Meade MAX-ACF Telescope User Manual


 
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A
THE DEC SADDLE ASSEMBLY
Turn the Dec lock knob so there is no gap (see step
10). Note, in the photos, the Dec assembly is already
shown as attached. However, adjust this knob before
you attach the assembly.
CAUTION: MAKE SURE THAT YOUR FINGERS ARE
CLEAR OF THE TRACK BEFORE YOU SLIDE THE RA
ASSEMBLY INTO THE PEDESTAL TRACK. THE RA
ASSEMBLY REQUIRES TWO PEOPLE TO LIFT.
With a person on each side of the assembly, lift and
slide the DEC assembly in from the top...
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Looking at or near the
Sun
will cause
irreversible
damage to your eye. Do not point this telescope at or near the
Sun. Do not look through the telescope as it is moving.
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B
15
...Slide down to the hard stop.
Slide safety pin into the hole.