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Horizon Hobby Blade mSR BNF Instruction Manual

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EFLH3080
E-flite
products are distributed exclusively by
®
Horizon Hobby, Inc.
4105 Fieldstone Road
Champaign, IL 61822
USA
© 2009 Horizon Hobby, Inc.
US patent D578,146
Multiple patents pending
Horizon Hobby UK
Units 1-4 Ployters Rd
Staple Tye
Harlow, Essex
CM18 7NS
United Kingdom
Horizon Hobby Deutschland GmbH
Hamburger Strasse 10
25335 Elmshorn
Germany
DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc.
The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.
Spektrum radios and accessories are exclusively available from Horizon Hobby, Inc.
E-fliteRC.com
15761
Printed 6/09
BNF Instruction Manual
Note: Attempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the manual
may cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity, as well as damage to
the helicopter.

Specifications

Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.5 in (190mm)
Height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.5 in (90mm)
Main Rotor Diameter . . . . . . . . . 7.0 in (180mm)
Weight with Battery . . . . . . . . . . 1.0 oz (28 g)
Main Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Coreless (1 installed)
Tail Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Micro coreless (1 installed)
Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120mAh 1-Cell 3.7V 14C Battery Li-Po (2 included)
Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Celectra 4-Port 1-Cell 3.7V 0.3A DC Li-Po Charger
(included)
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6V, 1.5-Amp AC/DC Power Supply (included)
Onboard Electronics . . . . . . . . . . 5-in-1 receiver/servos/mixer/ESCs/gyro (installed)

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  • Page 1: Specifications

    Tail Motor ....Micro coreless (1 installed) DSM and DSM2 are trademarks or registered trademarks of Horizon Hobby, Inc. Battery ....120mAh 1-Cell 3.7V 14C Battery Li-Po (2 included) The Spektrum trademark is used with permission of Bachmann Industries, Inc.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Blade mSR BNF Contents ........

  • Page 3: Additional Safety Precautions And Warnings

    Item Description Not Available Separately ... . . Blade mSR BNF Airframe that does not endanger yourself and others or result in damage to the product or EFLB1201S ..... . 120mAh 1-Cell 3.7V 14C Li-Po the property of others.

  • Page 4: Preparing For First Flight

    Preparing for First Flight Battery Warnings and Guidelines RC Helicopters are not toys. We strongly suggest you follow this checklist along While the Celectra 4-Port 1-Cell 3.7V 0.3A DC Li-Po Charger has been with the rest of the instruction manual to help you gain important information to specifically designed to safely charge the E-flite and ParkZone single-cell operate this RC Helicopter successfully.

  • Page 5: Celectra 4-Port 1-Cell 3.7V 0.3A Dc Li-Po Charger Instructions

    Celectra 4-Port 1-Cell 3.7V 0.3A DC Li-Po Charger Instructions The Blade mSR’s 5-in-1 control unit features a soft low voltage cutoff (LVC) that occurs when the battery reaches 3V under load. When the soft LED functions under normal operation: cutoff occurs, the ESC of the 5-in-1 unit will reduce power to the motors (regardless of the power level you have set with the throttle stick) and the • Solid – Charging BLUE LED will blink in order to prevent the voltage of the battery from...

  • Page 6: Celectra 4-Port Li-Po Charger Warning

    (not included), noting proper polarity. Replace the cover after the Alkaline batteries E-flite, Horizon Hobby, Inc., its retailers, and any other representatives, assume are installed. absolutely no liability for use of this product or failure to comply with these instructions and precautions.

  • Page 7: Usage Guidelines, Warnings And Safety Precautions

    Usage Guidelines, Warnings and Safety Precautions Transmitter Preparation • Always inspect batteries before charging. Please make sure you have fresh/charged batteries in your transmitter. If applicable, set your transmitter model to Airplane. JR/Spektrum transmitters servo settings • Never charge or use a Li-Po battery or pack that shows any damage or should be set to default (normal) servo direction. Futaba transmitters (equipped with disfigurement of any kind.

  • Page 8: Installing The Flight Battery

    The following is a list of some of the Spektrum DSM2 equipped transmitters and modules that will bind to the receiver/5-in-1 of the Blade mSR BNF: Note: Be sure to slide the battery into the slots until the endcap of the battery comes into contact with the rear battery support.

  • Page 9: Transmitter-Specific Binding Instructions

    Transmitter-Specific Binding Instructions DX7 (includes DX7se): DX5e: A. Make sure the flight battery is disconnected from the 5-in-1 unit and the transmitter is turned off. A. Make sure the flight battery is disconnected from the 5-in-1 unit and the transmitter is turned off. B.

  • Page 10: Transmitter Control Identification

    Transmitter Control Identification 12X: Note: Each time before you fly you should ALWAYS turn the transmitter on before A. Make sure the flight battery is disconnected from the 5-in-1 unit and the connecting the flight battery to the 5-in-1 unit. After each flight, be sure transmitter is turned off.

  • Page 11: Control Test

    Control Test With the stick pulled back, the right-hand servo should push the swashplate upward. Although each Blade mSR model is test flown at the factory, it is a good idea to test Mode 2 the controls prior to the first flight to ensure none of the servos, linkages or parts were damaged during shipping and handling.

