All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new Villain.
Operate your Villain sensibly and with care, and it will be
exciting, safe, and fun for you and those around you. Failure to
operate your Villain 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
Do not drive the Villain at night.
Never, under any circumstances, operate the Villain
in any water where people are swimming or wading.
The Villain is fast and could cause injury if allowed to collide
with anyone. Avoid running in areas reserved for water fowl
(check local regulations).
Because the Villain is controlled by radio, it is subject to
radio interference from many sources that are beyond your
control. Since radio interference can cause momentary loss
of radio control, always allow a safety margin in all directions
around the boat in order to prevent collisions.
Do not reach underneath the rear of the Villain.
The propellers could spin unexpectedly. Always pick
up the boat from the front or the side.
Because of the many dangers involved with any body of
water, Traxxas recommends that you
never try to wade or
swim to retrieve the boat.
Another section in this manual
outlines safer, alternative methods for boat retrieval.
Due to the high-performance nature of the electric motors,
they can become
extremely hot
during use. Do not touch
the motors when installing and removing battery packs.
Most importantly, use good, common sense
when you
are around the water to avoid mishaps such as slipping
on a muddy bank. Always observe water safety rules
and regulations.
Where to Run
Select a body of fresh water which is calm and free of debris,
tree stumps, moss, etc. Also, find a clean, stable area of
shoreline to launch from. The water must be at least 10-inches
deep. Be aware that some ponds restrict the use of model boats.
Always choose a launch site which is downwind so that the
wind and waves will drift the boat back to you if it should ever
become disabled or capsize.
Running the Villain in salt water is
not recommended. Damage from corrosion is not covered by
the warranty. The Villain is too fast to run in a swimming pool.
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All instructions
and precautions
outlined in this
manual should be strictly
followed to ensure safe
operation of your model.
The Villain is not
intended for use
by those under 16
years of age without the
supervision of a
responsible and
knowledgeable adult.
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Safety Precautions
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