delicate instrument can easily go out of alignment if it is handled roughly. Carry the advanced biological microscope upright. There are many advanced biological microscope parts which are readily detachable, and which may fall off if they inadvertently come loose.
A person will only be able to carry one advanced biological microscope or lamp at a time, in order to avoid the possibility of damage. Remember that an advanced biological microscope is very expensive so care should be taken when handling it.
Before using a advanced biological microscope on any laboratory procedure, thoroughly inspect the advanced biological microscope and make sure the advanced biological microscope is clean. Oil and mounting medium not cleaned off can cause operating and visual distortion problems to the advanced biological microscope. Clean the ocular lenses of the advanced biological microscope with a piece of lens paper. Then clean the four objective lenses of the advanced biological microscope such as the scanning lens, low power lens, high power lens and oil immersion lens. Make sure all the parts of the advanced biological microscope are present and functioning. Check each objective to see that it is clean and focusing properly. If a problem arises with the advanced biological microscope, it should be reported to the proper authority immediately.
The advanced biological microscope must be stored in a locker and the locker kept locked at all times when not in use. A person may be held responsible in the event of theft if the locker is unlocked or if the advanced biological microscope is left out. Keeping the advanced biological microscope in the locker does not only ensure safety but it keeps the advanced biological microscope away from dust and dirt.
When cleaning the advanced biological microscope, oil should only be used with the oil immersion lens. The magnification is written on the barrel of the lens of the advanced biological microscope. Applying oil to any other lens may damage it. The oil immersion lens should be cleaned with lens paper slightly dampened with lens cleanser liquid. The other lenses of the advanced biological microscope should be cleaned with lens paper moistened with tap water. The 40 X objective may be cleaned with lens paper and a liquid lens cleaner if oil has mistakenly gotten on this objective. Never touch the lenses of the advanced biological microscope with your fingers. The body produces oil that smudges the glass of an advanced biological microscope. This oil can even etch the glass if left on too long. Use only LENS PAPER to clean the glass. Tissue paper, and paper towels have fibers that can scratch the lenses of the advanced biological microscope.
Prior to storing the advanced biological microscope, rotate the nosepiece so that it is on the low power objective. Roll the nosepiece so that it is all the way down to the stage, then replace the dust cover. Do not forget to use proper transporting techniques for the advanced biological microscope.