Meade LX850 Instruction Manual page 3

WARNING!
®
Never use a Meade LX850
Telescope to look at the Sun
!
Looking at or near the Sun will cause
instant and irreversible damage to your
eye. Eye damage is often painless, so there
is no warning to the observer that damage
has occurred until it is too late. Do not point
the telescope at or near the Sun. Do not
look through the telescope or Finder Scope
as it is moving. Children should always
have adult supervision while observing.
Travel Screw:
The LX850 f/8 ACF optical tube assembly (OTA) is
shipped from the factory with the focusing mechanism
protected by a travel screw. This screw secures the
protecting the focusing mechanism from shock
damage. This screw is on the back cell of the OTA,
red paint.
This screw must be removed before attempting to focus
the OTA. Failure in removal can result in damage to the
Crayford Focusing mechanism. Retain this screw for
future use as it is suggested that mirror be locked down
anytime the OTA is shipped.
Move the primary mirror to the travel position by rotating
the focuser knob counter clockwise until its travel limit
is reached. Reattach the travel screw and tighten until