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FTX Banzai RTR Brushed 2.4GHz
4WD Drift Car
Congratulations on your purchase of the FTX ‘Banzai’ electric Drift car.
This 1/10th scale model has been factory assembled and all electrics
installed and set up to make it the easiest possible introduction to the
sport of driving RC cars.
WARNING:
Read the ENTIRE instruction manual to become familiar with the
features of the product before operating. Failure to operate the product
correctly can result in damage to the product, personal property and cause
serious injury.
This is NOT a toy and must be operated with caution and common sense.
Failure to operate this product in a safe and responsible manner could result in
damage, injury or damage to other property.
This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult
supervision.
It is essential to read and follow all the instructions and warnings in the manual, prior to assembly, set-up or use, in order to operate correctly and avoid
damage or serious injury.
Safety Precautions and Warnings
• You are responsible for operating this model such that it does not endanger yourself and others, or result in damage to the product or the property of
others.
• This model is controlled by a radio which is possibly subject to interference which can cause momentary loss of control so it is advisable to always
keep a safe distance to avoid collisions or injury.
• Age Recommendation: 14 years or over. This is not a toy. This product is not intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
Carefully follow these directions and warnings, plus those of any additional equipment associated with the
use of this model, chargers, ESC and motors, radio etc.
• Never operate your model with low transmitter batteries.
• Always operate your model in an open area away from cars, traffic or people.
• Never operate the model in the street or in populated areas.
• Always keep the vehicle in direct line of sight, you cannot control what you cannot see!
• Keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
• Avoid water exposure, moisture causes damage to electronics and may result in the loss of control or permanent damage.
• Avoid injury from high speed rotating parts, gears and axles etc.
• Novices should seek advice from more experienced people to operate the model correctly and meet its performance potential.
• Exercise caution when using tools and sharp instruments.
• Do not put fingers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts.
• Take care when carrying out repairs or maintenance as some parts may be sharp.
• Do NOT touch equipment such as the motor, electronic speed control and battery, immediately after using your model because they can generate high
temperatures.
• Always turn on your transmitter before you turn on the receiver in the car. Always turn off the receiver before turning your transmitter off.
• Keep the wheels of the model off the ground, and keep your hands away from the wheels when checking the operation of the radio equipment.
• Prolong motor life by preventing overheat conditions. Undue motor wear can result from frequent turns, rapid change of direction forwards/backwards,
continuous stop/starts, pushing/pulling objects, driving in deep sand and tall grass, or driving continuously up hill.
Contents:
Banzai 1/10th RTR Electric Drift car.
Transmitter: 2.4GHz Steerwheel.
Charger: Input Mains 240V AC. Output 300mA DC
Battery: 7.2V 1800mAh NiMH
Aerial Tube
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