Eppendorf XplorerPlus - Manual (Page 14)

Eppendorf Xplorer® (plus) — Operating manual
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3.1 Intended use
The Xplorer pipette is a lab device intended for dispensing liquids in the volume range from
0.5 μL to 10 mL, in combination with matching pipette tips. In vivo applications (applications in or
on the human body) are not permitted.
The Xplorer pipette may only be operated by trained specialist staff. All users must have read the
operating manual carefully and familiarized themselves with the device's mode of operation.
3.2 Warnings for intended use
DANGER!
Risk of explosion.
 Do not operate the device in areas where work is completed with explosive substances.
 Do not use this device to process any explosive or highly reactive substances.
 Do not use this device to process any substances which could create an explosive
atmosphere.
WARNING!
Damage to health due to handling infectious liquids and pathogenic germs.
 When handling infectious liquids and pathogenic germs, observe the national regulations, the
biological security level of your laboratory and the material safety data sheets and the
manufacturer's application notes.
 Wear personal protective equipment.
 Follow the instructions regarding hygiene, cleaning and decontamination.
 For complete instructions regarding the handling of germs or biological material of risk group
II or higher, please refer to the "Laboratory Biosafety Manual" (Source: World Health
Organization, current edition of the Laboratory Biosafety Manual).
WARNING!
Damage to health due to toxic, radioactive or aggressive chemicals.
 Wear personal protective equipment (PPE).
 Observe the national regulations for handling these substances.
 Observe the material safety data sheets and the manufacturer's application notes.
WARNING!
Personal injury caused by the incorrect handling of the rechargeable battery.
 Do not disassemble or modify the rechargeable battery.
 Never pierce, crush or throw the rechargeable battery.
 Only use the rechargeable battery in the Xplorer pipette.
 Do not touch leaky rechargeable batteries.
 Do not use any damaged rechargeable batteries.
 Dispose of damaged rechargeable batteries in accordance with legal regulations.
CAUTION!
Danger to people from careless use.
 Never point the opening of a Xplorer pipette fitted with pipette tip at yourself or anyone else.
 Only initiate dispensing if it is safe to do so.
 For all dispensing tasks, make sure that you are not endangering yourself or anyone else.
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