Citizen 9170 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL

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Thank you for your purchase of this Citizen watch.
Before using the watch, read this instruction manual carefully to ensure correct use.
After reading the manual, store it in a safe place for future reference.
Visit the Citizen website (http://www.citizenwatch-global.com/) to view visual guides
for operation of your watch. Some models may be equipped with external features
(calculation scale, tachymeter, etc.). Visual guides for operation of such external features
can also be found on the website.
To check the movement number
A case number—4 alphanumeric characters and 6 or
more alphanumeric characters—is engraved on the
case back. (Figure on the right)
The first 4 characters of the case number represent
the movement number of the watch.
In the example on the right, “ ” is the
movement number.
Engraving position example
The engraving position may differ
depending on watch model.

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Safety precautions — IMPORTANT
This manual contains instructions that should be strictly followed at all times not only
for optimal use, but to prevent any injuries to yourself, other persons or property. We
encourage you to read the entire booklet (especially, pages 16 to 25) and understand the
meaning of the following symbols:
■ Safety advisories are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:
DANGER Highly likely to cause death or serious injury
WARNING Can cause serious injury or death
CAUTION Can or will cause minor or moderate injury or damage
■ Important instructions are categorized and depicted in this manual as follows:
Warning (caution) symbol followed by instructions that should be
followed or precautions that should be observed.
Warning (caution) symbol followed by prohibited matters.

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Before using this watch
Band adjustment
We do not recommend attempting to adjust the watch band yourself. If not adjusted
correctly, the band may become detached leading to an injury or loss of your watch.
(Some retailers may supply a band adjustment tool with your purchase).
For band adjustment, we recommend you consult the retailer where the watch was
purchased or your nearest Authorized Citizen Service Center.
Some repair shops may charge a nominal fee for adjustment if the watch was not
purchased directly from them.
Protective stickers
Be sure to remove any protective stickers that may be on your watch (case back, band,
clasp, etc.).Otherwise, perspiration or moisture may enter the gaps between the protective
stickers and the parts, which may result in a skin rash and/or corrosion of the metal parts.
How to use a specially designed crown/push button
Some models are equipped with a specially designed crown and/or push button to
prevent accidental operation.

Before using this watch
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Screw down crown and screw down push button
Unlock the crown prior to operate your watch.
Unlock Lock
Screw down
crown
Rotate the crown
counterclockwise until it
releases from the case.
Push the crown in to the
case. With gentle pressure
towards the case, rotate the
crown clockwise to secure
it to the case. Be sure to
tighten firmly.
Screw down
push button
Rotate the locking screw
counterclockwise, and
loosen until it stops.
Rotate the locking screw
clockwise, and tighten
firmly.
Recessed buttons
Press the button with a narrow-tipped object such as a
wooden toothpick.

Table of contents
Parts identification ............................................................ 6
Winding the mainspring.....................................................7
Adjusting the time ...........................................................10
Adjusting the date (quick date indicator adjustment)........11
Adjusting the day (quick day adjustment).........................12
Adjusting the month ........................................................13
Characteristics of Mechanical watches ..............................14
Water resistance ..............................................................16
Precautionary items and usage limitations .......................19
Specifications...................................................................26
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Parts identification
Minute hand
Hour hand
Day hand
Second hand
Month hand
Date indication
24-hour hand
Hidden button
Crown
The actual appearance of the watch may differ from the illustrations on this instruction manual.
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Winding the mainspring
This is an automatic winding mechanical watch, using a mainspring as power
source. When wearing the watch, your hand’s movement rotates the oscillating
weight to wind the mainspring automatically.
• When your hand’s movement is small and/or a few, winding may become
insufficient.
• Once the mainspring is wound fully, the watch will run for about 42 hours.
The mainspring is wound for about a day movement automatically when wearing
the watch for 8 hours or more a day.
• You can wind the mainspring manually (see page 8).
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Winding the mainspring Winding the mainspring
Winding the mainspring manually
1Push the crown in to position .
2Rotate the crown to wind the mainspring.
• Turn the crown by rubbing it down from the back
side of the watch.
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