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Applicable law
This declaration, and the claims, rights and obligations arising from it, are based exclusively on the
pertinent German Law, without the norms of international private law, and excluding UN retail law.
Important safety notes
You have purchased a kit which can be assembled to produce a fully working RC model when fitted out
with the appropriate accessories. As manufacturers, we at GRAUPNER are not in a position to influence
the way you install, operate and maintain the model, nor the other components used in connection with
the model. 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, loss of trade or turnover, interruption of business or other
indirect or direct damages which are caused by the operation of the model.
Under all circumstances and in all cases the company’s overall liability is limited to the amount which you
actually paid for this model.
The model is operated at the sole risk of the operator. To avoid injury to persons and damage to
property please handle your model boat carefully and operate it conscientiously at all times.
Before you run the boat for the first time it is important to check that your private third party insurance
policy provides cover when you are operating model boats of this kind. If you are not sure, take out a
special insurance policy designed to cover the risks of RC modelling.
These safety notes are important, and must be kept in a safe place. If you ever dispose of the model, be
sure to pass them on to the new owner.
The following points are important and must be observed at all times:
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This model is not suitable for young persons under 14 years of age.
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The projecting parts of the model may be sharp, and the aerials and masts could cause eye injuries.
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Bear in mind that tools can be dangerous; always be careful when handling them.
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Never
operate the model when there are persons or animals in the water, as its high speed constitutes
a considerable injury hazard.
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Do not run your model in protected sites, animal or plant sanctuaries or sites of special scientific
interest (SSSIs). Check with your local authority that the stretch of water you wish to use is suitable for
model boats.
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Never
run the boat in salt water.
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Never
run the boat in adverse conditions, e.g. rain, storm, strong wind, choppy water or strong
currents.
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Read the instructions provided with your radio control system and accessories, and observe the
recommendations.
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Before you run the model check that the radio control system is working reliably, and that all
connections are secure.
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Dry batteries must never be recharged. Only batteries specifically marked as “rechargeable” are safe
to recharge.
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Check the range of the radio control system before each session: ask a friend to walk about 100 m
away from the model carrying the transmitter. Your friend will be able to tell you whether all the
working functions operate correctly at this range.
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Ensure that the frequency you intend to use is not already in use by other modellers. Never run your
boats if you are not certain that your channel is free.
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Bear in mind that other radio equipment and transmitting stations can cause serious interference to
the model. Ensure that no equipment of this type is being used in the vicinity while you are operating
the model.
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Do not carry out any work on the drive train unless you have disconnected and removed the battery.
•
When the drive battery is connected,
keep well clear
of the area around the propellers, and make sure
any spectators do the same.
•
Do not be tempted to exceed the recommended operating voltage. Higher voltages may cause the
motors or speed controller to overheat, and the electrical cables may even melt. If this should happen,
the model could easily be ruined.
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Check that all the drive train components work smoothly and freely. This applies in particular when the
boat is running, as leaves and other debris may get caught in the power system components. The
motors and speed controller could then be ruined by overloading.
