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"Landsailer Sailing Instructions"

Written by: John Sinisi and Christopher Hamilton

Illustration; John Sinisi, Joel Carpenter, John Hughes.

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Instruction Manual

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Summary of content (10 pages)

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® Instruction Manual PLEASE DO NOT RETURN THIS PRODUCT TO A RETAIL STORE. FOR QUESTIONS OR PROBLEMS WITH THIS PRODUCT, PLEASE CALL OUR CUSTOMER SERVICE AT 1-800-637-3455 OR EMAIL: service@bhsciencetech.com U.S. AND INTERNATIONAL PATENTS PENDING "Landsailer Sailing Instructions" Designed by Design Circle Inc. Written by: John Sinisi and Christopher Hamilton Illustration; John Sinisi, Joel Carpenter, John Hughes.
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Glossary Reference WARNING! - Do not expose your Landsailer to rain or moisture. - Do not play in a crowded environment. - Do not play in a dusty area. - Use only your Landsailer controller included in this package. - Always turn your Landsailer "OFF" when not in use. - This toy is not intended for children under 3 years old. - The instruction manual contains important information and must be kept. Battery Disposal - Do not dispose of the battery in your regular household waste.
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"Landsailer Sailing Instructions" Steering the Landsailer There are two things to consider when operating your landsailer: 1) steering the front wheel, referred to as the "rudder wheel", and 2) angling the sails referred to as "trimming the sail" Because you canít sail directly into the wind, in order to get to a point directly upwind, you must tack, or turn, through the wind and zigzag upwind towards your destination. In order to tack, turn the landsailerís front through the wind.
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Harnessing the Wind The most challenging direction is steering closer to the direction from which the wind is blowing or into the wind. In order to sail your landsailer close to the wind, you must trim the sail much more closely to the center of the landsailer. If you are racing upwind, the best pilots will be able to find the balance that will allow you to sail as closely to the "no sail" zone as possible. When you are ready to sail, the first step is to determine from which way the wind is blowing.
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A general guideline for sail trim, or angle, is that when the landsailer is pointed as close to the wind direction as possible, the sail is trimmed all the way in. When going dead downwind, or with the wind behind, the sail is let all the way out. When the wind is perpendicular to the boat, the sail is halfway in, halfway out. However, it is not possible to sail directly into the wind. The closest you can sail towards the wind is about 45 degrees to either side of the wind direction.
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Assembly: You can also turn around by turning the back of the landsailer through the wind, also called a jibe, with the sails all the way out. This is usually done when the landsailer is going away from the wind.
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Battery Installation: Expert Level: For Thrust Transmitter:- Once youíve mastered the basic directions, or points of sail, itís time to put your Landsailing skills into action! Set up different courses with your friends and see who can maneuver your landsailer through the courses in the fastest times. Challenging courses encompass all points of sail and can be upwind/downwind, circular, triangular, or any shape. CLOSE OPEN + - 2) Insert one size "9V" (6LR61) Alkaline batteries.
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Glossary Contents: Abeam - Directly to the side, or at a right angle of the ship. Battens - Thin plastic strips attached to the sail to hold its shape. Beam - The width of the ship at its widest point Beam Reach - Sailing with the wind coming directly from the beam, or at a right angle. Bear Away - To turn away from the wind. Boom - The spar or pole at the bottom of the sail. Bow - The forward end of the ship. Broad Reach - Sailing with the wind coming between the beam and the stern.
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Battery Safety Guidelines - To prevent battery leakage: Be sure to insert batteries correctly. - Batteries should be replaced by adult. - Never dispose of batteries in fire as this may cause them to explode. - Do not mix old and new batteries (replace all batteries at the same time). - Do not mix Alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or rechargeable (Nickel-Cadmium) batteries (or equivalent). Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
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NOTE: THE MANUFACTURER IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY RADIO OR TV INTERFERENCE CAUSED BY UNAUTHORIZED MODIFICATIONS TO THIS EQUIPMENT. SUCH MODIFICATIONS COULD VOID THE USER AUTHORITY TO OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT.