FUTABA 3PDF, Instruction Manual

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For your safety as well as that of others.
Nicad Battery Handling Precautions
(Only when Nicad batteries are used)
Warning
Mandatory Procedures
Always check to be sure your batter-
ies have been charged prior to oper-
ating the model.
Should the battery go dead while the model is operat-
ing loss of control will occur and create a very danger-
ous situation.
To recharge the transmitter Nicad ,
use the special charger made for this
purpose.
Overcharging could cause the Nicad battery to over-
heat, leak or explode. This may lead to fire, burns,
loss of sight and many other type's of injuries.
Caution
Prohibited Items
Do not use commercial AA size Nicad
batteries.
Quick charging may cause the
battery contacts to overheat and
damage the battery holder.
Do not short circuit the Nicad battery
terminals.
Causing a short circuit across the battery terminals
may cause abnormal heating, fire and burns.
Do not drop the Nicad battery or ex-
pose it to strong shocks or vibrations.
The battery may short circuit and overheat, electrolyte
may leak out and cause burns or chemical damage.
Other Precautions
Caution
Prohibited Procedures
Do not expose plastic parts to fuel,
motor spray, waste oil or exhaust.
The fuel, motor spray, waste oil and exhaust will pen-
etrate and damage the plastic.
Always use only genuine Futaba
transmitters, receivers, servos, FET
a m p s ( e l e c t r o n i c s p e e d
controls),Nicad batteries and other
optional accessories.
Futaba will not be responsible for problems caused by
the use of other than Futaba genuine parts. Use the
parts specified in the instruction manual and catalog.
Mandatory Procedures
When the model is not being used,
always remove or disconnect the
Nicad battery .
Should the battery be left connected this could create
a dangerous situation if someone accidentally turns
on the receiver power switch. Loss of control would
occur.
Special
Charger
Nicad AA size
batteries.
Use
prohibited
Shock
Prohibited