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The following points are important and must be observed at all times:
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This model is not suitable for young persons under 14 years of age.
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The projecting parts of the model may be sharp, and the aerials and masts could cause eye injuries.
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Bear in mind that tools can be dangerous; always be careful when handling them.
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Never
operate the model when there are persons or animals in the water, as its high speed constitutes a
considerable injury hazard.
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Never run your model in protected sites, animal or plant sanctuaries or sites of special scientific interest
(SSSIs). Check with your local authority that the stretch of water you wish to use is suitable for model
boats.
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Never
run the boat in salt water.
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Never
run the boat in adverse conditions, e.g. rain, storm, strong wind, choppy water or strong currents.
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Read the instructions provided with your radio control system and accessories, and observe the
recommendations.
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Before you run the model check that the radio control system is working reliably, and that all connections
are secure.
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Dry batteries must never be recharged. Only batteries marked as “rechargeable” are safe to recharge.
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Check the range of the radio control system before each session: ask a friend to walk about 100 m away
from the model carrying the transmitter. Your friend will be able to tell you whether all the working
functions operate correctly at this range.
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Ensure that the frequency you intend to use is not already in use by other modellers. Never run your
boat if you are not certain that your channel is free.
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Bear in mind that other radio equipment and transmitting stations can cause serious interference to the
model. Ensure that no equipment of this type is being used in the vicinity while you are operating the
model.
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Do not carry out any work on the drive train unless you have disconnected and removed the battery.
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When the drive batteries are connected, keep
well clear
of the area around the propellers, and make
sure any spectators do the same.
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Do not be tempted to exceed the recommended operating voltage. Higher voltages may cause the motor
or speed controller to overheat, and the electrical cables may even melt. If this should happen, the model
could easily be completely ruined.
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Check that all the drive train components work smoothly and freely. This applies in particular when the
boat is running, as leaves and other debris may get caught in the power system components. The motor
and speed controller could then be ruined by overloading.
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Dry cells and rechargeable batteries must never be short-circuited. Do not allow them to come into direct
contact with water.
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Remove the rechargeable battery and the dry cells in the transmitter and receiver pack if the model is to
be transported, or will not be used for a long period.
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Do not subject the model boat to high levels of humidity, heat, cold or dirt.
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Secure the model and your RC equipment carefully when transporting them. They may be seriously
damaged if they are free to slide about.
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Never
operate the boat in moving water (e.g. a river), as the model would drift away downstream if a
fault were to occur.
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If you have to
salvage
the model, take care
not to risk your own life or that of others.
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Take particular care to ensure that the boat is completely watertight, as it will sink if too much water
enters the hull. Check the model for damage before every run, and ensure that water cannot penetrate
through the shaft bearings.
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Allow the boat to dry out thoroughly after each session.
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Be sure to check repeatedly during the first run that the shaft system is watertight. If water enters the hull
through the shaft tube, remove the shaft and lubricate the tube with plenty of grease, Order No. 570.
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NOTE:
the electric motor installed in the model must not be discarded in the household rubbish. When it
is worn out, it should be removed from the boat and taken to your local collection point for electrical
waste.
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NOTE:
if you wish to run the boat with parallel-wired drive batteries, they should only be inter-connected
while the model is operating, as the two packs could affect each other under no-load conditions, and
they might be damaged. Connect the batteries just before running the boat, and disconnect them again
immediately afterwards. On no account store the batteries connected by the parallel lead.
