M
odel Helicopter Safety
This section contains important safety information regarding proper handling of
model-engine fuel and operation of the Lite Machines
Model 110
helicopter.
Fuel Safety
1. Use
ONLY
commercial fuel developed for model engine use.
NEVER USE
GASOLINE, DIESEL, OR ANY OTHER FUEL!
These fuels will ruin model
engines, and can explode and burn causing injury to
YOU
and
OTHERS.
2.
DO NOT OPERATE MODEL ENGINES INDOORS!
Hot engine parts and
exhaust could ignite carpeting, drapery or furniture. Engine exhaust also
contains large amounts of unburned oil that will soil interior furnishings.
3. Never fuel or prime with the glow-plug battery connected to the engine. Sparks
from the electrical connection could start a fuel fire.
4. Never fuel, prime, or operate your model while smoking.
5. Store fuel in a cool dry place protected from sunlight and from potential ignition
sources (anything burning, or anything that could start a fire if exposed to fuel
such as shorting or sparking battery terminals or the furnace in your home).
6. Remove excess fuel from your model with a cloth after refueling or priming. Raw
fuel can damage paint and is a potential fire source.
7. Do not store fuel in your model.
8. Fuel is poisonous and can cause death or blindness if swallowed. If swallowed,
induce vomiting and call for medical assistance immediately.
9. Fuel is an eye irritant. In case of contact with eyes, flush thoroughly with water.
10. Raw fuel will damage certain types of plastic. Prescription plastic lenses and the
clear plastic commonly used on radio transmitter meters will be damaged if
exposed to raw fuel (such as droplets sprayed from the engine during starting).
Wipe off immediately using spray window cleaner.
IF FIRE SHOULD OCCUR:
1. Model fuel burns with a nearly
INVISIBLE FLAME, BE VERY CAREFUL!
2. Use a fire extinguisher, or smother fire with a
CLEAN
, heavy cloth. If fire persists,
GET AWAY!
Better to lose the model than risk severe burns.
Construction Manual
Model Helicopter Safety
LITE MACHINES
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