Before You - Traxxas 6708 Stampede 4X4 VXL Owner's Manual

BEFORE YOU PROCEED
Carefully read and follow all instructions in this and any
accompanying materials to prevent serious damage to your
model. Failure to follow these instructions will be considered
abuse and/or neglect.
Before running your model, look over this entire manual and
examine the model carefully. If for some reason you decide it is not
what you wanted, then do not continue any further. Your hobby
dealer absolutely cannot accept a model for return or exchange
after it has been run.
Warnings, Helpful Hints, & Cross-References
Throughout this manual, you'll notice warnings and helpful hints
identiied by the icons below. Be sure to read them!
An important warning about personal safety or avoiding
damage to your model and related components.
Special advice from Traxxas to make things easier
and more fun.
Refers you to a page with a related topic.
SUPPORT
If you have any questions about your model or its operation,
call the Traxxas Technical Support Line toll-free at:
1-888-TRAXXAS (1-888-872-9927)*
Technical support is available Monday through Friday from
8:30am to 9:00pm central time. Technical assistance is also available
at Traxxas.com/support. You may also e-mail customer support with
your question at support@Traxxas.com. Join thousands of registered
members in our online community at Traxxas.com.
Traxxas offers a full-service, on-site repair facility to handle any
of your Traxxas service needs. Maintenance and replacement
parts may be purchased directly from Traxxas by phone or online
at BuyTraxxas.com. You can save time, along with shipping
and handling costs, by purchasing replacement parts from your
local dealer.
Do not hesitate to contact us with any of your product support needs.
We want you to be thoroughly satisied with your new model!
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model. Operate
your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting, safe, and fun
for you and those around you. Failure to operate your model in a safe and
responsible manner may result in property damage and serious injury.
The precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly followed to help
ensure safe operation. You alone must see that the instructions are followed
and the precautions are adhered to.
Important Points to Remember
• Your model is not intended for use on public roads or congested areas
where its operation can conlict with or disrupt pedestrian or vehicular
trafic.
• Never, under any circumstances, operate the model in crowds of people.
Your model is very fast and could cause injury if allowed to collide with
anyone.
• Because your model is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio interference
from many sources that are beyond your control. Since radio interference
can cause momentary losses of radio control, always allow a safety margin
in all directions around the model in order to prevent collisions.
• The motor, battery, and speed control can become hot during use. Be
careful to avoid getting burned.
• Don't operate your model at night, or anytime your line of sight to the
model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.
• Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.
Speed Control
Your model's electronic speed control (ESC) is an extremely powerful
electronic device capable of delivering high current. Please closely follow
these precautions to prevent damage to the speed control or other
components.
• Disconnect the Battery: Always disconnect the battery or batteries from the
speed control when not in use.
• Insulate the Wires: Always insulate exposed wiring with heat shrink tubing
to prevent short circuits.
• Water and Electronics Do Not Mix: The speed control is waterproof for
use in mud, snow, puddles, and other wet conditions. Make certain the
other components of your model are waterproof or have suficient water
resistance before driving in wet conditions.
• Transmitter on First: Switch on your transmitter irst before switching on
the speed control to prevent runaways and erratic performance.
• Do not remove the heat sinks from the ESC. Three heat sinks are factory-
installed on the speed control and must be used for maximum cooling and
performance.
*Toll-free support is available to U.S. residents only.
Traxxas
1100 Klein Road
Plano, Texas 75074
Phone: 972-265-8000
Toll-free 1-888-TRAXXAS
Internet
Traxxas.com
E-mail: support@Traxxas.com
Entire contents ©2012 Traxxas.
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