Hobbico SWARM Instruction Manual

Swarm
Do not touch the spinning blades or fl y over another person's head. Adult supervision is required.

Safety Precautions:

Warning: Do not modify or alter this unit. Changes or modifi cations to this unit not expressly approved
by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
• Do not turn on the Swarm unless the controller has been turned
on fi rst.
• Keep hands, hair and loose clothing away from the spinning
blades when the power switch is turned ON.
• Turn off the controller and Swarm when not in use.
• Remove the battery from the controller when not in use.
• Parental guidance is recommended while fl ying.
• Always keep your Swarm in sight while fl ying.
Care and Maintenance:
• Always remove batteries from the controller when it is not being used for a
long period of time.
• Wipe the toy gently with a clean, damp cloth.
• Keep the toy away from direct heat.
• Do not submerge the toy into water. This could damage the electronic
assemblies.
Battery Cautions:
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• If the controller uses rechargeable batteries, remove them before recharging.
• Rechargeable batteries should be recharged only by an adult.
• Do not power the controller by mixing different types of batteries, or old and
new batteries.
• Use only batteries of the same or equivalent type as those recommended.
• Install batteries following the correct polarity.
• Remove exhausted batteries from the controller.
• Do not short-circuit the supply terminals.
The Swarm is equipped with a rechargeable LiPo battery. Please pay
attention to the following cautions for safe use:
• Do not dispose of the battery into fi re or heat.
• Do not use or leave the battery near a heat source, such as fi re or a heater.
• Do not strike the battery or throw it against a hard surface.
WARNING:
CHOKING HAZARD —
Small parts.
Not for children under 3 years of age.
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Contents
Controller
• For the best performance, use new alkaline batteries in the
controller.
• Replace the batteries in the controller with new ones as soon
as any function becomes diminished.
• Keep these instructions for future reference.
• Follow the operating instructions exactly.
• Your controller's built-in charger is made specifi cally for the
rechargeable Swarm LiPo battery. Do not use it to charge any
other battery.
• Do not immerse the battery into water. Keep the battery cool and dry.
• When recharging the battery, use only the charger designed for that purpose.
• Do not over-discharge the battery.
• Do not connect the battery to an electrical outlet.
• Do not directly solder the battery or pierce it with a nail or other sharp object.
• Do not transport or store the battery together with metal objects such as
necklaces, hairpins, etc.
• Do not disassemble or alter the battery.
• Charge the battery every six months.
• Turn off your equipment power switch after use.
• Recycle used batteries after covering the battery terminals with insulation
tape or inserting the battery into an individual polybag.
Note:
• Parental guidance is recommended when installing or replacing batteries.
• Static electricity may cause the toy to malfunction, requiring you to turn it off
and back on before fl ying again.
Specifi c Note to Adults:
• Regularly examine all parts of the toy for damage. If any is found, do not use
the toy again until the damage has been repaired.
• This toy is not intended for children under 3 years old.
• This toy must be used only with the recommended charger.
• Do not try to charge other batteries with the controller's charger.
"This product is in compliance with the
essential requirements and other relevant
provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC."
Swarm:
• Durable, pre-colored foam insect body
• On/off switch and charging jack
• Counter-rotating rotor blades for stable fl ight
• Built-in LiPo (lithium-polymer) rechargeable fl ight battery
• Realistic left/right and up/down insect-like movement
Controller:
• Two-channel digital proportional control
• Trim knob to adjust fl ight orientation
• Charge status and power-on LEDs
• Easy Swarm battery recharging from the controller
Instruction Manual
FCC REQUIREMENT
CAUTION: Changes or modifi cations to this product not
expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
may void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
Do not touch the spinning blades
or fl y over another person's head.
Adult supervision is required.
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www.hobbicotoys.com
Hobbico, Inc.,Champaign, IL 61826
Main Features
This device complies with Part 15 of
the FCC rules. Operation is subject
to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful
interference, and (2) this device
must accept any interference
received, including interference that
may cause undesired operation.
Battery Requirements for Swarm:
Power Supply: =====
Rating: DC 3.7V
Batteries: 1 x 3.7V LiPo Rechargeable
Battery Pack
Requires: 1 x 3.7V LiPo Rechargeable
Battery Pack (included)
Battery Requirement for Controller:
Power Supply: ======
Rating: DC 9V
Batteries: 6 x 1.5V "AA"
Requires: 6 x 1.5V "AA" size
batteries (not included)
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