Silvercrest SDS 3000 A1 User manual

Telescopic Camera Tripod SDS 3000 A1
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KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM
www.kompernass.com
ID-Nr.: SDS 3000 A1-08/11-V2
IAN: 71271
Telescopic Camera Tripod
Operating instructions
Statyw do aparatu
fotograficznego
Instrukcja obsługi
Teleskopický
fotografický stativ
Návod k obsluze
Teleszkópos fotóállvány
Használati utasítás
Teleskopski foto stativ
Navodila za uporabo
Teleskopický fotostatív
Návod na obsluhu
Teleskopický fotostatív
Návod na obsluhu
Teleskop-Fotostativ
Bedienungsanleitung
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Index
Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Information for these operating instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Copyright. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Items supplied . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Operating components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Setup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Disposal of the packaging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Setting the tripod up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Securing devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Using the tripod. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Transportation and storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Cleaning and Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Disposal of the device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Importer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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2SDS 3000 A1
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Information for these operating instructions
These operating instructions are a component of the Telescopic Camera Tripod
SEAD 1800 A1 and they provide you with important information about the
intended use, the safety and the handling of the appliance.
These operating instructions must be constantly kept available close to the tripod.
They are to be read and applied by everyone assigned to operate the tripod.
Retain these operating instructions and pass them on, together with the tripod, to
any future owners.
Copyright
This documentation is copyright protected.
Any copying or reproduction, including as extracts, as well as the reproduction of
images, also in an altered state, is only permitted with the written authorisation of
the manufacturer.
Intended use
This tripod is designed for the secure attachment of photo cameras, video cameras
and similar devices with a 1/4 inch thread.
This tripod is intended for domestic use only, it is not suitable for commercial or
industrial applications.
Claims of any kind resulting from damage caused by improper use, incompetent
repairs, unauthorized modifications or the use of non-approved spare parts will
not be acknowledged.
The operator alone bears liability.
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Safety instructions
For safe handling of the tripod observe the following safety information:
WARNING - RISK OF INJURY!
This appliance is not intended for use by individuals (including children)
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with restricted physical, physiological or intellectual abilities or deficiences
in experience and/or knowledge unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or receive from this person instruction in how the
appliance is to be used.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the►
appliance.
WARNING - PROPERTY DAMAGE!
Ensure that the tripod stands securely and firmly. If you do not, it may fall►
over and the tripod as well as the attached device may be damaged.
Ensure that the device is firmly screwed onto the quick release plate.
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Otherwise, it may fall off and become damaged!
Ensure that the quick release plate is firmly attached to the tripod plate.►
Otherwise, the affixed device may fall off and be damaged!
Never burden the tripod with more weight than that indicated in the technical
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data. If you do, the device and the tripod may be damaged.
Defective components may only be replaced with original replacement
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parts. Only by using original replacement parts can you guarantee that the
safety requirements are complied with.
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The device is delivered with the following components as standard:
Tripod
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Transport bag▯
Operating instructions▯
NOTICE
Check the contents to ensure that everything is present and for signs of►
visible damage.
If the contents are incomplete or have been damaged due to defective►
packaging or through transportation, contact the Service Hotline (see
chapter Service).
Operating components
1Thread
2Quick release plate
3Tripod plate
4Adjustment spirit level
5Locking screw "360°"
6Levelling spirit level
7Locking screw "Height"
8Locking device
9Tripod head screw
0Grip
qCrank
wLocking ring
eLocking lever
rLocking lever
tAccessory hook
zTransport handle
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Setup
Unpacking
Remove all parts of the tripod and the operating instructions from the■
packaging.
Remove all packing material.
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Disposal of the packaging
The packaging protects the appliance from transport damage. The packaging
materials are selected from the point of view of their environmental friendliness
and disposal technology and are therefore recyclable.
The return of packaging into the material circuit saves on raw materials and
reduces the amount of generated waste. Dispose of packaging material that
is no longer needed according to the regionally established regulations.
Setting the tripod up
Open the tripod out completely, so that the locking ring1) wtouches the
column end..
Turn the locking ring2) wfirmly in a clockwise direction so that it can no
longer move.
Loosen the locking levers3) e+rto unlock the legs of the tripod and pull
them out to the required lengths.
Align the tripod by shifting the legs as required. For this use the levelling spirit4)
level 6.
NOTICE
The air bubble must be located in the middle of the circular marking.►
When you have found the right position, relock the tripod legs with the5)
locking levers e+r.
Now align - if you want to have the tripod plate6) 3lined up exactly hori-
zontally - the tripod plate 3. For this, turn on the grip 0and move it up or,
respectively, down.
