7
GETTING STARTED
INSTALLING TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
Your transmitter uses 4 AA batteries. The battery
compartment is located in the base of the transmitter.
1. Remove the battery compartment door by pressing the
tab and sliding the door open.
2. Install the batteries in the correct orientation, as
indicated in the battery compartment.
3. Reinstall the battery compartment door and snap it
closed.
4. Turn on the transmitter and check the status LED for a
solid green light.
If the status LED flashes red, the transmitter batteries may
be weak, discharged, or possibly installed incorrectly.
Replace with new or freshly charged batteries. The status
LED does not indicate the charge level of the battery
pack installed in the model. Refer to the Troubleshooting
section on page 13 for more information on the transmitter
status LED codes.
If the status LED doesn’t light green on the
transmitter, check the polarity of the batteries.
Check rechargeable batteries for a full charge. If you see
any other flashing signal from the LED, refer to the chart
on page 13 to identify the code.
CHARGING THE BATTERY PACK
Plug the charger into a wall outlet. The LED on the charger
will glow green. Plug the battery into the charger. The LED
will glow red, indicating the battery is charging. Charge
time is approximately 3 1/2 hours. The LED will turn green
when the battery is fully charged.
Use the Right Batteries
Your transmitter uses AA batteries. New Traxxas
alkaline batteries (part #2914) are included with your
model. You may also use rechargeable batteries, such as
NiMH (nickel-metal hydride) batteries, in your transmitter.
Make sure rechargeable batteries are fully charged
according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
If you use rechargeable batteries in your transmitter, be
aware that when they begin to lose their charge, they lose
power more quickly than regular alkaline batteries.
CAUTION:
Discontinue running your model at the first
sign of weak batteries (flashing red light) to avoid losing
control.
WARNING:
FIRE HAZARD!
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO CHARGE LIPO BATTERIES
WITH THE TRAXXAS NiMH CHARGER
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKAGE.
The included NiMH
charger can only be
used with Traxxas NiMH
batteries equipped with
the Traxxas High-Current
Connector as shown.
Please examine your connector to make sure that it
is the proper connector. All batteries equipped with
legacy Traxxas High-Current Connectors are not
compatible with the included NiMH charger. DO NOT
try to force legacy Traxxas High-Current Connectors,
or any other type of connector, into the charger
connector. DO NOT attempt to charge any batteries
with the included NiMH charger if you are unsure of
the battery type, the connector type, or if the original
connector on the battery has been changed.
If you do not understand this warning, please contact
Traxxas Customer Support at 1-888-TRAXXAS
(1-888-872-9927)* or your local hobby dealer for
more information.
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3
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Disconnected
Connected
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*Toll-free support is available to U.S. residents only; outside the U.S., please call +1 972-549-3000.
