User's Manual

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INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY
Environmental impacts
Warnung: Never look into the sun or laser light sources
with the riflescope. This can cause serious eye injury.
Do not expose the unit to sunlight for long periods without
a protective cover. The lens and eyepiece can act like a focal
lens and destroy internal components, as well as objects
behind them.
Do not carry out any work on the product yourself. Disassem-
bly may result in damage that is not covered by the warranty.
Caution: Avoid touching the metal surface after exposure
to sunlight or cold.
Choking hazard
Caution: Do not let children handle batteries and remova-
ble external parts (choking hazard).
Battery disposal
Batteries should not be disposed of with household waste!
When returning used batteries, please use a collection system
that may be available in your country. Please return only dis-
charged batteries.
Batteries are usually discharged when the device that uses
them:
switches o
does not function properly after prolonged use of the battery.
Note: Only use battery types recommended by the manu-
facturer. Handle used batteries according to the manufac-
turer‘s instructions. Batteries must not be thrown into fire or
heated, recharged, disassembled, or broken.
Germany: As a consumer, you are legally obliged to return used
batteries. You can return your old batteries free of charge an-
ywhere where batteries can be bought. The same applies to
public collection points in your city or municipality.
The following symbols are found on batteries that contain
harmful substances:
Pb = battery contains lead
Cd = Battery contains cadmium
Hg = battery contains mercury
Li = battery contains lithium
User information on the disposal of electrical and electronic
equipment (private households)
This symbol on products and/or accompanying
documents means that used electrical and elec-
tronic products should not be mixed with normal
household waste. For proper treatment, recovery
and recycling, take these products to the appro-
priate collection points where they will be accepted free of
charge. In some countries you may be able to return your prod-
ucts to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent
new product. Proper disposal of this product will protect the
environment and prevent possible harmful eects on people
and the environment that may result from improper handling
of waste. For more information on the nearest collection point,
please contact your local municipal oce. In accordance with
national legislation, penalties may be imposed for the improper
disposal of this type of waste.
For business customers in the European Union
Please contact your dealer or supplier if you wish to dispose of
electrical and electronic equipment. He will provide you with
further information.
Information on disposal in countries outside the European
Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish
to dispose of this product, please contact your local municipal
oce or your dealer and inquire about disposal options.
Function
Before working on the riflescope mounted on the firearm,
always check and ensure that the firearm is unloaded.
To protect against injury, make sure that there is sucient
eye distance when it is mounted.
Before using the riflescope, please make sure that it is work-
ing properly.
Check this by looking through it to see whether the optics
provide a clear, undisturbed picture.
Misalignment cannot be ruled out in case of rough handling.
Check the correct adjustment of the reticle by means of test
shooting.
Intended use
The MINOX riflescope serves exclusively as an aiming aid to be
mounted on hunting and sporting rifles. Any other use or use
beyond what is specified is deemed to be not for its intended
purpose. Proper use also includes compliance with the in-
structions in the operating manual regarding safety, operation,
maintenance and servicing. The user is solely liable for damage
resulting from improper use. This also applies to arbitrary and
improper modifications to the scope.