GENERAL HISTOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Always keep your microscope covered when not in use. Always carry a microscope with both hands. Grasp the arm with one hand and place the other hand under the base for support.

Detailed explanation-2: -For this reason a microscope should always be carried with one hand under the base and one hand around the frame. Your microscope will generally have three or four magnification levels (objectives). In addition to the objective magnification, the ocular lens in the eyepiece has a magnification level of 10x.

Detailed explanation-3: -When carrying the microscope, always use two hands with one hand supporting the base and theother hand holding the arm. Properly store the microscope by lowering the nosepiece, turning off the light source, and placing the objective lenses on the lowest setting.

Detailed explanation-4: -Handling the microscope with two hands with one on the arm and the other on the base provides a stable way to transport the microscope to prevent dropping it and potentially damaging it.

Detailed explanation-5: -Always grip the microscope by the arm and put your hand beneath its base. Hold the scope upright at all times. Do not bump it against anything.