Warranty

Suggestions for Making Your Own
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Always begin with clean slides and cover glass. Handle slides
carefully by the edges to avoid fingerprints. Use forceps (tweezers)
to carefully handle cover glass.
! Extreme caution and adult supervision recommended when
using the scalpel blade for cutting specimens. Keep scalpel covered
and store in a safe place when not in use.
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Tissue-type specimens such as plant sections:
1. Use the scalpel to carefully cut the specimen as thin as possible.
2. Place the specimen on the slide.
3. Use the plastic dropper to place one drop of water on the
specimen.
4. Carefully place a cover glass over the specimen, allowing the
water to spread under the glass.
5. The cover slip should be flattened against the specimen and
slide as much as possible, avoiding air bubbles. Use caution, the
thin cover glass will break if too much pressure is applied!
6. Blot any excess water carefully with paper tissues.
7. Carefully place slide on the microscope (cover glass side up)
and observe.
8. Use the slide labels to identify your specimens.
You may want to try reversing steps 2 & 3; place a drop of water on
the slide first, then put the specimen on the water before placing the
cover glass. Experiment with each method to find the best results
for each specimen. (Keep in mind these are only temporary
mounts.)
Tip: Slides may be carefully washed and re-used for future
specimens. Cover glass is extremely fragile and not recommended
for re-using. Carefully discard after use.
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With the new My First Lab
TM
Duo-scope, you finally have the
ability to observe both microscope slides and solid objects, such as
plants, coins and insects. The key is in the dual, cool LED
illumination that provides both sub-stage and overhead lighting.
Battery power eliminates the need for electricity or power cords and
allows for portable use “in the field”. The new My First Lab
TM
Duo-Scope combines two separate applications into one fantastic
package that promises hours of fun and learning.
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Total magnification is calculated by multiplying the eyepiece
magnification (always 10X) by the objective lens.
Objectives “Compound” use
(lower lighting)
“Stereo” use
(upper lighting)
4X 40X 40X
10X 100X 100X
40X 400X N/A
Note: the 40X lens is not suitable for use with the upper lighting due to
the focusing distance required. The lens must be too close to the
specimen and does not allow enough light to reach the specimen.
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• 10X Eyepiece
• Rotatable Head
• 4X, 10X, 40X Objectives
• Dual LED illumination
• Dual focusing knobs
• Disc Diaphragm
• Real optical glass lenses
Dimensions: 4½" x 6½" x 11½" high
Net Weight: 1.95 lbs.
*Instrument is powered by 3 AA Batteries, (not included)
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