Precautions For Safe Operation - Takahashi Mewlon-180C Instruction Manual

Precautions for Safe Operation

If a telescope is pointed at the sun, its
light and heat concentrated at the focal
point will be intense and dangerous.
NEVER LOOK THE SUN DIRECTLY.
VIEWING THE SUN WITHOUT PROPER
FILTERS MAY RESULT IN BLINDNESS.
◆ When attaching the tube assembly onto the equatorial
mount, be careful not to pinch your fingers or to drop the tube
assembly.
◆ Always lay the tube assembly on a completely flat surface that
totally supports it to protect it from damage.
◆ Keep the tube assembly out of the sun to prevent the light of the
sun going into the tube, the reflected sunshine can cause great
heat at the focal point and become so intense that it could start
a fire.
◆ When focusing, be careful not to pinch your fingers.
◆ Keep children away from small parts that could be swallowed
and keep them away from plastic bag that covers the tube
assembly.
◆ Keep away all packing materials from an open flame. These
materials are flammable.
WARNING
CAUTION
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DANGER