Safety Information; Chemical And Biological Safety - MACHEREY-NAGEL PF-3 Manual

5. Safety information

BE SURE TO READ THE FOLLOWING SAFETY INFORMATION
CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU USE THE DEVICE.
Failure to comply with the information can lead to severe injuries to the
operator, to malfunctions, or to damage to the device.
Keep these operating instructions so you can also consult them later.
Follow the safety information and directions in the operating instructions
and take note of the stickers and information on the device.
Work may not be performed on inner parts of the device.
Noncompliance invalidates any warranty claims.
Meaning of the safety information:
Identifies an impending or possible hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, results in death or serious injuries.
Identifies an impending or possible hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in death or serious injuries.
Identifies a possible hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injuries.
Identifies a situation which, if not avoided, can lead to malfunctions
or damage to the device. Information which explains the
circumstances of the text and which must be observed in particular.

6. Chemical and biological safety

Possible hazards upon contact with chemical and biological
substances.
Working with samples, reagents, and the corresponding accessories
is associated with hazards.
When working with the cuvettes, it must be ensured that suitable
protective equipment is worn. Observe the safety data sheet (SDS)
of the test kit used.
Normal operation of this device may require the use of chemicals
which are hazardous to health or biologically harmful samples.
Before handling these substances, observe the safety instructions
and safety information printed on all containers of the original solution
and in the safety data sheet. All solutions used must be disposed
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