User Manual

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NOTICE
All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product
literature, visit horizonhobby.com and click on the support tab for this product.
Meaning of Special Language
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage, and serious injury OR create a high
probability of superficial injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
WARNING: Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product
correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause serious injury.
This is a sophisticated hobby product. It must be operated with caution and common sense and requires some basic mechanical ability. Failure to operate this
Product in a safe and responsible manner could result in injury or damage to the product or other property. This product is not intended for use by children
without direct adult supervision. Do not use with incompatible components or alter this product in any way outside of the instructions provided by Horizon
Hobby, LLC. This manual contains instructions for safety, operation and maintenance. It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the
manual, prior to assembly, setup or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid damage or serious injury.
Age Recommendation: Not for children under 14 years. This is not a toy.
Safety Warnings
WARNING: Model engines produce a substantial amount of power and can create unsafe situations if not used correctly. Always use common sense
and observe all safety precautions when operating, handling or performing any procedure involving your engine. Failure to follow safety precautions
could result in serious injury and property damage.
• Always ensure spectators, especially children, are at least 30 feet away when running the engine
• Always ensure that the propeller is securely attached to the engine shaft and all retaining fasteners are tightened properly before EACH flight. Use of blue
threadlock to tighten nuts is advisable.
• Always keep small parts out of the reach of children, as they can be choking hazards
• Always secure the airplane before powering the engine.
• Always keep your face and body away from the path of the propeller blades when starting or running your engine.
• Always stand behind the propeller when making carburetor adjustments.
• Always wear safety glasses or goggles when starting and running your engine.
• Always keep your fuel in a safe place well away from sparks, heat or anything that can ignite.
• Always ensure the aircraft is secure and will not move once the engine is started.
• Always rebind your transmitter to your receiver(s) after setup and before first flight.
• Always ensure the throttle failsafe is set to low throttle in your transmitter.
• Always perform a range check prior to flight.
• Always cut off the fuel supply (pinch or disconnect the fuel line to the carburetor) or use the throttle linkage to shut off the air in order to stop the engine.
• Never use hands, fingers, or any other body part to stop the propeller.
• Never throw any object into a propeller to stop it.
• Never run the engine in the vicinity of loose small objects, such as gravel or sand, to avoid the propeller uncontrollably throwing such materials.
• Never wear loose clothing or a loose neckstrap when operating your model engine as these items could become entangled in the propeller.