Safety Regulations; General Safety Regulations - BRAND HandyStep touch Instrucciones De Manejo

3 Safety regulations

3.1 General safety regulations

Please read carefully!
The HandyStep® touch can be used in combination with hazardous materials, work processes and
equipment. However, the operating manual cannot cover all of the safety issues that may occur in do-
ing so. It is the user's responsibility to ensure compliance with the safety and health regulations and
to specify the corresponding restrictions before use.
1. Every user must read and observe this operating manual before using the device.
2. Follow the general hazard instructions and safety regulations, e.g. wear protective clothing, eye
protection and protective gloves.
3. When working with infectious or hazardous samples, the standard rules and precautions must be
adhered to.
4. Follow the instructions given by the reagent manufacturer.
5. Do not operate the device in potentially explosive atmospheres.
6. Do not pipette highly flammable media.
7. Use the device only for dosing liquids and only within the defined limits and exclusions of use.
Comply with the operating exclusions; see Limitations of use, p. 100. In case of doubt, contact
the manufacturer or dealer.
8. Always perform work in a manner that does not endanger the user or other people. Avoid splat-
tering. Use only suitable vessels.
9. When a tip is inserted, it is automatically locked in place. When using a previously used tip, en-
sure that it does not contain any residual liquid.
10. Press the STEP button of the device only when it can be ensured that the dispensed liquid does
not pose a risk.
11. Avoid touching the tip opening when working with aggressive media.
12. Never use force.
13. Use only original accessories and original replacement parts. Do not make any technical modifi-
cations. Disassembly of the device is not permitted.
14. Always check that the device is in proper working condition before use. If a device fault is sig-
naled, stop dosing immediately and follow the instructions in the chapter Troubleshoot-
ing, p. 97. Contact the manufacturer, if necessary.
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