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Operating Instructions

BLUE ARROW

XL 490 RTF

2.4 GHz

No. S2542

V01/01/14

Large

outdoor co-axial helicopter

for beginners

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Summary of Contents for BLUE ARROW XL 490

Page 1: ...Operating Instructions BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2 4 GHz No S2542 V01 01 14 Large outdoor co axial helicopter for beginners ...

Page 2: ...lanation of specialist terms Motor speed Throttle This controls the model s climb and descent Yaw The model s movement around the vertical axis the helicopter rotates to right or left Elevator The model s movement around the lateral axis Forward or reverse flight Roll The model s movement around the longitudinal axis sideways movement to right or left Mode 1 Function assignment of the control move...

Page 3: ...g such parts Please bear in mind that motors and speed controllers may become hot when operating It is important to avoid tou ching these parts Do not stand close to the hazard area around rotating parts when an electric motor is connected to the flight battery You must also take care to keep all other objects away from mo ving or rotating parts Observe the instructions provided by the battery man...

Page 4: ...s negligence Operating the model Caution injury hazard Please keep your model helicopter including small co axial and single rotor models a safe distance away from yourself and others Never fly over spectators other pilots or yourself Always fly manoeuvres facing away from other pilots and spectators Please note that model helicopters generally and aerobatic ty pes in particular are subject to eno...

Page 5: ...110 mm Length approx 680 mm Height approx 305 mm All up weight approx 600 g RC functions Yaw pitch axis roll climb descent Essential accessories AA size alkali manganese dry cell 4 x 8008 Please be sure to observe the safety notes regarding the safe handling of Lithium Ion Polymer batteries on page 8 Set contents Large co axial helicopter completely assembled and set up ready to fly Aluminium tail...

Page 6: ...rotor control Pitch axis trim Throttle trim Pitch axis trim display Tail rotor trim indicator Roll trim display Transmitter battery status indicator Pitch axis trim display Tail rotor trim indicator Roll trim display Screen Screen MODE 1 MODE 2 REV REV 4 1 2 2 1 4 THRO THRO Tail rotor and pitch axis stick Throttle and tail rotor stick Throttle and roll stick Roll and pitch axis stick Transmitter b...

Page 7: ...e flight battery Connect the battery charger to the wall socket The three red monitor LEDs on the charger light up briefly and the green operating indicator 1 glows constantly Connect the flight battery to the charger s 11 1 V output During the charge process the three red monitor LEDs 2 glow constantly The charge process is complete when the red LEDs go out Disconnect the flight battery from the ...

Page 8: ...tteries must only be charged with a suitable charger never connect the battery directly to a mains power supply Never charge or discharge a battery in bright sunlight or close to a heater or open fire Do not use the battery in areas subject to high levels of static electricity Never leave the battery on charge unsupervised Do not charge the battery in an inflammable location or on an inflammable s...

Page 9: ...position towards you If you overlook this the motors will not run The transmitter LED flashes when the unit is switched on 3 Slide the fully charged LiPo flight battery into the helicopter s support frame Fig 2 and connect it When the flight battery is connected the transmitter LED lights up constantly 2 1 Notes on the use of dry cells Do not attempt to recharge dry cells do not open them and do n...

Page 10: ...nt Roll trim If the model moves bodily to left or right when it lifts off adjust the roll trim until it remains in a stable hover Trim settings Mode 2 Throttle trim If the rotors start to spin without the throttle stick being touched or do not respond to stick movements you must adjust the throttle trim until they stop moving Tail rotor trim If the model s nose turns to right or left when it lifts...

Page 11: ...ward Pitch back Roll left Roll right Lift off Landing Yaw left Yaw right Pitch forward Pitch back Roll left Roll right 11 Operating Instructions BLUE ARROW XL 490 RTF 2 4 GHz No S2542 Controlling the model in Mode 1 Controlling the model in Mode 2 ...

Page 12: ...t low height approx 10 15 cm above the ground the model cannot be trim med accurately due to the turbulence generated by the rotor Landing slowly and steadily reduce the throttle setting until the model descends and touches down Never reduce the throttle setting abruptly After the landing disconnect the flight battery from the receiver and only then switch the transmitter off Caution stopping obst...

Page 13: ...ter A anti clockwise to the left the lower rotor turns faster this causes the model to yaw to the right Please read the information regarding dry cells on page 9 A Re binding the transmitter This procedure is only necessary after replacing individual com ponents Insert four AA size dry cells in the transmitter maintain correct polarity 1 Connect the flight battery the red monitor LED lights up 1 2...

Page 14: ... 490 RTF 2 4 GHz No S2542 S2542001 S2542002 S2542003 S2542004 S2542005 S2542006 S2542007 S2542008 S2542009 S2542010 S2542011 S254202 S2542015 S2542016 S2542017 S2542018 S2542013 S2542019 S2542020 S2542021 S2542022 S2542023 S2542024 S2542014 ...

Page 15: ...e grip S2542016 Pushrod S2542017 Tail stabiliser set S2542018 Tail rotor blade S2542019 Motor set S2542020 LiP battery 11 1 V 1600 mAh S2542021 Main gear set S2542022 Control unit S2542023 Swashplate S2542024 Tail braces S2542025 Servo 9 g S2542026 Battery charger S2542027 Small parts set for rotor shaft When replacing components it is very im portant to use the correct type of cross point screwdr...

Page 16: ... Replacedrycells rechargeflightbattery Modelfailstoliftoff Rotorbladesfaulty Replacerotorblades Batteryvoltagetoolow Replacedrycells rechargeflightbattery Rotorbladescontinuetospin Throttletrimsetincorrectly Movethrottletrimback towardsyou andmovethrottlestickfullyback Modelyaws pitchesandrolls butisincapableofhovering Modelisinadraught Locatecauseofdraught Selectdifferenttake offlocation Model sC...

Page 17: ...ginal Conformity Declaration on the Internet at www robbe com click on the Conformity Declaration logo button which you will find next to the corresponding device description This product can be operated in all EU countries This symbol means that you should dispose of electrical and electronic equipment separately from the household waste when it reaches the end of its useful life Take your unwant...

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