IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS ● Only use the included charger with the included battery or replacement part (GPMP0412). ● Do not attempt to use this charger with NiCd or NiMH battery packs. ● Never charge in excess of 4.20V per cell. ●...
Further, Heli-Max reserves the right to change or modify this warranty without notice. In that Heli-Max has no control over the fi nal assembly or material used for fi nal assembly, no liability shall be assumed nor accepted for any damage resulting from the use by the user of the fi...
INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the Heli-Max AXE CXn Helicopter. We are certain you will get many hours of enjoyment out of this model. If you should have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at helihotline@hobbico.
Product Support. When reporting defective or missing parts, use the part names exactly as they are written in the Kit Contents list. Heli-Max Product Support Ph: (217) 398-8970, ext. 5 3002 N. Apollo Drive, Suite 1...
INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES INSTALL THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES ❏ Open the battery cover on the back of the transmitter, and install four AA batteries. Double check the polarity of each battery before replacing the battery cover. ❏ Turn on the transmitter and verify that the LED indicator glows solid red. Turn the transmitter off for now.
CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY CHARGING THE FLIGHT BATTERY WARNING!! The charger supplied with the Heli-Max AXE CXn Helicopter contains protective circuitry. If you experience any diffi culties while charging the battery, please disconnect the battery from the charger and unplug the charger from the power source. Allow the battery and charger to rest for two hours as this will allow the charge protection circuit to reset.
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❏ Plug the battery into the charger. The charge indicator light will turn red; this indicates that the battery is being charged. Once the battery is completely charged, the charge indicator light will turn solid green. Disconnect the battery from the charger. Under normal operating conditions, the battery may take up to one hour to recharge.
LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE LITHIUM BATTERY HANDLING & USAGE WARNING! Read the entire instruction sheet included with this battery. Failure to follow all instructions could cause permanent damage to the battery and its surroundings, and may cause bodily harm! ●...
TURNING THE MODEL ON TURNING THE MODEL ON ❏ Place the helicopter on its side and slide the battery into the battery compartment. Connect the fl ight battery and place the helicopter onto a fl at surface. ❏ Turn the transmitter on and allow the helicopter to remain still for 10 seconds. Always step 15 feet [4.5m] away from the AXE CXn Helicopter before operating the throttle.
TRANSMITTER CONTROLS TRANSMITTER CONTROLS All controls are described with the tail pointing directly toward you. This is the best way to fl y in the beginning since it keeps the control inputs oriented the same direction. Once you start getting comfortable you can work on side hovering and nose-in.
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Moving the cyclic stick right will cause the helicopter to tilt right and start moving that direction. Helicopter Moves Right Helicopter Moves Right Helicopter Moves Right Moving the cyclic stick left will cause the helicopter to tilt left and start moving that direction.
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Moving the cyclic stick forward (away from you) will cause the helicopter to tilt forward and start moving that Helicopter Moves Forward Helicopter Moves Forward Helicopter Moves Forward direction. Moving the collective stick up (away from you) will cause the helicopter to climb higher.
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Moving the tail rotor stick towards the left will cause the helicopter nose to rotate left (counterclockwise). Nose Rotates Left Nose Rotates Left Nose Rotates Left Moving the tail rotor stick towards the right will cause the helicopter nose to rotate right (clockwise).
FLYING FLYING The Heli-Max AXE CXn is a lightweight helicopter. Taking that into consideration, you should only fl y indoors or in calm winds less than 1mph. The AXE CXn should be fl own in a large area of at least 50 feet [15.25m] square with no obstacles.
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Landing Level the helicopter into a steady hover and slowly decrease power until the helicopter settles onto the ground. Basic Maneuvers Once you become comfortable with hovering at different orientations and landing, it’s time to move on to more advanced maneuvers. Slow Pirouettes –...
MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR The Heli-Max ® AXE CXn is an extremely small helicopter. Working on a model this size will require small tools. The DTXR0170 DuraTrax ® Precision Phillips Screwdriver 00x75mm is recommended. On occasion it will be necessary to replace damaged parts after a crash.
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Replacing the Flybar Remove the fl ybar linkage from the blade grip. Press outward on one side of the head block and simply rotate the fl ybar carrier from the head block. Once the fl ybar carrier has been removed, remove the fl ybar weight bolts and remove the fl...
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Replacing the Main Gear The AXE CXn uses an inner solid main shaft and a hollow outer main shaft. To access the main rotor gears it will be necessary to remove the landing gear fi rst. Remove the lower main gear retaining screw. The lower gear will simply drop down off the main shaft.
ORDERING PARTS ORDERING PARTS Replacement parts for the Heli-Max AXE CXn are available using the order numbers in the Replacement Parts List that follows. The fastest, most economical service can be provided by your hobby dealer. To locate a hobby dealer, visit the Hobbico web site at www.hobbico.com.
EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST EXPLODED VIEW & PARTS LIST 23 22 2 - Red 4 - White 32 - Blue 33 - Yellow...
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Item Part Number Part Description HMXE7337 Replacment Screw Set AXE CXn HMXE7418 Canopy Red AXE CXn HMXE7419 Canopy Mounting Rod w Grommets AXE CXn HMXE7365 Canopy White AXE CXn HMXE7913 Landing Gear Assembly AXE CXn HMXE7914 Main Frame AXE CXn HMXE8041 Upper Rotor Drive Gear AXE CXn HMXE8042...
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Replacement Screw Set Canopy Red CXn Canopy Rod-Grommets 1 Set HMXE7337 HMXE7418 1 Set HMXE7419 Canopy White CXn Axe CXn Landing Gear Main Frame 1 Pc HMXE7365 1 Pc HMXE7913 1 Pc HMXE7914 Upper Rotor Gear Lower Rotor Gear Lower Blades Axe CXn 1 Set HMXE8041 1 Set...
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Outer Shaft Collar Swash Plate Axe CXn Outer Shaft Axe CXn 1 Set HMXE8575 1 Set HMXE8576 1 Pc HMXE8577 Pushrod Axe CXn Main Blade Links Lower Rotor Head 1 Set HMXE8578 2 Pcs HMXE8579 1 Pc HMXE8580 Inner Shaft Colar Axe CXn Blade Grips Axe CXn Inner Shaft Assembly 1 Pc...
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Bearing Set Axe CXn Upper Motor Axe CXn Lower Motor Axe CXn 1 Set HMXE8836 1 Set HMXG8025 1 Set HMXG8026 Transmitter Axe CXn E Board Axe CXn LiPo Battery Axe CXn 1 Pc HMXJ2020 1 Set HMXM2031 1 Pc GPMP0412 LiPo Battery Charger 1 Pc...
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