1/12th SCALE 2WD ELECTRIC
CAGED BUGGY
...GETTING STARTED CONTINUED
CHARGING THE BATTERY
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compartment.
6. Install the fully charged battery into the vehicle, be sure the On/Off switch is in the OFF position
first, then ensure the motor is plugged into the ESC. Close and latch the battery door.
7. Ensure the switch is in the OFF position and connect the battery to the ESC.
8. Read and understand transmitter cautions and setting instructions before use.
a.
Confirm settings for steering and throttle trim.
9.
Turn your equipment ON (radio first!) and enjoy!
• Always charge in a LiPo safe charging bag or container.
•
Never use a non LiPo specific charger to charge the battery, doing so can cause catastrophic
failure which could lead to fire.
• Never charge your LiPo batteries without utilizing the balance feature of your LiPo charger.
• Never leave the battery unattended while charging.
• Never operate the charger without adult supervision.
• Never charge a warm battery, always allow the battery to cool to room temperature before
charging.
• Never drop the charger or battery.
• Never attempt to charge a damaged battery.
• Inspect the battery and charger before use. Never charge a battery or charger if the wire or con-
nector has been damaged or if the battery has experienced a short.
•
Incorrect use of the battery, connections, or charging equipment can cause personal injury or
property damage
• Never allow batteries or charger to come in contact with moisture at any time
• Stop charging immediately if the battery or charger becomes hot or changes form (swells) dur-
ing use
NOTE: Only use chargers designed for use with LiPo batteries for the RC industry, using the
supplied connector. Use of other (non-RC specific) chargers or connectors can permanently
damage the battery and/or connected equipment. Genuine replacement batteries are avail
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able at your local hobby dealer.
1. Plug the power supply into the charger and into a properly grounded standard AC wall plug.
2. Close the battery into the LiPo bag leaving only the charge leads exposed. Be sure to properly
secure the hook and loop closure material prior to connecting the battery to the charger.
3.
Plug the battery into the charger and place the battery on/in a non-flammable surface/container
and away from any flammable objects.
4.
A fully discharged battery should charge in approximately 3 hours, however your first charge
should take around 1 hour
a.
Caution: Periodically monitor the temperature of the battery while charging, if the
temperature exceeds 115°F (45°C), disconnect the battery from the charger and al
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low it to cool before reconnecting
5. Unplug the battery from the charger when the battery is fully charged, indicated by the red
charge light turning Off.
a. NOTE: Using a LiPo balance charger with a higher charge rate is recommended and will
provide you with a faster and better charging experience. We recommend the Radient RC
chargers which were developed specifically with your product in mind.
b.
Warning: Recommended charge current is 1.5A however, never charge the included
battery at a charge current exceeding 2A.
6. Remove charger from wall plug.
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