GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
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10/2006
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strong and fly well if you complete your tasks competently - so please work slowly and
accurately.
Important safety notes
You have acquired a kit which can be assembled into a fully working RC model when fitted out with
suitable accessories. However, we, as manufacturers, have no control over the way you build and operate
your RC model aircraft, nor how you install, operate and maintain the associated components, and for this
reason we are obliged to deny all liability for loss, damage or costs which are incurred due to the
incompetent or incorrect use and operation of our products, or which are connected with such operation in
any way. Unless otherwise prescribed by binding law, the obligation of the GRAUPNER company to pay
compensation, regardless of the legal argument employed, is excluded. This includes personal injury,
death, damage to buildings, damage due to loss of business or turnover, interruption of business or other
direct or indirect consequent damage whose root cause was the operation of the model.
The total liability in all cases is limited to the amount of money which you actually paid for the model.
This model is built and flown at the sole and express responsibility of the operator. The only way
to avoid injury to persons and damage to property is to handle and operate the model with the
greatest care and consideration at all times.
Before you operate the model for the first time, please check that your private third-party liability insurance
policy covers you for the operation of models of this type. If you are not sure, take out a special policy
designed to cover modelling risks.
These safety notes must be kept in a safe place. If you ever dispose of the model, be sure to pass them
on to the new owner.
Guarantee conditions
The guarantee covers replacement of any parts which can be shown to exhibit manufacturing faults or
material defects within the guarantee period of 24 months from the initial date of purchase. No other
claims will be considered. Cost of transport, packing and freight are payable by the purchaser. We accept
no liability for damage in transit. When you send the product to GRAUPNER, or to the approved Service
Centre for your country, you must include a clear and concise description of the fault together with the
invoice showing the date of purchase. The guarantee is invalid if the component or model fails due to an
accident, incompetent handling or incorrect usage.
The following points are important and must be observed at all times:
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Before you fly the model, check that the radio control system is working reliably, and that all
connections are secure.
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If you use dry cells as an energy source, please note that you must never attempt to recharge them.
Only batteries marked specifically as “rechargeable” may be recharged safely.
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The batteries must be charged and the range of the radio control system must be checked before you
operate the model. In particular, the radio control system batteries must be fully charged before each
session and checked before each flight.
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Ensure that the channel you intend to use is not already in use by other modellers. Never fly the
model if you are not certain that your channel is free.
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Read and observe the instructions and recommendations provided by the manufacturer of your radio
control system and accessory components.
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Ensure that the servos are not mechanically obstructed at any point in their travel.
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Dry cells and rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited.
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Remove all batteries from the model prior to transporting and storing it.
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Do not subject the model to dirty or cold conditions, or high levels of humidity or heat.
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Secure the model and your RC equipment carefully when transporting them. They may be seriously
damaged if they are free to slide about.
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IMPORTANT:
when the rechargeable battery installed in the model is no longer usable, do not
dispose of it in the normal household waste. The battery must be taken to a specialised battery
collection point or recycling centre.
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IMPORTANT:
when the model and the transmitter reach the end of their life, do not dispose of them in
the normal household rubbish. The electronic components must be taken to your local recycling centre
which handles electrical waste. Please ask your local authority for details.
Pre-flight checks
Check that the radio control system is working correctly and at full range before every flight: fit the
transmitter aerial and extend it fully, then switch on the transmitter and the receiving system. Walk away
