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SUUNTO MATCHBOX
COMPASSES
USER GUIDE
1.
Compass anatomy
1. Needle with red end that points to magnetic north
2. Bezel with directional scale for using as a protractor
3. Rotating capsule for setting direction to target
4. Bearing index for reading numerical bearing from
bezel
5. Orienting lines used to align capsule with meridian
lines on map
6. Orienting arrow for aligning with needle to find
direction to target
7. Clinometer (select models only) for measuring
vertical angle
8. Center line for aligning target and compass
9. Notch, mirror and hole (select models only) for
precise sighting of an object
2.
Orienting the map
To better understand your surroundings, you should
use your compass to first turn your map in the right
direction. This ensures the geographic features around
you are in the same general direction as you see them
on the map.
1. Hold your compass level and look at the red end of
the needle to see where north is.
2. Turn the map so that the northern upper edge is
pointing north.
3.
Navigate with map and compass
When navigating with a map and compass, you are first
determining a direction of travel on the map and then
transferring that direction to the real world.
1. Place the compass on the map between your
starting point (A) and your target (B).
N
W
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S
B
EN
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7
A
1
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Summary of Contents for Suunto MB-6
- Page 1 SUUNTO MATCHBOX COMPASSES USER GUIDE Compass anatomy 1. Needle with red end that points to magnetic north 2. Bezel with directional scale for using as a protractor 3. Rotating capsule for setting direction to target 4. Bearing index for reading numerical bearing from bezel 5.
- Page 2 2. Turn the capsule until the orienting lines are parallel to the meridian lines on the map with N pointing north. 3. Hold compass level at waist height and turn yourself until the needle and orienting arrow are aligned. NOTE: Compensate for declination. See section 4. 4.
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Page 3: Finding Your Location
Declination correction The meridian lines on a map indicate the direction toward true north while your compass needle indicates the direction toward magnetic north. The angle between these two directions is called magnetic declination. Before navigating you should check your local magnetic declination from a trusted source, such as a recent map or the NOAA website. - Page 4 1. Find a visible object that is identifiable on your map and follow steps 1-3 of the ‘Sight a bearing’ procedure. 2. On the map, place the long edge of the compass on the object (1). 3. Turn the compass until the orienting lines and meridian lines are parallel and draw a line from the object.
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Page 5: Operating/Storage Temperature
KIND. REPELLENT. SUUNTO INTERNATIONAL LIMITED WARRANTY Suunto warrants that during the Warranty Period, as defined below, Suunto or Suunto Authorized Service Center will, at its sole discretion, remedy defects in materials or workmanship free of charge either by a) repairing, or b) replacing with similar product, or c) refunding, subject to the terms and conditions of this International Limited Warranty. - Page 6 Warranty Period International Limited Lifetime Warranty: Applicable to Suunto A, M, MC, MB and Clipper compasses. The International Warranty Period is limited until such reasonable time as the product is no longer reasonably usable due to wear and tear.
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