BRASS SEXTANT
66096
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Read this material before using this product.
Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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2009 by Harbor Freight Tools
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This decorative brass sextant is a classic nautical tool, rst used by sailors over 100 years ago.
Sextants are still used as a back up form of navigation if there is no GPS.
A sextant measures the angle of stars above the horizon to calculate global position.
Learn more about celestial navigation and the history of the sextant by keying “sextant” into a web browser such
as Google.
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SEXTANT CARE
1. When discoloration or deterioration of the nish occurs, use a soft cloth to wash with warm, soapy water. Dry
immediately.
2. Polish with a commercially available brass polish following manufacturer’s instructions.
3. Preserve nish by applying a light coat of wax, then bufng it, using a soft polishing cloth.
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WARNING
To prevent serious injury:
Keep out of reach of children.1.
The brass components of this product contain lead, a chemical known to the State of 2.
California to cause birth defects (or other reproductive harm). (California Health & Safety code
§ 25249.5, et seq.)
Functional sextant for display only; do not use for navigation.3.
Do not look at the Sun; severe eye damage could result.4.
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Horizon
Mirror
Shades
Index
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Telescope
Micrometer
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Arm Clamp
(Opposite Side)
Arm
Scale
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