GRAUPNER GmbH & Co. KG D-73230 KIRCHHEIM/TECK GERMANY
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10/2011
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All model fliers should take care to ensure that the public safety, especially that of people and
property, as well as orderly flying operations, are not endangered or disturbed.
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 et
cetera.
Pre-flight check
Check all the model’s working systems before every flight: switch on the transmitter followed
by the receiving system. Extend or the transmitter aerial, then check that all the model’s
control surfaces are at neutral (centre), work properly, and deflect in the proper direction.
Repeat the check with the motor running, while someone holds the model securely for you.
If you are a relative beginner to model flying, we strongly recommend that you ask an
experienced helper to support and help you during the first few flights.
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 that are powered by a motor constitute a constant hazard
and represent a real risk of injury. Do not touch them with any part of your body. For example,
a propeller spinning at high speed can easily cut 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. This can easily
result in serious personal injury. Ensure that no other object can come into contact with the
revolving propeller.
Make sure that no object is blocking the propeller.
Every time you intend to operate your model, check carefully that it and everything attached to
it (e.g. propeller, gearbox, RC components, et cetera) are in good condition and undamaged. If
you find a fault, do not fly the model until you have corrected it.
Before you switch the radio system on, always make sure that your frequency is vacant. 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 unattended, as another person might pick it up and try to use it.
Do not switch on the electric motor unless you are sure that there is nothing in the rotational
plane of the propeller. Electric motors with the propeller attached should only be run when
firmly mounted.
You should always be aware of the model’s position and attitude throughout each flight, so
that you can execute control and avoidance manoeuvres. If you detect a control problem or
interference during a flight, immediately land the model for the sake of safety. Models must
always give way to full-size aircraft. Take-off and landing strips should be free of people and
other obstacles.
To ensure proper operation of your RC system, make sure that the batteries are kept fully
charged.
Never use batteries which are hot, faulty or damaged. At all times heed the instructions
provided by the battery manufacturer.
Before each flight check that all functions on the model aircraft are working correctly, and that
the radio control system is in good order and operating at full range.
Note that the motor control (throttle) function on the transmitter must always be moved to the
OFF position as the first stage in preparing for a flight. To keep the electric motor from starting
unexpectedly, always switch the transmitter on first, and only then the receiving system. Also,
always switch the receiving system off first and only then the transmitter.
