GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG
D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK
GERMANY
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02/2006
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Always keep a safe distance away from people and objects when flying; never fly
low over people’s heads, and never fly directly towards them.
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 and material characteristics, weakened glued joints and other
unwanted effects.
All model flyers should behave in a way that minimises the danger to people and
property. Never act in any manner which will disturb other flyers and jeopardise
safe, orderly flying at the site.
Never operate your model aircraft close to high-tension overhead cables, industrial
sites, residential areas, public roads, squares, school playgrounds, public parks or
sports grounds etc.
Don’t ignore our warnings. They refer to materials and situations which, if ignored,
can result in fatal injury or permanent damage.
Propellers and other rotating parts which are powered by a motor constitute a
permanent hazard and represent 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
your finger.
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.
Ensure that it is impossible for any object to stall or block the propeller.
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.
Every time you intend to operate your model check carefully that it and everything
attached to it (e.g. propeller, gearbox, RC components etc.) is in good condition and
undamaged. If you find a fault, do not fly the model until you have corrected it.
Whenever you are holding the model make sure that you are standing on a stable
surface and cannot slip. Wear shoes with high-grip soles, such as trainers.
Ask all the other model pilots at the flying site what frequencies they are using, and
satisfy yourself that your channel is vacant before you switch on. 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 another person might pick it up and
try to use it.
