OWNER'S MANUAL
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE. THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.
Important! Please read your Owner's Manual all the way through before operating your vehicle.
Safety First
• Adult supervision is recommended.
• Drive your vehicle in a safe area away from people, pets, cars, etc. Not in streets, in or near water, or in darkness!
• Don't touch or try to pick up vehicle when it is in motion. Wait until it stops completely. Hold vehicle by back end as
shown in Fig. 1 of these instructions (next page). Never pick up by the wheels.
• Keep hair, fingers, face and loose clothing away from wheels while the vehicle is switched on or while the transmitter
is operating.
• Be a responsible EdgeRunner
®
operator!
DO NOT RUN VEHICLE IN WATER OR RAIN—WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED
Batteries and Charger Required
(not included)
1. 6.0-Volt Rechargeable NiCd or NiMH Battery Pack
(commonly available for R/C vehicles at many toy and hobby
dealers). For longer run time, use high-capacity "NiMH" (Nickel-Metal Hydride) or "NiCd" (Nickel-Cadmium) battery
packs with highest "mAh" rating number (650mAh or higher).
2. Matching Battery Charger for NiMH or NiCd Battery Packs.
(Adult supervision of recharging is recommended)
3. One 9-Volt Alkaline Battery for Transmitter
required (not rechargeable).
IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
Battery Cautions
CAUTION: TO AVOID BATTERY LEAKAGE
• Make sure the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity and follow the toy and battery manufacturers'
instructions.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc), or rechargeable (nickel-cadmium, nickel-metal hydride) batteries, or
different types of rechargeable batteries.
• Remove weak or exhausted batteries from the product. Remove batteries from product when not in use.
ADDITIONAL IMPORTANT BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION
• An adult should help with battery replacement.
• Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended in the "Battery Installation" (or replacement)
instructions are to be used.
• Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
• If removable rechargeable batteries are used, they are only to be charged under adult supervision.
• Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the product before they are charged.
• If you use a battery charger, it should be examined regularly for damage to the cord, plug, enclosure and other parts.
Do not use a damaged battery charger until it has been properly repaired.
• Dispose of batteries safely and properly.
EdgeRunner Tips
1. In order to race or operate two vehicles together, one must be 27MHz and one must be 49MHz.
R/C Facts for Improved Operation
1. When battery start to fully discharge, vehicle may slow, stop, or refuse to respond to your control. It's time to
recharge vehicle battery or replace transmitter battery.
This is absolutely the #1 cause of all problems and questions!
2. Radio frequency interference can interfere with the control of your vehicle. Buildings, power wires, other R/C
transmitters, or CB radio can all cause problems. Pick a place to drive that's away from these things.
3. Hold Transmitter so antenna points up, not toward the vehicle. Keep vehicle within range (about 65 feet) to keep
control. If vehicle goes out of range, try lifting transmitter high into air to increase range for vehicle recovery.
4. Wipe vehicle clean and dry after each use, including inside battery compartments.
5. Turn vehicle power switch off immediately after running. Remove batteries for storing. Keep vehicle and Transmitter
away from heat and direct sunlight and moisture.
Troubleshooting Guide
Don't take your EdgeRunner back to the store--try solving problems using this valuable guide.
COMPLIANCE WITH FCC REGULATIONS
THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF FCC RULES. OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE IS SUBJECT TO THE FOLLOWING TWO
CONDITIONS:
(1) THIS DEVICE MAY NOT CAUSE HARMFUL INTERFERENCE.
(2) THIS DEVICE MUST ACCEPT ANY HARMFUL INTERFERENCE THAT MAY CAUSE UNDESIRED OPERATION.
This device generates and uses radio frequency energy and if not used properly may cause interference to radio and television
reception. It has been tested and found to comply with the limits set by the FCC, which are designed to provide reasonable
protection against such interference.
CAUTION: FCC Regulations state that changes or modifications to this product not expressly approved by the party responsible for
compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.
PRINTED IN CHINA
© 2001, 2002 Taiyo Edge Ltd. Co., P.O. Box 1470, New Smyrna Beach, FL 32170, U.S.A. All Rights Reserved. U.S. Patent 6,024,627.
China Patent 01309828.4. U.K. Patent GB2328382. Other U.S. and Foreign Patents Pending. Product specifications subject to change.
Product may differ from illustrations. 2340-US-1
Problem
Probable Cause
Correction
Vehicle runs slowly, or
• Batteries dead or low charge
• Remove and replace batteries, making sure battery
won't move, or won't steer
• Batteries installed incorrectly
direction (polarity, +/-) is correct and battery
• Loose battery connection
compartment contacts, plug and socket are clean.
• Power switch is off
• Recharge vehicle battery.
• Replace transmitter battery.
• Turn on Power switch.
Erratic operation, loss of
• Radio interference
• Move to another location.
control, short range
• Weak Transmitter battery
• Point antenna.up in the air, not at vehicle. Don't
touch antenna.
• Recharge 6.0V battery pack and/or replace 9V
alkaline battery in transmitter.
Vehicle stops working after
• Water in battery/electronics/motor areas
• Turn power switch off IMMEDIATELY, remove
going through water, mud or
DO NOT RUN VEHICLE IN WATER OR RAIN—
battery pack, dry inside and out with clean soft cloth
snow
WARRANTY MAY BE VOIDED
and allow to dry overnight with battery door open.
• Avoid wet surfaces, puddles, rain and snow
Taiyo Edge
®
R/C Consumer Service
We want to assist you!
DO NOT RETURN THE PRODUCT TO THE STORE!
Log on: Click “Service” at www.taiyoedge.com
E-mail: [email protected]
TOLL-FREE CONSUMER HELPLINE
1-866-4-EDGE-RC (1-866-433-4372)
NOTE: NICKEL CADMIUM BATTERIES MUST BE RECYCLED OR DISPOSED OF PROPERLY.
Contact your local area office of solid waste management or other appropriate local agency for information.
Ni-Cd
AUTO SHUTDOWN
EdgeRunner
has electronic protection
circuitry that may shut it
off during operation.
Just release both joysticks
for a few seconds to reset.
SEE EDGERUNNER
R/C STUNT GUIDE
FOR
STUNT DRIVING
TECHNIQUES
PULSING THE STICKS
To get your EdgeRunner
®
smoothly up to speed,
move both sticks rapidly
up (forward), quickly
release them, move up again,
release, etc., continuously
until up to speed.
