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Safety Precautions
As the owner and user of this product, you are solely responsible for operating it in a manner that does not endanger
yourself and others or result in damage to the product or property.
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Be cautious with the propellers when the motors are running. Do not come into contact with rotating propellers
as serious injury could result.
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Keep a safe distance, in all directions, around your aircraft to avoid possible collisions or injury. This aircraft
is controlled by a radio signal that is subject to interference from many outside sources and could result in a
momentary loss of control.
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Always avoid water exposure to all equipment not specifically designed and protected for this purpose. Moisture
can damage unprotected electronics.
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Make sure to keep all chemicals, small parts and anything electrical out of the reach of children.
Age Recommendations
This product is not a toy. Not for use by children under 14 years of age.
Battery Safety Precautions
Important Note
: Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries are more volatile than the alkaline, NiCad and NiMH batteries
used in other RC applications. All instructions and warnings must be followed exactly to prevent possible personal
injury or damage to property, including by fire. By handling, charging, or using the included LiPo battery you assume
all potential risks. If you do not agree with these conditions, please return your complete product in new, unused
condition to the place of purchase immediately.
Important
- Please read the following safety instructions and warnings before handling, charging, or using the
included battery.
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You must charge you LiPo battery in a safe area away from any flammable materials.
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Never charge the LiPo battery unattended at any time. When charging the battery you should always remain in
constant observation of the battery to monitor the process and react immediately to potential problems you
observe.
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After discharging the battery during operation you must allow it to cool to ambient room temperature before
attempting to recharge. Also, it is NOT recommended that you completely discharge the battery before charging.
It is safe to charge partially discharged batteries when using an appropriate LiPo charger.
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For charging the battery you must use only the included charger. Failure to do so may result in a fire causing
property damage and/or personal injury. DO NOT use a NiCad or NiMh charger to charge your new LiPo battery.
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If, at any time during the charge or discharge process, the battery begins to “balloon” or swell, discontinue
charging or discharging immediately! Quickly and safely disconnect the battery before placing it in a safe, open
area away from flammable materials for observation for at least 15 minutes. Continuing to charge or discharge a
battery that has started to “balloon” or swell can result in a fire. Important note: A battery that has “ballooned”
or swollen even a small amount must be removed from service immediately and completely.
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Never discharge a LiPo battery below 3V per cell.
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Always disconnect a battery from the ESC when the product is not in use.
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Avoid continually operating the battery to LVC (Low Voltage Cutoff) as this could result in damage to the battery.
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Store the battery partially charged (approximately 50% charged or 3.85V per cell) at room temperature
(approximately 68
º
to 77
º
Fahrenheit) in a dry area for best results.
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When transporting or temporarily storing the battery, the temperature range should be between 40
º
and 100
º
F.
Do not store the battery inside a hot car or in direct sunlight or the battery could be damaged or even catch fire.
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LiPo cells should not be discharged below 3.0V each. In the case of this 1-cell, 3.7V battery you should not allow
the voltage to fall below 3.0V during operation.
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Do not over-discharge the LiPo battery, doing so could result in reduced power, lower run times or complete
failure of the battery.
NOTE
: Your aircraft features a “soft” LVC (Low Voltage Cutoff) that smoothly reduces power (regardless of your
throttle position) to let you know the battery is near the minimum voltage to avoid damage to your battery.
