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• The vehicle’s NiMH battery temperature may be too high (red Field Charger LED flashes when
you attempt to recharge the vehicle). Let the vehicle cool down before attempting to fly again.

•  If  the  rotor  spins  but  the  vehicle  will  not  fly,  you  may  need  to  discharge  and  recharge  the
vehicle. Follow the instructions in Section IV.

• The vehicle may still be connected to the Field Charger. You must disconnect the Field Charger
from the vehicle before operating the vehicle. Follow the instructions in Section IV.

IF YOU HAVE DIFFICULTY OPERATING OR CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE

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•  Check  air  conditions.  Operate  your  vehicle  in  calm,  clear  weather  only.  DO  NOT  attempt  to
operate your vehicle in windy conditions. Please refer to Section VI.

• Check for obstacles that may create air currents, like tall buildings and trees. You may need to
choose an alternative place to fly. Please refer to Section VI.

•  Check  the  area  for  sources  of  radio  interference,  like  other  radio  control  vehicles,  electrical
wires, large buildings or CB radios. You may need to choose an alternative place to fly. Please
refer to Section VIII.

• Check your vehicle for dirt or mud. Clean if necessary. Please refer to Section VIII.

• Make sure the rotor blades are not bent or deformed. Please refer to Section II.

• Make sure it is not too hot or too cold outside. Please refer to Section IV.

ROTOR REPLACEMENT

We’ve included two “spare” rotor blades…just in case a rotor blade gets damaged. Follow these
instructions to replace a damaged rotor blade.

The rotor blade is held in place by a pin and a Philips head screw. The pin is inserted through the
blade holder from the top; the screw is inserted through the blade holder from the bottom.

q

 Rotor Blade

w

 Pin

e

 Blade Holder (inserted from top)

r

 Philips head screw (inserted from bottom)

Summary of Contents for XFO

Page 1: ...level ground NEVER stand under the vehicle during flight During operation maintain a minimum 10 3m distance between the vehicle and other people or animals Keep small children away from the vehicle a...

Page 2: ...led The vehicle must be fully charged before using The vehicle is recharged with a handy Field Charger that can be used at your selected flight location The Field Charger must be charged at a wall out...

Page 3: ...sert cord into groove as shown e CHARGE button r LED charge indicators 2 red and green 3 Wall Charger q This end plugs into wall outlet w This end plugs into Field Charger l CAUTION Use only the charg...

Page 4: ...operation w ON OFF switch e LED indicator r Antenna 5 Battery installation Transmitter 1 To install transmitter battery unscrew and open battery cover as shown Screwdriver not included 2 Install one 9...

Page 5: ...n screw II VEHICLE ASSEMBLY Vehicle assembly is a one time process It s easy and fun just follow the easy steps below Before you begin remove all vehicle components from the package and check them aga...

Page 6: ...2 Lightweight body panels x3 3 Rotor 4 Landing legs x4...

Page 7: ...adhesive nosecone label STEP BY STEP ASSEMBLY 1 The first step is to assemble the vehicle body panels over the motor power module Begin by locating the body panel with holes in it these are for the sw...

Page 8: ...2 Fit this body panel over the motor power module making sure that the switch and the recharging connector are accessible through the body panel holes 3 Add the remaining 2 body panels as shown...

Page 9: ...e different sizes one has a larger diameter than the other Slide the smaller retaining ring over the nosecone top of the vehicle as shown fitting it securely into the groove Slide the larger retaining...

Page 10: ...5 Attach the self adhesive nosecone label to the top of the vehicle as shown Be sure to overlap the edges as shown NOTE the nosecone label adds strength to the vehicle...

Page 11: ...6 Attach the 4 landing legs to the vehicle as shown Make sure the legs slide in and click securely in place...

Page 12: ...ecome permanently bent or deformed your vehicle won t operate properly Be careful not to store your vehicle with the rotor blades bent or with any weight or pressure on them III FIELD CHARGER USE CARE...

Page 13: ...ift and carry the Field Charger by the handle only Read the cautions on the back panel of the Field Charger Charge the Field Charger only in a well ventilated area Regularly examine for damage to the...

Page 14: ...ttery It must be recycled or disposed of in an environmentally sound manner Do not dispose of a lead acid battery in your regular household trash The incineration landfilling or mixing of sealed lead...

Page 15: ...cator comes on or flashes or if both the green and red indicators flash refer to LED Functions below 4 The green LED charge indicator will glow steadily showing that the battery is being charged 5 The...

Page 16: ...le to cool down before attempting to recharge Red AND green LEDs flashing The charger is not properly connected to the vehicle First make sure that the vehicle switch is in the OFF position If the red...

Page 17: ...180 apart c Turn the transmitter ON Slowly push the transmitter control stick up just until the rotor begins to spin Adjust the control stick until the rotor is spinning slowly and steadily Keep the...

Page 18: ...the vehicle down easily 2 Operation zone This range of the control stick s travel is used for takeoff ascent and descent The control stick s travel is roughly proportional to the speed of the vehicle...

Page 19: ...pen field ALWAYS launch the vehicle from level ground Avoid tall buildings trees and power lines They may obstruct your flight path and they may create air currents that make it difficult to operate y...

Page 20: ...n Gradually fly higher and hover longer Be sure to practice the controlled descent and soft landing 1 Recharge the vehicle see Section IV With the transmitter OFF turn the vehicle ON Make sure the tra...

Page 21: ...or to hover at one altitude Avoid large abrupt changes in control stick position during flight It will take practice to achieve maximum flight time 6 After about 90 seconds of continuous flight the r...

Page 22: ...icle down easily Once your vehicle has landed push the control stick all the way down to the stop position to stop the rotors NOTE If vehicle does not land on its landing gear ALWAYS push the control...

Page 23: ...nder the following conditions a If the vehicle gets out of range of the transmitter while flying b If the remaining charge in the vehicle s permanent battery drops too low while flying c If the contro...

Page 24: ...e called for If your vehicle is supplied with standard carbon zinc batteries for initial use and or demonstration purposes we recommend replacing them with alkaline batteries when necessary Battery li...

Page 25: ...get wet discontinue use until they are completely dry Thoroughly wipe off all moisture and allow them to air dry completely before use DO NOT fly in or near the street Make sure you have plenty of ope...

Page 26: ...dings and trees You may need to choose an alternative place to fly Please refer to Section VI Check the area for sources of radio interference like other radio control vehicles electrical wires large...

Page 27: ...olding them are fully tightened l CAUTION Only allow children at least 10 years old to use the battery charger The battery charger is not a toy and should be used only under adult supervision COMPLIAN...

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