Leupold BX-3, BX-2, BX-1 User manual

Table of Contents

Using Your Leupold Binocular ..........................................3

Warranty Service .....................................................7

The Leupold Lifetime Warranty .........................................9

Français ............................................................10

Español ............................................................13

Deutsch ............................................................16

Italiano ............................................................19

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Thank you for choosing a Leupold® binocular. We trust that all
the work we put into it will reward you with years of enjoyment
and trouble-free use.

Using Your Leupold®

Binocular

Using your Leupold binocular is very simple. However, you must
set them to match your eyesight before use. This is done by adjusting the
interpupillary distance and focusing the binoculars to your own visual acuity.

ADJUSTING INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE

The interpupillary distance is simply the distance between the pupils of your
eyes. To ensure a clear, single image, the binocular must be set so that the
center of each ocular lens is the same distance apart as your own pupils.

TO SET THE INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE:

1. Hold the binocular up to your eyes in the normal manner.

2. Look through the binocular with both eyes open.

3. Move the two barrels (halves) up or down until you see a single,
circular image.

SETTING THE DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT

Setting the diopter adjustment of your binocular properly is very important, as
properly adjusted binoculars will prevent eye strain and provide you with a
crisp, sharp image.

TO SET THE DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT ON RIGHT EYEPIECE DIOPTER
ADJUSTMENT MODELS INCLUDING ACADIA (EXCEPT ACADIA 32MM):

1. View an object about 100 yards in the distance.

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Cover the right objective lens with your hand.

3. Adjust the center focus wheel (located between the two barrels) until
the image presented to your left eye is clear and sharp.

4. Cover the left objective lens with your hand.

5. Adjust the diopter adjustment dial located around the right barrel,
near the eyepiece, until the image presented to your right eye is clear
and sharp. Acadia users will make this adjustment using the small lever
between the barrels, near the center focus wheel.

Your binocular is now focused for your eyesight. To make any adjustments in
the field, simply turn the center focus dial while viewing through both barrels.

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TO SET THE DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT ON CENTER FOCUS DIAL DIOPTER
ADJUSTMENT MODELS (EXCEPT CASCADES AND MOJAVE):

1. View an object about 100 yards in the distance.

2. Cover the right objective lens with your hand.

3. Adjust the center focus wheel (located between the two barrels) until the
image presented to your left eye is clear and sharp.

4. Cover the left objective lens with your hand.

5. Pull up the the diopter adjustment dial on the top of the center focus
dial and adjust the diopter adjustment dial until the image presented to
your right eye is clear and sharp.

6. Push down the lockable diopter adjustment dial so that it locks into place.

Your binocular is now focused for your eyesight.
To make any adjustments in the field, simply turn the center focus dial while

viewing through both barrels.

TO SET THE DIOPTER ADJUSTMENT ON CENTER FOCUS DIAL DIOPTER
ADJUSTMENT MODELS (INCLUDING CASCADES AND MOJAVE):

1. View an object about 100 yards in the distance.

2. Cover the left objective lens with your hand.

3. Adjust the center focus wheel (located between the two barrels) until the
image presented to your right eye is clear and sharp.

4. Cover the right objective lens with your hand.

5. Pull up the the diopter adjustment dial on the top of the center focus
dial and adjust the diopter adjustment dial until the image presented to
your left eye is clear and sharp.

6. Push down the lockable diopter adjustment dial so that it locks into place.

Your binocular is now focused for your eyesight.
To make any adjustments in the field, simply turn the center focus dial while

viewing through both barrels.

CLEANING

You can clean the fully armored body by simply wiping off any accumulated
dirt or dust.

Clean the lenses as you would a camera lens. For optimal cleaning, use the
Leupold Lens Cleaning System. Begin by using the brush to whisk away dust.

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Then use the microfiber cleaning tip, which is impregnated with a special
non-liquid cleaning compound, to clean the glass. If you don’t have a Leupold
Lens Cleaning System, use a standard lens brush to remove dust and then pure
alcohol, high-grade glass cleaner, or pure water on a cotton swab.

A NOTE FOR THOSE WHO WEAR EYEGLASSES

Leupold binoculars feature eyecups you can twist, or push up and down to
accommodate the eye relief distance required when wearing eyeglasses.

Warranty Service

Leupold optics are engineered and manufactured to standards set and
monitored by the design engineers at Leupold’s plant in Oregon. The goal is
to provide you with reliable performance at a reasonable price.

Should service ever become necessary, this binocular is backed by the Leupold
Lifetime Warranty. All service work is performed by the Leupold Product
Service department in Beaverton, Oregon.

Please take a few minutes to register your product at leupold.com/register.

LEUPOLD PRODUCT SERVICE

If your Leupold binocular fails to perform in any way, you may return it
directly to the Leupold factory for service. It is not necessary for your dealer
to ship the binocular to Leupold; however, they can be very helpful in
determining if factory service is necessary.

PLEASE FOLLOW THESE SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Include a note with your name, address, telephone number, e-mail, and
a description of the problem.

2. Pack the binocular in its original box (if you have it) or another suitably
strong shipping box.

3. Wrap the package securely using filament strapping tape on the outside.

4. Ship the binocular by parcel or mail service (insured, if possible) to one of
the following addresses in the United States:

BY PARCEL SERVICE: BY POSTAL SERVICE:
Leupold Product Service Leupold Product Service
14400 NW Greenbrier Parkway P.O. Box 688
Beaverton, OR 97006-5791 USA Beaverton, OR 97075-0688 USA

Our Product Service telephone numbers are [phone] or

(800) LEUPOLD (538-7653). We can also be contacted through our Web

site at www.leupold.com.

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