Tasco WC712060 User Manual

SPOTTING SCOPE INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Model #: WC712060 Lit. #: 93-0563 / 08-10

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BASIC INSTRUCTIONS

Congratulations on the purchase of your Tasco® spotting scope, a
versatile high-performance spotting scope offering a wide range of
terrestrial viewing.

MOUNTING THE SCOPE AND SETTING UP THE TRIPOD

Remove the spotting scope from its case. Spread out the tripod legs
and place the tripod on a level surface. To extend the legs to the
desired height, open a leg lock lever, pull the leg section out, then
close the leg lever back down to lock the leg position. The tripod
will be more stable if you extend the upper sections of the legs first,
then use the lower leg sections as well if necessary. Once all the leg
sections are fully extended, if you need more height, extend the
center column as well. To do this, loosen the elevation height lock,
turn the elevation crank handle, then retighten the height lock.
Press the quick mount latch forward as far as it will go and hold it
open. Lift the quick mount plate to remove it out of the mounting
platform, then release the latch. Lift the wingnut handle on the
bottom of the quick mount plate so that it stands straight out.
Attach the quick mount plate bolt into the scope using the wingnut
handle to turn the bolt until it is secure, but do not overtighten.
Press the quick mount latch again and slide the quick mount plate
(with scope attached) onto the tripod. Let go of the latch. If the
latch does not close, reorient the plate until the plate lies flat within
the tripod base.

CHANGING MAGNIFICATION

Grasp and rotate the zoom ring located at the base of the eyepiece
to change the scope's magnifying power. When rotating this ring,
the image appears to zoom in and out. It may be necessary to
re-focus after the magnification has been changed.

FOCUSING
Rotate the focus knob located on the right side of the scope's body,
in front of the eyepiece. By turning this adjustment, the image will
sharpen until in focus.

BASIC INSTRUCTIONS

USING THE PAN ARM TO MOVE THE SCOPE

To pan the scope side to side or up and down, first loosen the side
and/or vertical lock. Then unlock the pan arm by rotating it
counterclockwise and use it to move the scope as desired. To lock
the scope in place, rotate the pan arm clockwise and tighten the
side/vertical locks.

USING THE EYECUP

If you wear eyeglasses, fold down the rubber eyecup if you have
difficulty seeing the entire image. After use, return the eyecup to
the fully extended position before storing the scope to ensure that
the rubber in the eyecup retains its normal shape and flexibility.

CARE
The lenses of your spotting scope are coated for highest light
transmission. As with any coated optics, special care must be taken
in cleaning the lenses. Moisten the surface of the lens slightly and
wipe dry using a circular motion starting at the center of the lens.
Wipe or brush off any dirt or dust on the outside of the spotting
scope.

CAUTION

Never disassemble your spotting scope. Special tools and equipment
are required for service and irreparable damage can result from
repair attempts by untrained persons. Unauthorized service may
also void the warranty.

CAUTION: DO NOT LOOK AT OR NEAR THE SUN
THROUGH THIS SPOTTING SCOPE, AS SEVERE
DAMAGE TO YOUR EYES MAY RESULT !

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