Carson Rock Tripod, Quick Start Manual, Page: 3 / 3

USING TRIPOD:
1. To adjust center column height, turn 2. To adjust front/rear tilt, loosen 3. To switch between landscape and
front/rear tilt locking knob by turning
portrait mode, loosen horizontal tilt
counter clockwise. Raise or lower locking knob by turning counter
tilt/pan handle to desired angle. clockwise. Tilt optic to desired angle.
locking knob counter clockwise to
unlock. Use geared elevator to
raise/lower the head. Turn locking
knob
clockwise to lock in place
(Fig. 9).
Tighten knob to lock in place (Fig. 10). Tighten knob to lock in place (Fig. 11).
Center Column
Locking Knob
Fig. 9
Fig. 10
Fig. 11
4. To adjust pan/tilt handle angle, loosen
locking knob by turning counter
clockwise until interlocking teeth
disengage. Position handle as desired
and tighten knob to lock (Fig. 12).
ility,
enter
13).
5. For additional stab
hang weight from c
column hook (Fig.
Fig. 13
Geared
Elevator
Front/Rear Tilt
Locking Knob
REMOVING OPTIC & STORING TRIPOD:
1. While holding optic securely, pull out plate locking
lever and lift optic upward to remove from tripod.
Unscrew quick release plate from optic and replace
plate on tripod (Fig. 14).
2. To store tripod, loosen tripod center column collar. Fold
legs inward and unlock leg locks to retract legs. Tilt
head back so handle is parallel to legs. Secure all locks
and place in carrying bag (Fig. 15).
Fig. 15
Fig. 14
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