Manual

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Safety Instructions
Racing sailing boat "Dragon Force 65"
Item no: 2595541
1 Intended use
The product is a single hull sailboat. The product is not a toy, it is designed for users over 14
years of age. The product is for outdoor use in fresh water with maximum wind speeds of
25 km/h. The remote control must not get damp or wet.
If you use the product for purposes other than those described, the product may be dam-
aged.
Improper use can result in short circuits, fires, or other hazards.
The product complies with the statutory national and European requirements.
For safety and approval purposes, you must not rebuild and/or modify the product.
Read the safety instructions and any accompanying instructions carefully and store them in
a safe place. Make this product available to third parties only together with the safety instruc-
tions and any accompanying instructions.
All company names and product names are trademarks of their respective owners. All rights
reserved.
2 Latest product information
Download the latest product information at www.conrad.com/downloads or scan the QR
code shown. Follow the instructions on the website.
3 Description of symbols
The following symbols are on the product/appliance or are used in the text:
The symbol warns of hazards that can lead to personal injury.
4 Safety instructions
Read this document and the accompanying operating instructions carefully
and especially observe the safety information. If you do not follow the
safety instructions and information on proper handling, we assume no liab-
ility for any resulting personal injury or damage to property. Such cases
will invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
4.1 General
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The product is not a toy. Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
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Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. This may become dangerous
playing material for children.
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If you have questions which remain unanswered by this information product, contact our
technical support service or other technical personnel.
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Maintenance, modifications and repairs must only be completed by a technician or an
authorised repair centre.
4.2 Handling
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Handle the product carefully. Jolts, impacts or a fall even from a low height can damage
the product.
4.3 (Rechargeable) Batteries
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Correct polarity must be observed while inserting (rechargeable) batteries.
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The (rechargeable) batteries should be removed from the device if it is not used for a
long period of time to avoid damage through leaking. Leaking or damaged (re-
chargeable) batteries might cause acid burns when in contact with skin, therefore use
suitable protective gloves to handle corrupted (rechargeable) batteries.
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(Rechargeable) batteries must be kept out of reach of children. Do not leave (re-
chargeable) batteries lying around, as there is risk, that children or pets swallow them.
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All (rechargeable) batteries should be replaced at the same time. Mixing old and new (re-
chargeable) batteries in the device can lead to (rechargeable) battery leakage and
device damage.
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(Rechargeable) batteries must not be dismantled, short-circuited or thrown into fire.
Never recharge non-rechargeable batteries. There is a risk of explosion!
4.4 Use
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Novice users must seek advice or training from an experienced model sailboat user be-
fore operating.
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If it is no longer possible to operate the product safely, take it out of operation and pro-
tect it from any accidental use. DO NOT attempt to repair the product yourself. Safe op-
eration can no longer be guaranteed if the product:
– is visibly damaged,
– is no longer working properly,
– has been stored for extended periods in poor ambient conditions or
– has been subjected to any serious transport-related stresses.
Before use
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Check the rigging and make sure compartments are sealed.
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The transmitter and receiver batteries should have sufficient charge to avoid losing con-
trol of the model.
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Assess the sailing conditions and develop a strategy before launching.
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Switch ON the transmitter first, and then switch ON the receiver.
During use
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Do not use in salt water.
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Do not use in in bodies of water that contain debris or algae such as seaweed.
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Do not operate the model on waterways where there is recreational or commercial traffic.
This can cause serious accidents, personal injury and/or property damage.
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Do not operate the model near people, small children, or animals.
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Never attempt to swim after a stalled or stuck sailboat. Wait for the wind to blow it
ashore.
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Do not sail out of transmitter and receiver range.
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Do not sail in heavy wind or no wind. Observe the limitations in section “Technical data”.
After use
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Switch OFF the receiver first, and then switch OFF the transmitter.
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Perform routine maintenance such as checking for
– Dirt and debris
– Water ingress
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If the battery compartment is wet:
– Immediately remove the batteries.
– Tip the water out and allow the interior to completely dry.
Failure to do so can result in corrosion and/or damage to electronic components and bat-
teries.
5 Declaration of Conformity (DOC)
Conrad Electronic SE, Klaus-Conrad-Straße 1, D-92240 Hirschau hereby declares that this
product conforms to the 2014/53/EU directive.
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Click on the following link to read the full text of the EU declaration of conformity:
www.conrad.com/downloads
Enter the product item number in the search box. You can then download the EU declaration
of conformity in the available languages.
6 Disposal
6.1 Product
This symbol must appear on any electrical and electronic equipment placed on
the EU market. This symbol indicates that this device should not be disposed of
as unsorted municipal waste at the end of its service life.
Owners of WEEE (Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment) shall dispose
of it separately from unsorted municipal waste. Spent batteries and accumulators,
which are not enclosed by the WEEE, as well as lamps that can be removed from
the WEEE in a non-destructive manner, must be removed by end users from the
WEEE in a non-destructive manner before it is handed over to a collection point.
Distributors of electrical and electronic equipment are legally obliged to provide free take-
back of waste. Conrad provides the following return options free of charge (more details on
our website):
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in our Conrad offices
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at the Conrad collection points
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at the collection points of public waste management authorities or the collection points
set up by manufacturers or distributors within the meaning of the ElektroG
End users are responsible for deleting personal data from the WEEE to be disposed of.
It should be noted that different obligations about the return or recycling of WEEE may apply
in countries outside of Germany.
6.2 (Rechargeable) batteries
Remove batteries/rechargeable batteries, if any, and dispose of them separately from the
product. According to the Battery Directive, end users are legally obliged to return all spent
batteries/rechargeable batteries; they must not be disposed of in the normal household
waste.
Batteries/rechargeable batteries containing hazardous substances are labelled
with this symbol to indicate that disposal in household waste is forbidden. The
abbreviations for heavy metals in batteries are: Cd = Cadmium, Hg = Mercury,
Pb = Lead (name on (rechargeable) batteries, e.g. below the trash icon on the
left).
Used (rechargeable) batteries can be returned to collection points in your municipality, our
stores or wherever (rechargeable) batteries are sold. You thus fulfil your statutory obligations
and contribute to environmental protection.
Batteries/rechargeable batteries that are disposed of should be protected against short cir-
cuit and their exposed terminals should be covered completely with insulating tape before
disposal. Even empty batteries/rechargeable batteries can contain residual energy that may
cause them to swell, burst, catch fire or explode in the event of a short circuit.