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Care and maintenance
• Take the necessary precautions when using the device with children or others who have not
read or who do not fully understand these instructions.
• Do not try to disassemble the device on your own for any reason. For repairs and cleaning of
any kind, please contact your local specialized service center.
• Protect the device from sudden impact and excessive mechanical force.
• Store the device in a dry, cool place away from hazardous acids and other chemicals, away
from heaters, open re, and other sources of high temperatures.
• Operate the device only in a completely dry environment and do not touch the device with
wet or damp body parts.
• Only use accessories and spare parts for this device that comply with the technical
specications.
• Check this device and its cables and connections for any possible damage before use.
• Never attempt to operate a damaged device or a device with damaged electrical parts!
Damaged parts must be replaced immediately by an authorized service agent.
• If a part of the device or battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
• Children should use the device under adult supervision only.
Battery safety instructions
Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use.
Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time; taking care not to mix old and new ones,
or batteries of dierent types. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior
to battery installation. Make sure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity
(+ and –). Remove batteries from equipment that is not to be used for an extended period of
time. Remove used batteries promptly. Never short-circuit batteries as this may lead to high
temperatures, leakage, or explosion. Never heat batteries in order to revive them. Do not
disassemble batteries. Remember to switch o devices after use. Keep batteries out of the
reach of children, to avoid risk of ingestion, suocation, or poisoning. Utilize used batteries as
prescribed by your country’s laws.
Levenhuk International Lifetime Warranty
All Levenhuk telescopes, microscopes, binoculars, and other optical products, except for their
accessories, carry a lifetime warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. A lifetime
warranty is a guarantee on the lifetime of the product on the market. All Levenhuk accessories
are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for six months from the
purchase date. The warranty entitles you to the free repair or replacement of the Levenhuk
product in any country where a Levenhuk oce is located if all the warranty conditions are met.
For further details, please visit: www.levenhuk.com/warranty
If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your product, contact the local
Levenhuk branch.
