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Read Before Flight
(general safety guidelines)
1. Before each flight,please check the aircraft
using the radio system.Check the operation of
all control surfaces and the motors to make sure
they are operating properly and that none of the
clevises or connectors are damaged.
2. This aircraft is not a toy!Its operation is quite
different from RC cars and RC bOATS.Before
flying,please read the suer manual carefully and
obey the regulation in order to enjoy a safe and
pleasant flight.
3. Before flying your model,make sure there are no
other pilots using the same frequency within 1.2
miles of your model if flying using a 72MHz radio
system.Please refrain from flying until you have
discussed who flies when so your plane does not
become damaged from stray radio signals.
4. If you find any parts included with this model
that are defective,contact Freewing or our dealers
before starting assembly.
Safety Instructions for Charging and
Using Li-Poly Batteries
* Do not put the battery on,or near anything,that
can catch fire when charging.
* Always charge the battery on a non-flammable
base i.e.a metal tray.
* Do not disassemble the battery.
* Do not short-circuit the battery.
* Do not use,or leave,the battery nearby a fire,
stove or heated place.
* Do not immerse the battery in water or seawater,
do not get it wet.
* Do not charge the battery near a fire or under the
blazing sunlight.
* Do not drive a nail into the battery,strike it with
hammer or apply excessive weight to the battery.
* Do not impact or throw the battery.
Safety Precautions
1. Please do not change any part of the plane
without checking with Freewing.You will be
responsible for any damages caused by these
changes.
2. Your flying area should be wide-open and free
of obstacles.Never fly near highways,railways,
airports,power lines or in residential areas.
3. To avoid personal injury,never fly your model
near or facing people,or throw the plane in their
direction.
4. Do not fly your model in strong wings or severe
weather.
5. Do not allow loose objects,tools or body parts to
get near the intake of your model.Items can be
pulled in and can damage the model or cause
personal injury.
6. Never dispose of batteries or parts of your model
in a fire as it could lead on an explosion and
personal injury.
General Safety Statements
1. This aircraft is not a toy. It has been designed
for the experienced modeler and pilot.You are
responsible not to cause damage to other's
personal property or cause personal injury.
2. Please follow the instructions provided to build,
adjust and operate your model.Use caution not to
get hands,hair or other body parts near the fans.
Doing so could cause personal injury.
F/A 18E Super Hornet
Item No.:F1901
3. Freewing Model.and our dealers are not responsible
for any economic or law liability for any improper
usage or operation of this model.
4. This model is designed for use by modelers age
14 and over.This model is not recommended for
unsupervised modelers under 16 years age.
5. Never use the model or associated electronics in
damp or rainy conditions.
6. This model is made from EPS and Polystyrene,
which can be damaged by excessive heat.Keep
you model alway from excessive heat or out of
direct sunlight for extended time periods or it can
become warped and affect the flight performance
of the model.
7. Never attempt to catch your model while in flight.
8. Never leave the battery connected while the
model is unattended.Accidental operation can
occur and cause personal injury.
9. Before operating the model,make sure to turn on
the radio system and check the functions before
beginning flight.
10.Always make sure the throttle at the transmitter
has been moved to the low or off position before
connecting the motor battery.
Battery Precautions
* Do not use the battery if it is damaged or
deformed.
* Do not solder the motor leads directly to the
battery.
* Do not reverse charge or over discharge the
battery.
* Do not reverse charge or connect the battery in
reverse to the speed control.
* Do not connect the battery to the ordinary charger
socket or car cigarette jack.
* Do not use the battery for unspecified equipment.
* Do not touch the leaking battery directly.Wash
your skin or clothes with water if they come in
contact with a damaged battery.
* Do not mix the Li-Po battery with other un-
chargeable battery.
* Do not continue charging the battery over the
prescribed time.
* Do not put the battery into a microwave oven or
high-pressure container.
* Do not use an abnormal or damaged battery.
* Do not use or store a battery under the sunlight.
* Do not use the battery near any sources that
generate static electricity(over 64V).
* Do not charge the battery when the environmental
temperature is under 32 degrees or over 130
degrees.
* If you find the battery leaking smelling or
abnormal,stop using it.
* Keep the battery away from children.
* Use the specified charger and observe charging
requirement provided by the battery manufacturer.
* Parental supervision is required when charging or
operation is done by minors.
* Never discharge the battery at more than 25C and
never take the voltage lower than 12V as this will
damage the battery.
* For full flight time it is recommended to cycle the
battery a minimum of three cycles before use in
your model.
* Never charge the battery on a carpet floor as this
can cause a fire.
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