Summary of Contents for Horizon Hobby BLADE 120 S2
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Instruction Manual Bedienungsanleitung Manuel d’utilisation Manuale di Istruzioni...
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NOTICE All instructions, warranties and other collateral documents are subject to change at the sole discretion of Horizon Hobby, LLC. For up-to-date product literature, visit horizonhobby.com or towerhobbies.com and click on the support or resources tab for this product. Meaning of Special Language The following terms are used throughout the product literature to indicate various levels of potential harm when operating this product: WARNING: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create the probability of property damage, collateral damage,...
First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist • Remove and inspect contents ❏ Always turn the transmitter on first • Begin charging the flight battery ❏ Plug the flight battery into the lead from the ESC ❏ Allow the receiver and ESC to initialize and arm properly •...
64 Apache™ RTF varies from the standard DXe layout. available at www.spektrumrc.com. To use the DXe transmitter with the Blade 120 S2, channel 6 must be reversed. To reverse channel 6: 1. While powering on the DXe, hold the left and right sticks in the top-inside corners as shown.
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DX6i SETUP LIST ADJUST LIST Model Type Acro TRAVEL ADJ D/R & Expo Channel Travel Chan Sw Pos Expo* REVERSE THRO 100/100 Channel Direction AILE AILE 100/100 THRO ELEV 100/100 AILE ELEV RUDD 100/100 ELEV GEAR 100/100 RUDD RUDD PITC 100/100 GEAR FLAPS...
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SYSTEM SETUP FUNCTION LIST Model Type Servo Setup ACRO Chan Travel Reverse Chan Travel Reverse SW Select 100/100 Normal 100/100 Normal Trainer Aux 1 100/100 Normal 100/100 Reverse F Mode Gear 100/100 Normal 100/100 Normal All Others 100/100 Normal D/R & Expo D/R &...
Installing the Flight Battery 1. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position (A) and After initialization is complete: center all trims. • If the aircraft is bound correctly to the transmitter, the LED will change to show the currently selected flight mode. 2.
To bind or re-bind your helicopter to your chosen transmitter, follow the directions below. General Binding Procedure (BNF) 1. Disconnect the flight battery from the helicopter. 2. Refer the Transmitter Setup Table to correctly setup your transmitter. 3. Lower the throttle stick to the lowest position and center all trims on your transmitter. 4.
Control Tests Test the controls prior to the first flight to ensure the servos, linkages and parts operate correctly. Ensure the throttle is in the low position when doing the control tests. Elevator Left Side View Left Side View Elevator down Elevator up Aileron Rear View...
Flying the 120 S2 Consult your local laws and ordinances before choosing a After you become comfortable hovering, you can progress location to fly your aircraft. into flying the model to different locations, keeping the tail pointed towards you at all times. You can also ascend and We recommend flying your aircraft outside in calm winds descend using the throttle stick.
7-channel Spektrum DXe but will not mode mode or download the Blade 120 S2 model setup file to respond to control input your transmitter from www.spektrumrc.com Disconnect the flight battery, place the throttle stick in the Throttle too high and/or throttle trim lowest position and lower the throttle trim a few clicks.
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Problem Possible Cause Solution Flight battery charge is low Completely recharge the flight battery Helicopter has reduced flight Replace the flight battery and follow the flight battery Flight battery is damaged time or is underpowered instructions Flight conditions might be too cold Make sure the battery is warm (room temperature) before use Power off the transmitter.
Exploded View Parts List Part # Description Part # Description BLH1100 120 S2 RTF 15 BLH3115 Rotor Head Linkage BLH1180 120 S2 BNF 16 BLH3106 Main gear 1 SPMSH2029L Linear Long, 35mm lead 17 BLH3706 Landing gear Set 2 SPMSH2030L Linear Long, 60mm lead 18 BLH3114 Main Blade grips with Hardware and screws 3 BLH1101...
Product, (iv) attempted service by anyone other Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number. Pack the Product than a Horizon Hobby authorized service center, (v) Product not securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes purchased from an authorized Horizon dealer, (vi) Product not...
Blade 120 S2 RTF (BLH1100) Blade 120 S2 BNF (BLH1180) Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this Horizon Hobby, LLC hereby declares that this product is product is in compliance with the essential in compliance with the essential requirements and other requirements and other relevant provisions of the RED, relevant provisions of the RED and EMC Directives.
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