www.estesrockets.com
ESTES-COX CORP.
1295 H Street, P.O. Box 227
Penrose, CO 81240-0227
PRINTED IN CHINA
KEEP FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Radio Control Airplane
Instruction Manual
#4173
NOTE:
Approximately 45 seconds of charge time
powers 30 seconds of flight time.
Choking/Cutting Hazard-
small parts, sharp propeller.
Not for children under 8 yrs.
WARNING:
HANDLING THE FIREBUG
INDOOR
WIRELESS
1.
Always hold and
launch the FireBug in
the shaded area above.
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CAUTION
DO NOT grab
or bend the wings or tail!
CAUTION
DO NOT grab
the vertical stabilizer!
ONLINE FLIGHT SIMULATOR
© 2007 Estes-Cox Corp. All rights reserved.
PN 63077 (10-07)
90 DAY LIMITED WARRANTY
Do not return your plane to the store.
Estes will repair or replace factory defects for 90 days from the date of purchase.
This warranty specifically does not cover crash damage or abuse.
For fast courteous service,
if you find a defect or a part is missing, please contact Estes Customer Service at
www.estesrockets.com
or call
1-800-525-7561.
Obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) number from Estes Customer Service before returning a defective
part or product.
Any part or product returned to Estes without a RMA number clearly marked on the shipping label will not
be accepted. Send only the defective part(s). There may be additional charges if you send more than is necessary.
Ship
returns to: Estes-Cox Corp., 1295 H St, Penrose, CO 81240.
This warranty applies only if the product is operated in compliance with instructions and warnings provided with
each model.
Estes-Cox assumes no liability except for the exclusive remedy of repair or replacement of parts as specified
above. Estes shall not be liable for consequential or incidental damages. Some states do not allow the exclusion of incidental
or consequential damages so the above exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and
you may also have other rights, which vary from state to state.
THE TRANSMITTER (TX) WITH BUILT-IN CHARGER
CAUTION
Do not mix old, new, or other
battery types. Use only ALKALINE
batteries in the TX.
Requires 4 - AA Alkaline Batteries - Sold Separately
Remove screw and bottom cover. Insert 4 new
AA alkaline batteries in the correct polarity into
the TX. Replace back cover and screw.
BOTTOM
COVER
Switch
ON
for flying and
charging;
OFF
for power
off.
Tilt sensors.
See M.A.S.C.
before flying.
Motor Control Trigger.
See M.A.S.C. before
flying.
Charge LED (Green)
Power LED (Red)
This
equipment
has
been
tested
and
found
to
comply
with
the
limits
for
a
Class
B
digital
device,
pursuant
to
Part
15
of
the
FCC
Rules.
These
limits
are
designed
to
provide
reasonable
protection
against
harmful
interference
in
a
residential
installation.
This
equipment
generates,
uses,
and
can
radiate
radio
frequency
energy.
If
not
used
in
accordance
with
the
instructions,
may
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
communications.
However,
there
is
no
guarantee
that
interference
will
not
occur
in
a
particular
installation.
If
this
equipment
does
cause
harmful
interference
to
radio
or
television
reception,
which
can
be
determined
by
turning
the
device
on
and
off,
the
user
is
encouraged
to
try
to
correct
the
interference
by
one
or
more
of
the
following
measures:
Increase
the
separation
between
the
device
and
receiver.
Consult
Estes-Cox
Corporation
for
help.
Caution:
Changes
or
modification
not
expressly
approved
by
the
party
responsible
for
compliance
could
void
the
user’s
authority
to
operate
the
equipment.
Infrared Control Sensors
IMPORTANT USER INFORMATION
ELECTRIC MOTOR DOES NOT RUN OR LOW POWER
Switch not turned
ON
--------------------------------------------------------- Turn switch
ON
PLane is not charged --------------------------------------------------------- Charge plane
Batteries in charger need replacement----------------------------------- Replace batteries in charger
Debris stuck in propeller------------------------------------------------------ Check and clean
RUDDER DOES NOT MOVE WHEN CONTROL STICK MOVED
Plane is not charged----------------------------------------------------------
Charge plane
Batteries in charger need replacement----------------------------------- Replace batteries in charger
SHORT FLIGHT TIME
Plane is not fully charged---------------------------------------------------- Charge plane
ERRATIC, LITTLE, OR NO CONTROL SIGNAL
Too much direct sunlight affecting signal----------------------------
Close windows/blinds
Compact fluorescent lights can interfere with the signal------------- Turn off fluorescent lights.
Other remote control signals operating near by ------------------------ Move to a new location or stop
TROUBLESHOOTING
If you ve enjoyed flying the Firebug“, view our COX
Hobby Products line at www.coxmodels.com
for more advanced flying opportunities!
P-51 Nano Mustang
Cox Item# 006501
Practice flying a Sky Rangers
¤
R/C plane
with our On-Line Flight Simulator.
(Planes on Flight Simulator will vary)
To download, go to
www.estesrockets.com
. Click ‘Airplanes’.
Click ‘Flight School’. Scroll down to
Sky Rangers Flight
Simulator.
Click
Sky Rangers Flight Simulator
for propeller
planes;
Sky Rangers Jet Simulator
for ducted fan planes or
download both! Have fun!
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using TV remote.
BOTTOM
COVER
SCREW
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