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This model is not intended
for use by children under
14 years of age without the
supervision of a responsible
and knowledgeable adult.
Gearing and battery choice
(
see LiPo Batteries, right)
affect the skill level of the
model. See chart below.
All instructions and
precautions outlined in this
manual should be strictly
followed to ensure safe
operation of your model.
Gearing: Stock Pinion
Battery: 7-Cell NiMH
Voltage
*
: 8.4V
mAh:
3000+mAh
Gearing: Opt. Pinion
Battery: 7-Cell NiMH
Voltage
*
: 8.4V
mAh:
3000+mAh
Gearing: Stock Pinion
Battery: 2S LiPo
Voltage
*
: 7.4V
mAh:
5000+ mAh
Gearing: Stock Pinion
Battery: 3S LiPo
Voltage
*
: 11.1V
mAh:
5000+ mAh
Gearing: Opt. Gearing
Battery: 3S LiPo
Voltage
*
: 11.1V
mAh:
5000+ mAh
*Nominal
See the gearing chart on
page 23 for more information.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
All of us at Traxxas want you to safely enjoy your new model.
Operate your model sensibly and with care, and it will be exciting,
safe, and fun for you and those around you. Failure to operate your
model in a safe and responsible manner may result in property
damage and serious injury. The precautions outlined in this manual
should be strictly followed to help ensure safe operation. You alone
must see that the instructions are followed and the precautions are
adhered to.
Important Points to Remember
• Your model is not intended for use on public roads or congested
areas where its operation can conflict with or disrupt pedestrian or
vehicular traffic.
• Never, under any circumstances, operate the model in crowds of
people. Your model is very fast and could cause injury if allowed to
collide with anyone.
• Because your model is controlled by radio, it is subject to radio
interference from many sources that are beyond your control.
Since radio interference can cause momentary losses of radio
control, always allow a safety margin in all directions around the
model in order to prevent collisions.
• The motor, battery, and speed control can become hot during use.
Be careful to avoid getting burned.
• Don’t operate your model at night, or anytime your line of sight to
the model may be obstructed or impaired in any way.
•
Most importantly, use good common sense at all times.
Batteries and Battery Charging
Your model uses rechargeable batteries that must be handled with
care for safety and long battery life. Make sure to read and follow
all instructions and precautions for charging and maintaining the
batteries. It is your responsibility to charge and care for the battery
packs properly. In addition to your battery and charger instructions,
here are some more tips to keep in mind.
• Do not charge batteries inside of an automobile. Do not charge
batteries while driving in an automobile. The 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.
• Do not operate the charger in a cluttered space, or place objects
on top of the charger or battery.
• If a battery gets hot to the touch during the charging process
(temperature greater than 140°F / 60°C), disconnect the battery
fromthe charger and discontinue charging immediately.
• Always store battery packs safely out of the reach of children and
pets.
• Do not short-circuit the battery pack. This may cause burns and
severe damage to the battery pack and create the risk of fire.
• Do not expose the charger to water or moisture.
• Do not disassemble the charger.
• Use the supplied charger to charge the included battery. See
“Charging the Battery Pack” on page 12.
• Never leave batteries to charge unattended.
• Remove the battery from the model while charging.
• Always unplug the battery from the electronic speed control when
the model is not in use and when it is being stored or transported.
• Allow the battery pack to cool off between runs (before charging).
• Children should have responsible adult supervision when
charging and handling batteries.
• Do not use battery packs that have been damaged in any way.
• Do not use battery packs that have damaged wiring, exposed
wiring, or a damaged connector.
• Do not short-circuit the battery pack. This may cause burns and
severe damage to the battery pack.
• Do not burn or puncture the batteries. Toxic materials could be
released. If eye or skin contact occurs, flush with water.
• Store the battery pack in a dry location, away from heat sources
and direct sunlight.
• Nickel Metal Hydride batteries must be recycled or disposed of
properly.
Recycling Your Traxxas Power Cell NiMH Battery
Traxxas strongly encourages you to recycle your Power Cell NiMH
battery when it has reached the end of its useful life.
Do not throw
your battery in the trash.
All Power Cell NiMH battery packs display
the RBRC (Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation) icon,
indicating they are recyclable. To find a recycling center near you,
ask your local hobby dealer or visit www.call2recycle.org.