First Flight Preparation; Flying Checklist; Charging Warnings; Battery Charging - BNF Blade mCP Instruction Manual

First Flight Preparation

• Remove and inspect contents
• Begin charging the fl ight battery
• Program your computer transmitter (BNF only)
• Install the fl ight battery in the helicopter
(once it has been fully charged)
• Bind your transmitter (BNF only)
• Familiarize yourself with the controls
• Find a suitable area for fl ying

Charging Warnings

CAUTION: All instructions and warnings
must be followed exactly. Mishandling of Li-Po
batteries can result in a fi re, personal injury and/or
property damage.
• NEVER LEAVE CHARGING BATTERIES UNATTENDED.
• NEVER CHARGE BATTERIES OVERNIGHT.
• By handling, charging or using the included Li-Po battery,
you assume all risks associated with lithium batteries.
• If at any time the battery begins to balloon or swell, discon-
tinue use immediately. If charging or discharging, discontinue
and disconnect. Continuing to use, charge or discharge a
battery that is ballooning or swelling can result in fi re.
• Always store the battery at room temperature in a dry
area for best results.
• Always transport or temporarily store the battery in a
temperature range of 40–120º F (5–49° C).
• Do not store battery or model in a car or direct sunlight.
If stored in a hot car, the battery can be damaged or
even catch fi re.

Battery Charging

USB Li-Po
Charger
DC Input:5.0V 500mA
DC Output:4.2V 500mA
CAUTION: Only use chargers specifi cally designed
to charge the included Li-Po battery. Failure to do
so could result in fi re, causing injury or property damage.
CAUTION: Never exceed the recommended
charge rate.
The USB battery charger (EFLC1013) included with your
aircraft has been designed to safely charge the 1S 3.7V
210mAh 40C Li-Po fl ight battery. Refer to the charging warn-
ings. It is recommended to charge the battery pack while you
are inspecting the aircraft. The fl ight battery will be required
to confi rm proper aircraft operation in future steps.
NOTICE: Inspect the battery to make sure it is not dam-
aged e.g., swollen, bent, broken or punctured. Charge only
batteries that are cool to the touch and are not damaged.
EN
SOLID RED LED
–Charging
LED OFF
–Charge
Complete
EFLC1013

Flying Checklist

❏ Always turn the transmitter on fi rst
❏ Plug the fl ight battery into the lead from the ESC
❏ Allow the receiver and ESC to initialize and arm properly
❏ Fly the model
❏ Land the model
❏ Unplug the fl ight battery from the ESC
❏ Always turn the transmitter off last
• Always charge batteries away from fl ammable materials.
• Always inspect the battery before charging.
• Always disconnect the battery after charging, and
let the charger cool between charges.
• Always constantly monitor the temperature of the
battery pack while charging.
• ONLY USE A CHARGER SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO
CHARGE LI-PO BATTERIES. Failure to charge the battery
with a compatible charger may cause a fi re resulting in
personal injury and/or property damage.
• Never discharge Li-Po cells to below 3V under load.
• Never cover warning labels with hook and loop strips.
• Never charge batteries outside recommended levels.
• Never charge damaged batteries.
• Never attempt to dismantle or alter the charger.
• Never allow minors to charge battery packs.
• Never charge batteries in extremely hot or cold places
(recommended between 40–120° F or (5–49° C) or
place in direct sunlight.
1. Insert the charger into a USB port. The charger only uses
power from the USB port. USB power supplies, such as
those used to charge cellular phones, can also be used.
2. Connect the battery to the charger as shown in the illustra-
tion above. When you make the connection successfully, the
LED on the charger turns solid red, indicating charging has
begun. Charging a fully discharged (not over-discharged)
210mAh battery takes approximately 30 minutes. The LED
goes out when the charge is complete.
CHARGING (Solid Red LED)
MAX CHARGE (LED OFF)
3. Always disconnect the fl ight battery from the charger
immediately upon completion of charging.
CAUTION: Once charging is complete,
immediately remove the battery. Never leave a
battery connected to the charger.
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