Suunto A-10 User manual

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SUUNTO BASEPLATE
COMPASSES
USER GUIDE
1. Compass anatomy
1. Needle with red end that points to magnetic north
2. Direction-of-travel arrow for pointing to target on map and
when moving
3. Baseplate with straight edges and scales for working on
map
4. Bezel with directional scale for using as a protractor
5. Rotating capsule for setting direction to target
6. Bearing index for reading numerical bearing from bezel
7. Orienting lines used to align capsule with meridian lines on
map
8. Orienting arrow for aligning with needle to nd direction
to target
9. Clinometer (select models only) for measuring vertical
angle
2. Orienting the map
To better understand your surroundings, you should use your
compass to rst turn your map in the right direction. This
ensures the geographic features around you are in the same
general direction as you see them on the map.
1. Hold your compass level and look at the red end of the
needle to see where north is.
2. Turn the map so that the northern upper edge is pointing
north.
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3. Navigate with map and compass
When navigating with a map and compass, you are rst
determining a direction of travel on the map and then
transferring that direction to the real world.
1. Place the compass on the map between your starting point
(A) and your target (B).
2. Turn the capsule until the orienting lines are parallel to the
meridian lines on the map with N pointing north.
3. Hold compass level at waist height and turn yourself until
the needle and orienting arrow are aligned.
NOTE: Compensate for declination. See section 5.
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4. Select a visible target in front of you to help you maintain
your direction while travelling.
5. Follow your progress by comparing landmarks to the map.
4. Measure distance on map
Your Suunto compass has multiple scales on the baseplate to
help you measure distance on a map. Be sure to use the same
scale indicated on your map. If the map scale is not on your
compass, use a general scale (cm or inch) to calculate distance.
5. Declination correction
The meridian lines on a map indicate the direction toward
true north while your compass needle indicates the direction
toward magnetic north. The angle between these two
directions is called magnetic declination.
Before navigating you should check your local magnetic
declination from a trusted source, such as a recent map or the
NOAA website. If the magnetic declination is more than a few
degrees, you must compensate for it when navigating.
If your Suunto compass has a xed declination scale, do the
following each time you navigate to a new target.
1. Follow ‘Navigate with map and compass’procedure to the
end of step 3.
2. Turn left or right until the needle points to the degree of
declination on the xed scale according to your current
location.
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3. Hold the compass steady and turn the capsule to align the
orienting arrow with the new needle position.
4. Continue with step 4 of‘Navigate with map and compass’
procedure.
If your Suunto compass has adjustable declination, do the
following at the start of your navigation.
1. Turn the compass over.
2. Insert the metal key into the adjustment screw.
3. Turn the key until the declination indicator is the correct
number of degrees east or west of 0°.
6. Care
Use only fresh water and mild soap for cleaning. Clean your
compass regularly.
Operating/storage temperature:
-30° C - +60° C / -22° F - +140° F
© Suunto Oy 2/2014. All Rights reserved. Subject to change
without notice.
Suunto is a registered trademark of Suunto Oy.
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CAUTION: DO NOT
APPLY SOLVENT OF ANY
KIND.
CAUTION: DO
NOT APPLY INSECT
REPELLENT.
CAUTION: DO NOT
KNOCK OR DROP.

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