1. INTRODUCTION

Congratulations, your newly purchased Suunto M9 is designed to provide years of enjoyment in your sailing activities.

Suunto M9 is a reliable high precision electronic instrument intended for recreational use.

NOTE: Suunto M9 should not be substituted for acquiring measurements that require professional or industrial precision.

1.1 CHECKLIST

After purchasing this instrument, make sure the package contains the following items:

Suunto M9

Docking Station

Charger

PC-interface cable

CD containing the Suunto Sail Manager software and Suunto M9 instruction manual

Suunto M9 Quick Guide

Should any of these be missing from the package, contact the resale agent who sold you the package.

1.2 CARE AND MAINTENANCE

Only perform the procedures described in this manual. Never attempt to disassemble or service your Suunto M9. Protect your Suunto M9 from shocks, extreme heat and prolonged exposure to direct sunlight. If not in use, your Suunto M9 should be stored in a clean, dry environment at room temperature.

Suunto M9 can be wiped clean with a lightly moistened (warm water) cloth. If there are stubborn stains or marks, you can apply mild soap to the area. Do not expose Suunto M9 to strong chemicals such as gasoline, cleaning solvents, acetone, alcohol, insect repellents, adhesives and paint, as they will damage the unit’s seals, case and finish. Keep the PC interface pins clean with e.g. a toothbrush. Make sure the area around the sensor is kept free of dirt and sand. Never insert any objects into the sensor opening.

1.3 WATER RESISTANCE

Suunto M9 is water resistance-tested up to 10 bar (equivalent of 100 m/330ft depth) according to ISO 2281 standard (www.iso.ch). However, it is not a diving instrument

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