Introduction
Please take the time to read right through the following description very carefully before assembling and operating your
new robot; this is the only way to ensure that you can exploit its characteristics and functions to the full. It is particularly
important to observe the Warnings, Safety Notes and Operating Information. These instructions should be stored in a
safe place; if you ever dispose of the robot, you must pass on these instructions to the new owner.
If you intend to operate the model with an optional transmitter and receiver, read and observe the Warnings and Safety
Notes included in the Operating Instructions supplied with them.
See
www.graupner-robotics.com
to download 3D-CAD assembly animations for RC-SOCCERBOT. The robot can be
expanded by extremely many accessorie parts. You can order them all in our online shop.
SAFETY IS NO ACCIDENT
Warnings and Safety Notes
Read this section very carefully!
• The robot is not suitable for children under fourteen years of age.
• The kit contains a larger number of small parts which could be swallowed. It is therefore important to keep the model
well away from small children.
• Never touch the electronic components on the controllerboard with any metallic object, as short-circuits and electro-
static discharge may destroy these parts.
• When handling the controllerboard make sure you are working on a non-conductive surface, to avoid any risk of
short-circuits.
• Disconnect any power source from the controllerboard when connecting or disconnecting components of any kind to
it.
• Take great care over the polarity of the connectors when connecting any component to the controllerboard. Reversed
polarity could cause permanent damage to any or all components.
• The moment that voltage is present at the controllerboard it is possible that any motors connected to it could carry
out unexpected movements caused by your created programm.
For this reason:
- Ensure that there is plenty of space around the model, and remove any liquid containers from the area
around the robot.
- Switch the robot off immediately if somebody or something comes into the danger area around the model
when it is being operated.
• Protect the robot from dust, damp, rain, heat (e.g. direct sunshine), cold and vibration. Use only in dry conditions.
• Never touch the robot while it is processing a program. Injury hazard!
• The robot must only be operated indoors; it is not protected against environmental influences.
• Do not operate the robot in any environment where combustible or explosive dusts, gases or fluids are present.
• Check the robot regularly for damage to mechanical parts and cables. Components which are damaged or wet must
not be re-used, even after you have dried them out again. Use only those components and accessories which we
specifically recommend.
• When deploying cables ensure that they are not subject to mechanical strain, and are not kinked or squashed. Ensu-
re that all connectors are firmly seated and safe. Do not pull on the wires when undoing connections!
• Deploy electrical leads neatly, without crossing them over, and take great care to avoid any positive contact making
contact with any negative contact. Secure all cables in such a way that they cannot possibly make contact with the
robot’s moving parts.
• It is not permissible to carry out modifications of any kind to the components.
• Use only genuine RC-SOCCERBOT batteries and accessories.
• Avoid all forms of reversed polarity and short-circuit, as the components are not protected against such errors.
• Never allow the robot to endanger persons or animals; keep the model well away from others.
• If you wish to use the option of radio controlled operation, you must first check that the channel on which you are
transmitting is not already in use. Never operate the robot if you are not sure whether your channel is vacant. If there
are other modellers in the vicinity, ask them which channels they are using before you switch on.
• Please remember that tools can be dangerous.
2. Warnings and Safety Notes
Warnings and Safety Notes
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