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.
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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 and NOT a toy. 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.
Meaning of Special Language:
The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product:
NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND little or no possibility of injury.
CAUTION: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of physical property damage AND a possibility of serious injury.
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.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Safety Precautions and Warnings .........................................................2
Water-Resistant Vehicle with Waterproof Electronics ..............3
Specifications .....................................................................................4
Components .........................................................................................4
Vehicle Preparations .........................................................................4
Installing Transmitter Batteries .............................................................4
Transmitter Battery Safety Precautions ................................................. 5
Installing the Wing.................................................................................5
Removing/Installing the Vehicle Body ................................................... 5
Installing the Battery in the Vehicle ......................................................5
Transmitter Controls ...............................................................................6
Power System ........................................................................................6
Getting Started.......................................................................................7
Operation..............................................................................................7
When You are Finished ......................................................................8
Motor Care ...........................................................................................8
Maintenance .......................................................................................8
Setting the Gear Mesh...........................................................................8
Electronic Speed Control (ESC) ..............................................................9
Shock Cleaning......................................................................................10
Additional Maintenance Tips ................................................................ 10
Binding ..................................................................................................10
Troubleshooting Guide ..........................................................................11
Limited Warranty ...............................................................................11
FCC Information..................................................................................13
Compliance Information for the European Union ........................13
Replacement Parts ............................................................................50
Parts Diagram.....................................................................................54
WARNING AGAINST COUNTERFEIT PRODUCTS: Always purchase from a Horizon Hobby, LLC authorized dealer to
ensure authentic high-quality Spektrum product. Horizon Hobby, LLC disclaims all support and warranty with regards, but not limited to,
compatibility and performance of counterfeit products or products claiming compatibility with DSM or Spektrum.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
As the user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating
in a manner that does not endanger yourself and others or result
in damage to the product or property of others.
This model is controlled by a radio signal subject to interference
from many sources outside your control. This interference can
cause momentary loss of control, so it is advisable to always keep
a safe distance in all directions around your model as this margin
will help avoid collisions or injury.
• Neveroperateyourmodelwithlowtransmitterbatteries.
• Alwaysoperateyourmodelinanopenareaawayfromcars,
traffic or people.
• Neveroperatethemodelinthestreetorinpopulatedareas
for any reason.
• Carefullyfollowthedirectionsandwarningsforthisandany
optional support equipment (chargers, rechargeable battery
packs, etc.) you use.
• Keepallchemicals,smallpartsandanythingelectricaloutofthereach
of children.
• Neverlickorplaceanyportionofthemodelinyourmouthasitcould
cause serious injury or even death.
• Exercisecautionwhenusingtoolsandsharpinstruments.
• Takecareduringmaintenanceassomepartsmayhavesharpedges.
• Immediatelyafterusingyourmodel,doNOTtouchequipment
such as the motor, electronic speed control and battery, because they
generate high temperatures. You may burn yourself seriously touching them.
• Donotputfingersoranyobjectsinsiderotatingandmovingparts,asthis
may cause damage or serious injury.
• Alwaysturnonyourtransmitterbeforeyouturnonthereceiverinthe
car. Always turn off the receiver before turning your transmitter off.
• Keepthewheelsofthemodeloffthegroundwhenchecking
the operation of the radio equipment.