FUTABA F-14 Instruction Manual page 2

SAFETY WARNINGS, PLEASE READ.
Before operating your model for the first time, you must read
these instructions very carefully, especially the
safety warnings. If this is your first time operating a remote con-
trolled car, boat, plane or helicopter we recommended that you
seek advice from an experienced pilot.
This transmitter is designed for the use of remote controlled
cars, boats, planes and helicopters only. Ripmax is not liable
for any other application.
SAFETY WARNINGS
Remote controlled models are not conventional toys and are
only to be operated under adult supervision for users below 14
years of age. The assembly and use requires technical under-
standing, care and a safety conscious operation. Faulty assem-
bly or careless operation can cause serious damage to persons
and property.
The manufacturer and retailer of the models have no influence
over the correct assembly and use of the product and therefore
are excluded from any liability claims. Therefore it is important
to read the safety instructions very carefully.
Technical defects of a mechanical or electric nature can result
in the sudden starting of the motor and loose parts can be ca-
tapulted at high speeds into the surrounding area. The same
can be caused by a switched on receiver without the transmitter
being turned on.
This can cause physical harm. Propellers, helicopter
blades and other rotating parts powered by a motor are
always a potential source of danger and can cause injuries.
Therefore, it is essential not to touch any rotating parts. A
rotating propeller can cause the loss of a finger!
Keep a safe distance from rotating parts and propellers once
the electric motor is connected to the battery and also take care
not to touch the rotating parts with any other parts!
Protect your transmitter from dust, dirt and humidity and do not
let your transmitter be in surroundings that are too hot, too cold
or vibrating. Your transmitter is designed to operate correctly
within a temperate range of -15°C - +55°C.
Only use recommended chargers and charge your battery
only for the recommended time period. Please follow the
instructions issued by the battery manufacturer. Overchar-
ging your battery or charging it incorrectly can lead to ex-
plosion. Please ensure correct polarity.
Please avoid pressure and knocks to your transmitter and al-
ways check for damage on the housing, cables and connectors.
Wet or damaged transmitters are not to be used, even after they
have dried out! Please service the transmitter by your Futaba
Service Centre or replace the item.
Wet conditions and damage can cause errors which in turn can
cause the loss of function after short use. Only use the parts
and optional accessories recommended by us and always use
the original Futaba connectors.
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
F-14
WARNING:
Do not touch the antenna during flight as transmission is redu-
ced significantly.
ROUTINE CHECKS BEFORE EVERY START:
• Always switch on the transmitter and then the receiver and
before switching on the receiver, ensure that the throttle stick
is in the neutral position.
• Always switch off the receiver first and then the transmitter.
• Always test range
• Always check all functions and check the direction of rotation
and surface movements for your model.
• Check that the correct mixing functions and switches are
selected.
• Is the battery charged?
• If in doubt, never start the model!
Operating your model
• Never fly above crowds and other pilots.
• Never endanger people or animals.
• Never fly in residential areas or near power lines.
• Never fly near locks or shipping traffic sites
• Never fly your model on public roads, motorways, pathways
and places etc.
Do not use your transmitter in thunder storms.
During flight, never point the transmitter aerial directly at the
model as transmission is greatly reduced in this position. Ideal
is a sideways position towards the model.
INSURANCE
Ground operated models such as cars and boats are usually in-
cluded in general public liability insurance but for flying models
it is required by law to obtain separate liability insurance. If you
have a liability insurance policy, please check with your insu-
rance issuer if flying models are also covered by your policy. If
in doubt, take out a separate liability insurance policy.
Liability exemptions
Ripmax cannot be held liable for any loss, damage or cost in-
curred by user error, faulty installation or any other connected
activities as we cannot oversee and guarantee the correct as-
sembly, usage or maintenance of the transmitter parts
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