Olympus IPLEX MX II - Manual (Page 10)

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Signal words
The following signal words are used throughout this manual.
DANGER
• Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
WARNING
• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
CAUTION
• Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or
moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices or potential equipment
damage.
NOTE
• Indicates additional helpful information.
Dangers, warnings and cautions
Follow the dangers, warnings and cautions described below when handling this
instrument. The information is to be supplemented by the dangers, warnings and
cautions given in each chapter.
DANGER
• Never use this instrument in observation inside the human and animal cavity. The human
body or animal may be injured.
WARNING
• Never use this instrument in a flammable atmosphere. Otherwise, an explosion or fire may
result.
• Do not use the instrument in an environment filled with fine particles such as metal dust.
• With the exception of the insertion tubes, this instrument and its case are not designed to be
waterproof. Except for the insertion tube, never use or store the instrument in any location
where it might be submerged in water. An electric shock may result.
• Never use this instrument on a piece of electrical equipment being energized. Since the
exterior finish of the insertion tube is electroconductive, an electric shock may occur if it is
brought in contact with an active part.
• Always turn the LIGHT button ( ) OFF when the instrument is not in use. Otherwise the
light emitted from the insertion tube may heat a nearby object and cause fire ignition.
• The distal end of the insertion tube may become hot due to the illumination light or the
internal heating caused by electrical parts. Touching the distal end immediately after having
turned off the light source may cause burn on your skin.