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SAFETY WARNINGS
Model engines produce a substantial amount of po
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wer, which can create unsafe situations if not used
correctly. Always use common sense and observe
all safety precautions when operating, handling or
performing any procedure involving your engine.
Failure to follow safety precautions could result in
serious injury and property damage.
• Always ensure spectators, especially children,
are at least 30 feet away when running the en
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gine.
• Always ensure that the propeller is securely
attached to the engine shaft and all retaining
fasteners are tightened properly before EACH
flight. Use of blue threadlock to tighten nuts is
advisable.
• Always keep small parts out of the reach of
children as they can be choking hazards.
• Always secure the airplane before powering the
engine.
• Always keep your face and body away from the
path of the propeller blades when starting or
running your engine.
• Always stand behind the propeller when making
carburetor adjustments.
• Always wear safety glasses or goggles when st
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arting and running your engine.
• Always keep your fuel in a safe place away from
sparks, heat or anything that can ignite.
• Always ensure the aircraft is secure and will not
move once the engine is started.
• Always rebind your transmitter to your
receiver(s) after setup and before first flight.
• Always ensure the throttle failsafe is set to low
throttle in your transmitter.
• Always perform a range check prior to flight.
• Always cut off the fuel supply (pinch or discon
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nect the fuel line to the carburetor) or use the
throttle linkage to shut off the air in order to
stop the engine.
• Never use hands, fingers, or any other body part
to stop the propeller.
• Never throw any object into a propeller to stop
it.
•
Never run the engine in the vicinity of loose
small objects, such as gravel or sand, to avoid
the propeller uncontrollably throwing such ma
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terials.
• Never wear loose clothing or a loose neckstrap
PRECAUTIONARY GUIDELINES
• Always mount the engine securely on a bench
mount or high-quality engine mount.
• Always use the correct size and pitch of pro
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peller for your engine. Refer to the Propeller
Chart in this manual.
• Always confirm proper balance of your pro
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peller prior to installation of the engine. Fai
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lure to do so could result in damage to the
engine and/or airframe.
• Always utilize an electric starter to start your
engine.
• Always discard any propeller that is nicked,
scratched, cracked or damaged in any way.
• Always run your model engine in a well-ven
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tilated area. Model engines can produce pos
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sibly harmful carbon monoxide fumes.
• Always store your fuel safely in a sealed, wa
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ter-resistant container.
• Always store fuel in a cool, dry location. Do
not allow fuel containers to come in direct
contact with concrete, as the fuel may absorb
moisture.
• Always responsibly discard fuel if there is con
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densation and/or water inside the fuel con
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tainer.
•
Never return unused fuel from the fuel tank
back into the fuel container.
• Never attempt to repair or modify a propeller
beyond its intended use.
• Never handle model engines, mufflers and/or
tuned pipes until they have had time to cool.
They can become extremely hot when in use.
when operating your model engine as these
items could become entangled in the propeller.
• Never have loose objects such as screwdrivers,
pencils, etc. in your pockets when operating
your model engine. These could fall into the
propeller.
• Never allow fuel to come into contact with eyes
or mouth. Gasoline and other fuels used in mo-
del engines are poisonous.
• Always ensure gasoline and fuel are stored in a
clearly marked container away from the reach
of children.
