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Note the two locking handknobs (fgure 13).
When released they work as clutches and allow
free movement in both axis. When fully
tightened you can use the fine adjustment knobs
(figure 8). For easy operation the telescope still
needs to be balanced. Adjust the counterweights
(figure 14) so that when you release the locking
handknobs the telescope moves freely. The
telescope is balanced when neither the tube nor
the shaft axis tilt to any side. To adjust the R.A.
axis (arrow in figure 15) and rotate the altitude
handknob (circle in figure 15). When ready lock
again. To adjust the azimuth use the two side
hand knobs as shown in figure 16.
Figure 12. Place finderscope.
Figure 13. Locking handknobs.
Figure 14. Balance the telescope.
Figure 15. Adjust the altitude axis.
Figure 16. Adjust the azimuth axis.
