SUUNTO M-9 User Manual

SUUNTO M-9 COMPASS

USER GUIDE

1. Compass anatomy

1. Compass card with triangle that points to magnetic
north

2. Rotating capsule for setting direction to target

3. Bearing index for reading numerical bearing from
compass card

4. Orienting indicators for aligning with cardinal
directions on card to find direction to target

5. Notch and window for precise sighting of an object

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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 north
triangle to see where north is.

2. Turn the map so that the northern upper edge is
pointing north.

3. Maintaining direction of travel

You may lose sight of your target while moving. Use
your Suunto M-9 to maintain direction of travel.

1. Find a visible target in the direction you want to
travel.

2. Hold the compass level at chest height with sighting
window facing you.

3. Turn the capsule until the orienting indicators are
aligned with the cardinal directions on the card.

Travel towards target and check your direction when
target is not visible by holding the compass as in
step 2 above. If the orienting indicators and cardinal
directions are not aligned, turn yourself until they
are aligned and continue travelling in the corrected
direction.

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4. Sight a bearing

A bearing is the angle between direction to north and
the direction to a target. This can be used for example
in communicating directions with others or when
finding your location.

1. Hold the compass level with the sighting window
facing you at eye level.

2. Align the target with the sighting notch and bearing
index.

3. Read the bearing from the sighting window.
NOTE: Compensate for declination.

5. Care

Use only fresh water and mild soap for cleaning. Clean
your compass regularly.

Operating/storage temperature:

-30° C - +60° C / -22° F - +140° F

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6. SUUNTO LIMITED WARRANTY

Suunto warrants that during the Warranty period
Suunto 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
Limited Warranty. This Limited Warranty does not cover
a) wear and tear, b) rough handling, c) modifications,
d) exposure to chemicals, or e) misuse. Unless local
mandatory law provides otherwise, a) this limited
warranty is only valid in the country of purchase and
b) proof of purchase shall be provided when accessing
warranty services.

Warranty Period

CAUTION: DO NOT
APPLY SOLVENT OF ANY
KIND.

CAUTION: DO
NOT APPLY INSECT
REPELLENT.

CAUTION: DO NOT

KNOCK OR DROP.

Limited Lifetime Warranty:

Applicable to Suunto A, M, MC, MB and Clipper
compasses.

The warranty period is limited until such reasonable
time as the product is no longer reasonably usable due
to wear and tear.

Limited 2-year Warranty:

Applicable to Suunto Arrow, Orca-Pioneer and KB
compasses.

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