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Safety Precautions
Other Safety Precautions
Caution
When operating two or more models at the same time, have a third person act as a
spotter. They will be in charge of safety and you should follow their instructions.
Beginners should receive instructions regarding safety and operation from an experi-
enced modeler.
Use genuine Futaba parts only.
Always use only genuine Futaba receiver, servos, electronic speed controls along with
other optional parts and components.
Futaba will not be held responsible for damages caused by other than genuine Futaba
parts and components. Use only genuine Futaba parts and components listed in the in-
struction manual and catalog.
(When using a Ni-cad battery to power your system)
Prohibited
Do not short circuit the Ni-cad battery terminals.
Short circuiting the terminals will lead to sparks and overheating and could cause a fire
and burns as well.
Caution
Prohibited
Do not store your R/C system where it will be exposed to the following conditions.
• Extreme heat or coldness
• Exposed to direct sunlight
• Where humidity is high
• Where vibration is prevalent
• Where dust is prevalent
• Where there is steam and condensation
• Where the system would be exposed to engine exhaust
Storing your R/C system under adverse conditions could cause deformation and numer-
ous other problems with operation.
(When using a Ni-cad battery to power your system)
Caution
When disposing Ni-cad batteries, cover any exposed contacts with some type of insula-
tion to prevent short circuit.
Improper disposal could cause fire.
*Special Note!
Some states require special handling when Ni-cad batteries are disposed. Con-
tact the State Agency responsible for recycling hazardous waste for the proce-
dures in your state.
