SkyHawk Model 9600 Binocular Set
25x/40x 100mm

CAUTION: Never look directly at the sun. The result can damage your eyes.
And please,CAREFULLY SUPERVISE CHILDREN!

Use: These binoculars are made for indoor use. They should be treated like a
camera: they can be used outdoors, however, they should not be left outdoors
or used outdoors in a damp or wet environment.

Assembling the Dolly Wheel-Set: (click for detailed photos)

1. Place the folded dolly on the floor. Open the legs and spread them
   into a star pattern. Gently tighten the locking knob at the center of the star
   to lock the legs into position. Be careful not to over-tighten.
   
2. Loosen the Leg-Locking Assemblies on the dolly and slide them out to
   the end of each leg. Gently retighten each assembly.
   
3. Each dolly wheel has a large Locking-Tab that can be foot activated
   by pressing the tab down with your foot. Once locked a smaller
   Unlocking-Tab on each wheel can unlock the wheels by pressing them by foot.

Adjusting The Tripod Height: (click for detailed photos)

1. Each tripod leg has a set of Quick-Release Knob to increase or decrease
   the height of each leg. Flip-open the top Quick-Release Knob on each
   tripod leg and allow this section of the tripod leg to extend fully by force
   of gravity. Once extended, lock the legs in place by flipping the Quick Release
   Knob closed.
   
2. Place each tripod leg rubber-foot into a Leg-Locking Assembly on the dolly.
   
3. Push the dolly's Sliding Pin Forward on each rubber-foot to assure a snug
   fit and gently tighten its knob to hold it in place.
   
4. On the Center Column Bracing System slide the Center Column Ring to the
   bottom of the Center Column and gently tighten the Center column Bracing
   Lever-Locks and Center Column Lever-Lock.
   
5. To operate the crank Handle, press in with both thumbs on the black collar
   that surrounds the Crank Handle and then lift the handle up. The tripod
   crank Handle will help you make quick up and down adjustments in height.
   After height adjustments always gently tighten the crank Handle Lever-lock
   to hold the setting in place and keep the binoculars from shaking.
   
6. You are finished. This is the tripod height adjustment that fits most users needs.
   Additional personal adjustments to raise or lower the trip0d height can be made
   from here. When making major tripod adjustments always remove the binoculars
   from the tripod and remember to start by loosening the Center Column Bracing
   System lever Locks.

Adjusting Panhead Drag (friction) For Panning and Tilting:
(Click for detailed photos)

1. The Tilt Adjustment handle is on the right side of the tripod panhead. The Tilt
   Adjustment handle increases or decreases drag that adjusts the binoculars up
   and down movement. Gently loosen the handle to tilt the binoculars up or down.
   With the correct adjustment he binoculars should tilt easily, but should not sag
   if left alone. It is a good idea to gently tighten this adjustment when you are
   finished viewing so the binoculars do not sag when you are gone .
   
2. If the Tilt Adjustment Handle is not is a comfortable location it can be repositioned.
   Pull the handle out, Away from the panhead body then rotate it to the position
   you desire and release it.
   
3. The Panning Adjustment Knob is at the bottom right of the panhead. Loosen
   the knob and you can move the binoculars left or right. We recommend that you
   always leave this adjustment loose. If this adjustment is tight and you try to
   turn the binoculars to the left you may start to unscrew the binocular from the
   tripod without being aware of it!
   
4. The tripod Panhead Handle can be mounted on the left or right side of the
   panhead. With this handle you can control all movements of the binoculars. We
   find that it is comfortable for the majority of people to use the handle of the
   left hand side.

Attaching the Binoculars to the Tripod: (Click for detailed Photos)

1. Loosen the Tilt Adjustment Handle then slightly tilt the panhead forward with
   the tripod Panhead Handle. Gently tighten the Tilt Adjustment Handel and Panning
   Adjustment Knob to keep the panhead from moving.
   
2. Rotate (open) the panhead Footplate Knob two revolutions counter clockwise.
   
3. Having someone to assist with this operation is a good idea the binoculars are
   heavy.Lift the binoculars with Footplate (Footplate comes already attached to the
   binoculars) to the front of the panhead and slide the binocular Footplate into the
   opening on the top of the panhead.
   
