2.2: Care of the Compound Light Microscope
- Only lens paper should be used to clean the lenses
- Always carry the microscope by grasping the arm with one hand and supporting the base with the other
- Do not force anything on the microscope
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When finished working with the microscope:
- remove the slide
- rotate the nosepiece to scan
- turn the microscope off
- wrap the cord securely
- return to the cabinet