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INTRODUCTION
BEFORE YOU START
The Sabre FD Mini is a professional 1/10 scale front-wheel drive touring
car and should be built only by persons aged 16 years or older with
previous experience building and operating R/C model cars. This is not a
toy and is not intended for use by beginners or by children without direct
supervision of a responsible, knowledgeable adult. Read the instruction
manual carefully before building.
T.O.P. Racing shall not be liable for any loss, injury or damages, whether
direct, indirect, special, incidental, or consequential, arising from the use,
misuse, or abuse of this product and/or any product or accessory required
to operate this product.
GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
This product is not suitable for children under 16 years of age without
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the direct supervision of a knowledgeable adult.
Assemble this kit only in places away from the reach of small children.
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First-time builders and users should seek advice from people who have
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building experience in order to assemble the model correctly and to
allow the model to reach its performance potential.
Exercise care when using tools and sharp instruments.
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Take care when building, as some parts may have sharp edges.
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Keep small parts out of reach of small children. Children must not
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be allowed to put any parts in their mouth, or pull vinyl bag over their
head.
Immediately after using your model, do not touch equipment on the
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model such as the motor and speed controller, because they generate
high temperatures. You may seriously burn yourself by touching them.
Follow the operating instructions for the radio equipment at all times.
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Do not put fingers or any objects inside rotating and moving parts, as
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this may cause damage or serious injury as your finger, hair, clothes,
etc. may get caught.
Be sure that your operating frequency is clear before turning on
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or running your model, and never share the same frequency with
somebody else at the same time. Ensure that others are aware of the
operating frequency you are using and when you are using it.
Always turn on your transmitter before turning on the receiver in the car.
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Always turn off the receiver before turning off your transmitter.
Keep the wheels of the model off the ground when checking the
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operation of the radio equipment.
Disconnect the battery pack before storing your model.
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To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, be
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responsible when operating all remote controlled models.
The model car is not intended for use on public places and roads or
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areas where its operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or
vehicular traffic.
Do not use your model:
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Near real cars, animals, or people that are unaware that an RC car
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is being driven.
In places where children and people gather
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In limited indoor spaces
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In wet conditions
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In the street
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In areas where loud noises can disturb others such as hospitals
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and residential areas
At night or anytime your line of sight to the model may be obstructed
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or impaired in any way.
To prevent any serious personal injury and/or damage to property, please
be responsible when operating all remote controlled models.
ELECTRICAL PRECAUTIONS
Insulate any exposed electrical wiring (using heat shrink tubing or
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electrical tape) to prevent dangerous short circuits. Take maximum
care in wiring, connecting and insulating cables. Make sure cables
are always connected securely. Check connectors for if they become
loose. And if so, reconnect them securely. Never use R/C models
with damaged wires. A damaged wire is extremely dangerous, and can
cause short-circuits resulting in fire.
Low battery power will result in loss of control. Loss of control can
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occur due to a weak battery in either the transmitter or the receiver
Weak running battery may also result in an out of control car if your
car’s receiver power is supplied by the running battery. Stop operation
immediately if the car starts to slow down.
When not using RC model, always disconnect and remove battery.
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Do not disassemble battery or cut battery cables. If the running
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battery short-circuits, approximately 300W of electrical power can be
discharged, leading to fire or burns. Never disassemble battery or cut
battery cables.
Use a recommended charger for the receiver and transmitter batteries
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and follow the instructions correctly. Over-charging, incorrect charging,
or using inferior chargers can cause the batteries to become dangerously
hot. Recharge battery when necessary. Continual recharging may
damage battery and, in the worst case, could build up heat leading to
fire. If battery becomes extremely hot during recharging, please ask
your local hobby shop for check and/or repair and/or replacement.
Regularly check the charger for potential hazards such as damage to
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the cable, plug, casing or other defects. Ensure that any damage is
rectified before using the charger again. Modifying the charger may
cause short-circuit or overcharging leading to a serious accident.
Therefore do not modify the charger.
Always unplug charger when recharging is finished.
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Do not recharge battery while battery is still warm. After use, battery
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retains heat. Wait until it cools down before charging.
Do not allow any metal part to short circuit the receiver batteries or
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other electrical/electronic device on the model.
Immediately stop running if your RC model gets wet as may cause short
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circuit.
Please dispose of batteries responsibly. Never put batteries into fire.
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EQUIPMENT RECOMMENDED (NOT INCLUDED)
Radio Transmitter
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Radio receiver
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Batteries for Transmitter
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Electronic Speed Control
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Steering Servo
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540 Type Motor or Brushless Motor System
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Pinion Gear (06 Pitch)
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Suitable 3.7V (1 Cell) or 7.4V (2 Cell) Li-Po Pack
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Mini Body Shell (208 to 225mm WheelBase)
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1/10 Mini Touring Car Wheels, Tires and Inserts
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TOOLS RECOMMENDED (NOT INCLUDED)
1.5mm, 2.0mm, 3.0mm Allen Wrench
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5.0mm, 5.5mm & 7.0mm Hex Socket Wrench
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Modelers Craft Knife
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Small Cross Head Screw Driver
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Turnbuckle Wrench
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Calipers/Ruler
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Camber Gauge
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Battery Strapping Tape
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Instant Glue/Thread Lock
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Shock Oil
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Thrust Grease, Diff. Grease, Joint Grease
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Paint (for Bodyshell)
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NOTE:
The Sabre FD Mini chassis uses the best available components. All
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replacement parts can be purchased from your local hobby or model
shop.
This instruction manual contains a blank setup sheet for your own setup
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record.
Enjoy building and driving your Sabre FD Mini!!
FD Mini
FD Mini
