GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
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02/2007
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Radio control system: satisfy yourself that your frequency is vacant before
you switch on. Check your RC system regularly as its components eventually
wear and need to be replaced or repaired. Radio interference caused by
unknown sources can occur at any time without warning. If this should
happen, your model will be uncontrollable and completely unpredictable.
Never leave your radio control system unguarded, as other people might pick
it up and try to use it. Your RC system can only work reliably if the batteries
are kept fully charged.
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Don’t ignore our warnings. They refer to materials and situations which, if
ignored, can result in fatal injury or permanent damage.
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You alone are responsible for the safe operation of your radio-controlled
model and motor.
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If you have any questions regarding the safe operation of your RC model
aircraft, please turn to your local model shop in the first instance as the staff
will be pleased to help you.
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Propellers and other rotating parts which are powered by a motor represent a
permanent hazard and present a real risk of injury. Don’t touch them with any
part of your body. For example, a propeller spinning at high speed can easily
slice off a finger.
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Keep well clear of the rotational plane of the propeller. You never know when
some part may come loose and fly off at high speed, hitting you or anybody
else in the vicinity. Never touch the revolving propeller with any object.
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Take care with loose clothing such as scarves, loose shirts etc. Flapping cloth
can easily be sucked into the area of the propeller and then get tangled in the
blades. This is extremely dangerous.
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If there are passers-by or spectators at your flying site, make sure that they
are aware of the dangers inherent in your activity, and insist that they keep a
safe distance away (at least 5 m).
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Radio-controlled models should only be flown in “normal” weather conditions,
i.e. a temperature range of -5° to +35° C. More extreme temperatures can lead
to changes in battery capacity, material characteristics and other unwanted
effects.
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Model fuels are toxic; do not allow them to come into contact with your eyes
or mouth. Fuel should always be stored in clearly marked containers, out of
the reach of children.
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Never run an internal combustion engine in an enclosed space such as a
cellar, garage etc. Model motors produce lethal carbon monoxide gas just like
full-size engines.
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Motors should only be run in the open air!
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Adhesives and paints contain solvents which may be hazardous to health
under certain circumstances. Read and observe the notes and warnings
supplied by the manufacturer of these materials.
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Model fuels are volatile and highly inflammable. Keep them well away from
open flames, excessive heat, all possible sources of sparks and anything else
which could result in a fire. Do not smoke in the immediate vicinity of fuel or
fuel vapours.
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Model engines generate a lot of heat. The motor and silencer in particular
become very hot when running, and stay at a high temperature for quite a
while. Touching the hot parts can give you serious burns, so take care
especially when carrying out adjustments - wear protective gloves. Hot
engines can even start a fire under certain circumstances.
