SBACH-342
'
Thunderbolt
Statement
1.
The "
SBACH
-
342 Thunderbo
l
t
" i
s not a toy, it is only suitable for exper
i
e
nced pilots.Please keep in mind that you
are responsible for the safe operation of this model , and any damage or harm you may cause while using it.
2.
Please adjust and set up this plane correctly according to the instructions. Make sure your fingers and other parts of
your body are kept out of the rotating parts of the plane as it may cause damage to the plane and injury to yourself.
3.
The user bears the full r
e
spons
i
b
ili
ty for the proper operation and usage of this model. The manufacturer and any of it
'
s
distributors can not be held responsible for any liability or loss due to improper use or operation.
Safety precautions
1. Do not fly outside in thunderstorms, rain and s
t
rong winds.
2. Do not fly near to airports, railways, roads or power lines.
3. Do not fly where there are crowds of people.
4. Do not fly on the same frequency as other model planes that are flying or near other possible
sources of radio interference.
5. Make sure the model plane and the control systems are functioning properly before flying.
6. Only use genuine accessories as replacements for damaged parts.
7
.
Do not attempt to catch the p
l
ane while flying.
8. Not recommend for children under 12 years old. Children from 12 to 14yrs old should only
o
pe
r
at
e
this under the guidance of a responsible adult.
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Possible problems and solutions
Problem
Mo
t
or does not run
Model does not fly straight
limited con
t
rol range
Diagnosis
1. Ba
tt
ery is not fully charg
e
d
.
2.
The ba
tt
ery in the transmitter
is not full.
3.
The Electronic Speed
Controller has been damaged
possibly due to a crash.
4
Tx and Rx b
i
nd
i
ng problem.
1. Elevator and/ or Ailerons are
out of trim and not lined up
properly.
2.
Rudder is out of alignment.
F
lat/ low transmitter batteries
2
Solution
1. Charge the battery.
2.
Install new dry cells
batteries
3.
Contact the distributor.
4.
Re-bind the transmitter to
the receiver
1. Adjust the trim switch of the
appropriate control to re-align.
2. Adjust Rudder trim to re-align.
1. Charge the battery fully.
2.
Ad
j
ust the elevator trim switch.
3.
Adjus
t the aileron pushrods so that
the ailerons are level.
Replace the transmitter
batteri
e
s
Cannot climb, short of
power
1. Battery is not charged
2. The elevator is pointing
downwards.
3. Both ailerons are slightly
biased downwards.
