SLIK ABLE 300DX Operating Instructions

Inverting the Center column
Caution
Always remove the Pan head when replacing the Remove the Rubber stopper from the Bottom of
Center column. the column.
Caution
Make sure to re-attach the Rubber stopper, in
Insert the Center column from the lower side of
order to prevent the Center column from falling
Main body, and tighten the Locking collar and
out.
the Center column stopper.
Opening the Tripod legs
Caution
Be sure to open all three legs completely in order to prevent camera
shakes, or accidental tip overs caused by unstableness.
Care of the Tripod
・DO NOT apply any grease or oil to this product.
・Clean with a mild detergent and a soft cloth only.
・DO NOT use close to flame. Avoid extreme heat.
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Loosen the Center column stopper and the
Locking collar, and then pull out the Center
column.
By inverting the Center column, it is possible to
do copy, and close up work.
Follow the same procedures in order to replace
with optional short Center column.
Storage
Washer Ring
Remove the Vertical tilt handle from the Pan head, and screw into the
back of the Pan & Tilt handle.
Make sure the washer ring on the thread stays on with the handle.
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R ABLE 300DX
Operating Instructions
Congratulations on the purchase of a SLIK ABLE 300DX Tripod.
SLIK Corporation has designed your tripod to be a sturdy, rugged,
dependable product that will provide you with many years of satisfac-
tory use.
Please take a few moments to read this instruction sheet carefully so
you can take full advantage of your Tripod's many fine features.
Retain this instruction sheet in case you might want to refer back to it.
Caution
This caution icon refers to information pertaining to important safety
procedures in preventing injuries, and damages which may occur as
a result of mishandling this product.
Prohibited
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tents. Please refer to instructions closely to avoid accidents.
Components
Pan head
Center column
locking collar
Center column
Center column stopper
3-Position leg angle
adjustment locks
Leg
Leg lock knob
Rubber stopper
Rubber leg tip
Equipment that can be used with Setting up
this Tripod
Caution
Caution
Prohibited
This product has been designed to handle Prevent accidental equipment fall, or tripod
equipment weighing under 5 kgs (11 lbs). tipping over, by making sure all levers, knobs,
Do not overload. and handles on the tripod are securely
Some equipment weighing under 5 kgs (11 tightened, and that all three legs are opened all
lbs), such as long lenses, may not balance well the way.
due to its weight distribution. In such case,
please use a larger tripod.
Specification
Length folded
Max. operating height 1,550mm
Max. center column ext.
Weight
Pan head
Quick release platform
Quick release
lock lever
Pan & Tilt handle
Handle connecting
screw
Main body
Camera
mounting screw
Options
THREAD ADAPTER SET ABLE 300 DX/ST
Cat. No. 618-331 SHORT CENTER COLUMN
Cat. No. 615-311
On this tripod, please buy
Thread Adapter Set when the
Pan head that there are large
screw (U3/8) tripod installation
screws is attached.
Leg lock
Carrying the Tripod
Caution
Prohibited
Carrying a tripod with a camera left on can
result in unexpected accidents. We therefore,
recommend you to remove your camera while
carrying the tripod.
655mm
(25 3/4")
(61 1/4")
265mm
(10 5/12")
2.5kg
(5lbs 8oz)
Vertical tilt handle
Panning lock knob
Mounting wing nut
Pan head
attachment screw
Plate cover