GRAUPNER DISCUS 2CT Building Instructions page 16

The operator of the model must be in full possession of his or her bodily and mental
faculties. As with car driving, operating a model aircraft under the influence of alcohol
or drugs is not permissible under any circumstances.
If there are passers-by or spectators at your flying site, make sure that they are aware
of the dangers inherent in your activity before you start the motor, and insist that they
keep a safe distance away.
Always keep a safe distance away from people and objects when flying; never fly low
over people's heads, and never fly directly towards them.
Radio-controlled models should only be flown in "normal" weather conditions, i.e. a
temperature range of -5° to +35° C. More extreme temperatures can lead to changes in
battery capacity and material characteristics, weakened glued joints and other
unwanted effects.
All model flyers should behave in a way that minimises the danger to people and
property. Never act in any manner which will disturb other flyers and jeopardise safe,
orderly flying at the site.
Never operate your model aircraft close to high-tension overhead cables, industrial
sites, residential areas, public roads, school playgrounds, sports grounds etc.
Pre-flight checks
Before every flying session check that all the model's working systems are
functioning correctly. Switch the transmitter on and extend the aerial to full length,
then switch on the receiver. Ensure that all the control surfaces are at centre (trims
neutral), that they deflect to both sides and in the correct "sense" (left stick = left
rudder, etc.). Ask a friend to hold the model for you, and repeat the checks with the
motor running.
If you are flying a model aircraft for the first time we strongly recommend that you ask
an experienced modeller to check the aeroplane first and be ready to help you during
the first few flights.
Don't ignore our warnings. They refer to materials and situations which, if ignored,
can result in fatal injury or permanent damage.
Propellers and other rotating parts which are powered by a motor constitute a
permanent hazard and represent a real risk of injury. Don't touch them with any part of
your body. For example, a propeller spinning at high speed can easily cut your finger
badly.
Keep well clear of the rotational plane of the propeller. You never know when some
part may come loose and fly off at high speed, hitting you or anybody else in the
vicinity. Under certain circumstances this can result in serious personal injury. Never
touch the revolving propeller with any object.
Ensure that it is impossible for any object to stall or block the propeller.
Every time you intend to operate your model check carefully that it and everything
attached to it (e.g. propeller, RC components etc.) is in good condition and
undamaged. If you find a fault, do not fly the model until you have corrected it.
GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
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