4. You will hear a click as you slide the binoculars in place. This is a safety feature
   that tells you the binoculars are in place and will not slide out until you press the
   Safety Button on the side of the panhead. Caution: Continue to hold the binocular
   to prevent them from sliding forward or backwards. Now cent the Footplate on
   the panhead and gently turn the binocular Footplate Knob clockwise until it
   securely holds the binoculars in place.

Congratulations you are now ready to use your binoculars.
Loosen the Pan and Tilt adjustments and start viewing.

Binocular Viewing Guide: (Printed card enclosed with binoculars)
If you wear glasses first try these steps with your glasses removed.

1. Fully extend the binoculars lens shade. Look through the eyepieces and aim
   the binoculars toward a distant object at least 100 feet away.
   
2. Reach down and place your thumbs on the collars below the viewing lenses.
   
3. Look through the eyepieces. With your thumbs on the collars and your fingers
   placed above lenses rotate both lens collars at the same time, either inward or
   outward, to adjust the two images you see until they become one circle.
   
4. Each eyepiece has its own focus adjustment. While viewing, close one eye
   and rotate the eyepiece focus ring for the open eye until the image is in sharp
   focus. Then close the other eye and repeat for the second eyepiece.
   
5. To change viewing lenses grasp the lenses below the rubber eyecups and
   firmly pull straight out. Replace lenses with the second pair provide in the
   binocular case. When replacing lenses be sure they are pushed all the way
   down to the bottom of the collar they sit in.

Viewing Through Glass Windows

1. Place the binoculars as close as possible to windows when viewing.
   
2. For the best results view straight out the window with the binoculars at a
   90-degree angle to the glass.
   
3. Viewing through glass windows at extreme angles may blur your image.

Binocular Care

1. Keep binocular lenses clean and free of moisture and dirt.
   
2. When not in use, do not expose your binoculars to direct sunlight for long
   periods of time. When storing or moving your binoculars use their carrying
   case. For long-term storage store your binoculars in a cool, dry place.
   
3. When putting binoculars back in their case be sure to turn the lenses clockwise
   to their fullest range. This will lower their profile so they will fit in the case.
   
4. SkyHawk Binoculars are precision instruments handle them with care.
   Do not drop, shake, bump or rattle your binoculars. Binocular optics can become
   misaligned (out of collimation) as a result of rough treatment. Collimation
   problems caused by rough treatment require repair by as trained technician.
   Such collimation adjustments caused by rough treatment are not covered
   by the warranty.
   
5. By following these guidelines your SkyHawk Binoculars will provide you with
   superior optical performance for many years

Cleaning:

1. These fine-tuned, precision binoculars need to be kept clean. Gently squeeze
   the air-bulb attached to the lens airbrush provided to remove dust from the
   lenses. Then continue to use the lens airbrush to lightly brush each lens surface
   while blowing air from the bulb to remove additional dust particles.
   
2. From time to time, after using the lens airbrush, you may need to clean the
   lenses more thoroughly.   Only use the special lens tissue provided or Q-tips.  
   Squeeze a drop of the lens cleaner fluid onto the tissue and gently wipe down
   each lens surface. Use a light touch. Caution: Do not apply liquid directly onto
   a lens; this may result in the liquid seeping into the barrel of the binocular.
   
3. After using the cleaning fluid and tissue to clean a lens, breath onto the lens
   to apply vapor.   Before the moisture evaporates, gently polish the lens surface
   with the clean cotton cloth provided.

SkyHawk 9600 Binoculars
25x/40x 100mm

Features: 

• Objective Size: 100mm  
• Magnification: 25 Power 40 Power  
• Focal Length: 500mm  
• 45 Degree Angled Eyepieces  
• Eye Relief 18mm  
• Optic Coatings: Multi-Coated  
• Prism: K-9 Combo Prism  
• Field of View 25x Lens-44m at 1000m  
• Field of View 40x Lens-26m at 1000m  
• Nitrogen Filled  
• Weight 17 Pounds  
• Lens Cleaning Kit  
• Custom Aluminum Hard Case
• Guarantee: One Full Year Warranty.

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