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PREPARATION
2-3. Setting up the Tripod
CAUTION
The top of the tripod ferrule is very sharp and may injure your body.
Be careful in handling or carrying the tripod.
(1) Open the tripod legs sufficiently enough for the instrument to be stable.
(2) Assure that the station point is located directly beneath the center hole in the
tripod head.
(3) Firmly press the tripod ferrules into the ground.
(4) Level the top surface of the tripod head.
NOTE • Precise level is necessary when the plumb bob is used for the next
section “centering”.
(5) Fasten firmly the thumb screws on the tripod legs.
(6) Place the DTM-502 on the tripod head. Insert the tripod mounting screw into
the center hole of the DTM-502’s base plate and tighten
NOTE • Do not carry the instrument while it is attached to a tripod.
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