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4M Hover Racer Quick Start Manual

4M Hover Racer Quick Start Manual

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Hover Racer
WARNING:
CHOCKING HAZARD - Small parts.
Not for Children under 3 years.
To Parents: Please read all instructions before giving guidance to your children.
A. SAFETY MESSAGES
1. This kit is intended for children aged 10 and over. All project-related assembly and operations should be
done under adult supervision.
2. This kit and the finished product contain small parts which may constitute a choking hazard if used
inappropriately. Keep away from children under 3 years of age.
3. To prevent potential short-circuits, never touch the contacts inside the battery compartment with any
metal object.
4. Carefully examine the plastic propeller before you put in on the motor spindle. If you see any defects in the
blades or on the outer rim, do not run the motor. Refer to the Questions and Comments section on this sheet
and contact our customer service for a replacement.
5. The propeller spins at high speed when the motor is turned on. To prevent potential injuries, do not touch
it with your fingers or any objects. Adult supervision is required throughout.
6. Verify that the switch is turned off when inserting/replacing the batteries. Otherwise the propeller will
spin immediately once all batteries are installed
B. USE OF BATTERIES
1. This kit requires four AAA, 1.5-volt batteries (not included).
2. For best results, always use fresh batteries.
3. Insert the batteries in the battery compartment according to the correct polarities.
4. Remove the batteries when not in use.
5. To prevent potential damage to the kit, immediately replace drained batteries.
6. Rechargeable batteries must be removed from the kit before recharging.
7. Rechargeable batteries must be recharged under adult supervision.
8. Do not attempt to charge non-rechargeable batteries.
9. Do not mix old and new batteries.
10. Do not mix alkaline, standard (Carbon-Zinc) or rechargeable (Nickel-Cadmium) batteries.
11. Ensure that the supply terminals are not short-circuited.

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Summary of Contents for 4M Hover Racer

  • Page 1 Hover Racer WARNING: CHOCKING HAZARD - Small parts. Not for Children under 3 years. To Parents: Please read all instructions before giving guidance to your children. A. SAFETY MESSAGES 1. This kit is intended for children aged 10 and over. All project-related assembly and operations should be done under adult supervision.
  • Page 2 C. CONTENTS 1. 1 x base panel, 2. 1 x plastic skirt, 3. 1 x arch template, 4. 1 x duct template, 5. 1 x battery compartment with switch and wires, 6. 1 x battery compartment cover, 7. 1 x motor stand, 8.
  • Page 3 D. ASSEMBLY Follow these steps to assemble your Hover Racer. Assembling the hover base body 1. Take the base panel. Apply double-sided adhesive tape along the three edges on one side as shown. 2. Apply double-sided adhesive tape on one side of the duct template as shown. Trim the excess tape.
  • Page 4 Assembling the propeller engine 9. Place the motor stand on the battery compartment and secure it with three screws. 10. Place the motor inside the motor stand, with the wires pointing towards the curved leg of the stand. Feed the wires down through the holes at the top of the stand, and out through the hole at the bottom. 11.
  • Page 5 13. Push the propeller firmly onto the motor spindle. 14. Push the fixing bars into their holes under the base. Put the battery compartment in place (with the propeller towards the duct) so that the pegs on its underside fit into the holes in the attachment bars. Secure the bars to the battery compartment with four screws.
  • Page 6: Operation

    Warning: Always check the propeller is not broken before each use. Place your Hover Racer on a wood or tiled floor and aim it away from any obstructions. Turn on the motor. The skirt should inflate and the Hover Racer should move forward, skimming across the floor. Real hovercraft can travel across water, but don't try to operate your model Hover Racer over water, as it will become damaged should it be submerged.
  • Page 7 You are also welcome to contact our marketing support team at Email: infodesk@4M-IND.com, Fax (852) 25911566, Tel (852) 28936241, Web site: WWW.4M-IND.COM...