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SUUNTO MATCHBOX

COMPASSES

USER GUIDE

1. Compass anatomy

1. Needle with red end that points to magnetic north

2. Bezel with directional scale for using as a protractor

3. Rotating capsule for setting direction to target

4. Bearing index for reading numerical bearing from bezel

5. Orienting lines used to align capsule with meridian lines on

map

6. Orienting arrow for aligning with needle to nd direction

to target

7. Clinometer (select models only) for measuring vertical

angle

8. Center line for aligning target and compass

9. Notch, mirror and hole (select models only) for precise

sighting of an object

2. Orienting the map

To better understand your surroundings, you should use your

compass to rst turn your map in the right direction. This

ensures the geographic features around you are in the same

general direction as you see them on the map.

1. Hold your compass level and look at the red end of the

needle to see where north is.

2. Turn the map so that the northern upper edge is pointing

north.

Summary of content (6 pages)

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en SUUNTO MATCHBOX COMPASSES USER GUIDE 1. Compass anatomy 8 4 1 4 2 6 8 6 34 10 7 9 32 12 30 14 28 26 2 1 3 16 5 24 8. 9. 9 22 7. 8 20 6.
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3. Navigate with map and compass When navigating with a map and compass, you are first determining a direction of travel on the map and then transferring that direction to the real world. 1. Place the compass on the map between your starting point (A) and your target (B). N W E S 4 2 8 34 10 B 6 32 12 30 14 28 16 1 8 20 24 22 26 A 2. Turn the capsule until the orienting lines are parallel to the meridian lines on the map with N pointing north.
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4. Select a visible target in front of you to help you maintain your direction while travelling. 5. Follow your progress by comparing landmarks to the map. B 32 30 34 26 28 24 2 22 4 20 6 8 10 12 14 16 18 4. Declination correction The meridian lines on a map indicate the direction toward true north while your compass needle indicates the direction toward magnetic north. The angle between these two directions is called magnetic declination.
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6. Finding your location You can sight two or more objects and use triangulation to accurately determine where you are. N W E S 1 2 34 2 32 30 4 12 24 10 26 8 28 6 1. Find a visible object that is identifiable on your map and follow steps 1-3 of the ‘Sight a bearing’ procedure. 2. On the map, place the long edge of the compass on the object (1). 3. Turn the compass until the orienting lines and meridian lines are parallel and draw a line from the object. 14 16 22 20 18 1 4.
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7. Measure slope incline The scale for declination correction on the back of the capsule also functions as a scale for the clinometer. 1. Turn the capsule so that the bearing index is at 270° (due West) and tilt compass on its side with the declination scale downwards. 2. If you have a clear view across the slope, align the compass to the slope with the back of the compass is facing you.
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8. Care Use only fresh water and mild soap for cleaning. Clean your compass regularly. Operating/storage temperature: -30° C - +60° C / -22° F - +140° F CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY SOLVENT OF ANY KIND. CAUTION: DO NOT APPLY INSECT REPELLENT. CAUTION: DO NOT KNOCK OR DROP. © Suunto Oy 2/2014. All Rights reserved. Subject to change without notice. Suunto is a registered trademark of Suunto Oy. SUUNTO CUSTOMER SUPPORT 1. www.suunto.com/support www.suunto.com/mysuunto 2. support@suunto.com 3.