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This is a highly technical hobby product, intended to be
used in a safe racing environment. This car is capable
of speeds in excess of 80 km/h or 50mph.
Please follow these guidelines when building and
operating this model.
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Parental guidance is required when the builder/user
of this car is under 16.
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Follow the building instructions. If in doubt, contact
your dealer or importer.
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Be sure to use the proper tools when assembling
the car. Always exercise caution when using electric
tools, knives and other sharp objects.
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Be careful when using liquids like lubrication oil or glue.
Do not swallow.
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Follow the manufacturer’s instruction in case you
experience irritation after using the product.
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Be careful when operating the car. Stay away from
any rotating parts such as wheels, gears and
transmission. Stay away from speedo during
and immediately after use, as these parts may be very
hot. We advise to use protective handgloves.
Safety matters
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Only operate this car in a safe environment, like a
special racing track or a closed parking lot. Avoid using
this car on public roads, crowded places or near infants.
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Before operating this car, always check the mechanical
status of the car. Check that the batteries of
the transmitter and receiver are fully charged.
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After use, always check all the mechanics of the car.
We advise to clean the car immediately after use, and
inspect the parts for wear or fractures. Replace when
necessary. Do not use water, methanol, thinner or other
solvents to clean the car.
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Store the car in a dry and heated place to avoid
corrosion of metal parts.
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Avoid using this car in wet conditions as the water
will cause corrosion on the metal parts and bearings
and these parts will cease to function properly.
If driven in the wet, ensure that all the electric
equipment is waterproofed and after use, that all
moving parts are dried immediately.
All instructions in this manual must be followed to ensure safe use of the car.
This model is not intended for use by children under 14 years .
Important pre-cautions
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Only run the car is designated areas or areas with very
few people, so no-one can get hurt.
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The car has a lot of power and the turning parts on
the car can cause damage, also some parts of the car
like transmisison and motorparts can become very hot.
So wear protective clothing both as driver and helper
and be carefull when picking up the car.
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Do not operate the car under dark conditions, as both
you and others may not see the car properly and can
get hurt, due to lack of car control.
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Use good common sense while operating the car
so you can fully enjoy your car.
Battery and battery-charging
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The battery and battery-charger are not included with
this model. We advice to use good quality NimH or
Lipo rechargebale battery-packs with 4000 mA
or more. Check carefully to buy batteries with the
correct connector for the speedcontroller, or also
purchase and mount other fitting ones.
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Use proper battery-charger specifically designed
for that type batteries and follow the instructions of
the battery supplier and the charger correctly.
Keep the battery and charger always in dry places only
and never leave un-attended during charging.
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When the batteries are at their end of life, dispose them
at a recycling-place, check
www.call2recycle.org
for more info.
The quick-start section is not a replacement for
the full instructions. To be able to use the model
to its best take the time to read the full manual.
1.
Read the manual and safety
pre-cautions ( page 3)
2.
Buy and install the batteries in
the transmitter ( see Transmitter manual)
3.
Install battery packs in the model,
make sure the speedo is switched off,
connect the cables (avoid reversed polarity)
and securely fasten the battery-pack.
4.
Turn on the transmitter ( see Transmitter manual).
Always turn on the transmitter first before
to switch on the car and only turn off
the transmitter after you switched off the car.
5.
Check servo operation.
Check that the servo works correctly and check that
the car runs straight in neutral position, trim as needed.
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Perform a range test with the radio system
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Personalise the body of your car by applying
more decals if required.
8.
Drive your modelcar.
9.
Maintain your modelcar (page 9)
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