Nikon NPL-302 Series, Instruction Manual

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2 Preparation
14 Pulse Laser Station NPL-302 Series Instruction Manual
Attaching the BC-65 battery pack
Before you attach the battery pack, clear any dust or other foreign particles from the
battery socket.
1. Fit the two projections at the bottom of
the battery pack into the concave sections
at the bottom of the socket on the
instrument.
2.
Hold the instrument steady with one hand
and push the battery pack against the
instrument.
3. Make sure that the battery mounting
button is securely locked.
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Caution – If the battery pack is not attached securely, this could adversely
affect the watertightness of the instrument.
Note – An external battery is available as an optional accessory for s. When the
external battery is connected and the BC-65 battery pack is mounted on the
instrument, the instrument automatically uses the power source that has the most
available power.
Setting Up the Tripod
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Caution – The tops of the tripod ferrules are very sharp. When handling or
carrying the tripod, take care to avoid injuring yourself on the ferrules.
1. Open the tripod legs enough to for the instrument to be stable.
2.
Locate the tripod directly over the station point. To check the tripod’s position,
look through the center hole in the tripod head.
3. Firmly press the tripod ferrules into the ground.
4.
Level the top surface of the tripod head.
Note – If you want to use the plumb bob to center the instrument (see Centering,
page 15), you must level the tripod head precisely.
5.
Securely fasten the thumb screws on the tripod legs.
6. Place the instrument on the tripod head.
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