INTRODUCTION ..............................................................2
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................2
REPAIR SERVICE ................................................................2
SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES ..................2
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION..............................2
USEFUL TOOLBOX ITEMS ................................................2
BOAT TERMINOLOGY ......................................................3
FINAL ASSEMBLY ..............................................................3
Transmitter Assembly ....................................................3
Battery Pack Installation ................................................3
Check the Radio System ................................................4
RUNNING THE HAMMER ................................................5
RACING ............................................................................6
ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS....................................6
•
Do not attempt to charge battery packs in the immediate
vicinity of swimming pools, lakes, rivers, oceans, inland
seas, etc. Above all,
NEVER ATTEMPT TO OPERATE A
CHARGER IF YOU, THE CHARGER, OR THE BATTERY
PACK ARE WET
.
•
Always remove the battery pack from the boat
before recharging.
•
This boat is controlled by radio signals, which are
susceptible to possible interference from other R/C
transmitters, paging systems, or other electrical noise.
Before turning your radio transmitter and receiver on
,
make sure no one else in the area is operating a radio on
the same frequency (channel).
•
Do not touch the propeller anytime the electronics are
turned “ON”.
Pay close attention
to items such as loose
clothing, shirtsleeves, ties, scarves, long hair or any loose
objects that may come in contact with the spinning
propeller. If your fingers, hands, etc. come in contact
with the spinning propeller, you may be severely injured.
•
The speed and mass of this boat can inflict property
damage and severe personal injury if a collision occurs.
Never run this boat in the presence of swimmers
or where
the possibility of collision with people or property exists.
•
Electric motors can generate considerable heat.
Do not
touch any part of your motor
until it has cooled.
Touching the motor immediately after running the
Hammer may possibly result in a serious burn.
If the buyer is not prepared to accept the liability associated
with the use of this product, the buyer is advised to return
this kit immediately in new and unused condition to the
place of purchase.
Repair service is available anytime.
After the 90-day warranty, you can still have your Hammer
repaired for a small charge by the experts at AquaCraft’s
authorized repair facility,
Hobby Services
, at the address
listed on the front page of this manual.
To speed up the repair process, please follow these instructions:
1. Under all circumstances, return the
ENTIRE
system
(boat and radio).
2. Make sure the electronics are turned off and all
batteries are removed.
3. Send written instructions which include a list of all
items returned, a
THOROUGH
explanation of the problem,
the service needed and your phone number during the day. If
you expect the repair to be covered under warranty, be sure
to include a proof-of-purchase date (your store receipt or
purchase invoice).
4.
Also be sure to send your full return address.
All pictures, descriptions and specifications found in this
instruction manual are subject to change without notice.
AquaCraft maintains no responsibility for inadvertent errors in
this manual.
❏
DuraTrax
®
7.2 volt 1500mAh NiCd battery pack (DTXC2100),
one required.
❏
AC/DC Piranha
™
Peak Power charger (DTXP4000).
❏
“AA” batteries, eight (8) batteries are required for the
transmitter.
As with any hobby, it is a good idea to assemble a useful
collection of tools to bring along anytime you head out to the
pond. Here are some items you may wish to keep handy.
❏
#1 Phillips screwdriver (HCAR1022)
❏
1.5mm Hex Driver (HCAR1150)
❏
4mm socket or wrench
❏
Paper towels
USEFUL TOOLBOX ITEMS
ITEMS REQUIRED FOR COMPLETION
SPECIFICATION & DESCRIPTION CHANGES
REPAIR SERVICE
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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