Additional precautions for the prevention of injuries or damage:
Before you power on the helicopter, you must ensure that all screws and associated hardware are secured. One
single lose screw can cause the helicopter to become uncontrollable resulting in a crash or injury to personnel.
Also it is very important that you must check the model frequently and exchange any parts that show signs of
deterioration or wear.wearing out. Failure to complete frequent pre and post flight inspections will result in flying an
unsafe model and increasing the risk of damaging the helicopter and possibly injuring yourself and/or others. Use
only original Mikado parts and electronic components which are recommended by Mikado.
Always keep a minimum of 10 yards away from a spinning rotor head. Components that run hot such as the ESC
and Motor should never be touched until ample cool down time has been provided.
Before powering on:
Never operate the helicopter inside closed rooms as this helicopter is intended for operation outside and may only
be operated in sites where operation of Radio Control models is permitted. . Keep the helicopter at safe distance to
any persons or live animals at all times. When trimming, keep a minimum distance of 10 yards for safety and never
operate the helicopter alone. Always take someone with you, who can help in emergency situations.
The helicopter must also not be operated in the following circumstances:
• when children are present or in places where people are gathering
• close to houses or in park areas
• inside any rooms or buildings
• places with limited space
• in adverse weather conditions, such as rain, snow, hail or during strong winds
• Near trees or power lines
Techical specifications which must be obeyed during the operation of the
LOGO 480:
• maximum rotor head rpm: 2500 U/min.
• maximum pitch travel: +/- 12°
• Length of rotor blades: 473mm
• Lipo battery: 6S 3300-4000mAh
• admissible temperature 0° - 35° Celsius
If these values are exceeded, the electronic components may experience overload. This may result in damage or a
crash of the helicopter.
Before the first flight, you must check proper functioning of the motor, the ESC and the VBar. To do this, please refer
to the respective manuals. For safety reasons, these tests should be performed without mounting the main rotor
blades and the tail rotor blades. It is advisable to fly moderately during the first flights. This is because you need to
get used to the new size of this helicopter during the first few flights. Do not underestimate the size and power of
this helicopter. Keep a safe distance from the ground to provide for ample reaction time.
Index
Safety Instructions/ Tools for Assembly & RC Equipment
2
1 Mai Servo Mounting
3
2 Mainframe
4
3 Landing Struts
5
4 Tail Rotor
6
5 Tail Boom
7
6 Tail Boom Brace
8
7 Main Gear
9
8 Swashplate
10
9 Rotor Head
11
10 Motor Installation
12
11 Wiring RC Components
13
12 Wiring RC Comp Battery Mounting
14
13 Canopy and Overview
15
14 Overview Spare Parts Mainframe
16
15 Overview Spare Parts Tail Boom
17
16 Overview Spare Parts Rotor Head
18
Thank you very much for your purchase of the Mikado LOGO 480. Prior to installation, please read and understand
this manual completely and follow all instructions exactly. If any instructions are not clear to you or if you have any
questions, you must contact us. You can reach Mikado on the LOGO-Forum on www.vstabi.info or contact the
Mikado support hotline via email or phone. Do not under any circumstances fly this helicopter if you are unsure of
setup or assembly.
Experience in handling and flying aRC Helicopter are required in order to operate a LOGO 480.
Minimum Age : 14 Years
The LOGO 480 comes partially pre-assembled, i.e. the structural components are already screwed together.
However, the screws are not yet secured with Loctite. Throughout the manual you will not always be asked to secure
each screw. Nevertheless, you must secure all screws in all components yourself. In addition, it is necessary that
you secure all other screwed connection, by which you will assemble the different components of the
LOGO 480. We recommended to use securing glue Loctite 243 (blue). Please follow the recommendations of the
Loctite manufacture and allow proper curing time for the Loctite prior to flying the model.
Safety Instructions:
RC Helicopters are not toys and must be treated with due diligence. Unless you use this helicopter responsibly it
can cause of severe injury and immense damage. Inappropriate use of this product can result in injury or death.
Each user must have the appropriate knowledge and skill to operate any RC Helicopter. Manufacturer / reseller
assumes no liability for the use or operation of this helicopter.
You are responsible for any injury and damage that may be caused by this helicopter. It is recommended that your
radio components be tested prior to installing in this helicopter. Improper radio installation or inadequate battery
voltage can result in the loss of control of the helicopter. Proper knowledge of your radio equipment is required prior
to flying this helicopter. You must check if other persons are using an RC-controlled model or device simultaneously,
as this may result in interference. If the helicopter behaves in an unusual or strange way, you must land it immediately
and turn off the power. Please meticulously check all of your radio gear and find/fix the problem before you continue
to operate the helicopter This is to avoid any accidents. As one irregularity can cause other defects or problems, an
increased risk of failure will ensue, if the first problem is not fixed.
hex wrenches
1,5/2,0/2,5/3,0/4,0 mm
needle
nose
pliers
scissors
grease
ball
link
pliers
thread lock
5
Minute
Epoxy
5
Minute
Epoxy
pitch gauge
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