™ INSTRUCTION MANUAL Specifications Length: 6.29 in [160 mm] Width: 1.77 in [45 mm] Height: 4.72 in [120 mm] © 2010 Hobbico®, Inc. Rotor Span: 7.87 in [200 mm] Weight: 1.
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ● Only use the included charger with the included battery or replacement part (GPMP0412). ● Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCd or NiMH battery packs. ● Never charge in excess of 4.20V per cell. ● If the battery should become damaged, discard it. Do not attempt to use a damaged battery. ● Do not leave the charger unattended while charging.
WARRANTY Heli-Max® guarantees this kit to be free from defects in both material and workmanship at the date of purchase. This warranty does not cover any component parts damaged by use or modification. In no case shall Heli-Max’s liability exceed the original cost of the purchased kit. Further, Heli-Max reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice.
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 WARRANTY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 ADDITIONAL ITEMS REQUIRED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Keep these items away from the rotors: loose clothing, shirt sleeves, ties, scarfs, long hair or loose objects such as pencils or screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets into the rotors. The spinning blades of a model helicopter can cause serious injury. When choosing a flying site for your AXE CXn, stay clear of buildings, trees and power lines. AVOID flying in or near crowded areas. DO NOT fly close to people, children or pets. Maintain a safe pilot-to-helicopter distance while flying.
KIT CONTENTS 1. Helicopter 2. Flight Battery 3. Charger 4.
INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES ❏ Open the battery cover on the back of the transmitter, and install four AA batteries. Double check the polarity of each battery before replacing the battery cover. ❏ Turn on the transmitter and verify that the LED indicator glows solid red. Turn the transmitter off for now. If the LED indicator did not come on, remove the battery box from the transmitter and verify that the batteries were installed correctly.
CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY WARNING!! The charger supplied with the Heli-Max AXE CXn Helicopter contains protective circuitry. If you experience any difficulties while charging the battery, please disconnect the battery from the charger and unplug the charger from the power source. Allow the battery and charger to rest for two hours as this will allow the charge protection circuit to reset. If this issue re-occurs during normal use, please contact technical support for further assistance.
❏ Plug the battery into the charger. The charge indicator light will turn red; this indicates that the battery is being charged. Once the battery is completely charged, the charge indicator light will turn solid green. Disconnect the battery from the charger. Under normal operating conditions, the battery may take up to one hour to recharge. Charge Indicator Light Solid Red Solid Green (with battery connected) Solid Green (without battery connected) The battery is being charged.
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE WARNING! Read the entire instruction sheet included with this battery. Failure to follow all instructions could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, and may cause bodily harm! ● Land your model immediately when the battery begins to lose power. Recharge the battery before attempting another flight.
TURNING THE MODEL ON ❏ Place the helicopter on its side and slide the battery into the battery compartment. Connect the flight battery and place the helicopter onto a flat surface. ❏ Turn the transmitter on and allow the helicopter to remain still for 10 seconds. Always step 15 feet [4.5m] away from the AXE CXn Helicopter before operating the throttle.
TRANSMITTER CONTROLS All controls are described with the tail pointing directly toward you. This is the best way to fly in the beginning since it keeps the control inputs oriented the same direction. Once you start getting comfortable you can work on side hovering and nose-in.
Moving the cyclic stick right will cause the helicopter to tilt right and start moving that direction. Helicopter Moves Right Moving the cyclic stick left will cause the helicopter to tilt left and start moving that direction. Helicopter Moves Left Helicopter Moves Backwards 13 Moving the cyclic stick backwards (towards you) will cause the helicopter to tilt backwards and start moving that direction.
Helicopter Moves Forward Moving the cyclic stick forward (away from you) will cause the helicopter to tilt forward and start moving that direction. Moving the collective stick up (away from you) will cause the helicopter to climb higher. Helicopter Climbs Moving the collective stick down (towards you) will cause the helicopter to descend.
Moving the tail rotor stick towards the left will cause the helicopter nose to rotate left (counterclockwise). Nose Rotates Left Moving the tail rotor stick towards the right will cause the helicopter nose to rotate right (clockwise).
FLYING The Heli-Max AXE CXn is a lightweight helicopter. Taking that into consideration, you should only fly indoors or in calm winds less than 1mph. The AXE CXn should be flown in a large area of at least 50 feet [15.25m] square with no obstacles. The AXE CXn is lightweight and due to this it does not fly well in ground effect (air disturbance when the model helicopter is hovered below 1 foot [30cm]).
