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ASSEMBLING YOUR SLING SHOT RTR
STEP 1: INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER ANTENNA
STEP 2: INSTALLING THE TRANSMITTER BATTERIES
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Push the telescoping transmitter antenna down into the molded hole in the top of the
transmitter.
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Thread the antenna (clockwise) into place and tighten it
gently
until it stops.
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Do not force the antenna into place or tighten it too strongly. Doing so
could cause damage to the antenna and/or transmitter.
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Carefully remove the battery cover from the front of the transmitter by pulling down
on it with one hand while holding the transmitter with your other hand.
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Install 6 new AA Alkaline batteries into the battery tray, double-checking to make sure
that the polarity is correct.
If you use rechargeable AA NiCD cells, double-check to make sure that
they are fully charged before installing them into the transmitter.
Never attempt to
charge or recharge Alkaline cells.
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Reinstall the battery cover, making sure it's seated firmly into place.
PRO TIP
STEP 3: INSTALLING THE NIMH BATTERY
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WARNING
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Before installing the battery into the hull, it's important that you verify that the on/off switch on both the transmitter and
the boat are in the "OFF" position. This will ensure that the motor doesn't turn on by accident when you install the battery.
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Double-check that the transmitter on/off switch is in the "OFF" position.
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