AmScope ALT-AZ Series, Instruction Manual, Page: 3 / 16

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2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
• The safest way to look at the sun through your telescope is NOT to! Not
only could you damage your eye(s), but you can also damage the lenses
in the telescope. Never look at the sun through this telescope without a
proper solar filter. Looking at or even near the sun will cause instant and
irreversible damage to your eye(s).
SOLAR WARNING
Never look at the sun
with your telescope
without appropriate
filters in place.
Permanent and
irreversible damage
to your eyes and your
equipment will occur.
• Never let the telescope unattended, pointing at or near the sun.
• Never leave the telescope unsupervised, either when children are present
or adults who may not be familiar with the correct operating procedures of
the telescope.
• Do not look through the telescope or its viewfinder as it is moving.
• This device may be used by children under 18 and by people with reduced
physical, sensory, or mental skills or a lack of experience or knowledge,
provided that they are supervised or have been instructed on how to use
the device safely, and are fully aware of the consequent risks of use.
• Do not disassemble! Disassembly of the telescope could result in personal
injury and telescope malfunction.
• Always place the telescope on a completely flat surface. Unstable
placement of the telescope may cause it to fall, and if handled without
caution, it may easily injure yourself and others.
• Never subject the device, especially the lenses, to direct sunlight. Lightray
concentration can cause fires and/or burns.
• Never use your telescope under rainy conditions: this telescope is not
designed to be water-proof. If your telescope accidentally gets caught in
rain, please wipe down the water with a soft dry clean cloth, but if the lens
gets soaked by water, please contact us at
info@amscope.com
right away
for details on a service solution.
3. BEFORE INITIAL USE
Before you use the telescope for the first time, you must:
• Read this instruction manual carefully before using the telescope and
keep it for future reference.
• Unpack the items supplied.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
OTA Optical Tube Assembly 1
Mount Altitude-Azimuth Mount 1
Eyepiece
1.25 MA 26mm 1
1.25 MA 9mm 1
1.25 MA 6.3mm 1
Barlow Lens 2x Barlow Lens 1
View Finder Viewfinder 1
Tripod Stainless Steel Full Height Tripod 1
Diagonal Erect Image Diagonal 1
Other Accessories
Accessory Tray 1
Slow Motion Control Cables 2
Generic Manual 1
3.1 Packing List
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