Safety Precautions - Vixen AP Equatorial Mount Instruction Manual

PREFACE
Thank you for your purchase of a Vixen product from the Vixen AP series of equatorial mounts and equatorial platform. This instruc-
tion manual is prepared in common with the AP series of the equatorial mounts including the AP-SM equatorial mount and AP Photo
Guider. You may occasionally find descriptions in the text not relevant to your model. The manual explains usage of the AP-SM mount
with STAR BOOK ONE mostly by way of example. Please be sure to read the instructions throughout to make you use the product
right and in safety.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant of Par t 15 of the FCC rules.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This instruction manual will assist you in the safe and effective use of the AP Mount. Before using the mount, be sure to read the
safety precautions described below carefully.
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If misused, it can cause you a serious injury or death.
Warning
Misuse can cause injury or damage to you or other property.
Caution
Important You must complete all of the steps in this manual.
Direction You must completely execute the instructions in this manual.
WARNING!
Never look directly at the sun with your naked eyes or through your telescope and finder scope. Permanent and irreversible eye
damage may result.
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 in a wet environment. This could damage the mount, result in electrical shock or a fire.
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the equipment that is not expressly described in this manual. This could
damage the mount, result in electrical shock, a fire or lead to an injury.
Keep small caps, plastic bags or plastic packing materials away from children. These may cause choking or suffocation.
Stop operating the product immediately and unplug the power cord if it emits smoke or a strange smell. This could result in fire
or electrical shock. Make sure to be safe and consult your local Vixen dealer or distributor in your country.
Do not allow liquids or foreign objects to enter the product. Unplug the power cord or switch the power off. This could result in
fire or electrical shock.
Do not damage, alter or place heavy item on the power cord. This could result in fire or electrical shock.
The product includes heavy items such as the counterweight and the mount body. Be sure to handle these units carefully. Be
careful not to drop the unit when handling. This may cause damage or lead to injury.
Be sure to ventilate air while cleaning with volatile cleaner or spray can cleaner to avoid poisoning.
Do not use the volatile cleaner or spray can cleaner in the vicinity to fire. This could lead to catching fire.
CAUTION
Do not operate the product with wet hands. Plugging in and out the power cord, electricity connectors and operating the electronic
parts with wet hands may cause damage to the equipment or resulting in electrical shock.
Do not use the product while traveling or walking, as injuries may arise from stumbling, falling or collision with objects.
Do not bundle the power cord and electricity wires during the operation. This may result in a short circuit and damage to the
surroundings.
Handle the power cord and electricity connectors properly. Do not pull the power cord by force when disconnecting. This may
damage the cord and connectors, resulting in fire or electrical shock.
HANDLING and STORAGE
Do not leave the product inside a car in bright sunshine, or in hot places. Keep any strong heat radiation sources away from the
product.
When cleaning, do not use solvent such as paint thinners. It may cause deterioration.
Do not use the product in a wet environment. This may cause the product to malfunction or result in fire or electrical shock.
For storage do not expose to direct sunlight and keep the product in a dry place.
Do not expose the product to rain, water drops, dirt or sand. Gently wipe the product with a damp cloth for cleaning.
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