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ADJUSTMENTS
TO EXPAND/COLLAPSE THE TRIPOD LEGS
(FIG. 6A, 6B)
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
injury from unexpected
movement, check to make sure that the
tripod does not rock, slide, or move prior to
use.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
injury and damage, do not
use the tripod on uneven or inclined
surfaces.
If you must use the tripod on an
inclined surface, secure it with nails or screws
as described in step
d
below.
WARNING
Do not allow familiarity
with tools to make you
careless. Remember that a careless fraction
of a second is sufficient to inflict severe
injury.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of
injury, when folding the
tripod, keep the other hand away from the
tripod legs and be careful not to pinch your
fingers.
WARNING
Do not attempt to modify
this product or create
accessories or attachments not
recommended for use with this product. Any
such alteration or modification is misuse
and could result in a hazardous condition
leading to possible serious personal injury.
The tripod is shipped with the extension tubes
retracted and the legs collapsed.
a. Stand the tripod upright on its base.
b. Press the tripod release switch and slide the
carrying handle to expand the legs (Fig. 6a).
c. As soon as the legs touch the ground, grab
the center pole and lift it up until the legs
audibly lock in place (Fig. 6a).
NOTE:
The tripod has two locking positions:
the upper locking position, when the tripod is
collapsed and the lower locking position, when
the tripod is fully expanded.
d. There is a 1/4 in. (6 mm) hole in the foot of
each leg. When using the tripod on an uneven
surface, nails or screws can be driven into the
hole to secure the tripod (Fig. 6b).
e. To collapse the legs, press the tripod release
switch and slide the carrying handle up until
the legs audibly l
ock in place in the upper
locking position.
WARNING
Always ensure the tripod
is stable before and after
attaching the light module, hanging anything
on the bracket, or leaving the tripod
unattended. Do not use the tower light if
tripod is unstable.
Fig. 6b
Fig. 6a
Tripod Release
Switch
Center Pole
Leg
Carrying Handle