Landing Level the helicopter into a steady hover and slowly decrease power until the helicopter settles onto the ground. Basic Maneuvers Once you become comfortable with hovering at different orientations and landing, it’s time to move on to more advanced maneuvers. Slow Pirouettes – Add a small amount of tail rotor (left or right) and try rotating the helicopter slightly sideways and see if you can hold it there. If you feel uncomfortable, then bring the tail back toward you.
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR The Heli-Max® AXE CXn is an extremely small helicopter. Working on a model this size will require small tools. The DTXR0170 DuraTrax® Precision Phillips Screwdriver 00x75mm is recommended. On occasion it will be necessary to replace damaged parts after a crash. Please use this section as a guide to perform repairs. Main Rotor Blade Replacement Remove the blade bolt using a #00 phillips screwdriver. After the blade bolt has been removed, slide the rotor blade out of the blade grip.
Replacing the Flybar Remove the flybar linkage from the blade grip. Press outward on one side of the head block and simply rotate the flybar carrier from the head block. Once the flybar carrier has been removed, remove the flybar weight bolts and remove the flybar weights. Remove the flybar linkage from the old flybar and install the linkage onto the new flybar. Install the flybar weights onto the new flybar and slide the flybar pivot back onto the head block. Reinstall the flybar linkage.
Replacing the Main Gear The AXE CXn uses an inner solid main shaft and a hollow outer main shaft. To access the main rotor gears it will be necessary to remove the landing gear first. Remove the lower main gear retaining screw. The lower gear will simply drop down off the main shaft. If you need to replace the upper main gear, slide it down off the main shaft and reinstall the new gear, ensuring that the flat spot molded inside the gear aligns with the main shaft.
ORDERING PARTS Replacement parts for the Heli-Max AXE CXn are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer. To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Hobbico web site at www.hobbico.com. Choose “Where to Buy” at the bottom of the menu on the left side of the page. Follow the instructions provided on the page to locate a U.S., Canadian or International dealer.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 10 23 22 24 24 21 9 20 20 19 20 17 18 20 17 9 10 14 15 26 12 13 11 27 16 6 3 29 8 7 19 3 30 5 2 - Red 4 - White 32 - Blue 33 - Yellow 22
Item No.
1 Replacement Screw Set 1 Set 4 Canopy White CXn 1 Pc 7 HMXE7337 HMXE7365 Upper Rotor Gear 1 Set 10 2 Pcs HMXE8041 Upper Blades Axe CXn HMXE8291 2 1Pc 5 HMXE7418 Axe CXn Landing Gear 1 Pc 8 3 Canopy Red CXn HMXE7913 Lower Rotor Gear 1 Set 11 HMXE8042 Tail Boom Axe CXn 1 Pc HMXE8459 24 Canopy Rod-Grommets 1 Set 6 Main Frame 1 Pc 9 HMXE7419 HMXE7914 Lower Blades Axe CXn 2 Pcs 12 1 Pc HMXE8290 Vertical Fin Axe CXn HMXE8460
13 1 Set 16 Outer Shaft Collar HMXE8575 Pushrod Axe CXn 1 Set HMXE8578 19 Inner Shaft Colar Axe CXn 1 Pc HMXE8581 22 1 Set Flybar Control Link HMXE8584 14 Swash Plate Axe CXn 1 Set 17 HMXE8576 Main Blade Links 2 Pcs 20 HMXE8579 Blade Grips Axe CXn 4 Pcs 23 HMXE8582 Flybar Assembly 1 Set HMXE8585 25 15 1 Pc 18 1 Pc 21 1 Set 24 2 Sets Outer Shaft Axe CXn HMXE8577 Lower Rotor Head HMXE8580 Inner Shaft Assembly HMXE8583 Flybar Weights Axe CXn HMXE8586
25 1 Set 28 1 Pc 31 1 Pc Bearing Set Axe CXn HMXE8836 Transmitter Axe CXn HMXJ2020 26 Upper Motor Axe CXn 1 Set 29 HMXG8025 E Board Axe CXn 1 Set HMXM2031 LiPo Battery Charger HMXP2020 26 27 1 Set 30 1 Pc Lower Motor Axe CXn HMXG8026 LiPo Battery Axe CXn GPMP0412
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