SWAROVSKI 34008 8.5×42 EL Binoculars Instruction Manual
- June 6, 2024
- SWAROVSKI
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SWAROVSKI 34008 8.5×42 EL Binoculars
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OVERVIEW
- Carrying strap
- Eyepiece cover
- Twist-in eyecup
- Focusing wheel
- Diopter lock
- Strap connector cover
- Objective lens cover
- Objective lens cover cap
Supplied with the EL: storage bag, cleaning cloth, soap, brush. The strap is not attached to the EL during delivery. You can easily attach the strap or special accessories.
ATTACHING THE STRAP
- Press the button inwards and turn it counterclockwise (90°).
- Pull out the button.
- Detach the pin from the ring.
- To attach a rain guard or other accessory, first pull the strap through the loop of the respective cover.
- Align the button pin with the strap connector ring and press until it clicks.
- Insert the button strap into the buttonhole on the binoculars.
- Press the pin in firmly and turn slightly clockwise.
- Release the pressure on the pin and continue to turn it clockwise until it clicks (approximately ¼ turn).
Note:
If the pin can no longer be turned without pressing it, it is securely in
place.
OPERATION
ADJUSTING THE TWIST-IN EYECUPS
In principle, you can choose between four different setting positions that
provide varying distances between your eye and the lens. You can set the
optimal distance according to your personal preference
- Pos. A: Initial position without spectacles: Twist out the eyecups anti-clockwise to the full extent.
- Pos. B: Initial position with spectacles: Twist in the eyecups clockwise until they stop.
- Pos. C and D: Alternative positions or interim adjustment stages for spectacle wearers and non-spectacle wearers.
ADJUSTING THE INTERPUPILLARY DISTANCE
To see a single round image, adjust the separation between the two halves of
the binoculars until the irritating shadows disappear.
SECURING AND RELEASING THE DIOPTER LOCK
The diopter lock is secured by turning it 180° in a clockwise direction. Tur-
ning it 180° in a counterclockwise direction releases it again.
DIOPTRIC COMPENSATION
To achieve optimal image quality, it is necessary to correct any varying
visual acuity between the left and right eye.
Use with equal acuity of both eyes:
If the diopter lock is secured, release it as described in section
3.3.
- Pull the focusing wheel outwards.
- By turning the focusing wheel, set the dioptric scale to “0”.
- Push the focusing wheel back in.
- Secure the diopter lock (see section 3.3).
Use with varying acuity of both eyes:
If the diopter lock is secured, release it as described in section 3.3.
- Look through the left ocular with your left eye and turn the focusing wheel to focus sharply on a selected object.
- Pull the focusing wheel outwards.
- Now look at the same object through the right ocular with your right eye and again adjust the focusing wheel to attain optimal clarity.
- Press the focusing wheel back in again.
- Secure the diopter lock (see section 3.3).
ADJUSTING THE FOCUS
To get your object into focus, simply turn the focusing wheel from the shor-
test focusing distance (see technical data sheet) to infinity.
REMOVING THE OBJECTIVE LENS COVER
- Open the objective lens cover.
- Pull the objective lens cover firmly downwards.
- Push the protective gap cover provided onto the metal ring. The gap cover is not firmly attached until a click can be heard.
Note:
If you want to reattach the objective lens cover again, push the protective
gap cover off the metal ring with your thumb and then repeat step 3 with the
objective lens cover.
GENERAL INFORMATION
SERIAL NUMBER
You will find the serial number of your EL binoculars underneath the focusing
wheel. In order to be able to read it, the focusing wheel must be pulled out.
FURTHER INFORMATION
You will find comprehensive information and tips at:
SWAROVSKIOPTIK.COM.
MAINTENANCE AND CARE
LENS-CLEANING CLOTH
You can clean high sensitive lens surfaces with the enclosed special
microfibre cloth. It is suitable for the objective lenses, ocular lenses and
spectacles.
Please keep the cloth clean, as dirt can damage the lens surface. If the cloth
becomes soiled it can be washed in lukewarm soapy water and left to dry.
Please only use for cleaning lens surfaces!
CLEANING
We attach great importance to ensuring all elements and surfaces are very easy
to clean.
Cleaning the optics. To ensure the long-lasting optical brilliance of your
binoculars, you should keep the glass surfaces free from dirt, oil, and
grease. First, brush off any larger particles of dirt with an optical lens
brush. Then breathe gently on the lens and polish it with the cleaning cloth
to remove any remaining dirt. If it is very dirty (e.g. with sand), the twist-
in eyecups can be completely unscrewed, making it very easy to
clean.
Cleaning the protective housing. Use the soap & brush kit (supplied). Close the covers on the eyepiece and objective lenses. Moisten the brush and apply the soap using circular movements to gently clean the housing. Rinse the binoculars with clean water and dry with care. If the optics become wet, dab them dry with a clean cloth to prevent scratching. Rinse the brush thoroughly and leave the soap & brush kit to dry.
Note:
If you clean your binoculars outdoors, please ensure the soapy water does not
contaminate the natural water cycle.
STORAGE
You should keep your binoculars in their storage bag in a dry, well-ventilated
place.
If the instrument is wet, it must be dried prior to storage.
In tropical regions or regions with a high humidity the best place to store
the instrument in is an air-tight receptacle along with a moisture-absorbing
agent (e.g. silica gel).
FOR YOUR SAFETY!
- Never look directly at the sun with the binoculars! This will damage your eyes!
- Never look through the binoculars when walking, you could encounter obstacles!
- Please protect your binoculars from jolts and jars.
- Repair and service work shall only be carried out by either SWAROVSKI OPTIK Absam (Austria) or SWAROVSKI OPTIK North America and any work by non-authorised parties shall render the warranty void