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Safe Transportation and Care of the Telescope
To safely carry the telescope:
• Adults or older teens should carry the telescope.
• Rest the telescope on your forearm with the EZ Finder up.
• Hold the base with your other hand for added support, as shown.
Proper handling ensures that nothing will break.
To safely transport the telescope in your vehicle:
• Only adults with a driver’s license may transport the telescope.
• Keep all covers on.
• Secure the telescope in its own seat using a seatbelt as shown.
• Never transport the telescope in a trunk, box, or truck bed.
To use and care for the telescope:
• Those under age 18 should be supervised by an adult whenever the telescope is being used.
• Keep all covers on when not in use.
• Keep and use the telescope in a dry place. Wipe off condensation as needed.
• Always place the telescope on a sturdy table or other stable surface.
• If using during the daytime, never look at the sun. Doing so will damage the eyes.
• Do not touch the glass on the eyepiece; keep the eyepiece dry.
• Do not touch the lens inside the telescope.
