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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.
Satisfy yourself that your frequency 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.
Do not switch on the electric motor unless you are sure that there is nothing in
the rotational plane of the propeller. Never attempt to stop the spinning
propeller. Electric motors with the propeller attached should only be run when
firmly mounted.
If you are to fly your model safely and avoid problems, it is essential that you
are aware of its position and attitude throughout each flight - so don’t let it fly
too far away! If you detect a control problem or interference during a flight,
immediately land the model to prevent a potential accident. Models must
always give way to full-size aircraft. Take-off and landing strips should be kept
free of people and other obstacles.
Your RC system can only work reliably if 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 avoid the danger of the electric motor bursting into life unexpectedly,
always switch on the transmitter first, and only then the receiving system. The
opposite applies at the end of a flight: always switch off the receiving system
first, and finally the transmitter.
