Instructions

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7. Battery safety information
Batteries present numerous safety hazards. Compared with conventional NiMH rechargeable bat-
teries, LiPo rechargeable batteries have a high energy content. For this reason, it is essential to
comply with safety regulations to prevent the risk of a re or explosion.
Always observe the following safety information when handling batteries.
• Keep batteries out of the reach of children.
• Do not leave batteries lying around, as they present a choking hazard for children and pets. Seek im-
mediate medical advice if a battery is swallowed.
• Batteries/rechargeablebatteriesmustneverbeshort-circuited,takenapartorthrownintore,asthis
maycauseanexplosion!
• Ifyoudonotplantousethemodelforanextendedperiod(e.g.duringstorage),removethebatteries
from the remote control to prevent them from leaking and causing damage. Disconnect the vehicle bat-
tery and remove it from the vehicle.
• When handling leaking or damaged batteries, always use suitable protective gloves to avoid burning
your skin.
• Liquids that leak from batteries are very corrosive and may cause serious damage to objects or surfaces
that come into contact with them. Always store batteries in a suitable location that is not prone to dam-
age.
• Donotattempttorechargedisposable,non-rechargeablebatteries.Thismaycauseareorexplosion!
Only recharge compatible rechargeable batteries and ensure that you use a suitable battery charger.
• Always ensure that the batteries/vehicle battery are inserted in the correct polarity (observe the plus/+
and minus/- symbols).
• Nevermixdisposablebatterieswithrechargeablebatteries.Theremotecontrolcanbepoweredwith
disposable or rechargeable batteries.
• Alwaysexchangetheentiresetofbatteriesintheremotecontrol.Donotmixfullbatterieswithhalf-full
ones. Always use batteries of the same type and from the same manufacturer.
• The type of charger you require may vary depending on the type of rechargeable battery (NiMH, LiPo....).
Forexample,youshouldneverchargeLiPobatterieswithaNiMHbatterycharger.Thismaycausea
reorexplosion!
• A balancer is required to charge multi-cell LiPo batteries (most LiPo chargers features a built-in bal-
ancer). A balancer monitors the voltage of each LiPo cell to prevent individual cells from overcharging.
OverchargingaLiPobatterycell(max.cellvoltage4.24V)cancausethebatterytoexpandoreven
resultinareorexplosion.
• Onlychargeintactandundamagedbatteries.Donotchargebatteriesiftheexternalinsulationorbattery
housingisdamaged,orifthebatteryisdeformedorswollen.Thismaycauseareorexplosion!
• Never charge batteries immediately after use. Always allow them to cool down for at least 5–10 minutes.
• Always remove the battery from the vehicle before charging it.
• Place the charger and battery on a heat-resistant, non-combustible surface.