NOTICE
The air bubble of the adjustment spirit level► 4must be located between
the two markings.
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NOTICE
This tripod is equipped with a quick release plate► 2. When a device is
screwed onto the quick release plate 2you can, by sliding the locking
device 8on the side of the tripod plate 3, loosen the device together
with the quick release plate 2from the tripod plate 3. Thus, you do not
always have to unscrew the device from the thread 1.
Remove the quick release plate1) 2from the tripod. For this, slide the locking
device 8to the side so that you can lift the quick release plate 2.
Screw the required device onto the quick release plate2) 2. To do this, turn
the screw - with the help of the handle on the underside of the quick release
plate 2- until the device is firmly seated.
To replace the quick release plate3) 2complete with the device back on
the tripod plate 3, slide the locking device 8to the side and reposition
the quick release plate 2. Then secure the locking device 8, such that the
quick release plate 2is firmly seated.
Using the tripod
When you have set the tripod up and the device is mounted on it, you can then
adjust it as follows:
WARNING - PROPERTY DAMAGE!
Always hold the grip► 0firmly when you loosen the locking screw “High”
7and turn the crank q. Otherwise – if the locking screw “High” 7is
loosened and the crank qis not firmly held - the rod with the attached
device could fall down to the lowest setting and, through it, the device
could be damaged.
Loosen the locking screw “High”■ 7to a point where the crank qcan be
turned easily. Turn the crank qto adjust the height. When the desired height
has been reached, firmly retighten the locking screw “High” 7.
To swivel the device horizontally through up to 360°, loosen the locking
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screw "360°" 5. Take hold of the grip 0and swivel the tripod plate 3.
When you have reached the desired position, retighten the locking screw
"360°" 5firmly.
To adjust the tilt angle, rotate the grip
■ 0and move it either up or down.
When the desired tilt angle has been reached, rotate the grip 0again until
it is firm.
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Should you wish to bring the tripod plate■ 3through up to 90°, from the
vertical to the horizontal position, to take for example photos in portrait
format, then loosen the tripod head screw 9. Swivel the tripod plate 3into
the required position and then retighten the tripod plate screw 9firmly.
NOTICE
You can additionally stabilise the tripod by placing a weight (max. 2 kg)►
on the accessory hook t.
Transportation and storage
Transport the tripod by using the transport handle■ z. This is also possible
when it is set up.
If you need to transport the tripod over long distances, then slide it together
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and place it into the supplied transport bag.
Store the tripod at a clean and dry location. Preferably, in the supplied
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transport bag.
Cleaning and Care
WARNING - PROPERTY DAMAGE!
Do not use abrasive or aggressive cleaning materials. These could attack►
the upper surfaces and irreparably damage the tripod.
Clean the tripod with a lightly moistened cloth.. For stubborn soiling use a
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mild detergent on the cloth..
Disposal of the device
Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your com-
munity waste facility. Observe the currently applicable regulations. In case of
doubt, please contact your waste disposal centre.
Technical data
Max. loading approx. 3 kg
Height when compacted approx. 55. 5 cm
Height when fully extended approx. 157 cm
Thread size 6,35 mm / 1/4 inch
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KOMPERNASS GMBH
BURGSTRASSE 21
44867 BOCHUM, GERMANY
www.kompernass.com
Warranty
The warranty for this appliance is for 3 years from the date of purchase. The
appliance has been manufactured with care and meticulously examined before
delivery.
Please retain your receipt as proof of purchase. In the case of a warranty claim,
please make contact by telephone with our Customer Service Department. Only
in this way can a post-free despatch for your goods be assured.
NOTICE
The warranty covers only claims for material and manufacturing defects,►
but not for transport damage, wearing parts or for damage to fragile
components, e.g. buttons or batteries.
This product is for domestic use only and is not intended for commercial use. The
warranty is void in the case of abusive and improper handling, use of force and
internal tampering not carried out by our authorised service branch.
Your statutory rights are not restricted in any way by this warranty. The warranty
period is not extended by repairs made under the warranty. This applies also to
replaced and repaired parts.
Damages and defects extant at the time of purchase must be reported immedi-
ately after unpacking, resp. no later than two days after the date of purchase.
Repairs made after the lapse of the warranty period are subject to charge.
Service
Service Great Britain
Tel.: [phone] (£ 0.10/Min.)
E-Mail: k[email protected]
IAN 71271
Service Ireland
Tel.: [phone]
(0,08 EUR/Min., (peak))
(0,06 EUR/Min., (off peak))
E-Mail: k[email protected]
IAN 71271
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