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If a Crash Occurs
1. If you happen to crash and part of the foam
wing or tail breaks, it can be repaired using
packing tape to cover missing pieces.
2. If damage is severe or if wing or tail is bent,
replace damaged parts immediately. See
page 29 for a complete replacement parts list.
Important: Control Alignment
Tail flaps must be level or nearly level with no
slack in the control lines or the plane will not
fly well. See pages 20 and 21 if adjustment
is necessary.
Warnings and Safety
1. Read and follow this manual and included
video completely, observing all instructions and
safety directions. Otherwise, serious injury and
damage can occur. Think safety first.
2. Keep the propeller away from body parts, even
when it isn’t spinning as it could be turned on
by accident. Beware of hair becoming entangled
in the propeller, especially while launching the
Firebird IIST
™
on a windy day, or injury may
occur.
3. Do not fly when it’s too windy (as described
in STEP 8) or you may lose control and crash,
causing injury or damage. Never fly the
Firebird IIST near people, vehicles, train tracks,
buildings, power lines, water, hard surfaces or
trees. Never allow anyone to attempt to catch
the Firebird IIST while it’s in flight or serious
injury can result.
4. Adult supervision is recommended for ages
12 and under.
5. Battery Charging: Only use a battery charger
intended for use with the Firebird IIST battery.
Never leave the charger unattended while charg-
ing. This will help prevent overcharging. While
charging, place the battery on a heat-resistant
surface. Do not lay it on carpet or upholstery
while charging. Charging a battery that is not
fully discharged will cause the battery to over-
heat unless it is carefully monitored and removed
from the charge when it becomes warm.
6. Never cut into the battery charger or airplane
wires or serious injury can occur. Causing the
battery to “short out” (crossing negative and
positive bare wires) can cause fire, serious
injury and damage.
7. Hold the plane securely and keep all body parts
away from the propeller when the flight battery
is plugged in. When you finish flying the
Firebird IIST, always unplug the battery before
you turn off the transmitter.
8. Never fly on the same frequency as another RC
vehicle in your area. The frequency of the
Firebird IIST is shown on stickers on the back
of the transmitter.
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