This manual applies to the VMC260L telescope for the SXD equatorial mount. You may occasionally finde descriptions in the text not
relevant to your particular model. Read the instructions for your mount along with this manual if you purchased the telescope as a
complete package.
①
With the Allen wrench,
loosen each of the rear three
setcrews on the bracket ring
that holds the finder scope.
Loosen the front adjustment
screws on the bracket ring to
allow passage of the finder
scope.
②
Slide the finder scope into the bra-
cket ring from its eyepiece end and
tighten the setscrews on the bracket
ring lightly with the Allen wrench.
③
Tighten the three adjust-
ment screws to hold the
finder scope steady
④
Loosen the chrome setscrew
of the bracket shoe on the
telescope. Slide the finder scope
onto the bracket shoe and
thighten the chrome setscrew
①
Loosen the dovetail tube plate
lock screw and the safety screw
before you attach the optical tube.
②
Slide the dovetail slide rail on the
bottom of the optical tube onto
the mounting platform.
Tighten the lock screw on the
slide rail until snug. Tighten the
safety screw.
⃠
Do not leave the optical tube uncapped in the daytime. Sunlight passing through the telescope or finder scope may cause a
fire.
⃠
Do not use the product while moving or walking, injuries could result from a collision with objects or from stumbling or falling.
⃠
Keep small caps, plastic bags, or plastic packing materials away from children. These may cause a danger of swallowing or
suffocation.
⃠
Do not use the product in a wet environment and do not handle with wet hands.
⃠
CAUTION
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Attaching the Finder Scope
•
Attaching the Optical Tube
Finder Bracket
7x50 Finder
Allen Wrench
Setscrew
Adjustment Screw
Optical Tube
Carry Handle
Finder Shoe
Chrome Setscrew
7X50 Finder Scope
Adjustment Screw
Finder Bracket
Dovetail Slide Rail
Safety Screw
Lock Screw
Refer to your mount instructions along with this manual.
Thank you very much for your purchase of a Vixen astronomical telescope.
Never look directly at the sun with the telescope or its finder scope or
guide scope. Permanent and irreversible eye damage may result.
WARNING
PREFACE
SETTING UP
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