Mali Racing desertfighter 2 3015 User Manual page 30

Control LED (b)
The control LED indicates the switched-on state of the transmitter.
Function switch (d)
The transmitter can be switched on or off using the function switch..
Undervoltage indicator (f)
The LED indicates the state of charge of the transmitter batteries. The battery voltage is sufficient (> 9V) as long
as the LED is green.
Bind button (g)
To restore/establish the link between transmitter and receiver after changing the receiver and transmitter or to
rectify an error.
Dual rate control steer angle (i)
The
deflection of the servo steering can be set in the range of 0% to 100%. This setting affects both the stee-
ring directions, to the right and left equally..
Putting the model into operation
Switch on the transmitter and connect the powerpack in
the car to the ESC
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Charging the rechargeable drive battery
If you want to use a charging device different to the
one that comes with your model,
be very sure to follow the operating instructions for
the charging device.
Charge the rechargeable battery outside the model to avo-
id overheating during the charging process.
The charging connection cable for the rechargeable drive
battery is equipped with a reverse-polarity-protected plug
system.
Connect the plug-in mains adapter 230 V mains volta-
ge. The cable has to be unwound for operation.
Connect the drive battery with the balance-charger
(page 7) Disconnect the rechargeable battery after 3 hours at the latest or if the battery charger gets very hot.
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CAUTION!
Before the rechargeable battery may be recharged after a trip, it has to cool down completely.
Put the charged drive battery into the model
Undo the two cotter pins for the rechargeable battery mounting device and take off the cover
Put the rechargeable drive battery into the battery holder on the longitudinal edge.
Put some foam rubber into the battery tray to make the rechargeable battery fit snugly.
Replace the cover and re-secure it with the cotter pins.
Make a visual check of the model
Are the wheel lugs and screw connections tightened snugly?
Is the servo control lever attached snugly on the servo shaft?
Is the rechargeable drive battery charged and fixed in the mounting device?
Do the rotating and moveable parts moved smoothly?
Are the cables installed and secured such that they cannot get into the moving parts?
Are the threaded rings for the spring preload adjusted the same on both sides of an axle?
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