Instruction Manual Created 01/10 bladehelis.com 16634 Note: A ttempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the manual may cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity, as well as damage to the helicopter.
3 2 Table of Contents Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5 4 Blade® mCX2 RTF Contents Item Description Not Available Separately. . . . Blade mCX2 RTF Airframe EFLH1064B. . . . . . . . . . . . . MLP4DSM 4-Channel Transmitter, 2.4GHz DSM2 EFLB1201S. . . . . . . . . . . . . 120mAh 1-Cell 3.7V Li-Po Note: These checklists are not intended to be a replacement for the content included in this instruction manual. Although they can be used as a quick start guide, we strongly suggest reading through this manual completely before proceeding.
7 6 Battery Warnings and Guidelines The 1S 3.7V DC Lithium Polymer Battery Charger (PKZ3240) included with the Blade mCX2 has been specifically designed to safely charge the included 150mAh 3.7V 14C Li-Po battery. You may also use the E-flite® Celectra™ 4-Port Charger (EFLC1004). You must read the following safety instructions and warnings before handling, charging or using the Li-Po battery.
9 8 Battery Charging Installing the Transmitter Batteries (RTF ONLY) Follow these steps to charge the Li-Po battery with the included charger: Install four of the included AA batteries in the transmitter. Check for proper operation of the transmitter by switching the power switch on (to the left). The LED light at the top of the transmitter should begin to glow solid red while the transmitter beeps.
11 10 Transmitter and Receiver Binding LP5DSM The Blade mCX2 RTF comes bound to the MLP4DSM transmitter included. If you decide to use an E-flite LP5DSM transmitter, please position your channel reversal dip switches as follows. The BNF version requires you to bind to your own compatible DSM2 Aircraft Transmitter.
13 12 Transmitter Control Identification Control Test Although each Blade mCX2 model is test flown at the factory, you should test the controls prior to the first flight to ensure none of the servos, linkages or parts were damaged during shipping and handling. Mode 2 Aileron/Elevator Functions Rudder/Throttle Functions Turn the transmitter on first and lower the throttle stick completely. Then, plug the battery into the battery lead of the 5-in-1 unit.
15 14 With the stick pulled back, the right-hand servo should push the swashplate upward. M2 • Hold the digital trim button down for approximately five seconds, until a series of beeps/tones are heard confirming the selection. • Connect the battery to the 5-in-1 and complete the flight control test, confirming that all controls are operating in the correct directions.
17 16 5-in-1 Control Unit Description, Arming and Motor Control Test The unique Control Unit installed on your Blade mCX2 is a lightweight combination of main motor electronic speed controls, mixer, gyro, servos and Spektrum DSM2 compatible receiver. The 5-in-1 unit is also equipped with a status indicator LED. After confirming that the transmitter has been turned on and that the LED is glowing solid BLUE, it is now safe to connect the flight battery to the 5-in-1 unit.
19 18 to decrease. If both rotor blades are not responding properly to rudder input, simply reverse the locations of their motor plugs on the 5-in-1 unit. With both rotor blades rotating in the correct directions and responding properly to rudder inputs, your Blade mCX2 is ready for flight. But you will need to review the following sections of the manual BEFORE proceeding with the first flight. Moving the rudder stick to the left turns the nose of the helicopter left about the axis of the main shaft.
21 20 Pull the stick back to pitch the tail down and fly backward. Dual Rates Backward Use elevator trim to keep the helicopter from drifting forward or backward when hovering with no elevator stick input. For example, if the helicopter drifts forward, add back/up elevator trim until it hovers as level as possible with no drifting. Move the aileron stick left to fly the helicopter left. Left The MLP4DSM transmitter included with your Blade mCX2 RTF is equipped with a dual rate feature.
23 22 Flying the Blade mCX2 Note: I n addition to reviewing the flight maneuvers outlined below, we recommend you watch Videos located on the product page for the Blade mCX2 on www.horizonhobby.com to see many of these maneuvers and adjustments performed by the helicopter and pilot. • Slowly raise the throttle stick, increasing the speed of the main rotor blades until the model begins to lift off.
25 24 Exploded View Parts Listing # Item Number Exploded View Description 1 1 EFLH2219B. . . . . . . Stabilizer Flybar Set 2 EFLH2412. . . . . . . . Inner Shaft with Head/Hub 3 EFLH2421. . . . . . . . Upper Main Blade Set (1 pr) 4 EFLH2421. . . . . . . . Upper Main Blade Set (1 pr) 5 EFLH2225. . . . . . . . ST1.2 x 5 (2) Screw 6 EFLH2412. . . . . . . . Inner Shaft with Head/Hub 7 EFLH2213. . . . . . . .
27 26 Replacement Parts List EFLB1201S. . . . . . . . . . . . . 120mAh 1-Cell 3.7V 14C Li-Po EFLC1000. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-Cell 3.7V 0.3A DC Li-Po Charger EFLH1064B. . . . . . . . . . . . . Blade MLP4DSM 4-channel Transmitter, 2.4GHz EFLH1066. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacement Servo Mechanics EFLH2401 ST1.2 x 5 (2) EFLH2418 EFLH2410 EFLH2409 EFLH1067. . . . . . . . . . . . . . Replacement Servo Retaining Collars EFLH2211. . . .
29 28 Warranty Warranty Period Exclusive Warranty- Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser. Limited Warranty Horizon reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice and disclaims all other warranties, express or implied. (a) This warranty is limited to the original Purchaser (“Purchaser”) and is not transferable.
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