Operation Precautions; Battery Handling Precautions - FUTABA T10PX Short Manual

Warning
Do not operate outdoors on rainy days, run through puddles of water or use when visibility is limited.
Should any type of moisture (water or snow) enter any component of the system, erratic operation and loss of control may occur.
Do not operate in the following places.
-Near other sites where other radio control activity may occur.
-Near people or roads.
-On any pond when passenger boats are present.
-Near high tension power lines or communication broadcasting antennas.
Interference could cause loss of control. Improper installation of your Radio Control System in your model could result in serious injury.
Do not operate this R/C system when you are tired, not feeling well or under the influence of alcohol or
drugs.
Your judgment is impaired and could result in a dangerous situation that may cause serious injury to yourself as well as others.
Do not touch the engine, motor, speed control or any part of the model that will generate heat while the
model is operating or immediately after its use.
These parts may be very hot and can cause serious burns.
Always perform an operating range check prior to use.
Problems with the radio control system as well as improper installation in a model could cause loss of control.
(Simple range test method)
Have a friend hold the model, or clamp it down or place it where the wheels or prop cannot come in contact with any object. Walk away and check to see if the ser-
vos follow the movement of the controls on the transmitter. Should you notice any abnormal operation, do not operate the model. Also check to be sure the model
memory matches the model in use.
Turning on the power switches.
Always check the throttle trigger on the transmitter to be sure it is at the neutral position.
1. Turn on the transmitter power switch.
2. Turn on the receiver or speed control power switch.
Turning off the power switches
Always be sure the engine is not running or the motor is stopped.
1. Turn off the receiver or speed control power switch.
2. Then turn off the transmitter power switch.
If the power switches are turned off in the opposite order, the model may unexpectedly run out of control and cause a very danger-
ous situation.
When making adjustments to the model, do so with the engine not running or the motor disconnected.
You may unexpectedly lose control and create a dangerous situation.
Before running (cruising), check the fail-safe function.
Check Method;
Before starting the engine, check the fail-safe function as follows:
1) Turn on the transmitter and receiver power switches.
2) Wait at least one minute, then turn off the transmitter power switch. (The transmitter automatically transfers the fail-safe data to the receiver every minute.)
3) Check if the fail-safe function moves the servos to the preset position when reception fails.
The fail-safe function is a safety feature that minimizes set damage by moving the servos to a preset position when reception fails. However, if set to a dangerous po-
sition, it has the opposite effect. When the reverse function was used to change the operating direction of a servo, the fail-safe function must be reset.
Setting example: Throttle idle or brake position

Battery Handling Precautions

Warning
Never plug the charger into an outlet of other than the indicated voltage.
Plugging the charger into the wrong outlet could result in an explosion or fire.
Never insert or remove the charger while your hands are wet.
You may get an electric shock.
Do not use the T10PX transmitter's battery as the receiver's battery.
Since the transmitter's battery has an overload protection circuit, the output power will be shut down when the high current load is
applied. This may result in runaway or fatal crash.
Always check to be sure your batteries have been charged prior to operating the model.
Should the battery go dead while the model is operating, loss of control will occur and create a very dangerous situation.
To recharge the transmitter battery, use the special charger made for this purpose.
Overcharging could cause the battery to overheat, leak or explode. This may lead to fire, burns, loss of sight and many other types
of injuries.
Caution
Do not use commercial AA size NiCd and NiMH batteries.
Quick charging may cause the battery contacts to overheat and damage the battery holder.

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