Headband binoculars - Harbor Freight Tools

Headband Binoculars
Model 96270
Setup And Operation Instructions
Due to continuing improvements, actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein.
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To prevent serious injury, read and understand
all warnings and instructions before use.
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Specifications
Construction
Magnification
Field of Vision
Optical Dimension
Features
Objective Lenses
Ocular Lenses
Net Weight
Thermoplastic Housing with Rubber Eyepads and Optical Glass
6x 20mm
7 Degrees
8-3/8”L x 9”W x 3-1/2”H
Adjustable Head Band, Adjustable Binoculars
19.5mm
13mm
1/2 LB.
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You will need the manual for the safety warnings and precautions, assembly instructions,
operating and maintenance procedures, parts list and diagram. Keep your invoice with
this manual. Write the invoice number on the inside of the front cover. Keep the manual and
invoice in a safe and dry place for future reference.
Safety Warnings and Precautions
WARNING: When using product, basic safety precautions should always be followed to reduce
the risk of personal injury and damage to equipment.
Read all instructions before using this product!
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Do not walk or drive while wearing binoculars.
Observe work area conditions. Do not use product in damp or wet locations. Don’t
expose to rain. Keep work area well lighted.
Store idle equipment. When not in use, product must be stored in a dry location to
inhibit damage. Always lock up tools and keep out of reach of children.
Use the right tool for the job. Do not modify the headband binoculars. There are
certain applications for which this product was designed. Do not use this product for a
purpose for which it was not intended. Never stare into bright lights or the sun as this
can cause eye damage or blindness.
Maintain tools with care. Keep product clean for better and safer performance.
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, use common sense. Do not operate when you
are tired.
Check for damaged parts. Before using any product, any part that appears damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will operate properly and perform its
intended function. Any part that is damaged should be properly repaired by a qualified
technician.
Do not operate product if under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Read warning
labels if taking prescription medicine to determine if your judgement or reflexes are
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impaired while taking drugs. If there is any doubt, do not operate the Headband Binoculars.
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Maintenance. For your safety, maintenance should be performed regularly by a qualified
technician.
Warning: The warnings, cautions, and instructions discussed in this instruction
manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It
must be understood by the operator that common sense and caution are factors which
cannot be built into this product, but must be supplied by the operator.
Unpacking
When unpacking, check to make sure that the item is intact and undamaged. If any
parts are missing or broken, please call Harbor Freight Tools at the number on the cover of
this manual as soon as possible.
This set includes the Binoculars and the Headband assembly.
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Assembly and Operation
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The binoculars may be adjusted or used either with or without the head mounting assembly.
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To remove the binoculars from the head mount assembly, first
release the retaining clip on the front of the binoculars. Then
carefully push the eyepiece casing from the support frame, as
shown in Figure A at right.
To reinstall the binoculars, slide the retaining clips of the support
frame into the slots in the front and back of the binocular.
Please refer to Figure B below.
Press down on the adjustment buttons on the headband and
over the head strap. Adjust the position of the headband so
that the forehead strap seats approximately one inch above the
eyebrows. Place the free strap ends in the sliding loops.
Pull
Down
and Out
Figure A
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With the binoculars positioned in front of the eyes, adjust its
position by rotating the knob on the right hand side of the
binoculars. Turning it counterclockwise will loosen the pivot;
clockwise rotation will tighten the pivot. The mechanism can
adjust the tilt angle as well as horizontal sliding of the binoculars
to adjust the distance from the face. When the desired position
is obtained, tighten the adjusting knob.
Hold the sides of the supporting frame and raise the binocular
up and away from the face for normal vision.
Press
Up into
Place
Figure B
These binoculars are intended for use when stationary, such as watching a sporting
event, or observing wildlife from a fixed position.
NOTE: After use, always store the Headband Binoculars in a safe place that is out of reach
of children.
No replacement parts are available for this tool.
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