feisol CM-1401 User manual

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User Manual ►FEISOL CM-1401 and CM-1471
A. Interchanging the Mounting Screw Size
The size of the pre-installed Mounting Screw on the Monopod CM-1401 is ¼”, while the size
of the pre-installed Mounting Screw on the Monopod CM-1471 is 3/8”. In order to attach Ball
Heads or other accessories which require a different size, the Mounting Screw is reversible
and features both common screw sizes on its two ends (see picture).
To reverse the screw, use the included ¾” Socket Wrench to loosen the ¾” nut at the center
of the base, and remove it by hand. Re-attaching it upside-down, again using the Socket
Wrench, will expose the different size thread on the other end. Caution: Over-tightening the
screw can damage the threaded center of your Monopod’s Mounting Plate.

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B. Leg Extension
In order to extend a leg section, turn the Twist Lock approximately one half turn in the
counterclockwise direction. Note: If the Twist Lock is turned too far (approximately 20
turns), the leg section may fall out and Compression Rings may become lost or damaged.
To firmly lock a leg section into place, turn the Twist Lock approximately one half turn in the
clockwise direction. Do not over-tighten.
C. Ball Head (optional) Installation
After making sure that the Ball Head’s Panning Knob is locked, screw the Ball Head into the
Mounting Screw by turning it clockwise until it fits snugly. Do not over-tighten.

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D. Spike (optional) Installation
Model CM-1401: Remove the Rubber Cap on the end of the leg by twisting and working it
forward – it fits snugly in order to prevent it from coming off accidentally. After it is removed,
a thread is exposed at the tip of the leg, into which a Long or Short Spike can be screwed
(for use on scratch- sensitive surfaces, remove Spike and replace Rubber Cap).
Model CM-1471: Remove the Rubber Cap at the end of the leg by inserting a wooden stick
or similar object between the Rubber Cap and the Aluminum ring at the end of the leg (see
picture). By pushing forward around the ring, the Rubber Cap can be removed, exposing a
thread into which the Spike can be screwed and locked tightly into place with the included
wrench.
Once the Spike is in place, it does not need to be removed again, because the metal tip of
the Spike can be receded into its rubber sleeve when desired (for use on scratch- sensitive
surfaces).
Note that damage to your Monopod’s Carbon Tubes or Aluminum parts can occur if they
are dropped, squeezed, overloaded, or forced downward (e.g. into sand dunes or
snowbanks). Exercise caution to avoid such conditions.