Benro A48FD Series 4 Aluminum Monopod with 3-Leg Locking Base - Manual (Page 2)

SETUP
Head Mounting (FIGURES 1 & 2)
If your Monopod did not come with a Head,
select one of the fine Benro Ballheads or
Tilthead that match your size Monopod
and install by screwing the Head clockwise
onto the 3/8" Mounting Thread of the Top
Plate. Once it is hand tight, secure by fully
tightening the Head Locking Screw(s) (on
select models) from below.
Most Heads have a 3/8" Base Mount so your
Benro Monopod is shipped with the 3/8
Mounting Thread exposed, but if the Head
you choose uses a 1/4–20 you can attach it
by simply reversing the Mounting Screw.
To do this turn the Locking Nut counter-
clockwise (using the supplied Wrench)
until it becomes loose, and unscrew the
Mounting Screw until it can be completely
removed. Reverse the Screw, so that the
threads are in position and screw it back
into place, secure with the Locking Nut
using the wrench.
NOTE: Allow enough of the screw threads
to be available for maximum security when
the Head is mounted onto the Monopod.
It’s recommended that at least 5 to 6
threads be exposed before locking the
Mounting Screw in place.
OPERATION
Before using your Monopod, adjust each
Leg Section to the desired height.
Make sure that the Monopod is firmly resting
on a stable surface and mount your camera
securely on the Monopod Head. Always
engage any safety locks on the Monopod
Head to prevent any accidental dismounting.
FOR BEST RESULTS: Do not raise the
Monopod higher than necessary and extend
the largest diameter Leg Sections first.
NOTE: Never carry your Monopod with
camera gear attached.
Leg Section Adjustment (FIGURES 3 & 4)
Each Leg Section can be adjusted to the
desired length by opening the Flip Lock
Lever so the Leg is free to slide in or out.
Once the desired length is achieved, snap
the Flip Lock Lever closed so that the leg
section is securely locked. Repeat this step
for each Leg Section until the Monopod is
set to the desired height.
NOTE: To prevent any accidental damage
to your gear, always remove any mounted
equipment (camera, etc.) from the Monopod
before adjusting the Leg Sections.
User Adjustments (FIGURE 5)
Flip Lock Lever tension is adjusted using the
3mm Allen Key plus the special Six-sided
Socket Wrench built into the plastic clip
which comes attached to the monopod leg.
USER NOTICE
• Do not exceed the maximum specified
load capacity (see specifications at
www.BenroUSA.com).
• Always ensure that Leg and Head Locks
are tightly engaged before mounting any
gear on your Monopod.
• Always clean and dry any Monopod after
it has been exposed to wet, dusty, sandy
or salty conditions. Your Monopod is
not recommended for use in salt water.
If required, clean Monopod using a mild
soap solution applied with a soft cloth,
rinse with fresh water and dry with soft
towel. Remove any dust, dirt or sand
from all Leg Locks, Leg Sections and all
moving parts.
• Do not leave any Monopod in the sun
for prolonged periods and avoid high
temperature exposure.
• Avoid leaving any Monopod or Tripod
unattended in areas where people could
trip over the equipment and get hurt.
• Remove camera, lens, and all gear from
the Monopod when transporting.
• For your safety, don’t let your Benro
gear come in contact with any electrical
power source.
Top Plate
Flip Lock Lever
Closed Cell Foam Grip
Wrist Strap
Rotating Pod Foot
Locking Nut
1/4-20 + 3/8
Mounting Screw
Wrench
2 1
Unlock Lock
3 4
3mm Allen Key
6-sided Socket
Wrench Clip
5
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