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INTRODUCTION
SUPPLIED EQUIPMENT
Your model comes equipped with certain items to help you get it up and running. You will need to purchase other items,
available from your hobby dealer, to operate and maintain your model.
4 AA alkaline batteries
5-cell 2/3A NiMH battery*
Supplied Equipment
Recommended Equipment
(sold separately)
These items are not required for the operation of your model, but are a good idea to include
in any R/C toolbox:
• Safety glasses
• Traxxas Ultra Premium Tire Glue,
Part #6468 (CA glue)
• Hobby knife
*Battery and charger style are subject to change and may vary from images.
• Side cutters and needle nose pliers
• Phillips screwdriver
• Complete hex key set
• Soldering iron
• DO NOT charge batteries inside of an automobile. DO
NOT charge batteries while driving in an automobile.
This charger is equipped with a long cord intended
to allow the battery to be charged outside of an
automobile when using the automobile’s auxiliary
power socket. If the cord will not reach outside of the
automobile, find another power source.
• NEVER charge batteries on wood, cloth, carpet, or on
any other flammable material.
• ALWAYS charge batteries in a well-ventilated area.
• REMOVE flammable items and combustible materials
from the charging area.
• DO NOT leave the charger and battery unattended
while charging, discharging, or anytime the charger is
ON with a battery connected. If there are any signs of
a malfunction or in the event of an emergency, unplug
the charger from the power source and disconnect the
battery from the charger.
• DO NOT operate the charger in a cluttered space, or
place objects on top of the charger or battery.
• If any battery or battery cell is damaged in any way, DO
NOT charge, discharge, or use the battery.
• Keep a Class D fire extinguisher nearby in case of fire.
• DO NOT disassemble, crush, short circuit, or expose
the batteries to flame or other source of ignition. Toxic
materials could be released. If eye or skin contact
occurs, flush with water.
• If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging
process (temperature greater than 110°F / 43°C),
immediately disconnect the battery from the charger
and discontinue charging.
• Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs (before
charging).
• ALWAYS unplug the charger and disconnect the battery
when not in use.
• ALWAYS unplug the battery from the electronic speed
control when the model is not in use and when it is
being stored or transported.
• DO NOT disassemble the charger.
• REMOVE the battery from your model or device before
charging.
• DO NOT expose the charger to water or moisture.
• ALWAYS store battery packs safely out of the reach
of children or pets. Children should always have
adult supervision when charging and handling
batteries.
• Nickel-Metal Hydride (NiMH) batteries must be
recycled or disposed of properly.
• Always proceed with caution and use good common
sense at all times.
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NiMH battery charger*
