Quick Set-up Guide [cont]
WARNING:
Never attempt to view the sun through any telescope
without proper filtering!
11
Tighten the threaded end of the counterweight bar
into the Dec axis of the equatorial mount.
12
13
The other cable attaches to the R.A. axis gear shaft.
14
Place the telescope tube on the equatorial mount
so that the tube is facing forward as pictured
above.
15
Center dovetail in the mount and tighten fastening
screw. For added security tighten the angled lock
down screw next to the fastening screw.
16
Loosen the set screw on the focuser. Remove the
plastic cap covering the end of the focuser.
17
18
Unscrew battery cover for the StarPointer
finderscope. Insert battery with “+” side facing
out.
19
20
Remove the lens cap from the front of the
telescope before you begin observing.
21
You are now ready to start using you AstroMaster
telescope.
10
Insert the chrome barrel of the 20mm eyepiece
into the focuser and tighten the set screw.
Slide the chrome end of the slow motion control
cable onto declination axis gear shaft.
Replace battery cover and tighten. For longer
battery life be sure to turn off finderscope when
not in use.
For detailed usage information please consult your owner’s manual.
Remove safety screw from the end of the
counterweight bar. Slide the counterweights half
way up the bar and tighten the locking screw to
secure in place. Replace safety screw.
safety
screw
locking
screw
mount
battery
battery
cover
on/off
switch
