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Tail Rotor
Congratulations on your purchase of
this remote control model helicopter
from Swann! We were going to tell you
all about how much fun these are, the
tricks you can do and how many hours
of enjoyment you're going to get out
of it, but we figure that if we just talk
about how to fly it, you'll discover the
fun for yourself!
NOTICE: Before using this
helicopter, read this operating
guide carefully, and obey all
warnings and caution labels.
Seriously, it's no fun if
someone gets hurt.
MSML050411E
Micro Lightning
Upper Rotors
Charging Socket (far side)
Left Stick
Balance Bars
Lower Rotors
Power Switch
IR LEDs
IR Band Selector
Rotational Trim
Power
Indicator LED
Right Stick
Power Switch
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- Page 1 Congratulations on your purchase of Left Stick this remote control model helicopter Power from Swann! We were going to tell you Indicator LED all about how much fun these are, the tricks you can do and how many hours of enjoyment you’re going to get out...
- Page 2 Operating Instructions Recharging and Battery Replacement Ensure the helicopter is turned OFF before attempting to charge it. If left on, it won’t charge. Check the orientation of the power cable carefully when connecting it to the helicopter. If it feels tough to insert or you need to use force, it’s probably upside down! It’ll take 45 –...
- Page 3 Basic Principles of Flight Moving up and down: The helicopter moves up and down by varying the speed of its main rotors (those two big things that spin). You can control how fast these spin by using the left stick on the controller.
- Page 4 Operating Instructions Flying Guide Wind: Basically, these are (approximately) 1/40th scale helicopters. Full sized helicopters can’t fly in high winds – and neither can the models. If a full sized helicopter has difficulty overcoming 50mph winds, then the model will have the same difficulty with 1~2 mph winds (i.e. 1/40th as much). There’s nothing that can be done about this, it’s just physics.
- Page 5 Back & Forwards, Up & Down: This helicopter features counter-rotating coaxial rotors (a fancy way of saying two rotors which spin in opposite directions). If you’re any kind of expert on helicopters, you’ll know that this is not the same way that full-scale helicopters are usually made – they’ve got a uni-directional main rotors with a vertical tail rotor.
- Page 6 Battery Safety Instructions • Requires 4 x 1.5V AA Alkaline batteries (not included) • Batteries are small objects. • Replacing batteries must be undertaken by a competent adult. • Follow the polarity diagram ( + / - ) in the battery compartment. •...
- Page 7 Important Safety Instructions CAUTION: Never fly near your face. Keep rotor away from your fingers, hair, eyes and other body parts. Always lift off from a flat surface. Never hold the flying helicopter in your hand when lifting off. DO NOT launch helicopter near people or animals. Stay away from obstacles and electrical hazards. Parental supervision is required whenever this helicopter is in use by younger children.
- Page 8 Information Got questions or comments about this helicopter? E-mail: tech@swannsecurity.com © Swann Communications 2011 Advanced security made easy™ Or visit our website - www.swannsecurity.com FCC Compliance Information Statement (for U.S.A.) This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.