XciteRC U.S. M4A3 Sherman Standard M, Manual

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Intended use
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Warnings and safety notes
M4A3 Sherman
Thank you for purchasing the M4A3 Sherman model of XciteRC. This manual contains important instructions for operating your new
model. Therefore, please read all instructions in this manual thoroughly before using the model, so that you can operate
your model safely.
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Intended Usage
The M4A3 Sherman is extensively constructed and electrically driven ready to run battle tank including motor and speed controller. The
control is wireless with the included remote control. The model may only be operated on a suitable and sufficiently large area without
obstacles.
The product is not a toy and not suitable for children under 14 years of age, by children under 14 years the maintenance and operation
of the model must be supervised by an adult.
Read and observe all warnings and safety instructions in this manual and on the packaging before operating!
This manual is part of this product. It contains important information for handling this product. Keep the manual for future reference
and also it must be strictly kept and passed on the subsequent sale of the model to the buyer. Failure to follow the ope-
rating instructions and the safety instructions may invalidate the warranty.
Scope of delivery
RTR vehicle, pre-assembled
Transmitter
7.2 V NiMH battery and suitable charger
Manual
Required accessories
8x AA batteries for the transmitter
Hobby knife
Forceps
Needle-nosed pliers
Explanation of Symbols
WARNING: These instructions must be strictly observed by the operator! Failure
to follow these instructions may interfere with the safe function. These notes are also
for your own safety and that of other people!
ATTENTION: this information must be observed by the operator! Failure to follow
these instructions can cause damage of many sorts, and the loss of warranty etc.
Information or advice, by which a smooth operation is ensured.
Instructions for care and maintenance to ensure a long duration of life of the product.
WARNINGS AND SAFETY NOTES
The following safety instructions must be strictly observed. For property damage, personal injury or consequential damage caused by
improper use or non-observance of the safety instructions the XciteRC Modellbau GmbH & Co. KG accepts no liability. In these cases,
the warranty becomes void.
Move your model always with the maximum caution and responsibility, otherwise it may cause damage to other property or even phy-
sical injury. We therefore recommend to secure the operation with a third party liability insurance. If you already have a liability insurance
policy, check before start-up the model, whether radio-controlled models are covered by a corresponding amount.
• The product contains small parts that can cause injury if swallowed, and must therefore be kept away from children under 3
years.
• The product is not a toy and not suitable for children under 14 years.
• The operation of radio-controlled models requires practice. In the beginning operate your new model therefore with extra caution
and familiarize yourself with the response to your commands.
• WARNING: The safe operation requires concentration and quick reaction. Do not operate your model if you are tired or under
the influence of drugs or alcohol – risk of accident and injury!
• WARNING: The control of this model is done via radio signals, which can be influenced by the environment. This may cause
a suddenly loss of control of your model. Operate your model therefore only with sufficient light within line of sight and in an open
area, away from cars, traffic and people –
risk of accident and injury!
• Do not operate your model during a thunder storm or near radio towers or power lines.
• Radio remote controlled models may not be operated at any public space by implication (streets, roads, squares or lakes). Before
operation please ask where the operation is allowed. This also applies to private property, here the consent of the owner is required.
• WARNING: Keep your fingers or loose clothing or hair away from the rotating parts or wheels - risk of injury!
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