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robbe Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG hereby declares that this product satis-
fies the fundamental requirements and other relevant regulations contained in
the appropriate Directives. The original Conformity Declaration can be viewed
on the Internet under www.robbe.com: click on the logo button marked
“Conform” which is included in each device description.

This symbol attached to an item of electrical and electronic equipment means
that you must dispose of it separately from the general household waste
when it reaches the end of its useful life.

Take your unwanted equipment to your local specialist waste col-
lection point or recycling centre. This applies to all countries of
the European Union, and to other European countries with a sep-
arate waste collection system.

A-4 Skyhawk Blue Angel

Test-flying, flying notes

- Read the sections in the Safety Notes entitled “Routine pre-flight

checks” and “Flying the model” before attempting to fly the
model for the first time.

- For your first few flights please wait for a day with no more than

a gentle breeze.

- A good flying site consists of a large, flat, open grassy field,

devoid of trees, fences, high-tension overhead cables etc.

- Repeat the check of all the working systems.

- Ask an experienced modelling friend to hand-launch the aircraft

for you. He should be capable of giving the model a reasonably
strong, flat launch.

- The model should always be launched directly into any wind.
- With the motor running at full-throttle, give the aeroplane a firm

launch directly into any breeze, with the fuselage and wings level.

- Keep the A-4 Skyhawk flying straight and level at first; don’t turn

the model while it is still close to the ground.

- Adjust the control surface trims if necessary, so that the model

flies straight with a reasonable rate of climb “hands off”.

- Check the model’s response to control commands; you may

need to increase or reduce the control surface travels after the
first landing.

- Please note that the stated control surface travels are no more

than a guideline for the first few flights. Most pilots will need to
adjust the final settings to suit individual preferences.

- Check the aeroplane’s stalling speed at a safe height.
- Keep the model’s speed well above the stall for the landing

approach.

- If you needed to adjust the trims during the test-flight, correct the

length of the appropriate pushrod once the model is back on the
ground, then return the transmitter trims to centre so that full trim
travel is available to both sides of neutral for subsequent flights.

robbe Modellsport GmbH & Co. KG

We reserve the right to alter technical specifications.

Safety Notes relating to Lithium-Ion-Polymer batteries:

• Do not submerge the battery in water or any other liquid.
• Do not heat or incinerate the battery, or place it in a microwave

oven.

• Do not short-circuit the pack or charge it with reversed polarity.

• Do not subject the battery to physical pressure; do not deform or

throw it.

• Do not solder directly to the battery.
• Do not modify or open the battery.
• Do not charge the battery to a voltage higher than 4. Volts per

cell, or discharge it to a voltage lower than .5 Volts per cell.

• LiPo batteries may only be charged using a charger designed

expressly for this purpose. Never connect the battery directly to
a mains PSU.

• Never charge or discharge the battery in direct sunshine, or close

to a heater or fire.

• Do not use the battery in any location which is subject to severe

static discharges.

• Any of these errors may cause the battery to be damaged,

explode or catch fire.

• Keep the battery well out of the reach of children.
• If electrolyte should escape, keep it well away from fire; the sub-

stance is highly inflammable and may burst into flames.

• Avoid the fluid electrolyte contacting your eyes. If this should

occur, rinse the affected part immediately with plenty of clean
water before seeking medical attention.

• If the fluid electrolyte should contact your clothes or any other

object, immediately wash it off using plenty of water.

LIABILITY EXCLUSION

We at robbe Modellsport are unable to ensure that you observe the
instructions supplied with this battery, and for this reason we are
obliged expressly to deny any liability and guarantee if the battery
is charged, discharged or handled incorrectly.

Dear customer, you have purchased one of our range of battery-operated
products. The rechargeable battery will last a very long time, but eventually
you will need to dispose of it. Exhausted batteries must never be discarded
in the domestic waste. Battery users are legally required to take unwanted
batteries to a suitable collection point. Old batteries contain valuable materi-
als which can be re-used. The environment and robbe are grateful to you for
your cooperation.
The rubbish bin symbol means: dry and rechargeable batteries must not be

discarded in the household refuse.
Key to the symbols under the bins:
Pb: the battery contains lead
Cd: the battery contains cadmium
Hg: the battery contains mercury

Assembly and operating instructions

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