GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
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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 before you start the
motor, and insist that they keep a safe distance away (at least 5 m).
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Model aircraft may be flown only at "normal" outside temperatures,
meaning in a range of - 5º C to + 35º C; more extreme temperatures can lead
to changes, for example in battery capacity and material characteristics, et
cetera.
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Model fuel is poisonous! Do not let it come into contact with eyes or mouth!
Store only in clearly marked containers out of the reach of children.
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Never run the motor in closed rooms, such as basement, garage, et cetera.
Model motors also produce deadly carbon monoxide gas.
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Operate only outdoors!
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Adhesives and paints contain materials which may be hazardous to health
under certain circumstances. You should therefore observe the notes and
warnings supplied by the manufacturers of these materials.
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Model fuel is highly flammable and combustible; keep away from open
flames, excessive heat, any sources of sparks or other things that could
lead to ignition. Do not smoke in the direct vicinity of fuel or fuel fumes.
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During operation, a model motor develops a great deal of heat. Motor and
shock absorbers are therefore very hot during operations and for a while
afterwards. Touching them can result in serious burns. Careful when
making adjustments! Wear protective gloves! In extreme cases, even fires
can be caused.
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While operating the motor, not only poisonous and hot exhaust emanates
from the exhaust pipe but also very hot liquid combustion residue, which
can result in burns.
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After operation, remove residual fuel from the tank and motor.
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Every time you intend to operate your model, check carefully it and
everything attached to it (for example propellers, control surface linkages,
rudders, et cetera) for possible damage. If you find a fault, do not fly the
model until you have corrected it.
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The motor is started with an electric starter, which may be equipped with an
adapter that fits the model. For fixed-wing aircraft, startup aid can also be
provided, for example, by a wooden rod with a piece of water hose attached.
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During operation, model motors may develop noise far greater than 85 dB
(A); always wear protection for your ears. Never start motors without a
silencer. However, even with a silencer, model motors can disturb
neighbours. Don’t run motors when people expect peace and quiet.
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If the propeller is turning while the model is standing on sandy ground, for
instance, the propeller can suck up sand and dust and hurl it around, and it
could get in people's eyes. Wear protective goggles!
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Take care that the spark plug clip and the lead can not get tangled in the
turning propeller or other rotating parts. Check the throttle linkage, too.
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Take particular care when carrying the model with the engine running. Hold
the rotating parts well away from you!
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Always keep an adequate supply of fuel in the tank. Never continue to fly
the model until all the fuel is used up.
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Never fly directly over people.
