Meade Instruments LX600 - Manual (Page 3)

WARNING!
Never use a Meade ® LX600 Telescope
to look at the Sun !
Looking at or near the Sun will cause instant
and irreversible damage to your eye.
Eye damage is often painless, so there is no
warning to the observer that damage has
occurred until it is too late. Do not point the
telescope at or near the Sun. Do not look
through the telescope or Finder Scope as it
is moving. Children should always have adult
supervision while observing.
TRAVEL SCREW
The LX600 f/8 ACF optical tube assembly (OTA) is
shipped from the factory with the focusing mechanism
protected by a travel screw. This screw secures the
primary mirror in a fi xed position during travel thereby
protecting the focusing mechanism from shock
damage. This screw is on the back cell of the OTA, near
the focus knob, and is identifi ed by a dab of red paint.
This screw must be removed before attempting to focus
the OTA. Failure in removal can result in damage to the
focusing mechanism. Retain this screw for future use
as it is suggested that mirror be locked down anytime
the OTA is shipped.
Move the primary mirror to the travel position by
rotating the focus knob counter clockwise until its
travel limit is reached. Reattach the travel screw and
tighten until fi rm. Do not over tighten.
Battery Safety Instructions
• Always purchase the
correct size and grade of
battery most suitable for
the intended use.
• Always replace the whole
set of batteries at one
time, taking care not to
mix old and new ones,
or batteries of different
types.
• Clean the battery contacts
and also those of the
device prior to battery
installation.
• Ensure the batteries are
installed correctly with
regard to polarity (+ and -).
• Remove batteries from
equipment which is not to
be used for an extended
period of time.
• Remove used batteries
promptly.
• Never attempt to recharge
primary batteries as this
may cause leakage, fi re, or
explosion.
• Never short-circuit
batteries as this may lead
to high temperatures,
leakage, or explosion.
• Never heat batteries in
order to revive them.
• Remember to switch off
devices after use.
• Keep batteries out of the
reach of children; small
batteries may be ingested.
• Seek medical advice
immediately if a battery
has been swallowed.