User Manual

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We hope you operate this RC model in a safe, reasonable
and cautious fashion so it leads to your enjoyment and
fun with this vehicle. Should you operate this vehicle
without a cautious and reasonable approach it may result
in serious injury and/or property damage. Only you can control
and make certain that safety precautions and instructions are
followed.
General:
• The Desert Truck is not a toy. This product is not intended
for use by children without direct adult supervision.
• This RC Vehicle is not intended for use on public highways
or roads.
• Avoid an area that has many pedestrians or crowds
of people.
• Keep in mind that this vehicle is radio controlled and
can experience moments of radio loss or interference, so
provide for a margin of error at all times.
• Please be aware that the motor and batteries of this
RC vehicle will get HOT during each use. Be careful not
to burn yourself.
Electronic Speed Control (ESC):
• Read all safety precautions prior to each use.
• Never leave the vehicle/ESC unsupervised while it is
switched on, in use or connected to a power source. If
there is a short-circuit or product defect, it could result in
fire.
• If there are exposed wires, do not use the ESC until you
have installed shrink-wrap or replaced the wire.
• Disconnect the battery from the ESC after use.
• The ESC is not water proof and should not be exposed
to moisture.
• Do not attempt to use 3-cell LiPo or 7-cells NiMH; doing so
will damage the ESC and could result in fire.
• Always turn on the transmitter first then the ESC to
prevent an out-of-control vehicle.
• When setting your Electronic Speed Controller:
º Please disconnect motor or remove the pinion gear
during ESC setup or calibration functions.
º Keep loose clothing, hair, gloves and fingers away
from moving parts at all times.
º Rubber tires can cause severe injury if there is a
failure while running the vehicle while on a stand or
when being held. Ensure rubber tires are securely
mounted to the rims and if not, re-glue them and
check them often for security.
Batteries and Charging:
The Desert Truck uses rechargeable batteries such as NiMH.
These batteries all have special requirements to preserve
performance and last a long time. Read all instructions and
precautions that are provided with the batteries intended to
be used in the Desert Truck.
• Read all instructions provided by the manufacturer
of the batteries.
• Responsible adult supervision is necessary while
charging batteries.
• Always check to ensure the polarity of battery
connection is correct.
• Never leave batteries unattended while charging.
• Never charge a battery while it is installed in the Desert
Truck.
• Do not charge any battery that appears to have
any damage.
• If there are exposed wires do not charge or use the
battery until you have installed shrink-wrap or replaced
the complete wire.
When charging NiMH batteries, select a charger to meet
your requirements. Chargers can be of two primary types
for their source of power; a 100-240V wall charger, or one
which requires a 12V power supply. Follow the charger
manufacturer’s instructions and precautions during each use.
Safety Precautions