SLASH KIT • 3
All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new
model. Operate your model sensibly and with care, and
it will be exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around
you. Failure to operate your model in a safe and responsible
manner may result in property damage and serious injury.
The precautions outlined in this manual should be strictly
followed to help ensure safe operation. You alone must see
that the instructions are followed and the precautions are
adhered to.
Important Points to Remember
• Your model is not intended for use on public roads or
congested areas where its operation can conflict with or
disrupt pedestrian or vehicular traffic.
• Never, under any circumstances, operate the model in
crowds of people. Your model is very fast and could cause
injury if allowed to collide with anyone.
• Because your model is controlled by radio, it is subject to
radio interference from many sources that are beyond your
control. Since radio interference can cause momentary
losses of radio control, always allow a safety margin in all
directions around the model in order to prevent collisions.
• The motor, battery, and speed control can become hot
during use. Be careful to avoid getting burned.
• Don’t operate your model at night, or anytime your line
of sight to the model may be obstructed or impaired in
any way.
Speed Control
Your model’s electronic speed control (ESC) is an extremely
powerful electronic device capable of delivering high
current. Please closely follow these precautions to prevent
damage to the speed control or other components.
•
Disconnect the Battery:
Always disconnect the battery or
batteries from the speed control when not in use.
•
Insulate the Wires:
Always insulate exposed wiring with
heat shrink tubing to prevent short circuits.
•
Transmitter on First:
Switch on your transmitter first before
switching on the speed control to prevent runaways and
erratic performance.
•
Don’t Get Burned:
The ESC and motor can become
extremely hot during use, so be careful not to touch them
until they cool. Supply adequate airflow for cooling.
•
Use the Factory-Installed Connectors:
Do not change the
battery and motor connectors. Improper wiring can cause
fire or damage to the ESC. Please note that modified speed
controls can be subject to a rewiring fee when returned for
service.
•
No Reverse Voltage:
The ESC is not protected against
reverse polarity voltage.
•
No Schottky Diodes:
External Schottky diodes are not
compatible with reversing speed controls. Using a Schottky
diode with your Traxxas speed control will damage the ESC
and void the 30-day warranty.
•
Always
adhere to the minimum and maximum limitations
of the speed control as stated in the specifications table in
the Owner’s Manual. If your ESC operates on two batteries,
do not mix battery types and capacities. Use the same
voltage and capacity for both batteries. Using mismatched
battery packs could damage the batteries and electronic
speed control.
Recycling Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Batteries
Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle Power Cell NiMH
batteries when they reach the end of their useful life. Do
not throw batteries in the trash. All Power Cell NiMH battery
packs display the RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling
Corporation) icon, indicating they are recyclable. To find a
recycling center near you, ask your local hobby dealer or visit
www.call2recycle.org.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
