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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
1. Your Extra 300 SX should not be considered a toy, but
rather a sophisticated, working model that functions very
much like a full-size airplane. Because of its performance
capabilities, the Extra 300 SX, if not assembled and
operated correctly, could possibly cause injury to yourself
or spectators and damage to property.
2. You must assemble the Extra 300 SX
according to the
instructions
. Do not alter or modify the model, as doing
so may result in an unsafe or unfl yable model. In a few
cases the instructions may differ slightly from the photos.
In those instances the written instructions should be
considered as correct.
3. You must use an R/C radio system that is in good
condition. All components must be correctly installed so
that the model operates correctly on the ground and in
the air. You must check the operation of the model and all
components before
every
fl ight.
4. If you are not an experienced pilot or have not fl own
this type of model before, we recommend that you get
the assistance of an experienced pilot in your R/C club
for your fi rst fl ights. If you’re not a member of a club, your
local hobby shop has information about clubs in your area
whose membership includes experienced pilots.
5. While this kit has been fl ight tested to exceed normal
use, if the plane will be used for extremely high stress
fl ying, such as racing, or if a motor or battery larger than
ones in the recommended range is used, the modeler is
responsible for taking steps to reinforce the high stress
points and/or substituting hardware more suitable for the
increased stress.
We, as the kit manufacturer, provide you with a top quality,
thoroughly tested kit and instructions, but ultimately the
quality and fl yability of your fi nished model depends
on how you build it; therefore, we cannot in any way
guarantee the performance of your completed model,
and no representations are expressed or implied as to
the performance or safety of your completed model.
MOTOR SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Failure to follow these safety precautions may result
in severe injury to yourself and others.
•
Wear safety glasses whenever running motors.
•
Keep your face and body as well as all spectators away
from the plane of rotation of the turning propeller.
•
Keep loose clothing and objects such as pencils or
screwdrivers that may fall out of shirt or jacket pockets
away from the prop.
BATTERY CHARGING PRECAUTIONS
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Be careful to avoid overcharging the battery. Only use
a LiPo approved charger. Never use a NiCd/NiMH peak
charger.
•
Remember to check the temperature of the battery
during the charge. The battery should not get hot. If it
does, unplug the battery from the charger.
•
Charge the battery at a maximum charge rate of 2.1
amps. A higher charge rate will cause the battery to get
hot.
•
Never place the battery on combustible material or
leave it unattended while charging.
•
Never charge the battery in the plane.
•
We recommend that a balancing charger be used to
charge the battery. A properly cared for battery will last
a long time. If the battery pack is continually charged
without balancing the individual cells, the life of the
battery pack will be shortened.
ACADEMY OF MODEL AERONAUTICS
If you are not already a member of the AMA, please join! The
AMA is the governing body of model aviation and membership
provides liability insurance coverage, protects modelers’
rights and interests and is required to fl y at most R/C sites.
Academy of Model Aeronautics
5151 East Memorial Drive
Muncie, IN 47302-9252
Tele. (800) 435-9262
Fax (765) 741-0057
www.modelaircraft.org
