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 and click on the support 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: NOTICE: Procedures, which if not properly followed, create a possibility of physical property damage AND a little or no possibility of injury.
First Flight Preparation Flying Checklist • Remove and inspect contents ❏ Always turn the transmitter on fi rst • Begin charging the fl ight battery ❏ Plug the fl ight battery into the lead from the ESC • Install the fl ight battery in the helicopter ❏...
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DX7/DX7se FUNCTION MODE SYSTEM LIST Model Type D/R & EXP HELI 0-AILE 100% 0% 0-ELEV 100% 0% 0-RUDD 100% INH Swatch Type 1-AILE 1-ELEV 1 Servo 90 1-RUDD Thro Curve NORM ST-1 ST-2 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% HOLD Pitc Curve NORM 100% ST-1...
Installing the Flight Battery 1. Lower the throttle. CAUTION: Always keep the power lead posi- tioned AWAY from the elevator servo. Failure to 2. Power on the transmitter. do so could cause the lead to get caught and will result 3.
Transmitter and Receiver Binding Binding is the process of programming the receiver to Spektrum™ DSM2/DSMX technology equipped aircraft recognize the GUID (Globally Unique Identifi er) code of a transmitter to the receiver for proper operation. single specifi c transmitter. You need to ‘bind’ your chosen Binding Procedure 1.
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Rudder Collective Pitch Side View Side View Motor Control Test Place the helicopter outdoors on a clean, fl at and level 3. Ensure the throttle is lowered completely. Turn throttle surface (concrete or asphalt) free of obstructions. Always hold off at this time and confi rm the transmitter is still stay clear of moving rotor blades.
Blade 180 CFX Pre-Flight Checklist ❏ Check all screws to ensure that they are tight ❏ Check all wire connections ❏ Check main and tail blades to ensure they are not ❏ Check gears to make sure no teeth are missing damaged ❏...
Low Voltage Cutoff (LVC) Once the battery reaches 9V under load, the ESC will Repeatedly fl ying the helicopter until LVC activates will continuously lower power supplied to the motor until damage the helicopter battery. complete shutdown occurs. This helps prevent over- Disconnect and remove the Li-Po battery from the aircraft discharge of the Li-Po battery.
Blade 180 CFX Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Low fl ight battery or transmitter bat- Fully charge or replace the fl ight battery and/or transmit- tery voltage ter batteries Make sure the bind plug is connected to the receiver The receiver is not in bind mode bind port extension Helicopter will not bind...
Replacement Parts # Part # Description # Part # Description BLH3401 Main Blade Grips: 180 CFX 25 BLH3425 Torque Tube (2): 180 CFX BLH3402 Main Blades: 180 CFX 26 BLH3426 Boom Support Set: 180 CFX BLH3403 Feathering Spindle Set: 180 CFX 27 BLH3427 Tail Pushrod (2): 180 CFX BLH3404...
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Purchaser’s Remedy Product securely using a shipping carton. Please note that original boxes may be included, but are not designed to Horizon’s sole obligation and purchaser’s sole and exclusive withstand the rigors of shipping without additional protection. remedy shall be that Horizon will, at its option, either (i) Ship via a carrier that provides tracking and insurance for service, or (ii) replace, any Product determined by Horizon lost or damaged parcels, as Horizon is not responsible for...
Compliance Information for the European Union Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2014092601 Product(s): 180 CFX BNF Basic Item Number(s): BLH3450 Equipment class: The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifi cations listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and EMC Directive 2004/108/EC:...
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