[. . . ] Retain these operating instructions and pass them on, together with the tripod, to any future owners. Any copying or reproduction, including as extracts, as well as the reproduction of images, also in an altered state, is only permitted with the written authorisation of the manufacturer. This tripod is designed for the secure attachment of photo cameras, video cameras and similar devices with a 1/4 inch thread. [. . . ] The device is delivered with the following components as standard: Tripod Transport bag Operating instructions NOTICE Check the contents to ensure that everything is present and for signs of visible damage. If the contents are incomplete or have been damaged due to defective packaging or through transportation, contact the Service Hotline (see chapter Service). 1 Thread 2 Quick release plate 3 Tripod plate 4 Adjustment spirit level 5 Locking screw "360°" 6 Levelling spirit level 7 Locking screw "Height" 8 Locking device 9 Tripod head screw 0 Grip q Crank w Locking ring e Locking lever r Locking lever t Accessory hook z Transport handle Remove all parts of the tripod and the operating instructions from the packaging. The packaging materials are selected from the point of view of their environmental friendliness and disposal technology and are therefore recyclable. The return of packaging into the material circuit saves on raw materials and reduces the amount of generated waste. Dispose of packaging material that is no longer needed according to the regionally established regulations. 2) Turn the locking ring w firmly in a clockwise direction so that it can no longer move. 3) Loosen the locking levers e+r to unlock the legs of the tripod and pull them out to the required lengths. NOTICE The air bubble must be located in the middle of the circular marking. 5) When you have found the right position, relock the tripod legs with the locking levers e+r. 6) Now align - if you want to have the tripod plate 3 lined up exactly horizontally - the tripod plate 3. NOTICE The air bubble of the adjustment spirit level 4 must be located between the two markings. When a device is screwed onto the quick release plate 2 you can, by sliding the locking device 8 on the side of the tripod plate 3, loosen the device together with the quick release plate 2 from the tripod plate 3. For this, slide the locking device 8 to the side so that you can lift the quick release plate 2. To do this, turn the screw - with the help of the handle on the underside of the quick release plate 2 - until the device is firmly seated. 3) To replace the quick release plate 2 complete with the device back on the tripod plate 3, slide the locking device 8 to the side and reposition the quick release plate 2. Then secure the locking device 8, such that the quick release plate 2 is firmly seated. When you have set the tripod up and the device is mounted on it, you can then adjust it as follows: Loosen the locking screw "High" 7 to a point where the crank q can be turned easily. [. . . ] If you need to transport the tripod over long distances, then slide it together and place it into the supplied transport bag. Dispose of the appliance through an approved disposal centre or at your community waste facility. Loading Height when compacted Height when fully extended Thread size approx. [. . . ]