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INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD / INFORMATION SUR LA SÉCURITÉ / SICHERHEITSINFORMATION
INFORMACIÓN DE SEGURIDAD / INFORMATION SUR LA SÉCURITÉ / SICHERHEITSINFORMATION
Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible manner may
Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible manner may
result in property damage and serious injury. The precautions outlined
result in property damage and serious injury. The precautions outlined
in this manual should be strictly followed to help ensure safe operation.
in this manual should be strictly followed to help ensure safe operation.
You alone must see that the instructions are followed and the
You alone must see that the instructions are followed and the
precautions are adhered to.
precautions are adhered to.
Important Points to Remember
Important Points to Remember
• Your model is not intended for use on public roads or congested
• Your model is not intended for use on public roads or congested
areas where its operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or
areas where its operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or
vehicular traffic.
vehicular traffic.
• Never, under any circumstances, operate the model in crowds of
• Never, under any circumstances, operate the model in crowds of
people. Your model could cause injury if allowed to collide with
people. Your model could cause injury if allowed to collide with
anyone.
anyone.
• Because your model is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio
• Because your model is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio
interference from many sources that are beyond your control.
interference from many sources that are beyond your control.
Since radio interference can cause momentary loss of radio
Since radio interference can cause momentary loss of radio
control, always allow a safety margin in all directions around the
control, always allow a safety margin in all directions around the
model in order to prevent collisions.
model in order to prevent collisions.
• The motor, battery, and speed control can become hot during use.
• The motor, battery, and speed control can become hot during use.
Be careful to avoid getting burned.
Be careful to avoid getting burned.
the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.
the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.
• Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.
• Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.
Speed Control
Speed Control
powerful electronic device capable of delivering high current.
powerful electronic device capable of delivering high current.
Please closely follow these precautions to prevent damage to the
Please closely follow these precautions to prevent damage to the
speed control or other components.
speed control or other components.
• Disconnect the Battery: Always disconnect the battery from the
• Disconnect the Battery: Always disconnect the battery from the
speed control when not in use.
speed control when not in use.
shrink tubing to prevent short circuits.
shrink tubing to prevent short circuits.
• Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter first before
• Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter first before
switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic
switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic
performance.
performance.
during use, so be careful not to touch them until they cool. Supply
during use, so be careful not to touch them until they cool. Supply
adequate airflow for cooling.
adequate airflow for cooling.
• Use the Factory-Installed Connectors: Do not change the battery and
• Use the Factory-Installed Connectors: Do not change the battery and
motor connectors. Improper wiring can cause fire or damage
motor connectors. Improper wiring can cause fire or damage
polarity voltage.
polarity voltage.
NIMH Battery Pack
NIMH Battery Pack
batteries when they reach the end of their useful life. Do not throw
batteries when they reach the end of their useful life. Do not throw
display the
display the
they are recyclable. To find a recycling center near you, ask your
they are recyclable. To find a recycling center near you, ask your
local hobby dealer or visit www.call2recycle.org
local hobby dealer or visit www.call2recycle.org
Your model is able to use LiPo batteries.
Your model is able to use LiPo batteries.
Charging and discharging batteries has the
Charging and discharging batteries has the
if not performed per the instructions. Before use, read and follow
if not performed per the instructions. Before use, read and follow
fire if not properly handled per the instructions and require special
fire if not properly handled per the instructions and require special
care and handling procedures for long life and safe operation. LiPo
care and handling procedures for long life and safe operation. LiPo
batteries are intended only for advanced users that are educated
batteries are intended only for advanced users that are educated
SAFETY INFORMATION
SAFETY INFORMATION
battery packs without the supervision of a knowledgeable and
battery packs without the supervision of a knowledgeable and
responsible adult. Dispose of used batteries according to the
responsible adult. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
instructions.
batteries:
batteries:
• LiPo batteries have a minimum safe discharge voltage threshold
• LiPo batteries have a minimum safe discharge voltage threshold
equipped with built-in Low-Voltage Detection that stops the
equipped with built-in Low-Voltage Detection that stops the
vehicle when LiPo batteries have reached their minimum voltage
vehicle when LiPo batteries have reached their minimum voltage
immediately to prevent the battery pack from being discharged
immediately to prevent the battery pack from being discharged
below its safe minimum threshold.
below its safe minimum threshold.
• Low-Voltage Detection is just one part of a comprehensive plan
• Low-Voltage Detection is just one part of a comprehensive plan
for safe LiPo battery use. It is critical to follow all instructions for
for safe LiPo battery use. It is critical to follow all instructions for
safe and proper charging, use, and storage of LiPo batteries. Make
safe and proper charging, use, and storage of LiPo batteries. Make
sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries. If you have
sure you understand how to use your LiPo batteries. If you have
questions about LiPo battery usage, please consult with your local
questions about LiPo battery usage, please consult with your local
hobby dealer or contact the battery manufacturer. As a reminder,
hobby dealer or contact the battery manufacturer. As a reminder,
all batteries should be recycled at the end of their useful life.
all batteries should be recycled at the end of their useful life.
adapter port to charge LiPo batteries. Never use NiMH or NiCad type
adapter port to charge LiPo batteries. Never use NiMH or NiCad type
chargers or charge modes to charge LiPo batteries. DO NOT charge
chargers or charge modes to charge LiPo batteries. DO NOT charge
with a NiMH-only charger. The use of a NiMH or NiCad charger or
with a NiMH-only charger. The use of a NiMH or NiCad charger or
charge mode will damage the batteries and may cause fire and
charge mode will damage the batteries and may cause fire and
personal injury.
personal injury.
packs in series or parallel may result in improper charger cell
packs in series or parallel may result in improper charger cell
recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to
recognition and an improper charging rate that may lead to
overcharging, cell imbalance, cell damage, and fire.
overcharging, cell imbalance, cell damage, and fire.
• ALWAYS inspect your LiPo batteries carefully before
• ALWAYS inspect your LiPo batteries carefully before
charging. Look for any loose leads or connectors,
charging. Look for any loose leads or connectors,
damaged wire insulation, damaged cell packaging, impact
damaged wire insulation, damaged cell packaging, impact
deformity, missing labels, or any other damage or irregularity.
deformity, missing labels, or any other damage or irregularity.
If any of these conditions are observed, do not charge or use
If any of these conditions are observed, do not charge or use
the battery pack. Follow the disposal instructions included with
the battery pack. Follow the disposal instructions included with
your battery to properly and safely dispose of the battery.
your battery to properly and safely dispose of the battery.
• DO NOT store or charge LiPo batteries with or around other
• DO NOT store or charge LiPo batteries with or around other
batteries or battery packs of any type, including other LiPos.
batteries or battery packs of any type, including other LiPos.
DO NOT store in direct sunlight. DO NOT allow the storage
DO NOT store in direct sunlight. DO NOT allow the storage
car, or the cells may be damaged and create a fire risk.
car, or the cells may be damaged and create a fire risk.
• DO NOT disassemble LiPo batteries or cells.
• DO NOT disassemble LiPo batteries or cells.
•DO NOT attempt to build your own LiPo battery pack from
•DO NOT attempt to build your own LiPo battery pack from
loose cells.
loose cells.
Charging and handling precautions for all battery types:
Charging and handling precautions for all battery types:
configuration of the battery to be charged.
configuration of the battery to be charged.
circuit, batteries that have been altered from original manufacturer
circuit, batteries that have been altered from original manufacturer
configuration, or batteries that have missing or unreadable labels,
configuration, or batteries that have missing or unreadable labels,
preventing you from properly identifying the battery type and
preventing you from properly identifying the battery type and
Specifications.
Specifications.
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