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screws. Note that the right hand screw is tightened in counter clockwise
direction.
Mount a counter weight on each arm. Ensure the handle on
the counterweight is loosened. Insert the locking screw head in the keyhole
at the top end of the slot in the counter weight arm. Slide the counter weight
gently to the bottom of the slot and lock it there with the handle.
Mounting the telescope
5.
Mount the telescope
Loosen the two bat screws at the dovetail saddle
until the two brass pins can be pushed all the way in.
The dovetail on the telescope is inserted into the
saddle in the side opposite to the locking screws.
Tilt the dovetail into the bottom of the saddle and
lock the two locking screws.
NOTICE:
Before letting go, try to lift the telescope
out of the saddle to ensure that it is locked correctly
WARNING:
Do only use dovetail plates with security pins
to avoid the dovetail from sliding out of the saddle.
