SLIK SPRINT PRO II User manual

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SPRINT PRO II ISPRINT MINI II Tripod
Operating Instructions
Thank you very much for choosing SLiK SPRINT PRO IITripod.
The SLiK Corporation has designed your tripod to be asturdy, rugged
and dependable product that will provide you with many years of
satisfactory use.
Please take afew moments to read these operating instructions
carefully before use so that you can take full advantage of your
Tripod's many fine features. Retain this operating instruction sheet in
case you might want to refer back to it.
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procedures in preventing injuries, or damages which may occur as a
result of mishandling this product.
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tents. Please refer to instructions closely to avoid accidents.
Specification
SPRINT PRO II
Folded length
Max. operating height
Max. center column ext.
Weight
SPRINT MINI II
Folded length
Max. operating height
Max. center column ext.
Weight
470mm
1,615mm
300mm
940g
350mm
1,090mm
210mm
780g
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Soft Grip is consumption and cannot be used permanently.
Please replace it whenever it is ragged.
Setting up
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To prevent accidental equipment
fall or tripod tipping over making
sure all levers, knobs and handles
on the tripod are securely
tightened. And all three legs are
opened all the way.
This product has been designed
to handle equipment weighing
under 2kgs (4 Ibs 6oz). Do not
overload.
Some equipments weighing under
2kgs (4 Ibs 6oz), such as long
lenses, may not balance well due
to its weight distribution. In such
case use alarger tripod.
EqUipment that can be
loaded on this Tripod
SPRINT MINI II
Carrying atripod with acamera
left on can result in unexpected
accidents.
We therefore, recommend you
to remove your camera while you
are carrying the tripod.
Carrying the Tripod
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Soft grip
2-Way leg tip
Tilt lock knob
Quick release
lock lever
Leg lock lever
Upper part of
Center column
Quick release
plate
Camera platform
Center column stopper
3-Position leg angle
Adjustment lock
Lower part of
Center column
Center column
base stopper
Components
Center column
locking nut
SPRINT PRO II
(The example of
vertical position
photography)
Using the Pan Head
While you are holding the
camera, loosen the Tilt lock knob.
You can move Camera Platform
and Base Plate freely.
Note: For vertical photos the
Camera platform can be tilted 90
degrees in either direction.
To attach the plate, slide into
Quick release plate slantways.
It will be closed automatically after
attaching.
Fasten the plate Locking Lever
tightly. It must be certainly locked.
Insert the Camera mounting screw
on the Quick release plate in the
place of the tripod attachment
screw of your camera.
Turn the Camera mounting screw
knob and fix firmly.
Attaching the camera to the
Quick release platfonn
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To remove the Quick release
plate, turn the Quick release plate
locking lever. In this case do not
put the lock lever back by force as
it has been stood by the stopper.

Howto use the center column
Loosen the Center column stopper while you
are holding the Pan head. Then loosen the
Center column locking nut. When you
determined your desired height, tighten the
both of the Center column stopper and the
Center column locking nut firmly before you
keep your hands away from the Pan Head.
Three position adjustable legs
To change the angle of each leg, close the leg
slightly. Then pull the 3-position leg angle
adjustment locks.
There is achoice of two other angle positions.
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After choosing the desired leg angle, securely
push the Adjustment lock.
Howto get low position shots
I
You can get lower height as shown the above.
Center column
base stopper
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Extending/Folding of Tripod legs
Flip up the Leg lock lever to extend or shorten
any of the individual leg sections to the desired
length.
Press the leg lock lever flush against the leg to
lock.
Remove the Center column base stopper.
Then remove the Lower part of Center column.
Invertible Center column
It can be used for digital copy/or close-up
photography when aCenter column is inserted
from the bottom.
Remove aCenter column base stopper.
Then loosen Center column stopper and
Center column locking nut.
Put the Center column base stopper in to the
Upper part of Center column.
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Center column base
stopper should
be attached.
Insert aCenter column from the bottom.
Tighten aCenter column stopper and Center
column locking nut firmly.
Please also make sure to attach aCenter
column base stopper for fall prevention.
Care of the Tripod
• DO NOT apply any grease or oil to this product.
•Clean with amild detergent and asoft cloth only.
•DO NOT use close to flame. Avoid extreme heat.
Slik Corporation reserves the right to make changes in design and/or improvements on the products without any obligation and ad vanced notice.
SliK CORPORATION
853 Kayama, Hidaka City, Sa~ama 350-1231 Japan Phone [phone], Fax. [phone] ©2007 Printed in Thailand

CERTIFICATE OF WARRANTY
THK PHOTO PRODUCTS THREE (3) YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
IMPORTANT: Retain this card for your records along with your sales receipt from
an authorized THK Photo Products, ·Inc. dealer. Warranty service will not be
provided unless product being returned is accompanied by this original
warranty card and copy of your sales
recei~
Date of Purchase
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SLIK
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Rev. 2/04

WARRANTY INFORMATION
This product is manufactured to precise standards and has been subjected to stringent quality control inspections throughout the
manufacturing process. It is warranted - to the original owner - to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of three (3) years from date of original purchase.
Should this product require warranty service, THK Photo Products, Inc. will, free of charge, repair to factory prescribed standards or replace,
at their option, any part or product which their examination indicates to be defective in materials or workmanship. This warranty only applies
to products originally distributed in the United States by THK Photo Products, Inc., 2360 Mira Mar Avenue, Long Beach, Cal~omia 90815.
This warranty does not cover non-manufacturing problems including, but not limited to:
1) Damage caused by misuse, accident, or careless handling
2) Damage caused by water, fungus, or other foreign substance (s)
3) Damage caused by tampering, repair, or attempt to repair, by any unauthorized repair service or individual
This warranty applies to products only and does not cover loss of film, inconvenience, other expenses and incidental or consequential damages.
Note: Some States prohibit the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the preceding limitations may not
apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from State to State.
Should this product require service, warranty related or not, package it securely, enclose this card and a copy of the Sales Receipt from an
Authorized THK Photo Products, Inc. Dealer and ship it prepaid to THK Photo Products, Inc" Attn: Repair Department, 2360 Mira Mar
Avenue. Long Beach, California 90815. Costs incurred to ship products to us for repair, warranty related or not, are not reimbursable.