User manual

10 | Safety Instructions
8. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read the operating instructions carefully and especially
observe the safety information. If you do not follow the
safety instructions and information on proper handling
in this manual, we assume no liability for any resulting
personal injury or damage to property. Such cases will
invalidate the warranty/guarantee.
8.1 Persons/Product
> Thedeviceisnotatoy.Keepitoutofthereachofchildrenandpets.
> Do not leave packaging material lying around carelessly. These may become
dangerousplayingmaterialforchildren.
> Ifit is nolongerpossibleto operatetheproductsafely, take itoutofoperation and
protectitfromanyaccidentaluse.Safeoperation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.Theproductmust
not become damp or wet. The »Xtreme uses delicate electronic components
whicharesensitivetotemperatureuctuationsandareoptimisedforaparticular
temperature range. Operating temperatures below 0°C must be avoided.
> Donotplacetheproductunderanymechanicalstress.
> Handletheproductcarefully.Jolts,impactsorafallevenfromalowheightcandamage
the product.
8.2 Before commissioning
> Beforeevery ight checkthefunctionalreliability ofyourmodelandthe transmitter.
Watchoutfor any visible damagesuch as defective plug connectionsor damaged
cables and wires.
> Allmovingpartsofthemodelmustrunsmoothlybutshouldnothaveanyplayintheir
bearings.
> Before each operation check the correct and secure position of the propellers.
> Chargetheightbatteryaccordingtothestepsprovidedinchapter“15.Battery”on
page 19.
> Ensure sufcient residual capacity [ battery tester (not included) ] of the batteries
insertedinthetransmitter.Ifthebatteriesareempty,alwaysreplacethecompleteset,
neverindividualcellsonly.
> Alwaysswitchonthetransmitterrstbeforeconnectingthebatterytothe»Xtreme.
> Setthethrottletozerobeforeconnectingthebatterytothe»Xtreme.Therotorsmight
rununintentionally!
8.3 During Operation
> Whentherotorsarerunning,makesurethatneitherobjectsnorbodypartsareinthe
rotating and suction area of the propellers.
> Donottakeany risks when operating the model!Yourownsafetyandthatofyour
environmentissolelydowntoyoubeingresponsiblewhendealingwiththemodel.
> Improperoperationmaycauseseriousinjuryandpropertydamage!Thereforemake
suretokeepasufcientlysafedistancetopersons,animalsorobjectsduringoperation.
> Select an appropriate location for the operation of the »Xtreme.
> Flythe»Xtremeonlyifyourabilitytorespondisunrestricted.Theinuenceoftiredness,
alcohol or medication can cause incorrect responses.