Safety Precautions
Batteries and Charging:
The 1/10 Night Crawler uses rechargeable batteries such as
NiMH or LiPo. These batteries require special handling to
preserve performance and last a long time. Read all instructions
and precautions that are provided with the batteries intended to
be used in the 1/10 Night Crawler.
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Read all instructions provided by the manufacturer of the
batteries.
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Responsible adult supervision is necessary while charging
batteries.
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Always check to ensure the polarity of battery connection is
correct.
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Never leave batteries unattended while charging.
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Never charge a battery while it is installed in the 1/10 Night
Crawler.
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Do not charge any battery that appears to have any
damage.
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If there are exposed wires do not charge or use the battery
until you have installed shrink-wrap or replaced the
complete wire.
When charging NiMH batteries, select a charger to meet your
requirements. Chargers can be of two primary types for their
source of power; a 100-240V wall charger, or one which requires
a 12V power supply. Follow the charger manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and precautions during each use.
We hope you operate this RC model in a safe, reasonable and
cautious fashion in order to enjoy your vehicle. Should you operate
this vehicle without a cautious and reasonable approach it may
result in serious injury and/or property damage. Only you can
control and make certain that safety precautions and instructions
are followed.
General:
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The 1/10 Night Crawler is not a toy. This product is not
intended for use by children without direct adult supervision.
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Avoid an area that has many pedestrians or crowds of
people.
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Keep in mind that this vehicle is radio controlled and can
experience moments of radio loss or interference, so
provide for a margin of error at all times.
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Please be aware that the motor and batteries of this RC
vehicle will get HOT during each use. Be careful not to burn
yourself.
Electronic Speed Control (ESC):
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Read all safety precautions prior to each use.
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Never leave the vehicle/ESC unsupervised while it is
switched on, in use or connected to a power source. If there
is a short-circuit or product defect, it could result in fire.
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If there are exposed wires, do not use the ESC until you
have installed shrink-wrap or replaced the wire.
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Disconnect the battery from the ESC after use.
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The ESC is water resistant, but should not be submerged or
exposed to long periods of moisture.
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Do not attempt to use more than a 2S LiPo battery or
more than a 7-cell NiMH battery; doing so will damage
the ESC and could result in fire.
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Always turn on the transmitter first then the ESC to prevent
an out-of-control vehicle.
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When setting your Electronic Speed Controller:
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Please disconnect motor or remove the pinion gear
during ESC setup or calibration functions.
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Keep loose clothing, hair, gloves and fingers away
from moving parts at all times.
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Rubber tires can cause severe injury if there is a
failure while running the vehicle while on a stand or
when being held. Ensure rubber tires are securely
mounted to the rims and if not, re-glue them and
check them often for security.
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