Citizen 0270 Instruction Manual

ENGLISH
Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch.
Before using the watch, read this instruction manual (PDF) carefully to ensure correct use.
Caliber No. of this watch: 0270
You can access the web instruction manual in addition by using the QR code or the URL:
Some models may be equipped with enhanced features and functions such as slide rules and tachymeters. To see how to use such features and functions,
which is not covered with the instruction manual, and other information, access the CITIZEN support page (https://www.citizenwatch-global.com/support/).
Safety precautions — IMPORTANT
This manual contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times
not only for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or
property. We encourage you to read the entire booklet (especially, page 3) and
understand the meaning of the following symbols:
⿎ Safety advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:
DANGER
Highly likely to cause death or serious injury
WARNING
Can cause serious injury or death
CAUTION
Can or will cause minor or moderate injury or damage
⿎ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:
(Following symbols are examples of Pictograms.)
Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters.
Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be followed or
precautions that should be observed.
Before using this watch
Protective stickers
Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch. Otherwise,
perspiration or moisture may enter the gaps between the protective stickers and the
parts, which may result in a skin rash and/or corrosion of the metal parts.
CONTENTS
Safety precautions — IMPORTANT ..........................................
Before using this watch ...........................................................
Protective stickers ..................................................................................1
Component identification .......................................................
Winding the mainspring .........................................................
Setting the time .....................................................................
About mechanical watches ......................................................
About pocket watches .............................................................
Troubleshooting .....................................................................
Water resistance .....................................................................
Precautionary items and usage limitations ..............................
Specifications .........................................................................
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Component identification
• The illustrations in this instruction manual may differ from the actual appearance
of your watch.
Winding the mainspring
This is a mechanical watch powered by a spring. Rotate the crown manually to wind
up the mainspring before using the watch.
• Once the mainspring is wound fully, the watch will run for about 55 hours.
• You can use the watch with better accuracy by winding the mainspring
periodically (roughly once a day).
1
Push the crown in to position
2
Hold the crown with your thumb and index finger and rotate it clockwise
slowly.
1
1
1
1
1
• When the watch is stopped, turning the crown about 45 times will wind the
2
mainspring fully.
2
• After the mainspring was wound fully, the crown cannot be rotated any more. Do
not try forcefully to turn the crown further. Otherwise the watch may be damaged.
2
Setting the time
3
When the watch is stopped, wind the mainspring beforehand.
3
1
Pull the crown out to position
3
The second hand stops.
2
Rotate the crown to set the time.
• The hour and minute hands move synchronously as you rotate the crown.
3
Push the crown in to position
finish the procedure.
Bow
Hour hand
Second hand
.
0
when the second hand points 0 second.
1
in accordance with a reliable time source to
0
Crown
Minute hand
Crown's position
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