  • Page 12: Important Channel 5 Information

    Important Channel 5 Information If you decide to use an E-flite LP5DSM or HP6DSM transmitter, please position your channel reversal dip switches as follows: • Channel 5 affects rate settings of the 5-in-1 Control Unit. • If using the MLP4DSM Transmitter, this information is not pertinent. • If using an LP5DSM or HP6DSM Transmitter, please turn the Channel 5 knob clockwise completely. • If using a DSM2 compatible transmitter, please ensure Channel 5 is set to default servo reversal and the switch or knob is set to a position that allows full travel control.

  • Page 13: 5-In-1 Control Unit Description, Arming And Motor Control Test

    5-in-1 Control Unit Description, Arming and Motor Control Test If this is the first test flight, or a test flight following repairs, you should also center the rudder, aileron and elevator trims. The unique 5-in-1 Control Unit installed on your Blade mSR is a lightweight combination of main motor and tail motor electronic speed controls, mixer, gyro, Set throttle Set throttle...

  • Page 14: Understanding The Primary Flight Controls

    Understanding the Primary Flight Controls powered on and that the LED indicator on the transmitter is glowing solid red. If the transmitter is powered on and functioning properly, disconnect the flight If you are not familiar with the controls of your Blade mSR, please battery from the 5-in-1 unit, move the transmitter at least 2 feet away from the take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with them before attempting your aircraft, then reconnect the flight battery.
  • Page 15 Moving the left-hand stick to the left will turn (yaw) the nose of the helicopter to the The elevator stick controls fore and aft pitch of the helicopter. Pushing the stick left about the axis of the main shaft. forward will pitch the nose of the helicopter downward, allowing the helicopter to be flown forward.

  • Page 16: Choosing A Flying Area

    Choosing a Flying Area Moving the aileron stick to the left will roll the helicopter to the left, allowing the helicopter to be flown sideways towards the left when viewing the helicopter from When you are ready for your first flight, you will want to select a relatively open behind.

  • Page 17: Optional Training Gear Installation

    Optional Training Gear Installation • Place training gear assembly directly under the helicopter If you are transitioning from a coaxial helicopter, or you are a beginner helicopter pilot, please install the optional training gear designed for your Blade mSR. The training gear may help prevent excessive damage by keeping your helicopter as level as possible in the event of a “bail out”...

  • Page 18: Flying The Blade Msr

    Flying the Blade mSR As you will find, the Blade mSR requires minor throttle adjustments to maintain its altitude in hover. Remember to keep these throttle adjustments as minimal as Note: Attempting to fly the helicopter without completely reading the manual may possible as large adjustments could result in a loss of control and/or a possible cause injury to yourself and people in the vicinity, as well as damage to the crash.

  • Page 19: Advanced Swashplate Settings

    Advanced Swashplate Settings NO MATTER HOW MINOR OR MAJOR, YOU MUST LOWER THE THROTTLE STICK TO THE LOWEST POSSIBLE POSITION AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE ESC OF THE 5-IN-1 UNIT. YOU MUST ALSO BE Long Swashplate Control Balls SURE THAT THE THROTTLE TRIM IS SET TO THE MIDDLE POSITION OR TO A POSITION THAT IS LOWER THAN THE MIDDLE.

  • Page 20: Troubleshooting Guide

    Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible Cause Solution Problem Possible Cause Solution Charger light stays • D batteries in the • R eplace D batteries in the on after Li-Po charger have charger or switch to power Aircraft will not • U ser did not lower • L ower throttle stick and throttle battery is inadequate power.

  • Page 21: Exploded View Parts Listing

    Exploded View Parts Listing Exploded View Reference # Description (Quantity Required) Item # Main Blade Grips with Hardware: BMSR EFLH3014 Rotor Head Linkage Set (4): BMSR EFLH3015 Main Rotor Hub with Hardware: BMSR EFLH3012 Feathering Spindle with O-rings and Bushings: BMSR EFLH3013 Main Rotor Blade Set with Hardware: BMSR EFLH3016...

  • Page 22: Replacement Parts List

    Replacement Parts List Replacements and Optional Parts EFLB1201S ..120mAh 1-Cell 3.7V 14C Li-Po: BMCX/MSR EFLC1004 ... Celectra 4-Port 1-Cell 3.7V 0.3A DC Li-Po Charger EFLC1005 .

  • Page 23: Warranty Period

    Law: These Terms are governed by Illinois law (without regard to conflict of law principals). Horizon Hobby, Inc., (Horizon) warranties that the Products purchased (the “Product”) will be free from defects in materials and workmanship at the date of purchase by the Purchaser.

  • Page 24: Product Registration

    Please call 877-504-0233 or e-mail us at productsupport@horizonhobby.com with any questions or concerns regarding this product or warranty. United Kingdom Electronics and engines requiring inspection or repair should be shipped to the following address: Horizon Hobby UK Units 1-4 Ployters Rd Staple Tye Harlow, Essex CM18 7NS United Kingdom Please call +44 (0) 1279 641 097 or e-mail us at sales@horizonhobby.co.uk with...

  • Page 25: Ce Compliance Information For The European Union

    Declaration of Conformity (in accordance with ISO/IEC 17050-1) No. HH2009051502 Product(s): Blade mSR BNF Item Number(s): EFLH3080 Equipment class: The object of declaration described above is in conformity with the requirements of the specifications listed below, following the provisions of the European R&TTE...

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