Sachtler FSB 4 Manual - Operation
Manual
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FSB 4
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Operation
3.1 Intended Use
This fluid head was developed to enable pan and tilt move-
ments of cameras. The maximum payload is specified in
chapter 4.
3.2 Pan bar
Open the clamping screw (black wing screw) of the pan bar
and move the pan bar into the desired position. Close the
clamping screw of the pan bar. During transportation the
pan bar can be moved next to the tripod legs.
Caution: Open the clamping screw of the pan bar far
enough. The teeth of the pan bar clamp should not clatter
while moving the pan bar. However, a plastic protector pre-
vents against wear of the metal toothed ring. Make sure
that the teeth interleave with each other when closing the
clamping lever of the pan bar.
Use of the enclosed pan bar on the left side of the fluid
head is also possible. The pan bar has to be removed from
the head and the black plastic cap on its top needs to be
opened and removed with a coin or screw driver. The
toothed clamp needs to be removed and relocated. The
plastic cap needs to be tightened again.
3.3 Levelling of the fluid head
Apply the vertical brake and hold the camera with one
hand. Open the clamping screw of the fluid head and move
the head in such a way, that the bubble moves into the
level´s black circle. Tighten the clamping screw firmly.