What are the rules for working with a light microscope?

Rules for working with a microscope:

1. Wipe the glasses of the eyepiece and lens only with special wipes.

2. Store the microscope in its case.

3. Always carry the microscope with both hands, one under the base and the other holding the tripod handle.

4. Work with the microscope while sitting.

5. Place the microscope with the tripod handle facing you at a distance of 5-10 cm from the edge of the table. Do not move the microscope during work,

6. Rotate the mirror and look through the eyepiece, achieve full illumination

7. Place the glass with the micro-object under study on the stage and secure with clamps.

8. Looking at the stage from the side, turn the adjusting screw until the objective is lowered by 5-7 mm from the glass with the object under study.

9. Looking through the eyepiece and turning the adjusting screw, slowly raise the telescope to achieve the clearest image of the object.

10. At the end of the work, turn the screw to raise the telescope, remove the glass with the micro-object under study.

Lower the telescope all the way down. Place the microscope back in its case.