Large outdoor co-axial helicopter for beginners BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2.4 GHz No.
Operating Instructions - BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2.4 GHz No. S2542 Explanation of specialist terms: Motor speed ("Throttle"): This controls the model's climb and descent. Yaw: The model's movement around the vertical axis; the helicopter rotates to right or left. Elevator: The model's movement around the lateral axis, Forward or reverse flight. Roll: The model's movement around the longitudinal axis: sideways movement to right or left.
Operating Instructions - BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2.4 GHz No. S2542 Be sure to read these Safety Notes before you operate your model. Always keep to the procedures and settings recommended in the instructions. If you are operating a radio-controlled model aircraft, helicopter, car or boat for the first time, we recommend that you enlist an experienced modeller to help you. Safety Notes Radio-controlled models are not toys in the usual sense of the term.
Operating Instructions - BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2.4 GHz No. S2542 Operating the model Caution - injury hazard: Please keep your model helicopter - including small co-axial and single-rotor models - a safe distance away from yourself and others. Never fly over spectators, other pilots or yourself. Always fly manoeuvres facing away from other pilots and spectators.
Operating Instructions - BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2.4 GHz No. S2542 Dear customer, Congratulations on choosing a factory-assembled model helicopter from our range. Many thanks for placing your trust in us. The model can be completed and made ready to fly very quickly. Please read right through these instructions before attempting to fly the model for the first time , as this will make it much easier to operate the model safely.
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Operating Instructions - BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2.4 GHz No. S2542 Converting the transmitter from "Mode 2" (throttle left) to "Mode 1" (throttle right) Charging the flight battery The transmitter is supplied set to Mode 2 as standard. If you prefer Mode 1 and wish to convert the transmitter to that mode, use this procedure: 2 1 3 1 2 Mode 2 The transmitter (Fig.1) must be switched off. Rotate the control unit backwards through 90° (Fig.2). Push the handle fully to the left (Figs. 3 and 4).
Operating Instructions - BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2.4 GHz No. S2542 Safety Notes regarding LiPo batteries: • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Do not place the battery in water or any other liquid. Never heat or incinerate the pack, or place it in a microwave oven. Avoid short-circuits, and never charge the battery with reversed polarity Do not subject the battery to pressure or shock loads, and never distort or throw the pack Never solder directly to the battery. Do not modify or open the battery.
Operating Instructions - BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2.4 GHz No. S2542 Flight preparation Open the transmitter battery compartment and insert the four AA dry cells (maintain correct polarity). 2. Switch the transmitter on (Fig. 1). The transmitter's battery status is shown on the screen. Move the throttle stick and trim to the bottom position (towards you). If you overlook this, the motors will not run. The transmitter LED flashes when the unit is switched on. 3.
Operating Instructions - BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2.4 GHz No. S2542 Trim settings, Mode 1 Trim settings, Mode 2 Throttle trim: If the rotors start to spin without the throttle stick being touched, or do not respond to stick movements, you must adjust the throttle trim until they stop moving. Throttle trim: If the rotors start to spin without the throttle stick being touched, or do not respond to stick movements, you must adjust the throttle trim until they stop moving.
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Operating Instructions - BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2.4 GHz No. S2542 Important Notes Take-off: raise the rotor speed slowly and steadily until the model hovers at eye-level. At the same time adjust the trims until the helicopter flies stably and hovers over one point. At low height (approx. 10 - 15 cm above the ground) the model cannot be trimmed accurately due to the turbulence generated by the rotor. Landing: slowly and steadily reduce the throttle setting until the model descends and touches down.
Operating Instructions - BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2.4 GHz No. S2542 Synchronising the drive motors This set-up procedure is only necessary if the two drive motors are not synchronised, or after a repair. Procedure: 1. Remove the canopy. 2. Insert four AA-size dry cells* in the transmitter (maintain correct polarity), and switch it on. 3. Connect the flight battery to the model. Unfold the rotor blades, then cautiously open the throttle. 4.
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Operating Instructions - BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2.4 GHz No. S2542 robbe Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that this device conforms to the fundamental requirements and other relevant regulations of the corresponding EC Directive. You can read the original Conformity Declaration on the Internet at www. robbe.com: click on the "Conformity Declaration" logo button which you will find next to the corresponding device description. This product can be operated in all EU countries.
