1. PRECAUTIONS FOR SAFE OPERATION
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General
C
WARNING
C
CAUTION
D
Do not use the unit in areas exposed to high amounts of dust or ash, in
areas where there is inadequate ventilation, or near combustible
materials. An explosion could occur.
G
Do not perform disassembly or rebuilding. Fire, electric shock or burns
could result.
D
Never look at the sun through the telescope. Loss of eyesight could
result.
D
Do not look at reflected sunlight from a prism or other reflecting object
through the telescope. Loss of eyesight could result.
D
Direct viewing of the sun using the telescope during sun observation will
cause loss of eyesight. Use a solar filter (option) such as that in
“12.2 Optional Accessories”
E
When securing the instrument in the carrying case make sure that all
catches, including the side catches, are closed. Failure to do so could
result in the instrument falling out while being carried, causing injury.
D
Do not use the carrying case as a footstool. The case is slippery and
unstable, so a person could slip and fall off it.
D
Do not place the instrument in a case with a damaged catch, belt or
handle. The case or instrument could be dropped and cause injury.
D
Do not wield or throw the plumb bob. A person could be injured if struck.
E
Secure handle to main unit with locking screws. Failure to properly
secure the handle could result in the unit falling off while being carried,
causing injury.
E
Tighten the adjustment tribrach clamp securely. Failure to properly
secure the clamp could result in the tribrach falling off while being carried,
causing injury.
